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Evergreen Vinyl Opens in Downtown Camas
Varsity football player Charlie Barr runs with the ball in Camas' playoff game against Olympia on Nov. 7
CHS Fall Sports: Postseason Pursuit
Orrin Brown and Adisynn Ackley as Romeo and Juliet
Romeo & Juliet: CHS Tells a Cyberpunk Love Story With Fall Production
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Sign at the front entrance of Camas High School notifying students and staff about changes
CHS Installs New Entryway Security System On Campus
Photo from the 2024 Boo Bash (taken from the Downtown Camas Association Facebook page)
Spooky Season Arrives in Downtown Camas
Evergreen Vinyl Opens in Downtown Camas
All pictures taken from geeseband.com except for the picture of the band, taken from The Guardian. Graphic made by Casey Leach
Getting Killed: Geese Find Their Wings on New Album
Record collection with vinyl records dating from the 1990's to the 2000's
Physical Media in a Digital Age: Why is it So Popular?
Orrin Brown and Adisynn Ackley as Romeo and Juliet
Romeo & Juliet: CHS Tells a Cyberpunk Love Story With Fall Production
Thespians club president Daria Kukartseva (right) posing with members of the club
Thespians Club: A Society of Showstoppers
Reading materials used in history and English classes
Op-Ed: The Humanities Make Us Human
A student pets Pluto as he lays down on his petting chair
Facility Dogs: Fostering a Paw-sitive Atmosphere at CHS
Photojournalism: Homecoming Trends Throughout The Decades
Photojournalism: Homecoming Trends Throughout The Decades
Reading materials used in history and English classes
Op-Ed: The Humanities Make Us Human
AP Lit students working in a classroom
Op-Ed: The Increasing Costs of Education
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Sign at the front entrance of Camas High School notifying students and staff about changes
CHS Installs New Entryway Security System On Campus
Sign at the front entrance of Camas High School notifying students and staff about changes
CHS Installs New Entryway Security System On Campus
An assignment where students are meant to use AI
Staff and Students Weigh in on Teacher Use of AI
CHS class of 2026 at the Senior Sunrise event
Changes to the Senior Project Due to District Budget Decline
A line of cars piles up during the after-school rush
Traffic Congestion and Safety Worries Follow CHS Schedule Shift
Washington State University logo
CHS Hosts Washington State University Instant Decision Day
A flyer hangs in the hallway announcing the new schedule implemented Sept. 8
CHS Starts School Year With Schedule Changes
A student pets Pluto as he lays down on his petting chair
Facility Dogs: Fostering a Paw-sitive Atmosphere at CHS
Key Club and NHS tapestries.
The Youth is The Future: How CHS Leadership Opportunities Create Successful Leaders
A classroom where several students have chosen to spend their lunch
Lunch Room Migration: Where are Students Sitting for Lunch?
AP US Government textbook used at CHS
Minimizing Political Division and Bias in CHS Classrooms
Lukas Johnson singing and playing his acoustic guitar (courtesy of Karen Hawley)
Feature: CHS English Teacher Brings Music to the Classroom
Bookshelves in the CHS library
CHS Library Brings Books and Students Together
A student pets Pluto as he lays down on his petting chair
Facility Dogs: Fostering a Paw-sitive Atmosphere at CHS
Photojournalism: Homecoming Trends Throughout The Decades
Photojournalism: Homecoming Trends Throughout The Decades
AP Lit students working in a classroom
Op-Ed: The Increasing Costs of Education
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Key Club and NHS tapestries.
The Youth is The Future: How CHS Leadership Opportunities Create Successful Leaders
CHS quarterback Tyson Ruggiero holding the ball before he throws it in a game against Battleground (courtesy of Aria Bent)
Midseason Outlook: Papermakers on the Path to Victory
Plitt in his triathlon suit coming out of the swimming portion of Ironman (courtesy of Greg Plitt)
Plitt’s Grit: A CHS Teacher’s Odyssey Through Ironman
Varsity football player Charlie Barr runs with the ball in Camas' playoff game against Olympia on Nov. 7
CHS Fall Sports: Postseason Pursuit
CHS quarterback Tyson Ruggiero holding the ball before he throws it in a game against Battleground (courtesy of Aria Bent)
Midseason Outlook: Papermakers on the Path to Victory
Freshman football players play a game
Papermaker Pride: How Freshman Athletes Feel About Representing Camas
Kate Westfall following first place win at Nike Portland XC Invitational (Courtesy of Nike Portland)
Feature: Kate Westfall Wins First at Nike Portland XC Invitational
Senior section on the first football game
Senior Section Interception: Football Seating Stirs Up Controversy
Thespians club president Daria Kukartseva (right) posing with members of the club
Thespians Club: A Society of Showstoppers
Officers of the club present their ideas
Bringing Back the SWAG to Camas High School
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Key Club and NHS tapestries.
The Youth is The Future: How CHS Leadership Opportunities Create Successful Leaders
Meera Pall teaching a dance's steps (courtesy of Kaylii Woods)
Club Feature: KDC: CHS Welcomes K-pop Onto Campus
The first Orchestra Club practice led by Ethan Chessin (adviser), alongside Seha Jang, and Ryan Chen
Orchestra Club: Reviving the Camas High School Orchestra
Evergreen Vinyl Opens in Downtown Camas
Record collection with vinyl records dating from the 1990's to the 2000's
Physical Media in a Digital Age: Why is it So Popular?
Op-Ed: The Youth Experience of Fake News and Misinformation
Op-Ed: The Youth Experience of Fake News and Misinformation
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photo from the 2024 Boo Bash (taken from the Downtown Camas Association Facebook page)
Spooky Season Arrives in Downtown Camas
Cascadia directional sign with motto “Inspiring Greatness”
Evergreen Strike Puts CHS Cascadia Students Three Weeks Behind Schedule
Evergreen Vinyl Opens in Downtown Camas
Plitt in his triathlon suit coming out of the swimming portion of Ironman (courtesy of Greg Plitt)
Plitt’s Grit: A CHS Teacher’s Odyssey Through Ironman
A student pets Pluto as he lays down on his petting chair
Facility Dogs: Fostering a Paw-sitive Atmosphere at CHS
Thespians club president Daria Kukartseva (right) posing with members of the club
Thespians Club: A Society of Showstoppers
Officers of the club present their ideas
Bringing Back the SWAG to Camas High School
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Photojournalism: Donors Unite For a Cause at the Red Cross Blood Drive
Li learning how to use a motor taken by Professor Yang Guoqing on Li's first day (courtesy of Cheryl Li)
Senior Feature: Cheryl Li Takes on the World of Robotics
Zeynep Yuksel hanging out with her friends during her exchange year (courtesy of Zeynep Yuksel)
Foreign Exchange Students: Overview On Their Year
President Trump holds up a chart documenting the new tariffs (courtesy of FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
Students and Staff Share Thoughts About Trump Tariffs
Pope Francis on the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on April 20 (courtesy of Tiziana Fabi/NBC News)
CHS Grapples with Death of Major World Leader
CSD administration center (Courtesy of CSD Instagram)
How Defunding the Department of Education Would Affect Camas Schools
Sabrina Reia (right of duck) at a Portland Winterhawks game with her host family
FES: Exchanging Traditions Over Winter Break
All pictures taken from geeseband.com except for the picture of the band, taken from The Guardian. Graphic made by Casey Leach
Getting Killed: Geese Find Their Wings on New Album
Op-Ed: The Youth Experience of Fake News and Misinformation
Op-Ed: The Youth Experience of Fake News and Misinformation
Reading materials used in history and English classes
Op-Ed: The Humanities Make Us Human
AP Lit students working in a classroom
Op-Ed: The Increasing Costs of Education
A My Chemical Romance concert
Op-Ed: Concerts Cannot Become a Luxury
Orrin Brown concludes "Chant"
CHS’s Hadestown Delivers a Powerful Performance with Timely Social Commentary
Op-Ed: The Youth Experience of Fake News and Misinformation
Op-Ed: The Youth Experience of Fake News and Misinformation
Reading materials used in history and English classes
Op-Ed: The Humanities Make Us Human
Sign at the front entrance of Camas High School notifying students and staff about changes
CHS Installs New Entryway Security System On Campus
In the Camas High School computer lab, students use advanced software to design projects
STEM-Focused Camas High School Students Take on Meaningful Projects
An assignment where students are meant to use AI
Staff and Students Weigh in on Teacher Use of AI
Hoffman riding on mountain biking trail (courtesy of Josef Hoffman)
Feature: Hoffman Explores The Pacific Northwest with Voice Over Trail Reviews

The Camasonian

The Camasonian
Casey Leach

Casey Leach, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Casey Leach
All pictures taken from geeseband.com except for the picture of the band, taken from The Guardian. Graphic made by Casey Leach

Getting Killed: Geese Find Their Wings on New Album

Casey Leach, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2025
Varsity football player Charlie Barr runs with the ball in Camas' playoff game against Olympia on Nov. 7

[Photo] CHS Fall Sports: Postseason Pursuit

Olivia Steele, Sports Editor
November 9, 2025
Orrin Brown and Adisynn Ackley as Romeo and Juliet

[Photo] Romeo & Juliet: CHS Tells a Cyberpunk Love Story With Fall Production

Emma Lutjen, Design Editor
November 8, 2025
Sign at the front entrance of Camas High School notifying students and staff about changes

[Photo] CHS Installs New Entryway Security System On Campus

Jude Iavicoli, Staff Writer
October 26, 2025
A student Chromebook open to ChatGPT

[Photo] Staff and Students Weigh in on Teacher Use of AI

Elly Jensen, Copy Editor
October 1, 2025
A flyer hangs in the hallway announcing the new schedule implemented Sept. 8

[Photo] CHS Starts School Year With Schedule Changes

Lena Ruddy, Copy Editor
September 16, 2025
Neskowin: Gem of the Oregon Coast

Neskowin: Gem of the Oregon Coast

Casey Leach, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2025
CHS cheerleaders celebrate the first assembly of the year

Photojournalism: First Assembly of the Year – Aug. 29, 2025

Casey Leach, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2025
A student chromebook is open to a scam email sent to students across the district from a compromised staff account

Summer Phishing Leads to Student Email Shutdown

Casey Leach, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2025
Photojournalism: Camas Car Show - June 28, 2025

Photojournalism: Camas Car Show – June 28, 2025

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
June 29, 2025
CSD community supports music programs at the board meeting on May 27

Banging the Drum: Camas Community Responds to Cuts to Music Education

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
May 30, 2025
CHS juniors and seniors play a game at the prom assembly

[Photo] A Night to Remember: A Behind-The-Scenes Glance at Prom

Lily Atalla, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025
Camas High School English teacher Joseph Farland's collection of CDs, kept in his classroom

Op-Ed: Technofeudalism Will Kill Art (If We Let It)

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
March 2, 2025
A sticky note encourages CHS students to "be happy"

[Photo] Motivational Sticky Notes Pop Up Across CHS

Emma Lutjen, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Best Rock Album 2025 Nominees

Op-Ed: The Grammys’ Incurable Case of “Big Names Syndrome”

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
Camas School District Announces Upcoming Reductions in Staff

Camas School District Announces Upcoming Reductions in Staff

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Photo courtesy Clark County Today

Copy Center Closure: A Glimpse Into CSD’s Fiscal Future

Casey Leach and Seha Jang
January 22, 2025
A student trying to access an educational resource is blocked by Blocksi

Access Denied: Students And Teachers Detail Difficulties With Blocksi

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Devices that control CHS internet connection

CHS Community Details Struggles with School Technology

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Safety First: New Crossing Guards Help Keep CHS Students Safe

Safety First: New Crossing Guards Help Keep CHS Students Safe

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
Bad Money: Counterfeits in Camas School District Lead to Policy Change

Bad Money: Counterfeits in Camas School District Lead to Policy Change

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Confidence is Key: CHS Admin and Students Provide Advice on Preparing for the SAT and ACT

Confidence is Key: CHS Admin and Students Provide Advice on Preparing for the SAT and ACT

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
How Physics Students Excel with Wells

How Physics Students Excel with Wells

Casey Leach, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
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