These are the faces of Oregon’s future – our students. Scroll over or click on these photos to discover why, in their own words, they constitute “The Promise of Oregon.” Enjoy – and share – these portraits!
I am going to combine my passions for engineering, science and math to breed innovations within the automotive industry and the world of Formula One.
May
19
Sandy High School,
Oregon Trail SD
I want to be a doctor to save lives.
May
18
North Marion Intermediate School,
North Marion SD
I want to be a professional football player because I have been watching football since I was 6 years old.
May
17
St. Helens Middle School,
St. Helens SD
I want to get a good degree and become a teacher to help educate the next generation so they can help keep Oregon a great place.
May
16
Cedar Ridge Middle School,
Oregon Trail SD
I want to go into the military to fight for my freedoms and my country's freedoms.
May
15
North Marion Intermediate School,
North Marion SD
I want to help families come back together when things seem a little shaky or wrong in a household.
May
12
St. Helens Middle School,
St. Helens SD
I want to be a marine biologist so I can help marine animals.
May
11
Kalmiopsis Elementary School,
Brookings-Harbor SD
I want to be a professional baseball player. I don't want my parents to ever have to work again. This is my dream.
May
10
Sandy High School,
Oregon Trail SD
I want to be a doctor when I grow up to cure children with cancer. Yo soy la Promesa de Oregon porque quiero ser doctora cuando sea grande para curar a los niños con cancer.
May
09
North Marion Intermediate School,
North Marion SD