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 want to become an NFL football player and inspire young athletes to chase their dreams.
May
20
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate,
Yamhill Carlton SD
I like to draw and want to be an illustrator to help people understand books.
May
19
Millicoma School,
Coos Bay SD
I want to be the first in my family to enter and complete college while also making the people around me happy.
May
18
Yamhill Carlton High School,
Yamhill Carlton SD
I want to be an animator like Rebecca Sugar so I can help inspire people to be nice to each other despite our differences.
May
17
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary,
Corvallis SD
I want to be a restorer so I can bring family heirlooms back to life because I think some things are too important to throw away.
May
16
Millicoma School,
Coos Bay SD
I want to be a vet because I have grown up around animals and want to be able to help them anytime and anywhere.
May
13
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate,
Yamhill Carlton SD
I want to be a doctor to help people who are sick.
May
11
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary,
Corvallis SD
I want to be a therapist because I think everyone deserves to be happy.
May
10
Millicoma School,
Coos Bay SD
I want to be a mechanical engineer to help with climate change issues.
May
09
Yamhill Carlton High School,
Yamhill Carlton SD
