NewsRegister.com: Making The Grade
News-Register Managing Editor's note on series
The varsity soccer team at McMinnville High School took the state championship in the fall of 2006.
This is part one of a two-part series to illuminate the stories of those who faced even more challenges before the end of their senior year.
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Reporter Kate Rowland
These stories illuminate why state championship soccer teammates Victor Torres and Andy Ochoa of McMinnville did not spend the summer after their senior year gearing up for college — as well as why Juan Gavidia nearly missed out — and points out what volunteers can do to help change that.
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Part One
"Poor children are disadvantaged in a variety of ways, and that's true for every race."
— Amy Orr, Associate professor of sociology, Linfield College
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AD gives in on graduation lures
Sean Burke, athletic director at McMinnville High, originally planned to hold the championship rings back until the players graduated.
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Part Two
Part Two features many of the volunteers who contribute time and money in an effort to help struggling students succeed.
"There are a vast number of people who are willing to help. Each person has a little bit different gift."
—Dana Carelle, McMinnville
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"I'm not going to be able to change their parents. That's the way they are. But I'm trying to get through to the kids the fact that it's important for them to get involved with their kids. If they want to be leaders, they need to be a part of the community and be successful."
— Martin Lopez, McMinnville
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