Columbia River High School students weigh in on mascot
Rapids or Captains? Vote going on this week will replace Chieftain
Published: April 14, 2021, 6:01am
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4 Photos Columbia River High School seniors Keith Blau, 18, and Luci Ianello, 17, look over choices for the school s new mascot, the Rapids or the Captains, while pausing for a photo in the school s gym. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery
Keith Blau is proud to be a Columbia River High School student, and, in eight weeks, will be a proud graduate as part of the Class of 2021.
He’s also a proud leader as the school’s student body president. In a school year filled with challenges and changes for so many, Blau has doubled-down on efforts to ensure the high school experience is as positive as possible, given the circumstances of an unconventional year of learning.
Officials reject 2 of 4 new mascot names for Columbia River High School
Vancouver Public Schools board nixes Sasquatch, Royals; committee asked to consider other options
Published: March 11, 2021, 6:01am
Share: The Vancouver Public Schools Board has decided to retire the Chieftain mascot at Columbia River High school. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)
The Vancouver school board rejected two of the four names brought forth by Columbia River High School’s mascot transition team, and voted 3-1 Tuesday night to send the suggestions back to the committee with a request to consider additional naming options.
Director Kathy Decker voted not to approve the motion.