Senior 2026
Future fashion model Jaidyn Zollman has runways and dreams to deliver. With a live-and-let-live mindset, Jaidyn’s advice to students at Joseph Charter School is “Laugh with friends often, be ok with silliness, it’s what helps you get through life.” Next year, Jaidyn plans on moving wherever the wind takes her. With the stylish clothes on her back and a pack full of lip gloss, mascara, and perfume, you'd better watch out. She’ll take a bite out of life first because she knows life is what you make it.
Future fashion model Jaidyn Zollman has runways and dreams to deliver. With a live-and-let-live mindset, Jaidyn’s advice to students at Joseph Charter School is “Laugh with friends often, be ok with silliness, it’s what helps you get through life.” Next year, Jaidyn plans on moving wherever the wind takes her. With the stylish clothes on her back and a pack full of lip gloss, mascara, and perfume, you'd better watch out. She’ll take a bite out of life first because she knows life is what you make it.
Eagles' Track and Field is still soaring. The following athletes earned wildcards and will get to compete at State Track next week...
400m: Lilly Weer, Caleigh Johnson, and Jenning Schiefelbein
800m: Camdyn Weer
1500m: Mary Hellinger and Opal McDonald
3000m: Mary Hellinger
4x400m Relay: Jack Dundas, Rhys Leavitt, Jenning Schiefelbein, and Jonah Lyman
Javelin: Emmerson Hook
Pole Vault: Colton Keffer and Livia DeMelo
GOOD LUCK TO ALL EAGLE ATHLETES!!!
Senior 2026
As authentic as her mom’s red pasta sauce, Sofia Salerno has her sights set on work, working after work, and working some more after high school. However, this fun-loving student isn’t all work and no play; on her time off, she values faith and relationships, navigating life with heart and emotion. Her piece of advice for students: “Do your assignments on time. Show up to work on time. Timing is everything.” Next year, she is moving to La Grande to explore a career pathway in caretaking.
As authentic as her mom’s red pasta sauce, Sofia Salerno has her sights set on work, working after work, and working some more after high school. However, this fun-loving student isn’t all work and no play; on her time off, she values faith and relationships, navigating life with heart and emotion. Her piece of advice for students: “Do your assignments on time. Show up to work on time. Timing is everything.” Next year, she is moving to La Grande to explore a career pathway in caretaking.
Senior 2026
A 24/7 music aficionado, Austin Humphreys loves the beats and tones of life. “When in doubt, play a song. When in double-doubt, play a song while gaming.” Never one to create discord, Austin still marches to the beat of his own drummer, drums to the beat of a million different songs, and listens to a million different songs as he moves through life. A natural empath, Austin can bring a smile to others’ faces and make them feel good about the world; “Hey,” he once said in the Safeway parking lot, “Can I help you carry those groceries out?” Austin’s small acts of kindness will make a big impact as he goes through life, shifting and changing the tone from negative to positive each day.
A 24/7 music aficionado, Austin Humphreys loves the beats and tones of life. “When in doubt, play a song. When in double-doubt, play a song while gaming.” Never one to create discord, Austin still marches to the beat of his own drummer, drums to the beat of a million different songs, and listens to a million different songs as he moves through life. A natural empath, Austin can bring a smile to others’ faces and make them feel good about the world; “Hey,” he once said in the Safeway parking lot, “Can I help you carry those groceries out?” Austin’s small acts of kindness will make a big impact as he goes through life, shifting and changing the tone from negative to positive each day.
Senior 2026
The epitome of a dirt bike rider, Austin Schultz has spent his last four years at Joseph Charter focusing on pushing his body on the cross-country course, track, and wrestling mat, revving his engines, and harnessing his internal torque, facing his academics like a steep, rocky trail, and cutting loose. Kind-hearted and supportive, Austin’s favorite memory at Joseph Charter was building a go-kart in shop class and crashing it into multiple buildings. Next year, Austin plans on working for his dad before heading off to trade school.
The epitome of a dirt bike rider, Austin Schultz has spent his last four years at Joseph Charter focusing on pushing his body on the cross-country course, track, and wrestling mat, revving his engines, and harnessing his internal torque, facing his academics like a steep, rocky trail, and cutting loose. Kind-hearted and supportive, Austin’s favorite memory at Joseph Charter was building a go-kart in shop class and crashing it into multiple buildings. Next year, Austin plans on working for his dad before heading off to trade school.
The girls 4x400m relay placed second, qualifying for state, with a time of 4:14.29. The boys 4x400m relay placed third with a season best time of 3:40.64.
Lilly Weer is the District Champion in the 3000, qualifying for state, with a time of 11:06.10. Mary Hellinger placed third with a time of 11:50.37, and Camdyn Weer placed fifth with a time of 12:22.28.
Jonah Lyman is the District Champion in the 3000, qualifying for state with a time of 9:42.04. Rhys Leavitt placed second, also qualifying for state, with a time of 9:46.08. George McDonald placed fifth with a time of 10:04.99.
Annie Rose Miller placed second in the 300m Hurdles, breaking the school record and qualifying for state with a time of 46.76!!
Opal McDonald placed fourth in the 800, auto qualifying for state, with a time of 2:30.48. Camdyn Weer placed sixth with a time of 2:35.46.
Lilly Weer placed fourth in the 400 with a time of 1:03.02. Caleigh Johnson placed sixth with a time of 1:04.28.
Lilly Weer is the District Champion in the 1500, qualifying for state, with a time of 4:59.91. Mary Hellinger placed third with a 5:21.17, and Opal McDonald placed fourth with a 5:24.49.
Jonah Lyman is the District Champion in the 1500, qualifying for state, with a time of 4:18.76. Rhys Leavitt placed third with a personal best time of 4:21.77, and George McDonald placed fifth with a personal best 4:23.54.
The girls 4x100m relay placed third, and auto qualified for state, with a time of 51.86. The boys 4x100m relay placed sixth with a season best time of 48.05.
Annie Rose Miller is the District Champion in the pole vault, heading to state with a vault of 10'10". Flying high!!
Lillian Bostedt placed second in the discus, qualifying for state, with a new personal best throw of 100'7". Nice work Lillian!
Hayden Kissinger placed third in the triple jump, breaking the school record and qualifying for state, with a jump of 33'10.25". Way to go Hayden!
Austin Schultz placed second in the high jump, qualifying for state with a jump of 5'9.25".
Caleigh Johnson is the District Champion in the javelin, with a personal best throw of 124' 7". Emmerson Hook placed 4th, throwing 113'9". Nice job ladies!
Colten Keffer placed 5th in pole vault with a new personal best vault of 10'11.75".
