Mapleton
Mapleton, OR · Education
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The Register-Guard
Serbian immigrant turned PE teacher named Oregon's best in elementary
After earning his teaching license in the U.S., Ratko Pavlovic told his wife he wasn't sure if he could teach, worrying about his English skills. While the two were in the car, his wife assured him his teaching skills and the representation he could offer as an immigrant are both needed in schools. "She talked to me about how, for many kids, maybe English is not their first language, and how many different cultures we have (in the U.S.), and it would be really great to have someone to represent," Pavlovic, 37, said. "That's the reason why I wanted to do elementary." Pavlovic was born in Yugoslavia, now modern-day Serbia. He earned his teaching license at the University of Niš in Serbia and began teaching physical education, a profession that has always called to him. In 2016, he immigrated to the U.S., seeking a new adventure and experience while settling in Wyoming. He met his wife, who is from Oregon, and they moved to Eugene in 2019. Pavlovic now teaches physical education in Bethel School District. For the past six years, he has been known to Bethel students and staff alike as Coach P. The walls of his gymnasium at
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Six residents earn certificates from Philomath Citizens’ Academy
Six Philomath-area residents have completed the city’s 2026 Citizens’ Academy, a nine-session course on how local government and community partners operate. Don Holthofer, Tom Murphy, Linda Nendel, Rochelle Rainey, Janet Selby and Matt Weeber met the requirement of attending at least seven of the nine sessions to earn a certificate of completion. City Manager Chris Workman, who runs the academy, recognized the graduates who attended Monday night’s Philomath City Council meeting.
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Cascade Caps 13-Win Turnaround With Eight All-League Honorees
TURNER, Ore. – Cascade High School boys soccer finished 13-2-1, turning a season of improvement into a playoff appearance and eight all-league selections. The Cougars outscored opponents 79-8. One year after posting a 1-6-3 league record, Cascade combined a productive attack with a defense that repeatedly kept opponents off the scoreboard.
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wahswhirlwind.com
New Beginnings: Effects of Transfer Culture in Sports.
Bright lights glare onto the football field. Cheers erupt from the crowd; West Albany High School (WAHS) scores a touchdown. While announcing the play, an unfamiliar name is called– a new name – the name of a transfer student. Senior Landon Van Luvan transferred to WAHS after attending...
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Lincoln Chronicle
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University of Oregon graduate employees declare intent to strike
The University of Oregon’s graduate employees union has declared an intent to strike if it doesn’t reach a deal on a new contract by Nov. 16. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation represents around 1,200 student employees. This includes research assistants, graders, and instructors teaching some classes, labs and discussion sections.
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University of Oregon graduate employees declare intent to strike
The University of Oregon’s graduate employees union has declared an intent to strike if it doesn't reach a deal on a new contract by Nov. 16. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation represents around 1,200 student employees. This includes research assistants, graders, and instructors teaching some classes, labs and discussion sections.
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Friday Night Rivals: Week 10
EUGENE, Or - The road to a state championship starts tonight for high school football. Sports reporters De'Aundre Sanders and Khenedi Wright bring the highlights from across the region. Plus, a preview of Oregon and Oregon State's Saturday match up. Scores. 6A. #9 Willamette DEF. #8 Sprague 42-29 #3 Nelson...
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South Eugene leads cross-country contenders at state championship meet
Oregon’s best high school cross-country runners will race for medals Saturday, Nov. 7 at the state championship meet at Lane Community College. South Eugene’s Yosuke Shibata, a Duke University commit, leads the men’s qualifiers with the nation’s top overall high school 5,000-meter time while Axe sophomore Evangeline Johnson Hess has the second-fastest 5,000-meter time in the state this year.
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High school soccer: South boys, girls rally to advance in playoffs
Both South Eugene’s boys and girls teams trailed at the half in their respective playoff matchups this week. The Axe were the higher seed in both, playing at home and confident coming in. But they conceded early, and had to forge comebacks to advance. Tuesday, Nov. 3, No. 7 South’s boys dropped a five-goal second half on Grants Pass to win 6-2.
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Cascade Volleyball Season Defined by Resilience, Senior Leadership and Growth
TURNER, Ore. – Down two sets on Senior Night against Stayton, Cascade High School found the response that would define its volleyball season: a five-set reverse sweep built on trust and persistence. Five seniors helped guide a young Cougars squad through a season of growing pains, developing confidence and a playoff battle against Astoria.