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Katelyn Phan, Reporter • February 20, 2026
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Freshmen Ida Bolanos, Camilla Teske and Addy Maddox draw designs that students can turn into stamps. Making stamps is apart of the visual art pathway.
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Freshmen Ida Bolanos, Camilla Teske and Addy Maddox draw designs that students can turn into stamps. Making stamps is apart of the visual art pathway.
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Principal Adam Skyles chats with students in the commons during 8th period study hall. Skyles has committed to still visiting the school after he leaves his job. "I'm still going to get a visitor's badge and walk the hallways," he said.
Principal leaves school to pursue opportunity outside education
Principal Adam Skyles chats with students in the commons during 8th period study hall. Skyles has committed to still visiting the school after he leaves his job. "I'm still going to get a visitor's badge and walk the hallways," he said.
Q&A:Principal leaves to pursue path outside of education
Senior Tony Salinas-Simon tells his story while his friends cheer him on. Salinas-Simon was the only senior in the school-wide slam.
Sophomores dominate school-wide slam, winner confident about improvement at all-PIL competition
Seniors Huy Voqui, Clara Gordon and Leo Chookan (pictured from left to right) are part of the team working with Advanced Illustration on the senior mural project. The project is in the initial stages but the painting time should occur around April.
Plans formulating for mural representing future senior classes
Portland Public Schools safety response posters
Lockdown leads to stress, confusion, changes for future steps
A student yells into a megaphone to direct the crowd. The protest drew hundreds of students out into the street.
Students stage walkout to protest recent ICE actions
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Boys tennis is undefeated
Student body president candidates vie for their spot through the annual debate
Building anticipation, the cheer team waits as McDaniel takes a free throw. All eyes are on the shooter.
Cheer senior night
Wednesday, played by Betz, belts out an incredibly emotional song. This was Betz first musical at the high school level.
Theater program kills it with Addams family play
Track shows resilience during PIL meet
Junior Natalia Fernandez watches McNary’s pair receive the ball after serving them the ball. She is confident that her doubles partner Sanchez will be ready to make a
Mcdaniel vs. McNary girls tennis photo essay
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The welcoming crew at the community gala were all dressed in black, fitting the nights black and gold theme. The crew is made up of junior Jostin Poox, senior Victorino Ek Hau, senior Aaron Hang, senior Ava McCartie and senior Vu-Vincent Do.
The McDaniel Gala brings the community together in support of fundraising
Korea Girl releases unannounced EP and experiments with a new sound
Korea Girl releases unannounced EP and experiments with a new sound
Con team members Emmett Letson and Lenore Halstead pose with the state plaques. The awards are kept safely in AP Gov teacher Amanda Alonso's room.
Constitution team teaches members about US history and laws through collaboration
This is the before picture of the yummy, sweet and fluffy strawberry Korean shaved ice from Snowy Village on SW park Ave. The treat is magical and was an exciting experience all around.
Reviewing Portland’s most beautiful Korean shaved ice
Spirit commissioner Henry Folkerth flys the classic McDaniel M flag at the 2026 Winter Pep Assembly. Folketh plans his own entrances at assemblies, often featuring an announcer.
Spirit commissioner Henry Folkerth remains unafraid of generating hype within McFamily
Every Peanuts fanatic needs to hear this soundtrack
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Katelyn Phan
Katelyn Phan, Reporter
Katelyn Phan (she/her) is a sophomore who loves fan dancing, spending time with loved ones and watching reality TV. She’s currently a reporter for the Oracle and her favorite part is being able to express herself and others through writing.