Portland, OR. High schools and universities have had to get creative with this year’s graduation ceremonies. Edison High School, in Beaverton, held its first-ever “car graduation ceremony” on May 29th. The ceremony started with a procession of staff members and students with their families.
Edison Graduation Coordinator Rachel Hansen ready to lead the graduate parade.
The car parade had all twenty-four graduating seniors. The graduating class of 2020 found it a fun way to honor social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edison staff cheer on graduates from the sidewalk.
Seniors hopped out of their cars and were greeted by Principal, Jason Wold.
Edison Principal Jason Wold hands out diplomas with his face mask and gloves.
Despite unusual circumstances, the students were allowed to celebrate with friends, families, and teachers who offered congratulations to the graduating class of 2020.
From Edison High School:
Edison exists to empower students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth while preparing them for a productive future.
Portland, OR. Edison High School, the only high school in Oregon and southwest Washington dedicated to students with learning differences, hosted 310 guests at the Sentinel Hotel on March 9th for the 2019 Brilliance Benefit. Edison President, Sean Preston and his wife Jillian were on hand to greet guests. The evening generated $330,000 in revenue to support financial aid, technology, and programs at the school. John and Emily Holmes chaired the benefit. (Photo credit, Andrea Lonas)
Guests having fun in the photo booth.
Rose Kilpatrick and Edison board chair, Jim Kilpatrick, raise their paddle.
Allison Raver, Cheryl Reinstadler and Barbee Halbert toast Edison.
Amy and Ed Steel enjoy the silent auction.
Edison board member, Verna Bailey arrives with her daughter, Asha Wilkerson, and brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Judy Bailey.
From Edison HS:
As a small, private school, Edison High School offers an individualized curriculum that meets each student’s unique needs, and maximizes the ability to learn. We also provide the emotional support that builds confidence and maturity. By empowering students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth, Edison does more than prepare teens for the future: it changes lives.
Portland, OR. Edison High School welcomed 350 guests to the Oregon Zoo for its annual Partner with Edison Breakfast. Guests heard from senior JP Mulligan and former student Danielle Gross about the importance of Edison High School. Board Member, Pat Becker, posed with friends Steven Klein and Kevin Kelly who supported the event. The benefit on November 2nd generated $150,000 to help support financial aid, technology, and professional development at the school. Edison, the only high school in Oregon and southwest Washington dedicated to students with learning differences. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus Photography)
Tricia Sipowicz and Kristin Collins, who shared her “Edison Story” about the positive impact the school has had on her entire family.
Edison parents Linda Pollack, Cathrine and Stefan Olander, and Eileen Day.
Edison students wake up extra early to help at the breakfast
Edison Board Member, Ann Brayfield, with Edison President, Sean Preston.
Friends Shiree Ferguson, Emily Shields, Kathi Austin, and Deedee Dolp enjoy their first Partner with Edison Breakfast.
Student speaker, JP Mulligan, jokes with his parents during his moving speech.
Rose Kilpatrick and Jesuit Counselor and Head Football Coach, Ken Potter.
From Edison High School:
“Some kids have learning differences. All kids have dreams.”
Welcome to Edison High School, the only high school in Oregon and Southwest Washington dedicated to serving students with complex learning differences. Our work here is powerful and profound: helping every student reach his or her full potential.
As a small, private school, Edison High School offers an individualized curriculum that meets each student’s special needs, and maximizes the ability to learn. We also provide the emotional support that builds confidence and maturity. By empowering students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth, Edison does more than prepare teens for the future. We change lives.
Portland, OR.. Edison High School welcomed 390 guests to the Oregon Zoo for its annual Partner with Edison Breakfast. At the event, board member Jim Kilpatrick and his wife, Rose visited with Edison Director Patrick Maguire. Guests heard from junior Jack Holmes and former student Wilson Sherman-Burton about the importance of Edison High School. Past parent, Anne Stein-Gray, shared her “Edison Story” about the positive impact the school has had on her family. The benefit on November 3rd generated over $190,000 to help support financial aid, technology, and professional development at the school. Edison, the only high school in Oregon and southwest Washington dedicated to students with learning differences. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus Photography)
Jade Dickey-Griffith ‘21, Shannon Quandee ’18, Kathleen Quandee, and Susan & Bill Rehm
Magdalen Livesey, alumnus speaker Wilson Sherman-Burton and one of Wilson’s favorite Edison teachers, Colin Livesey
Proud parent John Holmes and son, student speaker Jack Holmes
Jill Petty, Elizabeth Dove, past parent speaker Anne Stein-Gray and Sharon Brown Lamberton
Mark Zaugra, Karen Asbury, and Teri Ikeda
From Edison High School:
“Some kids have learning differences. All kids have dreams.”
Welcome to Edison High School, the only high school in Oregon and Southwest Washington dedicated to serving students with complex learning differences. Our work here is powerful and profound: helping every student reach his or her full potential.
As a small, private school, Edison High School offers an individualized curriculum that meets each student’s special needs, and maximizes the ability to learn. We also provide the emotional support that builds confidence and maturity. By empowering students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth, Edison does more than prepare teens for the future. We change lives.
Portland, OR. Edison High School, the pioneering high school in Oregon and southwest Washington dedicated to students with learning differences, hosted 320 guests at the Sentinel Hotel on March 11th for the 2017 Brilliance Benefit. Stan Myers and Edison board member Dean Dordevic had some fun during the live auction. The inspiring evening of friendship, food, and fundraising generated over $330,000 to support financial aid, technology, and programs at the school. Dean and Kathi Dordevic chaired the event. (Photo credit, Abigayle Tarsches)
Edison teachers Bridget Connolly and Maureen Manning enjoy the silent auction with Chris Brooks and Edison board member Brittney Clark.
Jeff Gianola of KOIN News takes over as emcee for the evening.
Edison parents Perry and Michelle Sunderland show their support.
Past Edison board member, Sandra McDonough, is surprised to learn she is being honored with the Pat Karamanos Distinguished Service Award.
The Sentinel Hotel lights up with the cherry blossom theme.
Edison High School:
MISSION
Edison High School empowers students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth, while preparing them for the future.
CORE VALUES
Edison is guided by a set of Core Values: we are student-centered and characterized by attunement, collaboration, dedication, accessibility and organization; our students become future-ready.
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