Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

Nerves of Steele, Part I: Johnson’s Journey

By Ernie Geigenmiller This is Part 1 in a series on Olympic diving hopeful Steele Johnson as he arrives at Federal Way, WA, home to the 2012 US Diving Olympic Team Trials. At age 2, Steele Johnson decided he loved doing front flips. Two years later, he stunned his parents again by performing back flips. […]

CHS Announces List of 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

Every two years, Camas High School inducts several former athletes into the school’s Hall of Fame. Today, the Hall of Fame Committee announced this year’s inductees. The induction will take place on September 29 at Camas High School. SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Mike Sharp   Outstanding scholar/athlete during 1955-57; All around athlete in basketball, football, baseball and […]

Austin Barr Drafted by New York Mets; Rejects Offer and Plans to Play for Stanford University This Fall; Has Sights on Future MLB in 2015

By Ernie Geigenmiller A funny thing happened Wednesday during third period at Camas High School. Senior Austin Barr received a phone call from New York Mets talent scout, Jim Reeves, offering him a spot with the major league franchise. Barr was picked in the 29th round, 12 pick, and 890 overall. It was an honor, […]

Fire Crew Goes Bald; Raises $2,200 for Cancer

Portland Fire Crew (Engine No. 14) raised $2,200 this past weekend for the 10th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event at Oaks Park on May 19, as part of an ongoing effort to raise funds to fight childhood cancer. Overall, the event raised more than $205,000 as more than 500 heads were shaved for the cause. Participates […]