David Douglas High School

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David Douglas High School
A place where connections are made
Location
1001 S.E. 135th
Portland, Oregon, United States
Information
School district David Douglas School District
Principal Randy Hutchinson
Enrollment

2921
Type Public
Grades 9-12
Mascot Scots
Color(s) red and gray
Publication The Highlander
Established 1954
Homepage http://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

David Douglas High School (DDHS) is a public high school hosting students between 9th and 12th grades. David Douglas is located in Portland, Oregon. The school is named after 19th-century Scottish botanist David Douglas, discoverer and namesake of such prolific Northwestern species as the Douglas-fir. Originally established in 1954, enrollment at DDHS increased quickly in subsequent years as development in suburban Portland expanded, eventually becoming one of the largest high schools in the area.

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[edit] Awards and Honors

In 1996, David Douglas was honored as a New American High Schools "showcase site", serving as a model for other public schools around the nation.

The Scottish TAMS Dance Team placed 3rd at the State Competition with the theme "The Conductor" in the 2006-2007 year, led by Head Coach Kelly Jones.


[edit] The Highlander

The Highlander is the monthly publication put out by newspaper staff at David Douglas High School. It was first published in 1956, and has been published monthly every year since. Over the years, The Highlander has won many student press awards including first places and honorable mentions in reporting, designing, sports, and News according to the Oregon Journalism Education Association. The Highlander has also been listed as one of the top 100 school newspapers in the United States by the National Scholastic Press Association.[citation needed] Students wishing to become part of the The Highlander staff must complete one year of Journalism, where the teaching of proper journalistic ethic and composure is taught through the studies of highly acclaimed journalist's. Lastly, to qualify, the student must be published in the May Cub-Edition and finish the class with at least an A or B for both semesters. The Highlander's advisor is Steve Rivas.

[edit] Notable alumni

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