Michael Theofelis, an English teacher at David Douglas High School, poses with a student’s drawing of Theofelis with his new baby on his first week back from parental leave. Theofelis says authenticity is among the most important qualities for a teacher.

Michael Theofelis, an English teacher at David Douglas High School, poses with a student’s drawing of Theofelis with his new baby on his first week back from parental leave. Theofelis says authenticity is among the most important qualities for a teacher.

The teachers who shaped the Class of 2025

Getting to know the teachers who have taught the Class of 2025 over the years.

Linfield is united by what sets it apart. Small classes, a high level of support and a close-knit residential community allow students to receive a world-class education while building a foundation for the rest of their lives. Linfield offers athletics, Greek life and all the advantages of a large university, but on a personal scale. Find your people, change the world. Linfield University: Explore the uncommon.

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Looking back

Kalani Fulmer

About the Class Of 2025 project

OPB is following a group of kindergartners as they start their journey toward high school. In 2013, those students started first grade.




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'Class Of 2025': A photo finish to second grade

OPB's Class of 2025 finished second grade earlier this month. OPB caught up with many of the students during Field Day at Earl Boyles Elementary School, and did end-of-year photos of each of the 29 participating kids.

'Class Of 2025': A photo finish to second grade

OPB's Class of 2025 finished second grade earlier this month. OPB caught up with many of the students during Field Day at Earl Boyles Elementary School, and did end-of-year photos of each of the 29 participating kids.