EUGENE, Ore. — Kelly Middle School unveiled its new mascot Friday. Originally named after a World War II bomber pilot, Captain Colin P. Kelly II, the school decided to change its mascot from the Bombers to the Pilots. Although there were never any complaints about the old mascot, teachers requested the change to make the … Continue reading »
Civil Rights Leader Visits School
EUGENE, Ore. — A leader in the civil rights movement paid a visit to Kelly Middle School Thursday. Dolores Huerta met with members of Ganas, an after-school group for Latino students. Huerta is known as an activist for farm workers’ rights, and she also co-founded the National Farmworkers’ Association with Cesar Chavez, which later became … Continue reading »
