DDHS Theatre Archive

07/05/2021

Rest in peace, Carlton, you will be missed.

Carlton Jackson, drummer, educator, longtime statesman of the Portland jazz and blues scene and veteran radio broadcaster, passed away recently at his home in North Portland.

03/05/2019

Happy Birthday! Forever Missed, Forever Loved, Never forgotten.

08/15/2013

On a sad note, the David Douglas community has lost one of its pioneers. Dr. Howard Horner, the first Principal of David Douglas High School and later a longtime Superintendent of the District, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12.

A memorial service is pending.

Dr. Horner began his career in education at Dallas High School in 1940. WWII service in the US Army interrupted his career, which resumed in 1946 at Estacada High School. He became the first principal of David Douglas High School in 1954. In 1961 he was honored as one of five outstanding secondary school administrators in the nation. Dr. Horner became Deputy Superintendent in 1963, then Superintendent in 1968, serving in that capacity until his retirement in January 1981.

Upon his retirement, the David Douglas High School Performing Arts Center was renamed in his honor.

Our thoughts and hearts are with his family and many friends.

08/11/2013

Many of us know Mark as a classmate and fellow thespian... It's nice to see him being recognized in this way, best wishes, Mark!

Now, take a look at some of the amazing shows that Mark Taylor helped students produce, during his career …

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