Doree Jarboe, 2010 Distinguished Alumna
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Doree Jarboe taught music for 46 years at all vocal music levels, including elementary, middle school, high school, and students with developmental disabilities. She has held vocal music positions in Washington, Ohio, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York, and West Virginia. She holds a B.A. in music education from the University of Oregon and an M.A. from West Virginia University. She was the director of choral activities at Grant High School in Portland for 21 years; her a cappella choir participated in the OSAA State Choir Championships for 19 of those 21 years at Grant.
The best known of her choirs was the Royal Blues chamber ensemble. Under her direction, they represented Oregon in the 50-year D-Day Celebrations in Normandy, France, followed by singing tours throughout Europe, and later toured Canada and the Washington, D.C., area. The Royal Blues performed with the Oregon Symphony with Ken Kesey and Mason Williams as well as with Doc Severinsen, Pink Martini, Tom Grant, and Josh Groban, among others. They performed at conventions of the Oregon Music Educators Association and Northwest American Choral Directors Association, as well as the National ACDA convention in Los Angeles.
Jarboe was organizing chairperson for the OMEA 1994 Oregon All-State Choir. She is past president of the Oregon American Choral Directors Association.
In 1997 she was nominated as a “Community Treasure” by Portland General Electric in their annual awards, and she received nominations in 1998 and 2001 for Excellence in Teaching by the Portland Public Schools. In 2000, she was Radio K103 Teacher of the Week and was featured in two articles in The Oregonian. Jarboe was presented the Pride of Portland Award by the Lions organization in 2002. In 2003, she was one of five to receive the Oregon Symphony’s Excellence in Education Award. In 2005 she was knighted by the Portland Royal Rosarians for her work in music education, and in 2006 was presented the Excellence in Teaching award by the University of Oregon College of Educaton. In 2008 the Oregon Symphony presented her with the Patty Vemer Lifetime Achievement in Music Education as the Music Educator of the Year.
| DISTINGUISHED ALUM AWARDS Given annually and presented at commencement. The award is given in honor of continued service to the school, honor to the school, and service to the community. |
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| 2011 | Mira Frohnmayer Mary Seereiter, Dance |
| 2010 | Doree Jarboe Timothy Ryan, Dance |
| 2009 | Richard Benedum Ann Rodiger , MS Dance |
| 2008 | Larry Gookin Barbara Sellers-Young, Dance |
| 2007 | Ray Miller, Dance Edgardo Simone |
| 2006 | Terry Kuhn Dianne Markham, Dance |
| 2005 | Julie Anne McCornack Sadie Tiffany Mills, Dance |
| 2004 | Barry McNabb, Dance Richard M. Smith |
| 2003 | Allan Eugene Aitken |
| 2002 | Richard Fuller |
| 2001 | Charlotte Plummer Owen |
| 2000 | Janet Towner, Dance |
| 1999 | David Schrader |
| 1998 | Jon Appleton |
| 1997 | Lynn Sjolund |
| 1996 | Doug Orme |
| 1995 | Jerold Ottley |
| 1994 | Gene Slayter |
| 1993 | MarAbel Frohnmayer |
