On June 27, Aron Roberts (’11) will be singing on one of the biggest musical stages in the country. Roberts will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 27, 2010 in a youth choir with other high school kids from all over the country and Canada. The choir will be singing three [...]
The legalization of marijuana, also known as cannabis, pot, tea, grass, hash, or weed, is the subject of debate throughout the country. Marijuana is made from the leaves and flowers of the Indian hemp plant, cannabis sativa, and it is usually crushed and formed into cigarettes for smoking. It is an anesthetic, antibiotic, and antidepressant [...]
As children, many people dream of being a doctor, a cook, or an orthodontist; this year’s seniors will have the chance to fulfill those dreams during senior internships beginning May 18. For example, Johnny Shapton (’10) is interested in becoming a pediatrician since he loves children and wants to experience a career as a doctor. [...]
The literary magazine Inkblots has the theme “Light and Dark” and intends to be distributed before Tussock Moth Day. “In past years, we sent our magazines to judges [and] they have noticed that we haven’t stuck to a theme, so this year that was one of our goals,” editor-in-chief Mishkin said. The magazine will feature [...]
Four students will be competing in the state solo and ensemble instrumental competition, April 23–24 at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. The school is sending one soloist, Sarah Yamamoto (’12) on the cello, and a flute trio of Kara Chevrier (’10), Cindy Chen (’10), and Sarah LeFrancois (’10). Chevrier has been playing the flute for [...]
The school hosted four French exchange students from the Lycée Saint-Michel in France. The students attended classes, visited attractions, and learned about American culture. Foucald Huard was hosted by Andy Palmer (’12), Céline Sauron was hosted by Sylvia Al-Mateen (’13), Pauline Vanoverschelde was hosted by Kajsa Mayo (’12), and Victor Boutin was hosted by Decker [...]
The following candidates will present their election speeches for ASB positions on Thursday, April 22. President: Sean Fuller (’11), Jessie Hirota (’11), and Nick Kohnen (’11). Fuller wants this position because he knows that he can arrange a fun year for the students and has plans to build a stronger community and create a positive [...]
Diet sodas have become extremely popular in a society worried about obesity, but the sugarless drinks might cause other health concerns. To combat teen obesity, schools have replaced regular sodas in their vending machines with diet sodas. According to KOMO 4 News, beverage companies have responded to complaints from health organizations, and they have removed [...]
The school has adopted three new students from Hyogo, Japan, who have come to America to experience the culture and enhance their English. The three visitors come from the Mukogawa School in Hyogo, near Osaka. Sixty students applied for the opportunity to visit by taking exams and attending interviews. Three were chosen: tenth grader Momoko [...]
After being certified about a year and half ago, senior Jeff Boysen became the youngest person in the nation to ever be a certified firefighter. To become certified, Boysen attended the Nation Fire Academy. He completed 250 hours of classroom work, 100 hours of drill time, 30 hours of physical training, and 25 hours of [...]
