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You’ll float too: Stephen King’s Pennywise looks sinister, as per usual, on the “It” movie poster. The movie, released in early September, has been a huge success, receiving a deluge of positive feedback and widespread viewership, including many LSHS students. “It was interesting that they used more like suspense instead of just trying to gross out the audience,” junior Sierra Tucker said.

Investigating “It”

Sylvia Cohen, Staff reporter October 19, 2017

This fall’s “It” was a huge success at the box office, raking in an impressive $305,250,480 in the domestic market by October 13; nearly triple that of the highest grossing horror movie last year,...

The Valhalla will be publishing comic strips every issue submitted by our student body. Have you ever wanted YOUR work published? Try your chance at having your work featured in next month's issues. This month's theme was Halloween, Next month's theme will be Thanksgiving. Turn your comic strips into Room 303 during your lunch on November 1. This week's issue has been made by Robert “Bobby” Shields.

Comic Strips

Dawsen Hudson, Head photographer and news editor October 17, 2017

An infinite potential: Paint brushes await their fate in the serene studio where their director contemplates which brush should complete their masterpiece. Under the cloudy skies, this unconventional artist worked with their idol of ten years for the first time. “Life is art, live yours in color,” the quote printed on top of the artist’s sketchbook.

Analyze Expression

Clara Langerveld, Photographer and staff reporter October 17, 2017

What is art? This has been an age-old question ceasing to be answered even after all of these years. Throughout history the advancements in art have been incredibly influential and crucial to our understanding...

Senior Kayla Perkins and junior Brenda Hoist practice their routine for the Homecoming Assembly to be held on October 20, 2017. All dance routines have been choreographed by students, the last two were choreographed by senior Makenzie Heggie. “We are all pretty confident about the new dance routine and excited to perform at the assembly,” says Olivia Quattrin.

The dance team makes a breathtaking return

Audrey Kristofferson, Online editor October 16, 2017

After a seven year hiatus, the dance team is back and better than ever. Senior Makenzie Heggie resurrected the team at the end of her junior year with the intent of students becoming more involved. “People...

The Jazz and Concert Choirs pose shortly after competing. The choir got to spend the next day at an amusement park to celebrate their hard work and received their 1st and 3rd place awards that night. "As a senior, it's just really nice to be able to go on these trips and it's sad to think that this is my last competition but I'm glad I got to spend it with these people," senior Stephanie Fosse said.

Choir brings home two golds

Sophie Grieser, News Editor & Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2017

Between sports, Robotics, Knowledge Bowl and band, LSHS students are no strangers to competing. The Concert and Jazz Choirs are no exception. Over spring break, the Concert and Jazz Choirs traveled to...

Winner of 2017 Talent Show Madi Gillbert with her original song called “Phoenix”. As well as singing an original, she played the guitar too.

LSHS student show off their talents for the student body

Haylee Felker, Photographer April 17, 2017

At Lake Stevens High School, we have a talent show to showcase the talent we have within our student body. There is so much talent at our school and some don't even know it. Some of the talents that were...

ASK ASTRID!

ASK ASTRID!

Marin Nielsen, Staff Reporter & Design Editor March 31, 2017

The Valhalla is starting an advice column! Send your inquiries to “Astrid”, the Viking princess, through The Valhalla’s Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook accounts. Or even comment your questions...

Set crew brings Yonkers to Washington

Set crew brings Yonkers to Washington

Sophie Grieser, News Editor & Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2017

Seeing a show put on by LSHS Drama is always a great time. Most of the time, the actors get the most credit and praise for the show, and rightly so. But there are more people working to make the show wonderful...

Senior Josh Allinson, junior Jakob Cody, and senior Nathaniel Gaswint learn the blocking on the stage during the rehearsal.

Lake Stevens Drama brings back another play

Peyton Moenoa, Sports Editor February 28, 2017

  Lake Stevens Drama Club is back to put on another spectacular show! However, contrary to their last show, The Music Man, which was more of a light-hearted musical, this time with their new show,...

90’s kids transport back into 80’s world 
The combined choir kids get together for one last picture before the final performance 
Choir kids get into character to get the audience into the last song “Neutron Dance”  by The Pointer Sisters.

Choir Cabaret: What’s happening and how to plan for next year

Samantha Jones, Features Editor & Staff Reporter February 23, 2017

Every year, the combined LSHS Jazz, Concert, and Treble Choirs have gotten together to perform for one night to raise money for either field trips to attend, competitions out of state and new performance...

Lost in Yonkers upcoming audition

Lost in Yonkers upcoming audition

Destiny Otusanya, Staff Reporter January 19, 2017

Drama is back at it again with the announcement of the upcoming play called Lost in Yonkers!   The play takes place in Brooklyn, New York, in the year 1942 and revolves around the lives of two brothers,...

Baby it may be cold outside but it’s hot in the kitchen

Marin Nielsen, Staff Reporter & Design Editor December 20, 2016

In this short DIY video, watch how to make delicious holiday treats full of Christmas cheer. Special thanks to junior Amie DelRey who helped in the baking process and junior Andrew Chenoweth who filmed...