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Going for the Gold:  From left to right: FCCLA gold medalists, junior Taylor Garcia, senior Emma Hoggatt, sophomores Courtnay Yelm and Harley Kayser, juniors Maleah Plank and Kylea Shepard, pose for a celebratory photo at the state conference in Kennewick, Washington. This group advanced to nationals this summer in Georgia. “[Competing] is really cool. It’s a good experience to have and you gain a lot of leadership experience, a lot of skills that you use when you are an adult. You learn how to communicate a lot,” Plank said.

FCCLA wins big at state

Students use the power of binders to dominate state
Sylvia Cohen, Staff reporter
April 11, 2018
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Social and Welcoming. Sra. Arcos and class Tiffany McAllister converse back and forth to help during an in-class activity. Throughout the class, students walked around and spoke with each other by asking questions and then filling out a chart  they were assigned. “Today we were learning how to have full-on conversations in Spanish, rather than just asking “how are you” and being done with it.” sophomore Dan Nguyen said.

Why is my hamburger a lady?

An examination of the assignment of gender to inanimate objects.
Sylvia Cohen, Staff reporter
March 26, 2018
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Gender Sexuality Alliance paints faces and raises awareness

Gender Sexuality Alliance paints faces and raises awareness

GSA uses the art of face paint to raise awareness at their March Madness booth
Sylvia Cohen, Staff reporter
March 12, 2018
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Dead Poets Society puts on a lunchtime poetry slam

Dead Poets Society puts on a lunchtime poetry slam

Students read original poetry during all three lunches
Sylvia Cohen, Staff reporter
March 6, 2018
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Valentine's Day: Easy and quick DIY projects

Valentine’s Day: Easy and quick DIY projects

Create an origami paper craft for someone special
Kassie Gruel, Photographer and staff reporter
February 14, 2018
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Vonart:  A sticker on the retro phone booth in Seattle’s iconic Easy Street records store. In this location, music and other mediums of art are presented and sold to customers looking for tasteful additions to their lives. One may find some writers typing on their laptops in the cafe located inside or musical artists performing on their mini-stage. All are welcome to share their art and experience others as well. “Art is anything anyone creates. Whether that be on a canvas or paper - on their body or even clothing,” junior Sydney Judnich said.

The method to the madness

Ideas of where to look to find the artist inside of you
Clara Langerveld, Photographer and staff reporter
January 30, 2018
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February sports calendar

February sports calendar

Logan Smith, Arts and entertainment editor
January 23, 2018
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Welcome to class: Three Australian exchange students are brought to the attention of Mr. Flanders' second period class. Madilyn Ridgeway, Reece Ryan and Konnor Furber were given the assignment of telling the American students about their 'lifestyle'. In the back of the classroom, hosts Mitchell Hoffman and Sydney Peterson are chuckling watching their newfound friends struggle under the pressure. "I have students who still are good friends and keep in contact with their Aussie, even three to four years ago,” Choir teacher Heidi Forslund said. “Some have even gone to Australia to visit and stay with their Aussie."

Host and Hostee

Australians hosted by choir students
Lorin Wells, Opinion editor
January 22, 2018
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Cold and Intense. As the team, Everett Jr. Silvertips 18UC Grizzlies gathers around coach Joe Hammond for an explanation as to how to run the next drill. Before the team gathered once again, they worked on passing the puck at certain angles at which would help them score at a better rate. “The season so far has been a good one and has been a lot of fun. The team is full of a wide range of skill levels, so it has been exciting to see how each individual performs on the ice and give to them. We are currently midway through the season with an upcoming tournament in Bremerton,” senior Cameron Ford said.

Creating an athletic career outside the classroom

Student’s passions carry outside the curriculum as they take on out of school sports
Marin Nielsen, Staff Reporter & Design Editor
January 22, 2018
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Life Skill Students work as a whole and use teamwork to build a strong relationships, allowing the to have fun…” seeing them laugh and smile for random things makes them happy and others around them” senior Cindy Perez

Life skill sports create connections with other students

The strong relationship that was built with just a special Olympic program added
Cindy Perez, Photographer
January 22, 2018
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It’s time to play ball! The Girls Basketball team lines up as they get ready to play Kamiak. Before standing for the pledge the team warmed up shooting free throws, three’s and working on layouts. “I wish more people would come out and support our team, the season so far as been really successful and I hope to see more people at our games,” senior Laycie Taylor said.

All Hype, No Recognition

Our girls team is incredibly talented and should be recognized more often
Kani White, Photographer
January 22, 2018
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Playing for the Moment: Senior running back Kayshawn Mounarath catches a pass against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles. The Vikings lost the game 38-31, taking away any chance for the seniors to take home a state title. "There were some disappointment from some of the football players, especially the seniors," senior Jevon Morris said.

How losing a big sporting event is actually beneficial to young players

From the football field to the classroom, how are LSHS students, faculty handling the loss.
Payne Patchett, Posting Editor
January 22, 2018
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