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Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

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Mr.Newtons first period AP Language and Composition class writing practice essays for the upcoming exam. The AP Language and Composition exam takes place on May 10th.

The AP exams are coming up fast

Peyton Moenoa, Sports Editor April 12, 2017

With AP Exams week just around the corner, teachers and students are trying their best to cram in last-minute information. Instead of procrastinating till the last minute to study two semesters’ worth...

The Five Guys Robotics Team, winning the website award last year in 2016. Winning the same award this year has brought to 2 the number of times this team has won the award and 3 the number of times theyve traveled to the Worlds Competition. The objective of the website challenge is to develop a website that promotes your entire robotics program and any other robotics programs you participate in, your outreach activities, how to join, what you have done, who you are, where you are, and what you plan to do in the future, said senior Aiden Pyle. The boys worked hard on the site to earn the award and are looking forward to traveling back to Worlds.

Web design leads Robotics to Worlds

Sophie Grieser, News Editor & Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2017

The Lake Stevens Robotics Team is something that every student has heard about at school - their competitions have been broadcasted on the cafeteria TVs, so their successes have been no strangers to the...

Juniors Camryn DuBois, Ainsley Mattingly, Nicholas Peña and Gaby Delgado stand after their elections as Vice President, Public Relations, President and Secretary/Treasurer, respectively. “I’m so excited for next year. I can’t be more blessed than this right now,” 2017-2018 ASB President Nicholas Peña said.
(Photo courtesy of Samir Nasr)

New ASB officers welcomed with open arms

Sophie Grieser, News Editor & Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2017

As it does every year, the student body has spoken and named who they want to represent them for the 2017-2018 school year. The new ASB officers are junior Nicholas “Nick” Peña for ASB President,...

LSHS Valhalla recognizes the hardworking kitchen staff that provide students and other staff with meals during the school day.

Faces in the Hall: Staff Edition

Destiny Otusanya, Staff Reporter March 1, 2017

 At Lake Stevens High School there are a lot of staff members that help make our school great. A lot of people see staff members around the school everyday, but never really take the time to appreciate...

Junior Jake Burleigh is doing his homework in the Student Center during his fourth period. Burleigh does not agree with the changes of teachers with the start of the new semester, he considers it hurtful. “Changing teachers is very stressful, and it is not a good way to learn and improve new knowledge,” Burleigh said.

Semesters change and so do teachers

Audrey Kristofferson, Online editor March 1, 2017

Every semester, students dread the inevitable: when our teachers change and our entire schedule gets switched around. If you are anything like me, it is incredibly irritating and I try to switch back my...

Credit clarification brings up questions among students

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

Registration is right around the corner, and for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, there are many different choices from which to choose. For many students who sign up for certain AP classes, there is...

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SAD has students in a slump

Maggie Bakken, Opinion Editor February 28, 2017

When the weather gets colder and the skies get darker, it seems as if our minds get as foggy as the streets outside. Many people experience SAD, appropriately named Seasonal Affective Disorder. This means...

A weekend in honor of our presidents

A weekend in honor of our presidents

Paolina Colonico, Photographer February 23, 2017

Third Monday of February. Does it ring a bell? President’s Day is the right answer. LSHS closes its doors Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20 for a patriotic weekend in honor of all the U.S....

Prom for Life Skills classes

Prom for Life Skills classes

Destiny Otusanya, Staff Reporter February 23, 2017

Life Skills Prom just happened last week! What is Life Skills Prom you ask? It’s a party full of a bunch of fun activities that Leadership puts together for all the Life Skills classes. This year’s...

As graduation day is approaching, the urge to rush to Xfinity Arena is very strong. Many seniors are ready to move on with their life, but graduated students advise to savor the last moments of high school. Just live in the present and enjoy the time you have left as a high schooler, 2016 graduate Adalyn Tibbits suggested. It will fly by so fast.

The walk to the finish line grows shorter

Sophie Grieser, News Editor & Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2017

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and the students are growing more and more restless - that’s right, it’s second semester. Reaching the halfway point of the school year is...

What is Galentine’s day?

Destiny Otusanya, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

It’s that time of the year that all girls love! February 13th,also known as Galentine’s Day,is an unofficial holiday that many girls celebrate each year. Galentine’s Day is a holiday Amy Poehler’s...

Scholarship opportunities not to miss

Scholarship opportunities not to miss

Mattie Boe, Staff Reporter January 26, 2017

What comes after high school? For many students, the answer is college. But what about the people whose families can’t afford expensive universities? Here at Lake Stevens High School, there are a lot...