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Around 683 students will arrive next year being the largest class LSHS has seen. The graduating class of 2019 has caused much excitement, but also has made some anxious. “[The next class being the largest] is exciting. It’s a compliment to our school that people want to come and live in the community and be here. The other side of it is, it’s daunting; it’s a lot of kids,” Cahan said.

Principal Eric Cahan gives insight on the anticipation for the Class of 2019

Rose Blume, Sports Editor May 2, 2016

The Class of 2019 arrives at LSHS next year as the largest sophomore class the school has seen. LSHS administration has set in motion a series of events that needs to be accomplished for the arrival of...

ORCA’s teachers care about the research that students conduct, making sure they do their best to help as much as possible and try to incorporate the local environment into all aspects of the curriculum. Both teachers and students that seniors Kayla Owens, Michael Finley, Acacia Quidort and Victoria Beavers have encountered in ORCA have helped their learning experience in the scientific field. “I will definitely keep in touch with everyone I’ve met through ORCA. Even now as people are making college decisions we are finding ways to stay in touch for next year,” Quidort said.

ORCA program focuses on student progress in the science field

Rose Blume, Sports Editor May 2, 2016

LSHS seniors Kayla Owens, Michael Finley, Acacia Quidort and Victoria Beavers currently attend the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), an early college program for high school students that focuses...

Sextortion poses threat

Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor April 1, 2016

The term “cyberbullying” is a familiar term among high school students.  The use of social media to harass others is frowned upon and should always be reported.  Closely linked to this form of bullying,...

Kasey Romero, Jada Christiansen, Sarah Mulvey, and Nikki Osbjornsen gather at lunch and represent some of the students who are integrating themselves into general education classes. Teachers in this branch of the educational system have worked hard to help them gain more opportunities. “I hope to help them just like I would like any other gen ed kid. By giving them the opportunities to make choice in their life. Say that they make a choice and it doesn’t work out, I want to make sure it’s not life threatening,” Mark Dalbeck said.

Opportunities grow for a branch in the educational system

Rose Blume, Sports Editor March 29, 2016

LSHS’s Life Skills department in the special education system has developed student growth through greater integration into general education settings. Over the past few decades opportunities for these...

Students are preparing for the upcoming Talent Show on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC.  A Talent Show panel screened the acts during an audition process.  “Auditions were great. There's a lot of talent here at Lake Stevens in other areas not just one spot.  I'm really happy that they'll have their time to shine too. We have 18 performers. There's so much variety and so much talent that if you don't go, you're really missing out. Come listen, watch, and get entertained,” said Macabalo.

Experience LSHS talent

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor March 21, 2016

The annual Lake Stevens High School Talent Show will be held on Tuesday, March 22 in the LSHS Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the cost to enter is $3 with an ASB card and...

A group photo of the Aussies and their host students.

Australian Students visit LSHS

Savannah Pratt, Guest Writer March 16, 2016

On January 11, 2016, a group of students from Australia came to visit LSHS. The group originally was partnered with the Band, but then was offered to the Choir to take over. For the past three years, these...

Pass the time by applying for scholarships

Pass the time by applying for scholarships

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2016

Although the wait to hear back from colleges is exasperating, seniors can find plenty of ways to keep themselves preoccupied while they wait. One of the best ways to stay busy is to check out the wide...

Editor’s Letter: March

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2016

Like a lot of people my age, I enjoy escaping reality for 90 minutes with a good movie. One night, while watching “The Breakfast Club,” I started to think about the life of an average teenager in America...

Senior Tyler VanBrocklin finds a way to fill up most of his spare time between school work, ASB and his jobs. Friends, peers and coworkers have raved about working with the ASB Secretary/Treasurer and how much effort he has put into everything he's done. “[Tyler is] very organized, he has everything figured out, and he always has a plan of what we’re going to be doing. He’s super nice to work with, super flexible with what we’re doing, and he’s always open for suggestions,” senior Cassidy Tipping said.

Student computer programmer seems to fly under the radar

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor February 29, 2016

Juggling homework, extracurricular activities, and a social life can be strenuous for a teenager, but those time-consuming expectations and activities somehow managed to leave senior Tyler VanBrocklin...

Since it's creation in 2011, Treat Yo Self Day has become a cultural phenomenon. This mentality of treating yourself has even resonated with people who have not watched the show. Treat Yo Self Day emphasizes the importance of occasional indulgence and self care. "I think the caziest thing I've ever treated myself to was my Seattle Sounders jersey, otherwise I usually just treat myself to coffee or something small like that," senior Carley Washburn said.

How one made up holiday has changed the mindset of many

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2016

The television show “Parks And Recreation” has spawned several faux holidays, such as “Galentine’s Day” a special day before Valentine’s Day that involves celebrating female friendship, “Monica...

How well do these vikings know each other?

Adalyn Tibbits, A & E Editor February 19, 2016

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