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The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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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 hes 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 its 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 Ive 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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Senior Marcus Huang celebrates the Chinese New Year surrounded by family and tradition. On February 8, Huang and family members paid their respects to their ancestors and enjoyed the food and festivities that come hand-in-hand with the holiday. “I have family in Hong Kong and I have family in Japan...we don’t talk all that much so we always skype or facetime,” Huang said.

Buddhist holiday brings multicultural orientation to Lake Stevens

Rose Blume, Sports Editor February 11, 2016

Derived from the traditional lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year was celebrated on Monday, February 8, 2016. Locally, a handful of families that celebrate the Buddhist holiday. Paying respects to ancestors...

Senior Braden Ash and Junior Britney Watson celebrate the gold-level certification for the Lake Stevens High School Cove. This gives the Cove distinction in being one of the highest quality business operations in the nation. Completing the SBE project is a significant reward for their hard work and have the Cove recognized as a distinguished student enterprise, said DECA Advisor Karen Morton.

Cove renders excellence

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor February 11, 2016

The Lake Stevens High School Cove has recently been certified to the DECA national gold-level standard. Senior Braden Ash and junior Britney Watson accomplished this certification by researching the necessities...

Editor’s Letter: February

Editor’s Letter: February

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

It’s a new semester, and The Valhalla is happy to welcome new staff members and new readers. If you’re a returner, welcome back. After one semester of our online format, the staff is a little wiser,...

Brainpower achieves greatness

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor January 22, 2016

The Lake Stevens High School HiQ team is currently ranked number two in the state of Washington. HiQ is a competition which revolves around a strong ability to retain and recall information as well as...

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Get toasty this winter break and make your own warm vanilla sugar body scrub

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter December 18, 2015

You don’t have to break the bank this Christmas when your getting gifts for all the important people in you life. Make this homemade sugar scrub and wow everyone with this sweet gift that smells divine. Here...