The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

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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The American flag waves in the breeze as Lake Stevens High School prepares for Veterans Day. Veterans have made a variety of sacrifices for our nation, and those who live in the community or are important to the LSHS community will be honored in a school assembly on November 10.  “Serving my country was the boost I needed in my life to give me purpose and direction. Service is important so that one can understand the plight of others when feeling pity for self,” said Davis.

Don’t forget to thank a veteran

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor November 6, 2015

November 11, 2015 will mark the sixty-first day in American history which is solely designated to honor and remember all who have served in the US Armed Forces. The celebration and dedication to US veterans...

Sugar, spice, and everything pumpkin

Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor November 1, 2015

Fall is officially here, which means pumpkin spice is popping up in food and beverages everywhere. Questioning whether the phenomena of pumpkin spice has been carried too far, I decided to taste test a...

Students getting their scare on

Rose Blume, Sports Editor November 1, 2015

Students around the school have embraced the Halloween spirit by getting hired to scare people. They enjoy the thrill of making people fearful no matter who it may be. The only problem is that anyone may...

Halloween is right around the corner. This year, make Halloween special and unique by making a costume. “It’s also more gratifying that way because it feels like it’s yours instead of just buying one,” says sophomore Katheryn Orr.

Get creative this Halloween

Shaylee Wolf, News Editor October 30, 2015

Halloween costumes seem to be a common stress factor in the fall, but making a costume can relieve a lot of that stress. Don’t want to spend a ton of money on a costume that’ll probably only get worn...

Homecoming snapshot: Senior Macy Berg and junior Makena Allen ask senior Hunter Thompson and senior Austin Stuburd to homecoming. “What it means to take Austin to Homecoming? Shoot. He is my best friend, it doesnt mean anything more than taking a best friend,” said Allen.  Berg and Allen succeeded in making Homecoming an unforgettable night for both Stuburd and Thompson.

Students demonstrate the true meaning of Viking Pride during Homecoming

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter October 28, 2015

Throughout our lives we all meet people who inspire us, and seniors Hunter Thompson and Austin Stuburd have inspired senior Macy Berg and junior Makena Allen. Both students have been teacher assistants...

Say hello to all of the clubs at LSHS

Say hello to all of the clubs at LSHS

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor October 21, 2015

Key Club “Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students and it is a great way to make lifelong friendships while getting community service hours! In Key Club, caring is...

Katrina Mueller Breaks Diving Record

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2015

Junior Katrina Mueller broke a year old girls' Diving record for total points scored on October 10 at the girls swim meet held at Mariner High School. The meet was a huge success for Mueller, and the entire...

The 2015 Homecoming Court: (L-R) Glory Yepassis-Zembrou, Jack Stevens, Cole Sigl, Peter Condyles, Ryann Funk, and Brittney Wood  show lots of enthusiasm and viking spirit.  “I’m excited to see everyone all dressed up and looking classy,” said Stevens, “I can’t wait to share the experience with my senior class”

Meet your 2015 Homecoming Court

Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor October 21, 2015

As October 24 quickly approaches, students begin considering the candidates for senior Homecoming king and queen. Opinions vary on who is best fit for royalty. Before students go and vote for their top...

Small town kid gets ready to tackle his big city dream

Small town kid gets ready to tackle his big city dream

Elizabeth Robins, Staff Reporter October 21, 2015

Senior Jacob Eason, locally known as as “Skinny,” has made one of the biggest decisions of his life - to graduate early and start college before the rest of his senior classmates. He made this choice...

This years staff (L-R): Cierra  Holder, Elizabeth Robbins, Adalyn Tibbits, Cierra Dolquist, Bailey Hall, Rose Blume, Shaylee Wolf , Noel Gasca and Brittney Wood.

Valhalla welcomes new staff and new website

Noel Gasca, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2015

Welcome to lshsvalhalla.com! Whether you’ve been reading The Valhalla since our print days, or since today, the staff would like to extend a very warm welcome. Here at The Valhalla, we believe...

Senior Tara Mandarino holds up one of the new Cove products recently received this year. This year The Cove ordered many new products to purchase. “This year we are off to a much better start than we were last year. Last year we didn’t have as many products,” Mandarino said.

The Cove leaves last year behind and adds new products and plans for the future

Shaylee Wolf, News editor October 9, 2015

The Cove’s grand opening was one to remember, offering free Sahara Pizza for all. That pizza is now being offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for an affordable price of $1.75. But this offer is...