Student views on Lake news

Valhalla
Student views on Lake news

Valhalla
Student views on Lake news

Valhalla
Bailey Hall

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor

Bailey Hall is involved in LSHS. She commits herself to ASB, other school activities, and her various advanced classes. In addition, Hall will partake in journalism this year, making The Valhalla an additional dedication.

“I want to make sure the Opinion Section is as good as I can make it, and that people enjoy reading The Valhalla, ” Hall said.

Though school follows Hall home, she takes up the chance to explore whenever possible.

“I just really have a passion for traveling and learning how others live life,” Hall said.

With Hall’s devotion the populace here at LSHS will remember her name.

“Leaving high school I just want to be remembered as a person who is nice to everyone and went out of my way to help others,” Hall said.

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Lake Stevens juniors Skyler Bagher, Jordan Conner, Andrew Deebach, Aiden Pyle, and Ryan Sobosky receive an award for their website at 2016 VEX Worlds. The five juniors competed and took first place in the EMC Robotics Team Website Challenge in March 2016 , which forwarded them on to VEX Worlds, where they were recognized on April 22. “[The] 2016 VEX Worlds, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, brings together top robotics teams in the VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U under one roof to celebrate their accomplishments and participate with the best teams from around the world. VEX Worlds will include top teams from events happening in cities around the world,” said Pyle.

Robotics victory

LSHS robotics team takes first in world competition
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2016
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LSHS undergoes accreditation

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2016
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(Left to right) Luc Violette pushes the rock during the 2016 Youth Olympics; Noel Gasca receives a Gracie Award at the radiostation of her internship; and Michi Smith poses with a group upon sharing her story. Grit worked as the key factor behind Violette, Gasca, and Smith’s outstanding accomplishments. “Even if I had more time to do my work, I probably wouldn't be as successful in school without curling competitively, because I feel like I wouldn't have as much drive, motivation and grit,” said junior Luc Violette.

Grit comes in many forms

LSHS students strive with grit
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
April 1, 2016
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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

Annual LSHS Talent Show approaches
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2016
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Astronaut by julia Egan in Pencil

LSHS artists thrive

LSHS art displayed in community
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
March 14, 2016
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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

LSHS student harnesses exceptional jobs
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
February 29, 2016
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LSHS art gurus prevail

Awards of artistic abilities received from national contest
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
February 22, 2016
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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

DECA students certified the Cove to gold-level standard
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
February 11, 2016
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Brainpower achieves greatness

LSHS HiQ team holds a top spot in the state
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2016
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Gatorade representative Keri Lockett presents senior Jacob Eason with the Gatorade National Player of the Year award for football in front of the LSHS student body. This morning Eason joined the ranks of athletes like Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach who previously won this award. “I’m really proud of him because he really deserves it because of how hard he works and all the time he put[s] in. I know that he is going to do great things and live up to his potential,” Eason’s sister sophomore Lillian Eason said.

Eason named Gatorade National Football Player of the Year

Surprise assembly honored Jacob Eason for his outstanding achievements
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
December 15, 2015
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Seahawks recognize coach Tom Tri

LSHS football coach Tom Tri awarded Seahawks Coach of the Week
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
December 1, 2015
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The Lake Stevens High School girls volleyball team competes in post-season games with the intention of going to state. More than excited, the Vikings defeated the Snohomish Panthers on October 31. “Nothing feels better than being the underdog and taking down Goliath in playoffs,” coach Dawn Hanson said.

LSHS volleyball players fight for victory

LSHS volleyball competes in post-season games
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2015
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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

US veterans need to be honored this Veteran’s Day
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
November 6, 2015
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Say scream: Seniors Trysten Perales and Austin Strawder pose for this year's DECA photobooth with prop hats. Both boys selected from an array of mask and Halloween themed props for their picture in the blood spattered booth that were delivered to them this past Friday. “It was a very good set-up, very well done. I liked all the props,” Strawder said “It’s very good, [the photobooth] unites people.”

Frightful fun through a lens

Cove gains business through interactive promotion
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2015
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Royal Bling. The 2015 Homecoming Crown is presented to senior Jack Stevens at the “Back to the Future” themed Homecoming Assembly. In the past, the crown was presented to a Prom King, not a Homecoming King. “It should be a school wide vote as to whether or not we should have a Prom King or a Homecoming Queen,” senior Corbin Schueller said.

Student body wants a Prom King

Bringing back Prom King would quench the desire of LSHS students
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2015
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Say hello to all of the clubs at LSHS

Say hello to all of the clubs at LSHS

A club for everyone exists at LSHS
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
October 21, 2015
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Say goodbye to outrageous senior picture costs

Say goodbye to outrageous senior picture costs

Class of 2016 pays a fraction of the cost for their pictures
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2015
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Workplace Technology: Senior Amanda Mirante edits a picture of the LSHS Varsity Volleyball team on an iMac in her Yearbook class. Mirante joined the Yearbook class as a sophomore and experienced the change from Microsoft PCs to iMacs. “The technology of the computers is amazing. We are all slowly learning how to use it, but we appreciate the update,” Mirante said.

Goodbye Microsoft PCs, hello iMacs

New iMacs replace outdated PC's to catch up to industry standards
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
October 6, 2015
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Cerebus Alive: Senior Jade Rider holds her drawing of Cerberus, the three-headed dog featured in many Greek mythological tales. Rider used her artistic ability to manifest her interests and inspirations into this visual piece. “[Jade Rider] has the ability to switch styles of drawing without losing quality,” senior Magdalena Maziarz said.

Artistic abilities alive on campus

Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
October 5, 2015
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Caught Purple-Handed. SHS security cameras catch LSHS seniors in the act of vandalizing the property. The picture was posted on social media, and the students were punished for their behavior. “[I was] more disappointed than shocked. I wasn’t too surprised that it happened. But it's a shame that it happened ... the spray paint on their school was too much. We can have a tradition without needless vandalism,” senior Dakota Canchella said.

Rivalry tradition turns spiteful

Harmless tradition escalates into harmful vandalism
Bailey Hall, Opinion Editor
October 6, 2015
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