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Student views on Lake news

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Student views on Lake news

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Brittney Wood

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter

Senior Brittney Wood has never been afraid to express herself creatively. Whether it’s through dancing, singing, acting, or writing, Wood has always put her all into each project, and she intends to do the same as a staff reporter for the Valhalla this year. “I [chose] Journalism because I thought it would be cool to write something that could inspire someone…I want to make someone think,” said Wood. Outside of the Valhalla, you can catch Wood participating in Lake Stevens High School’s Drama Club, choir, and cheer team.

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Choirs come together to sing “Celebration” as a final song for their audience. "The All District Music Festival was great, I love seeing all of the choirs working together to make a great show" said senior and Concert Choir member Stephanie Wislen. It was a successful concert that showed off the heaps of musical talent in the Lake Stevens School District.

Lake Stevens School District choirs perform wonderfully at the All District Festival

All the choirs of Lake Stevens came together Thursday the 28 to put on a spectacular show
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2016
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Many students in the class of 2016 suffer from senioritis and the only cure is graduation. “I think senioritis is silly. A lot of times I think it's an excuse for a lot of people to give up, or be lazy or an excuse for people to think they don't need to put any effort into the end of their high school career. Don't get me wrong, I am looking forward to graduating and moving on to the next part of my life, but that doesn't mean I deserve the right to be a bum and not respect what I am expected to do for the rest of the year,” said senior Amanda Anderson. The debate is still active as students argue weather senioritis is well deserved from years of working hard or just an excuse for seniors to cast away their responsibilities.

Does senioritis affect the level to which you enjoy or succeed in your senior year?

Seniors at Lake Stevens share their opinions about how senioritis impacts their lives
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2016
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Brent Barnes gets fired up on the sidelines while coaching. “The relationships over time that you create with your athletes is the biggest part, the part that you take with you, not the wins and losses and the banners and the trophies,” said Barnes. This mentality comes out while coaching every match and shows in how much passion he has for the sport and the love he has for his athletes.

Lake Stevens wrestling coach Brent Barnes, shares about his journey and what matters most

Brent Barnes is not only a teacher and coach at Lake Stevens but he is directly involved with encouraging and empowering many students on campus
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2016
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L-E-T-S G-O to cheer tryouts next week

L-E-T-S G-O to cheer tryouts next week

Come show some skills next week as the Lake Stevens High School Cheer Team holds tryouts for next season
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2016
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Into The Woods opens this Friday

A cow as white as milk, a slipper as pure as gold, a cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn; Into The Woods has something for everyone
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2016
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Lake stevens photography students command attention with their amazing photos winning top spots in the Schack Black and White Contest

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2016
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Academic awards night represents remarkable students

Students received rewards for classes, clubs and their outstanding academic success
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2016
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Wrestling photo

Lake Stevens wrestlers dominate and take another first place state title

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2016
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Make this year's Valentine's Day a holiday to remember whether single or with a significant other. There are plenty of exciting and romantic activities to plan for on this four day weekend.

Whether you’re single as a Pringle or ready to mingle look here and find something special to do this Valentine’s Day.

Get love and even give a little this Valentine's Day with these fun events.
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2016
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Girls basketball brings home a win and takes a look at this rewarding season

Although the season has been filled with many ups and downs these ladies are champions on and off the court
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2016
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The drama department advertises the upcoming cabaret night with flyers around campus. After the department's success with "Hairspray", a group of seniors pitched the idea of a student led performance. “Its been amazing to work with these actors and see things fall into place as their scenes and songs come together! There are some really awesome numbers in this show,” Balbirona said.

Get ready to be inspired this Friday night when attending this special, one night only cabaret

Presented by the Lake Stevens High School Drama Club, this show is sure to be a good time for all
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2016
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Enjoy your finished product! Place in a mason jar and embellish with a bow for a cute gift !

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

Check out this fun, fast, and simple DIY project
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015
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Here are the ingredients you'll need for this DIY: white sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract

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Place all ingredients in a bowl.

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Mix all the ingredients together.

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Find Christmas cheer with events everyone will love

Find Christmas cheer with events everyone will love

The Lights Of Christmas, Snowflake Lane and The Sound of Music; these events will make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2015
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The Vikings take on Tahoma in the first playoff game of the season

Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2015
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Game of the week: October 26

Game of the week: October 26

Girls volleyball eclipses Monroe 3-0
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2015
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What to do this weekend

Fun and frightful ideas for your Halloween weekend
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2015
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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 doesn't 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

Senior Macy Berg and junior Makena Allen take Life Skills students to the dance
Brittney Wood, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2015
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Senior Madison Huesers controls the ball against Monroe and helps bring the Girls' Soccer team to a 1-0 victory. Despite a rough start, the team managed to bring it together in the second half when Huesers scored the winning goal “We finally got to a place where we worked hard together and for each other till the end of the game. At halftime we talked through the first half and decided what we needed to change in the second half to win. In the end we didn't play selfishly but for our teammates,” senior Ashley Perry said.

[Photo] Game of the week: October 6

October 8, 2015
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brittney game of the week tennis

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