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Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

The student news site of Lake Stevens High School

Valhalla

Addy Tibbits

Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor

Adalyn "Addy" Tibbits is a senior. She joined a journalism class in ninth grade because it was the next best thing to a creative writing class. She decided to continue with the class in high school and was a staff reporter until she decided to become an editor. “I like writing about other people because it’s a cool way to get to know people and find things that you wouldn’t normally know about a person.” Adalyn likes talking to her cat, browsing Pinterest, watching Grey's Anatomy, and is really into theater.

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James and The Giant Peach opens at Village Theatre Kidstage

James and The Giant Peach opens at Village Theatre Kidstage

Vikings star in local musical
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
April 19, 2016
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Sextortion poses threat

A new form of cyberbullying rises to attention among Lake Stevens staff and students
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
April 1, 2016
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Students define “teenhood”

Student’s describe life as a teen with a whiteboard and marker
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
March 25, 2016
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“Adults consider you a child when it’s convenient for them and consider you an adult when it’s convenient for them, but we’re teens so we’re in the middle,” said junior Samantha Stratmeyer.

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“Teenagers are opportunists and they take risks,” said junior Logan Eugenio.

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“As a teenager, life seems very stressful all the time but at the end, everything will end up alright and the way it’s supposed to, even if at the beginning you didn’t think the stress would ever go away,” said senior Lexie Olson.

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“You see so many pimples on everyone’s faces, constant mood and personality changes, and adolescents filled with lustful temptation.  That’s why I wrote ‘Hormones’,” said senior Desi Sabares.

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Together for two years, Greiser and Allinson aim to focus on important traits in their relationship instead of striving to meet the standards of media. “Talking to each other is important.  We both think communicating is important, and it is, so we’re really good at being honest with each other,” said Greiser.  Keeping realistic goals in a relationship is far more valuable than trying to match the couples stereotypes seen on social media.

#RelationshipGoals are unrealistic

Couples should stop comparing their relationship to what’s seen on social media
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
February 29, 2016
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Dr. Charles Morgan speaks to the LSHS student body during the Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly on January 15, 2016 about the prejudice and inequality that is still present in the United States. His story connected with what students know to be going on in our country. “It was really inspiring. He told such personal stories that it easily connected to real life,” senior Shaelyn Huot said.

America must stop sweeping racial discrimination under the rug

Disregard for black lives is inhumane, dehumanizing, and keeps our nation in the past
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
January 25, 2016
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It’s a Christmas miracle; Cahan is on the roof

Holiday drive success lands Lake Stevens High School principal a spot on top of the school
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
December 18, 2015
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Savanna Adrian pulls through years of recovery with persistence and perspective

Senior battles muscular dystrophy
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
December 17, 2015
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All three choirs pose for a photo at Seattle Center in front of the Space Needle. The groups performed at the Wintertide festival with song selections from Pentatonix, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and The Sound of Music.

Choirs perform in Seattle

Jazz, Treble, and Concert Choir spread holiday cheer
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
December 15, 2015
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Not only does Proff keep busy with many activities outside of teaching such as wood work, fishing and traveling, but the band teacher can generally play any instrument, especially specializing in saxophone.

[Photo] Get to know a Viking teacher

December 11, 2015
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Junior Bryn Kane and junior Connor Olmstead collect money donations from students during lunch to benefit the Lake Stevens Food Bank.

New holiday drive shows good potential

Lake Stevens High School continues to make wonderful contributions to the community
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
December 4, 2015
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Starbucks’ new red cup design uses no snowflake adornment.  The company went with a simplistic look to let customers interpret the holidays in their own unique way.  However, some don’t favor the festive red hue and claim that Starbucks is anti-Christmas.

Red paper cup causes dispute across America

Starbucks’ simplistic design stimulates an unnecessary and childish outrage
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
December 1, 2015
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Sugar, spice, and everything pumpkin

Try everyday foods with a fall flavor twist
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
November 1, 2015
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Drama’s setup model for the Hairspray stage. The five divisions will spin to switch scenes within the musical for a smoother transition. “Set crew will be behind [the divisions] and will slowly spin them. It can start on Corny Collins and then it will turn into Tracy’s house or the school” said senior assistant stage manager Lexie Olson.

Drama sets the stage for Hairspray

Cast and crew works together for this year's production
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
October 22, 2015
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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

Senior court couples are ready to rock
Addy Tibbits, A&E Editor
October 21, 2015
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