Features Archives
40 Clubs; a Surplus or a Benefit?
Written by Rebecca Andrews, Former Student on Thursday, September 25, 2014
Ask any SHS student, and most of them will say they are involved in at least one of the 40 clubs offered at their high school. According to a recent national survey, 79 percent of American high school students are involved in some type of extracurricular activity such as drama, debate, foreign language, writing, community service, and leadership clubs.
While clubs are extremely fun, there are some rewarding benefits from joining an extra-curricular activity that some students are not aware of. READ STORY »
SHS's "Mew" Religion
Written by Shelby Barker, Former Student on Friday, September 19, 2014
Lengthy black streaks are applied across cheeks to give the amusing illusion of kitty-cat whiskers. Hearts and black ovals are painted on noses with free-flowing kohl. For quite some time, you may have noticed some of these curious cat faced individuals around SHS. You see them in the hallways and in your classrooms. You may have heard rumors and asked yourself, "Why? Is it casual cosplay? Is it a club? Why are these people dressed like cats?"
“Some people think it’s a cult,” says SHS Senior Kameron Burns, the founder of Meowism. READ STORY »
Four New Faces
Written by Callie Harwood, Former Student on Thursday, January 9, 2014
There’s an exciting addition to this year’s SHS wrestling team; four female wrestlers. These girls include Junior Natalie St. Marie, Seniors Kayla Noyes, Courtney Rogers, and Esmeralda Bonilla. From looking at these good-looking and petite girls, you wouldn’t guess that they are tough wrestlers who dedicate countless hours working towards improving their skills for their newfound love of the sport. READ STORY »
It's a Family Affair in the SHS Basketball Program
Written by Tawni Tamarra, Former Student on Thursday, December 12, 2013
Twelve pairs of siblings are part of the girls and boys Snohomish basketball program this year. There are two pairs of sisters, four pairs of brothers and six pairs of brothers and sisters. Players include, Callie Harwood (12), Shaylee Harwood (10), Joshua Shogren (12), Jacob Shogren (10), Will Layton (11), Jess Layton (9). All the players will be playing on the Freshman, JV or Varsity team for the SHS 2013-2014 girls and boys basketball season. READ STORY »
Mary Birdsong: Now and Then
Written by Sheraden Kimball, Former Student on Friday, November 22, 2013
Most know Mary Birdsong from the well-loved, if outrageous, television show Reno 911! as Deputy Cherisha Kimball. But prior to her acting career, she was very timid. “When I was about five or six, I was crippling shy. So I started imitating people, doing characters, as a way to kind of ‘not be there’,” Birdsong said. READ STORY »
Doctor Who 50th anniversary special brings together Whovians around the world
Written by Sierra Schedin, Former Student on Friday, November 22, 2013
It all started on November 23, 1963. That was the day that Doctor Who, a science fiction show created by Britain-based television network BBC, aired for the first time.
It was originally supposed to be an educational show. The mysterious alien (though human in appearance) called The Doctor, traveling through time and space in his bigger-on-the-inside, police box-shaped space ship called the TARDIS, brought his granddaughter and two schoolteachers along with him on his adventures, informing adult and children viewers alike of events throughout history. READ STORY »
Freshman Advice
Written by Michael Sanders, Former Student on Monday, November 18, 2013
Coming to a new school can be difficult for many kids and especially difficult for freshmen. A new school, new kids, and new teachers can be intimidating and what better then to hear advice from the people who have been through the whole process before? Here is a list of five pieces of advice freshman need to know when coming in to high school.
1. Go to activities outside of school READ STORY »
Running through life
Written by Nikole Judd, Former Student on Sunday, October 13, 2013
The big move: At the beginning of her junior year, cross country runner Esmeralda Bonilla transferred from her old school in California to SHS. She had heard from her sister, who lives here, that the education was good and the people were nice. She wanted to try something new and cares deeply about learning, so she moved to Washington and started her junior year at SHS. READ STORY »
Geek Fortress on Avenue D
Written by Kellen Potocsnak, Former Student on Friday, November 8, 2013
On May 4, most people treat the day just as they would any other day, going through the motions. Fewer people take the day to show their love for the, incredibly popular, Star Wars trilogies. But for one man in Snohomish, this day changed his life and opened up a new world of hilarious opportunity. READ STORY »
SHS has a Pinteresting new club
Written by Bay'Lee Raino, Former Student on Thursday, November 7, 2013
Start saving your glitter and tissue boxes, there is a new club in town. Started by a bunch of students at SHS, Pinterest club seems to be the new hit. Baking and making crafts are not everyone's forte but in Pinterest club anything is possible. READ STORY »