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Cosplay coming to SHS
Written by Shelby Barker, Former Student on Monday, October 21, 2013
The loud crashing noises from the action-packed “Attack on Titan” can be heard throughout second floor D-building every Monday after school. Students in amazing cosplay make their way into English teacher Tim Frasier-Bumatay’s classroom where they all share a common fascination with anime. “I love the people here,” Junior Sybil Feidler, an Anime club member, said. READ STORY »
Queen Annie takes the Reign
Written by Sierra Schedin, Former Student on Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Annie Crookshank was announced as this year’s Homecoming Queen, much to her surprise and delight. “I didn’t know what to say, I forgot what I was supposed to do, and Shelby [Garrison] had to push me up there. She was like ‘go!’ and I was like, ‘oh, yeah, thanks’ -- completely forgot,” she said. READ STORY »
The Lego Kid
Written by Cyrena Sandoval, Former Student on Tuesday, October 15, 2013
It started with a construction set. From a young age Junior Matt Forrest was introduced to the Lego world. When his father came home with a Lego set that he got especially for Matt. After building the set Matt knew that he was hooked to making things from Legos.
“I’ve kind of just had a passion for creating things that I’ve seen in real life into Lego form,” Matt said. READ STORY »
Sapadin's success isn't debatable
Written by Cale Coryell, Former Student on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
They say that in America, people fear public speaking above all else; even death. Standing in front of a group of people and speaking his mind is no problem at all for Alex Sapadin. After all, he is the extemporaneous speaking captain at SHS, and has been working with the Snohomish speech and debate team since the eighth grade. READ STORY »
SHS student "handles" her own
Written by Macey Wolfer, Former Student on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Snohomish High School is full of animal lovers of many kinds, but one senior combined that love and determination to accomplish something incredible.
Pearson has been working with dogs since she was a little girl.
"I started showing dogs long before I started 4-H. I was born into it, and the first time I went in the ring was when I was two," she said.
She is in the Snohomish County 4-H club "Pawsabilities", and has been in the 4-H program for a long time. READ STORY »
Painting to the beat of a different drummer
Written by Jenna Metcalf, Former Student on Friday, January 25, 2013
Color splatters the ground while the scent of paint wafts through the air. Various designs cover the floor as a girl in paint covered clothing works tirelessly on her creation that covers the vast majority of the ground. Most people use their garage for storage or for tools, but not Alexis Marcouiller. When a mural or big project is underway, the area transforms into an area of creation.
Though Marcouiller enjoys many activities, from music to roller derby, it is art that holds a significant place in her life. READ STORY »
Agriculture department attends conference after winning national award
Written by Burgess, Former Student on Sunday, December 16, 2012
The Agriculture Department of Snohomish High School received the Outstanding Agricultural Program for Western Region One from the National Association of Agriculture Educators for the year of 2012.
Michael Hougan, who has been in the department for 26 years, shared that the school’s agriculture program is “one of the best in terms of scope, what we offer, opportunities for students, and educational opportunities. It’s a pretty well regarded program.” READ STORY »
New teacher Matt Johnson inspires a new generation of CTE students
Written by Liam Potocsnak, Former Student on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Walking down the stairs to D building’s lowest level, there is a forceful array of sounds drowning out the chatter and footfalls of students walking above. Following the buzzing and rumbling of machining equipment leads to a classroom where students are measuring and calculating dimensions, compressing sheets of carbon fiber, and cutting it out to fit the prints. The room looks more like a professional shop than a high school class, but in a class where the teaching and the equipment are at a professional caliber, perhaps that shouldn’t be a surprise. READ STORY »
Fashion through the 2000’s
Written by Sarah Ross, Former Student on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
From 2000 to 2012 the women’s fashion world has seen not only sophisticated, but also daring new trends. Ranging from faux furs to combat boots, several designers including Pnina Tornai and Giorgio Armani say the 2000’s have been fashion’s greatest years yet. READ STORY »
Climbing to the top
Written by Sarah Ross, Former Student on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The musty smell of chalk and sweat lingered in the air as Snohomish High School senior Mackenzie Kennedy-Hubler entered “Vertical World”, her rock climbing gym.
“When I first get to the gym I’m kind of like, wow, I can’t believe this is something I actually do,” Kennedy-Hubler said.
Kennedy-Hubler was introduced to climbing by a friend during the summer of 2011, and continued to climb since. READ STORY »