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Fun things to do on Winter Break
Written by Briahna Gibson, Former Student on Sunday, December 21, 2014
For those of you students who plan on staying in and watching Netflix through your whole winter vacation, here are some quick tips for some fun, useful, and inexpensive things you can do instead!
1. Go ice skating with friends. Comcast arena has a public ice rink, it’s close to Snohomish and it’s inexpensive. This is the perfect winter activity because you only have to be cold for an hour. READ STORY »
Tim Kostersitz
Written by Jenna Sewell, Former Student on Friday, December 19, 2014
Tim Kostersitz is a junior at SHS with a particularly interesting hobby: collecting and repairing old typewriters. Kostersitz says he doesn't know why he got into his hobby; he was just always fascinated with the technology. His dad taught him everything he knows about engineering and has been keeping up with his hobby for about three years. He says he has fixed about six to ten typewriters total. READ STORY »
New Equestrian Club broadens horizons for horse enthusiasts
Written by Christian Rutten, Former Student on Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Some exciting new clubs have been created this year here at SHS, one of which is the Snohomish Valley Equestrian Team. This club opens many doors to kids. “You don’t even need to own a horse,” says club advisor and agricultural science teacher Stacy Lischke. “You can borrow a horse from another member or even a neighbor to ride at lessons and compete at events with.” READ STORY »
Super Staff: Kris Jones, Science Teacher
Written by Kourtney Holten, Former Student on Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Kris Jones, a science teacher at SHS, loves teaching high school because of the maturity level of students. She teaches at SHS for the school spirit and friendliness Snohomish exerts.
Q: Where are you from?
A: Everett...I was born in Seattle, but I remember when I was little I went to elementary school, middle school and high school in Everett.
Q: Where did you go to high school?
A: Cascade High School. READ STORY »
Snohomish's Talented Musician
Written by Eyonna Mason, Former Student on Thursday, December 11, 2014
The student body of Snohomish High School is bursting with creativity. Within the mass of artists of different medias, one particularly shy musician stands out from the rest. READ STORY »
High School Librarian with a lot of Talent
Written by Richard McNiven, Former Student on Friday, December 12, 2014
Volkert Volkersz, the school's librarian and Jam Club advisor, is a man of many musical talents. He plays the guitar and harmonica, and is also a singer. As the Jam Club members know, he is very into his music. “Music is my passion, it’s the thread that keeps me sane,” said Volkersz. READ STORY »
A Local Princess With a Unique Talent
Written by Morgan Greenlee, Former Student on Tuesday, November 25, 2014
On the outside looking in, Lake Stevens student Haley Downey looks like any regular senior in high school; she is involved in ASB Leadership, and has a spot on the cheer team. What some people may not be aware of is this 18-year-old girl represented our state in 2013 in search of a national title. READ STORY »
Ways to Save and Acquire Money for Holiday Shopping
Written by Morgan Greenlee, Former Student on Thursday, December 4, 2014
The Holidays are approaching quickly, and SHS students need to start thinking about the purchases that will be made. Without money saved for buying presents, we could be scrambling to make a few dollars before the splurge at the mall, or we risk spending our entire savings online. Here are a few quick and easy ways to make and manage money:
1. Get a Job READ STORY »
The Girl Who Collects Quotes
Written by Amanda Pearson, Former Student on Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Kaitlin Anderson, a Snohomish High School student, has a weird hobby. She collects funky quotes that she hears her friends and family say.
She decided to start collecting these quotes because she was at her friend’s birthday party, and the girls at the party started saying random things. She started writing down what they were saying so she would be able to look back and have a laugh about what her and her friends used to say. READ STORY »
The Benefits of the SHS Library
Written by Kelsey Thorp, Former Student on Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The internet has impacted many things in our world, and for students, an area that has been impacted greatly are the libraries.
The internet has changed the way we can read and checkout books from libraries. For example, eBooks are available for checkout at the Snohomish Public Library, along with audiobooks. Audiobooks will be available soon for our library on campus, and possibly also eBooks, according to the SHS Librarian Volkert Volkersz. READ STORY »
