News Archives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Written by Sheraden Kimball, Former Student on Monday, October 21, 2013
At the SHS football game on Friday, cheerleaders used pink pom-poms, fans sported pink attire, and the football team added a little pink to their uniforms in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to honor those affected by the disease.
Along with kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness month, October 1 marked the first day that uninsured Americans could visit online marketplaces, also known as “exchanges”, and purchase insurance coverage through their state. READ STORY »
Save a Forgotten Equine
Written by Reeta Hunt, Former Student on Friday, October 18, 2013
Two horses were removed from their unfit home in September in Snohomish by the SAFE organization. The Save a Forgotten Equine organization removes neglected, abused, or unwanted horses from unworthy owners and transports them to SAFE's well taken care of ranch. They help the horses get back into shape with the help of their many trustworthy volunteers. READ STORY »
SHS students inspired by Seattle City of Music Career Day
Written by Julieanne Weatherhogge, Former Student on Monday, October 21, 2013
Junior Abby Smith had always had a fascination with the performing arts industry, but she had never realized the possibilities until she went to the Seattle City of Music Career Day with her friend, Junior Danyka Tagg. READ STORY »
League of Legends Club
Written by Kellen Potocsnak, Former Student on Thursday, October 17, 2013
The League of Legends club is a newly founded club at SHS, but it is already one of the largest clubs on campus. Doug Allen, Senior at SHS and Chieftain of the League of Legends club, was the one who came up with the idea for the popular club. “At the first meeting we had around 50 [students] … and we get a few new ones every day,” Allen said. READ STORY »
I-522 voting coming to a close
Written by Sheraden Kimball, Former Student on Monday, November 4, 2013
Monsanto continues to receive donations in effort to overthrow I-522, which would require the labeling of genetically modified foods sold within the state. GMOs, short for genetically modified organisms, are alterations to the genetic makeup of cells within different variations of food. Genetic modification produces new combinations of genes that do not occur naturally, allowing crops to survive chemical herbicides. READ STORY »
High School and Beyond Day
Written by Sierra Schedin, Former Student on Friday, November 1, 2013
High School and Beyond Day was hosted at SHS last Thursday. Students were dismissed from their extended second period classes at various times to attend the event for 40 minutes. READ STORY »
PUD energy savings program refunds money to SHS
Written by Julieanne Weatherhogge, Former Student on Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The Snohomish School District has been participating in an energy saving program with the PUD. As a result, SHS has $17,000 to spend in some way.
The way the PUD energy savings program is set up is that for three years each school district has a percentage of energy savings they have to complete.
Last year the energy savings was at three percent. The current school year it is five percent and next school year SHS will have to save another five percent. Last year, our district saved $80,000 and SHS came in first place saving roughly $35,000. READ STORY »
Pumpkin Art at SHS
Written by Shelby Barker, Former Student on Thursday, November 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, SHS held an Art Club meeting where students participated in carving pumpkins in the spirit of Halloween. “It’s a
Cyclops,” said Kirstyn Bahn Miller Art Club member. Some of the most creative students at SHS participated in this event carving precise works of art on each pumpkin. READ STORY »
Minor plumbing problem backs up A building
Written by Jonah Librande, Former Student on Wednesday, November 13, 2013
A sewage overflow in A building on November 1 had custodians flustered and scrambling to fix the plumbing issue. The source of the problem was a long screw in a pipe that had captured assorted debris over time.
The issue seeped into the debate tournament scheduled for that day, and severely limited the number of rooms available for the competition.
The backup was originally found when wastewater was discovered to be bubbling up through the bathroom’s drainage grate. READ STORY »
Staff wears "Gionetism" t-shirts in support of teacher battling cancer
Written by Julieanne Weatherhogge, Former Student on Thursday, November 14, 2013
Last Friday the teachers of A building were seen sporting red t-shirts emblazoned with “Gionetisms”. Along with many other teachers of the school, this group donned the shirts in support of Tuck Gionet, a government teacher at SHS, who was recently diagnosed with esophagus cancer.
The shirt production was headed up by Ben Doucette, a marketing teacher at SHS, who made the shirts with the help of his DECA classes. “We wanted to do something special for him, and this open support seemed like the perfect idea,” said Doucette. READ STORY »
