News Archives
Veterans Day Assembly
Written by Bay'Lee Raino, Former Student on Tuesday, November 19, 2013
All 1800 students of SHS gathered at the Veterans Day assembly Thursday and, contrary to what you would expect, you could have heard a pin drop. READ STORY »
Legalization of gay marriage continues to grow
Written by Shelby Barker, Former Student on Tuesday, November 19, 2013
The state of Hawaii officially became the 16 state in the U.S. to legalize gay marriage on November 13 following Illinois who started issuing gay marriage licenses November 5. Members of the Gay/Straight Alliance club at SHS were happy to hear the great news. “I hope all of the states will eventually pass gay marriage,” said Senior Laura Nelson, the president of GSA. READ STORY »
Changes in Kusler's
Written by Raichel Howell, Former Student on Thursday, November 21, 2013
A piece of history in Snohomish is now changing as the local Kusler’s compounding pharmacy sold its retail prescription business to Rite Aid as of November 1, 2013. READ STORY »
National Honor Society Induction
Written by Callie Harwood, Former Student on Monday, November 18, 2013
An induction ceremony for the new members of National Honor Society was held at SHS on November 14 in the commons. At the ceremony there was a special guest, King 5 news anchor, Mark Wright who spoke. Then, each of the 4 officers lit a candle symbolizing scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Lastly, all members would recite a pledge to confirm their place in National Honor Society. This year 77 new members were inducted, making a total of approximately 157 members.
The application process is quite simple. READ STORY »
The Great American Smokeout Day
Written by Reeta Hunt, Former Student on Thursday, November 21, 2013
The Great American Smokeout is an annual social engineering on the third Thursday of November by the American Cancer Society. This event encourages Americans to quit the habit of smoking by challenging smokers to not do it for 24 hours, hoping the decision to not smoke will last forever. READ STORY »
Mr. SHS is crowned
Written by Tawni Tamarra, Former Student on Thursday, November 21, 2013
Snohomish High School held “Mr. SHS” at the schools performing arts center. Mr. SHS is a competition held for male students nominated by their peers. READ STORY »
Student athletes sign NLI
Written by Mikal Hunter, Former Student on Thursday, November 21, 2013
Five Snohomish High School student athletes attended National Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, November 15. There are a total of eight student athletes who are committed, but three of them are signing at a later date: girls volleyball player Lanesha Reagan, and boys lacrosse players Jarrett Toy and Davyd Powell. READ STORY »
Husky or Cougar territory
Written by Julieanne Weatherhogge, Former Student on Friday, November 29, 2013
Students came to school dressed in Cougar crimson and grey or Husky gold and purple Wednesday, November 27. This was the second “dress up day” of the year giving students yet another way to show their spirit and support their favorite team in the upcoming Apple Cup.
While most kids wore just one team’s colors, Junior Raichel Howell decided to dress up in both Cougar and Husky gear. “My family has gone to both WSU and the UW so I had to wear both to sort of ‘appease the family,'" said Howell. READ STORY »
China and Japan clash
Written by Kellen Potocsnak, Former Student on Thursday, December 5, 2013
Recent tension between China and Japan over islands near Taiwan have come to a boiling point as China attempts to expand its command of the air and seas into the disputed territory near Taiwan. READ STORY »
Nelson Mandela dies at age 95
Written by Julieanne Weatherhogge, Former Student on Monday, December 9, 2013
Some would call him one of the most influential men of our time. Nelson Mandela led South Africa in the battle against apartheid and emerged from 27 years in prison to become South Africa’s first elected black president and a global symbol of reconciliation.
He died at the age of 95 on December 5 at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg as a result of a terminal respiratory illness. READ STORY »
