By Spencer Klein
Hello. Before I begin, I’d like to mention that I don’t like to brag. I’m bad at it, but because of the nature of this article and pressure from my editor, this piece involves a lot of it. So stick with me — there’s a message. You just have to endure the flex of the century.
Continue reading “With Pride: Drum Major Reflects on Rose Parade Experience”
By Ben Capuano
Senior Jack Hamilton’s been representing MIHS under the sea by plunging into the unique world of scuba diving in the Pacific Northwest.
Continue reading “Jack Hamilton Dives Into His Passion for SCUBA”
By Max Hense
With the school year in full swing, teachers are working harder than ever, including a host of staff members who have assumed new roles at MIHS.
By Natalie Chen
Members of the Island Friends Jr. Guild have been making ripples across the community, from raising awareness about mental health to supporting the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Continue reading “Island Friends Jr. Guild: Advocates for Mental Health”
By Max Hense
As January 1 approaches, the MIHS Marching Band is actively preparing for the honor of participating in the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA.
By Spencer Klein
Loss after loss after loss after loss. When it comes to assembly class competitions, the Class of 2019 has been historically lackluster. While it’s a good laugh to watch the four classes go at it, these competitions have more at stake than it seems.
By Ethan Preston | with reporting by Wesley Ho, Grady Short and Bill Wang
After a season-long undefeated streak, Mercer Island Girls Soccer lost to Prairie (2)1-1(4) in the State Championship quarterfinals match.
Continue reading “Girls Soccer Ends Winning Streak Against Prairie in Quarterfinals”
By Nico Galvin
Every Wednesday, MIHS students head to BRIDGES for 55 minutes of cross-grade student advisory. Though some BRIDGES groups have found success, the program is infamous for its many alleged faults. With so much hostility towards BRIDGES, what is our school doing to improve the program?
By Annika Bhananker and Ethan Preston
Mercer Island Girls soccer defeated Bonney Lake 2-0 in the first round of the State tournament, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Continue reading “Girls Soccer Progresses to State Quarterfinals”
By Alex Isbell
Since 1988, Democrats have dominated almost every aspect of Washington state politics, from House seats to the Senate to statewide offices.
Continue reading “Political Division in Washington State: The Midterms”
