Jack Hamilton Dives Into His Passion for SCUBA

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. Jack has been wanting to go underwater ever since he and his family went snorkeling in Hawaii as a child. Once he started volunteering alongside professional and casual divers at the Seattle Aquarium, Hamilton decided it was time to pursue … Continue reading Jack Hamilton Dives Into His Passion for SCUBA

Ellie GottesmanJanuary 11, 2019January 11, 2019Leave a comment

Features, Student Life

New Staff Members Adapt to MIHS Culture

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.

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Ellie GottesmanJanuary 8, 2019January 9, 2019Leave a comment

Features, Local News, Student Life

Island Friends Jr. Guild: Advocates for Mental Health

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.

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December 13, 2018December 13, 2018Leave a comment

A&E, Features, Student Life

Band Prepares for Rose Parade

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.

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November 16, 2018November 17, 2018Leave a comment

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Where are Our Prom Funds?

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.

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November 13, 2018November 16, 2018Leave a comment

Features, Sports, Student Life

Girls Soccer Ends Winning Streak Against Prairie in Quarterfinals

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.

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November 10, 2018November 17, 2018Leave a comment

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What’s the deal with BRIDGES?

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?

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November 9, 2018November 17, 2018Leave a comment

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Girls Soccer Progresses to State Quarterfinals

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.

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November 8, 2018November 17, 2018Leave a comment

Features, Student Life

TeamsCode Provides a New Outlet for Computer Science Education

By Ethan Preston

In their sophomore year, current seniors Chris Elliott and Alan Bi created TeamsCode, a non-profit organization aimed to spread computer science education. It has since risen in popularity, significantly impacting many high school students across the Pacific Northwest.

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November 5, 2018Leave a comment

Features, Global News, Student Life

Students Wear Blue in Solidarity With Pittsburgh

Compiled by Isabel Funk, Ellie Gottesman and Annie Poole

On Monday, October 29, MIHS stood with students across the nation and wore blue in honor of the victims of the Pittsburgh shooting. The shooting occurred on Saturday while members of the Tree of Life Congregation were worshipping at synagogue. Eleven members of the community were killed and six more were injured. This shooting demonstrates the Anti-Semitism that still exists today and the fear it instills in the Jewish community.

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October 29, 2018October 29, 2018Leave a comment

The MIHS Islander

The student-run paper of Mercer Island High School

Category: Student Life

Jack Hamilton Dives Into His Passion for SCUBA

New Staff Members Adapt to MIHS Culture

Island Friends Jr. Guild: Advocates for Mental Health

Band Prepares for Rose Parade

Where are Our Prom Funds?

Girls Soccer Ends Winning Streak Against Prairie in Quarterfinals

What’s the deal with BRIDGES?

Girls Soccer Progresses to State Quarterfinals

TeamsCode Provides a New Outlet for Computer Science Education

Students Wear Blue in Solidarity With Pittsburgh