Where is the 2019 Senior Mural?
By Ellie Gottesman
The graduating Class of 2019 will be the first class since the institution of the senior mural tradition in the early 2000s to not hang the finished mural on school grounds.
Category: Student Life
Three New Drum Majors Plan to Create a Stronger Band Community
By Isabel Funk and Ellie Gottesman
On Thursday May 30, 2019, three new MIHS band drum majors were selected to lead the band in the 2019-2020 school year.
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A Week of Feminism
Compiled by Ellie Gottesman and Annie Poole
In the midst of Women’s History Month, The MIHS Islander asked a different feminism-related question to MIHS students and staff each day from March 11 to March 15.
Faith Osei-Tutu Shines in Shot Put
By Ethan Preston and Maya Virdell
As part of Black History Month, our sports editors highlighted a noteworthy, black student athlete. Senior Faith Osei-Tutu is of Ghanaian descent and was recently selected to be a captain of the MIHS Track and Field team.
When High School Sweethearts Defy the Odds
By Sandra Pedersen
Let’s face the facts: many high school relationships are short-lived. For a select few, however, staying together beyond graduation is a reality.
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Unsung Successes of Debate and Mock Trial
By Kiran D’Souza
Once considered fringe clubs, Debate and Mock Trial have made immense improvement over the past year, gaining confidence for their upcoming competitions.
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With Pride: Drum Major Reflects on Rose Parade Experience
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.
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SafeRides Helps Students Get Home
By Jordan Snyder
Each Saturday night at 9:30 p.m., student volunteers arrive at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, ready to spend the evening providing free rides home to other MIHS students.
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.
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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.