A Look Into the Language Honor Societies
By Sandra Pedersen
“I joined French Honor Society because I love French,” FHS President Mari Nielsen explained. “I’ve always loved the class and I’ve always loved the culture.”
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Seniors Look Toward Military Route for College
By Charlie Fischer
Despite being in the midst of college applications, many seniors remain undecided about their future after high school. Some students, however, have already committed to a more unconventional route: education through the armed services.
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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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Students Follow Passions Through Part-Time Jobs
By Nico Galvin
From ski instructors to veterinary assistants, MIHS students are taking the opportunity to work jobs alongside school, building valuable skills and pursuing their interests.
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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.
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.
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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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?
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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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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