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The MIHS Islander
The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander
The Student News Site of Mercer Island High School

The MIHS Islander
Alex Levin

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief

Alex is a senior at MIHS, and this is his fourth year as a member of the MIHS Islander staff. He is currently the Editor in Chief, and has previously served as the Sports Columnist and Sports Editor. In his free time, Alex enjoys running, playing saxophone and managing his fantasy football teams.

 

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The MIHS Band anxiously waits to hear the big announcement.

MIHS Band to Play in 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2022
Photo Courtesy Jake Levin

MIHS Jazz Ensemble Wins at Mead

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2022
Mercer Island High School students have been required to wear masks since the reopening of schools in the Spring of 2021.

Mercer Island Schools to End Mask Mandate

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2022
Photo Courtesy Anna Luce

MIGB Legend Mentors Youth in Return to Program

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2022
Graphic by Lena Hardisty

Adding Up the Unnecessary Costs of College Applications

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
February 4, 2022
“Toward Inclusive Community” Webinar Examines Mercer Islands Racist Past

“Toward Inclusive Community” Webinar Examines Mercer Island’s Racist Past

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2022
Photo Courtesy Jamie Cooke

MIHS Staff Take the Slopes

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2022
Photo Courtesy Joe Chen

MIHS Bands Perform Winter Concert Alongside Allen Vizzutti

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2021
Photo by Alex Levin

Ten Things I Loved About MIHS Football’s Victory Over Stadium High School

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2021
Photo by Alex Levin

Longtime Teacher and Coach Erica Hill Returns to MIHS in Administrative Role

Alex Levin, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2021
Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse Triumphs Over Seattle Prep, Remains Undefeated

Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse Triumphs Over Seattle Prep, Remains Undefeated

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
May 15, 2021
Bellevue Ends MIHS Boys Basketball Winning Streak in Rivalry Matchup

Bellevue Ends MIHS Boys Basketball Winning Streak in Rivalry Matchup

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
April 30, 2021
MIHS Boys Basketball Stays Undefeated in Home Opener

MIHS Boys Basketball Stays Undefeated in Home Opener

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Tips on How to Survive Your Next Socratic Seminar

Tips on How to Survive Your Next Socratic Seminar

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
April 7, 2021
Photo courtesy Dave Wisenteiner

MI Football Faces Off Against Bellevue In Final Game of Season

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
April 3, 2021
Photo courtesy Dave Wisenteiner

MIHS Football Falls Short to Liberty in Overtime

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
Photo courtesy David Kris

MIHS Girls Soccer Ends Win Streak in Overtime

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
March 19, 2021
Photo courtesy David Kris

MIHS Girls Soccer Advances to 2-0 after Victory over Newport

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
March 15, 2021
The MIHS Cross Country team stretches in pods. Photo courtesy Susan Empey

MIHS Season One Sports Preview

Alex Levin and Leo Berkley
March 2, 2021
MIHS Alumni Protest on the Front Lines of BLM

MIHS Alumni Protest on the Front Lines of BLM

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
December 21, 2020
MIHS Athletics Plans a COVID-Safe Return to Sports

MIHS Athletics Plans a COVID-Safe Return to Sports

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
November 6, 2020
Photo courtesy Polly Schaps

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Spring Athletes

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
July 1, 2020
Polly Schaps (left) and Joyce Zhang (right) enjoy a casual run while under a stay-at-home order. Photo courtesy Polly Schaps.

Quarantine Causes a Surge in Running on Mercer Island

Alex Levin, Sports Editor
June 25, 2020
Shawns Cafe and Bakery is open Tuesday through Saturday. Photo by Alex Levin

How COVID-19 is Affecting Local Businesses

Alex Levin, Sports Columnist
May 4, 2020
The gymnastics team cheers on a teammate at its first meet. Photo by Hannah Howison.

Winter Sports: What to Expect This Season

Ethan Preston and Alex Levin
December 13, 2019
From left to right: Doug Baldwin, Kirstie Ennis, Nate Boyer and Kenny Mayne. Photo courtesy Jeff Lanctot.

America’s Heros: How Four Individuals are Single-handedly Changing the World

Alex Levin, Sports Columnist
December 6, 2019
Naylor competed for the track team in high school, and still enjoys running. Photos courtesy Danny Naylor

MIHS Coaches Reflect on How Their Sports Have Changed

Alex Levin, Sports Columnist
November 26, 2019
Gierke, Siebers and Evans (left to right) are awarded for their outstanding performances.

Boys Golf Takes KingCo Title

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
October 20, 2019
The drum line waves to the cheering crowd. Photo courtesy Joe Chen.

Mercer Island Band Performs at Seahawks Halftime, Saxophonist Reflects

Alex Levin, Sports Columnist
October 8, 2019
Girls Soccer Falls to 1-1 After Loss to Sammamish

Girls Soccer Falls to 1-1 After Loss to Sammamish

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
September 24, 2019
Girls Soccer Wins First Conference Matchup

Girls Soccer Wins First Conference Matchup

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
September 17, 2019
Track and Field Shines at Districts

Track and Field Shines at Districts

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
May 16, 2019
Tully’s Fans are a Marginalized Group at MIHS

Tully’s Fans are a Marginalized Group at MIHS

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
May 16, 2019
Lucky Chops Review

Lucky Chops Review

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
March 28, 2019
Boys Soccer senior Scott McClellan points ahead to direct his teammate forward in the Islanders’ second home game against Highline. Mercer Island would go on to win 1-0 in a tightly contested defensive battle.

Boys Soccer Defeats Highline Pirates 1-0

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
March 12, 2019
Anna Sham Follows Love for Photography to College

Anna Sham Follows Love for Photography to College

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
March 4, 2019
Green and Blue: The Seahawks Season Review

Green and Blue: The Seahawks Season Review

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
February 8, 2019
Mercer Island Basketball Defeats Rival in Pivotal Game

Mercer Island Basketball Defeats Rival in Pivotal Game

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
January 8, 2019
Are the Seahawks Secretly Good?

Are the Seahawks Secretly Good?

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
November 20, 2018
Football Team Will Face Liberty, With Playoff Hopes On the Line

Football Team Will Face Liberty, With Playoff Hopes On the Line

Alex Levin and Alex Levin
October 18, 2018
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