Why Quarterly Assessments need to go
Ben Tobben, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Every nine weeks, we as students know what time it is. Since third grade for most in the Washington School District, there has been a QA or post-test haunting upon students' lives. Taking QA’s is not as stress relieving as a normal final is, since you know in nine weeks you will be right back to the l...
Why managing a sport is not a waste of your time
Amber Christeson, Reporter
November 4, 2019
The negativity around managing a sport is the worst thing I have ever heard. As a manager of the 2019 edition of the JV soccer team, I can say that it is one of the best things I could’ve been involved in. Being a manager has developed my social skills, work ethic and sportsmanship. As a shy per...
High school shouldn’t be taken for granted
Madilynn Kipp, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
High school is referred to as the best four years of our lives. While I am not sure it is the absolute best in our entire lives, I do believe that it is a fun experience that we will never forget. I encourage everyone to get involved. Take a choir class, take the art class you think looks interesting, jo...
Making Mistakes
Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor
May 20, 2019
I believe in making mistakes. At the beginning of each concert band season, my band director always emerged from his office holding mysterious music sheets containing unknown notes, rhythms and time signatures. I sat, sweaty palms slick against the cool metal of my flute, agonizing over the content o...
Earth is in danger, so are we
Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor
May 15, 2019
As most of you may have already heard, the global climate temperature is rising. While this still may not seem like a huge deal to many, this actually happens to be an issue far worse than anyone is realizing. Our planet is in danger, and it gets worse with each passing day. We don’t have much time ...
The month of May raises mental health awareness
Willa Reust, Editorials Editor
May 13, 2019
The month of May marks “Mental Health Awareness Month.” Every year, these 31 days are dedicated to provide support, break stigmas and educate the public on mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it is a time dedicated to caring and offering support for the one in five peo...
Figure Skating: A Changing of a Sport
Emeline Heimos, Reporter
March 29, 2019
When you think about figure skating, the first thing that comes to most people’s mind is the Winter Olympics. This past year, figure skating gained an influx of popularity because of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, raising controversies and sparking the interests of people all around the world. ...
Why books are better than movies
Alyssa Luecke, Reporter
March 15, 2019
As an avid reader, I almost always get excited when one of my favorite books is set to hit the big screen. What better way to keep in touch with a story than seeing my favorite characters come to life? But much to my disappointment, way too often do I leave the movie theater thinking, “That was not how I...
The importance of being involved
Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor
March 15, 2019
High school. A time for studies, preparing for college, late nights and fun. For myself, high school was a pleasurable experience. Not only was I able to take part in some honor programs and meet many new people, I also got to compete in athletics and play in the orchestra. Without these activities, my hi...
Planners promote prosperity
Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor
March 1, 2019
As high school students, we devise many plans. We make plans to hang out with our friends, plans to be accepted into a college, plans to enter into a career field. This mountain of planning can create quite a landslide when we fail to stay organized with our goals. One of the best solutions to this c...
Leaving the Blue Jay nest is beneficial
Madilynn Kipp, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
The end of high school is in sight. Seniors are applying for colleges, applying for scholarships and making life-changing decisions. The decisions we make during our senior year can change our lives…no pressure, right? As a senior, making these decisions about where I am going to college, what...
Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity to show love
Sophie Koritz, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Despite a week-long fling in fifth grade that ended with him giving me grass, dirt and heartbreak, I have been single my entire life. I, as a single person, should by all means hate Valentine’s Day. All that it encompasses—couples being overly affectionate, teddy bears holding pink hearts and d...