By Julian White-Davis, Director of Photography For many, the homeless population on the island is sort of a mystery. Few people converse with those wearing ragged clothes on the side of the street. Many think that it’s their choice to be homeless, and that they simply don’t want to live in the “normal” society. …
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Dancing without a date: Opting out of a traditional Homecoming
Jules Vanselow, Reporter We all know the scene: a group of students gather around a kid holding a sign and some flowers in anticipation. Their future date is led around the corner to come face-to-face with their proposal. They say yes, hug their date, and everyone claps. It’s a typical Homecoming proposal that…
Where to find birth control options on Vashon
B Hoover, Reporter Family health class teaches us the dangers of unprotected sex; however, there are many different ways to be safe. The places with the most options of birth control on the island are the Vashon Pharmacy and the DoVE project. At the Vashon Pharmacy, there are prescription and nonprescription methods of birth control…
Staff take action against Drugs and Alcohol at Football Games
By Mira Zike, Reporter It comes as no surprise to students or teachers that there are students who use drugs and alcohol. However, staff members were shocked to find it happening in the stands at our football games. During the home game on Sep. 23, a couple of students initially reported to staff that their…
Boys cross country shows potential for State
By Aziza Moyer, Reporter For the first time in many years, the boys cross country team is having major success, holding second in their league. Usually the girls team is the one that shines, but this season the boys are showing their ability to rank higher in meets as well. “This year we got…
Experience Halloween Stories on Vashon
By Luisa Fricke, Reporter When kids are young, Halloween is a frightening and exciting experience. However, as they grow older, kids look back on these memories and realize how funny and ridiculous they were at a younger age. Many students at the Vashon Island High School can relate to this experience as they recall Halloween…
Pirate Pals Join Cheerleaders on the Sidelines
By Madeleine Dumais, Social Media and Distribution Editor During the football game on Oct. 17, the cheer team was joined by 33 elementary school girls. The team does this every year as both a fundraiser and as a way to include community members, both old and young, in the football games. “It was a…
Seattle’s 9 a.m. start time: Could it work at VHS?
By Julian White-Davis, Director of Photography The start of this school year has marked a change in the Seattle School District (SSD) that has set an example for school districts around the United States. The Seattle School Board and the Seattle community made the decision to change the start time of all of their secondary…
Taking a sneak peak at the VHS fall shows
Clara Atwell, Reporter This November, the school is putting on the productions Laundry and Bourbon and PVT. Wars. Both plays are being directed by VHS theater arts teacher Dr. Stephen Floyd. Seniors Grace Brown, Madison McCann, and Louisa Moody makeup the small all-female cast of Laundry and Bourbon. The play takes place in a small town in…
VHS Shines Light on SAD
By Glory Busic, Reporter According to the New York Times, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter. SAD is a mental disorder that doesn’t get as much attention and awareness as it should. Many fail to realize that there is…