By Marisa McTighe, Assistant Social Media & Distribution Editors Junior Maya Gould has returned to the island after a five-month stint studying abroad in Merida, Spain. Taking her across the Atlantic, the trip provided Gould with many stories and experiences, and a stronger grasp of the Spanish culture. Gould did her exchange through…
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Jakob Heuschert shines on varsity
By Katherine Kelly, Managing Editor Almost every year there is approximately one freshman that makes the varsity soccer team. This year, that is freshman Jakob Heuschert. Heuschert plays in the starting 11, and is on the field for most of the game. Out of the 12 freshman boys playing soccer this season, he…
From Island to LA: Everett’s journey to success
By Léa Ringeval, reporter Former Vashonite India Everett has proven that with a lot of work, perseverance and determination, realizing one’s wildest dreams is possible for anyone. When Everett talks about her impressive career, it sounds as though she has already lived more than one life. In reality, she only graduated from VHS…
Vashon students explore Japan
Shira Stahl, Reporter & Designer Japanese teacher Raeanna Fisher and English-teacher-turned-chaperone John Rees accompanied 20 students to Japan over spring break. The group arrived in Tokyo on April 5 after a nearly 10-hour flight from Seattle and a two-hour layover in San Francisco. They spent the first three nights of the trip in Tokyo, where…
College Advice I could’ve used a year ago
By Adriana Yarkin, Copy Editor Applying to college is anything but formulaic, and in a way, that’s the point — it’s a very individual process. Comforting, I know. “How the hell do I know what to do?” — Me, May of last year. And June of last year. And, well, pretty much every…
Whopping cough infects Vashon
Aidan Janssen, Reporter & Designer There have been many reported cases of the respiratory infection pertussis in Washington. While only having around 200,000 reported cases a year, pertussis — also known as whooping cough — spreads very quickly and is easy to catch. The infection locates itself in the respiratory tract, the system of passages…
Farmer’s Market New Manager
By Samuel Knight, Reporter It’s that time of the year again — the time during which islanders begin to gather at the Farmer’s Market on sunny Saturday mornings to purchase fresh produce, hear live music, taste wine and get their knives sharpened. This year, the market has fresh leadership. After four years as…
Trey McBride
Kathleen Sassara, Co-Content Editor After 21 years as a Marine Corps navigator and pilot flying cargo planes and traveling around the globe, new Learning Resource Center (LRC) teacher Trey McBride has drastically changed the course of his life. McBride originally entered the Marine Corps intent on following in his family’s footsteps. His grandfather, father…
Superintendent search concluded
By Shira Stahl, Reporter The date of superintendent Michael Soltman’s retirement bears ever nearer, and the search for the next superintendent has been an intense process for both the school board and the candidates. The board interviewed six potential candidates on March 24, and three finalists were selected: Dr. Eric Hong, Dr. Shaun…
To be silent is to be complicit
Sequoia Gregorich, Law and Ethics Editor I was underwhelmed when it came to the district — and particularly the student — response to the walkout on March 14, which called for increased legislation regarding guns. March 14 marked one month since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida….