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ASB, school administration prepare for graduation
ASB, school administration prepare for graduation
Jack Rees (top left), Hanzo Watanabe (top right), and Thijs Buning (middle) will become next years sophmore ambassadors.
The future of ASB: upcoming sophomores elect ambassadors
Scholar of the Quarter program returns, assisted by Plant Club
Scholar of the Quarter program returns, assisted by Plant Club
Old tile covered by a layer of plaster outside of the Ceramics classroom.
BEACH Club Works to Remodel School Decorations
Engineering classes receive school cuts
Students from all across Seattle Public Schools (SPS) congregated in front of The John Stanford Center building protesting SPS's decision to split lunches across the district. They came in droves with posters and defiant attitudes.
District wide policy splits school lunches
Senior Lola Stoffels-Sack has grown up sewing and designing; it’s hard to imagine her pursuing anything other than fashion design because of her love for the art.
Graduating with style
After being introduced to firefighting by her mentor Todd Wollum from the Shoreline Fire Department, King enrolled in the Skills Center FITE (First in Training and Education) class, taught by on-duty firefighters.
Fighting fire without fear
With many students becoming legal adults, applying for jobs and stressing about their fiscal future, a clear connection can be drawn between students and gambling.
Rolling the dice on teen gambling
Sarah Decoy, the new home economics teacher, pictured instructing her class during a project.
Creating comfort and connection
Senior and lacrosse captain Thomas Volosin became more confident as he stayed on the team and became captain. As a freshman, he was less close with his teammates, but as a senior their team chemistry grew and they played even better. (Courtesy of Thomas Volosin)
How do high school sports shape senior athletes’ lives?
Captain and senior Maddie Singer aims a pass towards her teammates, the energy that she brings to the sport keeping them driven. (Courtesy of Anthony Spinelli)
From overlooked to ranked, girls lacrosse is heading to Regionals
Senior and captain Owen Cutting sprints across the field, keeping the ball away from an opposing Roosevelt player. Midfield players adapt well when situations arise, helping the team’s success. (Courtesy of Steve Muench)
What makes a successful boys varsity soccer team?
“All In” is a phrase we often say to each other. It’s on the back of one of our practice shirts, and it is something we leave practice saying every single time. Those two words have made a huge impact on my life and my approach to nearly everything. (Courtesy of Varsity Spirit)
‘All In’ for Cheer winning Nationals
“Being able to provide a place where top female soccer players can play in front of big crowds and their community, and just the level of players all coming together on one team is really, really exciting,” Arrant said. (Courtesy of Marissa Lordahl)
Highlighting the future of women’s soccer
One of JFK's most famous speeches from American University, June 10, 1963, calling for the end of nuclear weapons and peace with the then, Soviet Union, which was delivered five months before his assassination.
Newly declassified files surrounding the JFK assassination do little to quell conspiracy theories
As our time on the Talisman comes to a close, we would like to express our immense gratitude for the community’s support for student journalism.
A letter from our graduating seniors
Our education system must come to view AI as a tool rather than a necessity because this technology can be helpful to an extent, but at the cost of our own creativity.
The value of imperfection: why human creativity matters more than AI efficiency
True stars like Marilyn Monroe are nonexistent in this social media age.
Missing super stars: the new pop culture
Prom should be about making memories, not trash, therefore vintage prom dresses are the perfect choice.
Vintage over Viral

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Breakfast and Lunch Now Free for All Students

Breakfast and Lunch Now Free for All Students


Seniors dealing with college applications

Seniors dealing with college applications


Maintaining COVID-19 Safety in School

Maintaining COVID-19 Safety in School


Sunrise Ballard Protests Banks Giving Billions to Fossil Fuels

Sunrise Ballard Protests Banks Giving Billions to Fossil Fuels


School adopts new antiracism and civic engagement class

School adopts new antiracism and civic engagement class


High school cheerleader alum testifies at the Supreme Court in a social media case

High school cheerleader alum testifies at the Supreme Court in a social media case


New schedule includes time for teachers to teach both online and in- person students

New schedule includes time for teachers to teach both online and in- person students


Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated people both indoor and outdoor, with few exceptions

Masks no longer required for fully vaccinated people both indoor and outdoor, with few exceptions


Students now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines

Students now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines


Senior SPREE and graduation planned with new guidelines

Senior SPREE and graduation planned with new guidelines


2021 AP tests to alter format amidst difficult year

2021 AP tests to alter format amidst difficult year


Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau to resign June 2021

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau to resign June 2021


School-wide grading policies and how to stay on top of them

School-wide grading policies and how to stay on top of them


Viking Robotics goes digital during remote learning

Viking Robotics goes digital during remote learning


Students balance mental health and online school

Students balance mental health and online school


Students and teachers struggle with ongoing virtual learning

Students and teachers struggle with ongoing virtual learning


Amy Coney Barrett assumes the role of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US

Amy Coney Barrett assumes the role of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US


Students now able to change their display name across all school platforms

Students now able to change their display name across all school platforms


Dealing with a quarantined summer

Dealing with a quarantined summer


School to distribute last year's yearbook before Thanksgiving break

School to distribute last year’s yearbook before Thanksgiving break

New access to previously individual garden beds gives ability to expand giving gardens at the Magnolia Park Manor P-Patch

Ballard Food Bank Volunteers continue to work through the pandemic

Student run yearbook struggles during quarantine


Washington Middle School teacher suspended

Washington Middle School teacher suspended


TAFT program replaces HCC at Washington Middle School

TAFT program replaces HCC at Washington Middle School


Prospective student open house introduces students to high school

Prospective student open house introduces students to high school


Iran and other buzz words

Iran and other buzz words


Seattle Public Schools introduces new vaccination policy

Seattle Public Schools introduces new vaccination policy


Congress passes the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act

Congress passes the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act


Physics and Chemistry become combined

Physics and Chemistry become combined

 

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