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Acknowledging Juneteenth
Acknowledging Juneteenth
2023 prom in review
2023 prom in review
Appreciating culture outside the classroom
Appreciating culture outside the classroom
Golden Beavers and BHS Foundation scholarship recipients pose with Principal Abby Hunt after the annual Scholarships Awards Luncheon.
Annual Golden Beaver awards
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day, nor is it particularly celebrated in Mexico.
Changing the narrative of May Fifth
Books to read for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month
PEN-15 perfectly captures the discomfort of adolescence while remaining funny and engaging.
Watch to rectify your seventh grade experience
How ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Brings a Game of Imagination to Life
How ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Brings a Game of Imagination to Life
‘One Wayne G,’ released April 21, is a compilation of almost 200 songs, spanning eight hours and 43 minutes, ranging from projects he began in 2018 to tracks he finished four months ago.
There’s only one Wayne Gretzky
with the original film being a beloved part of the Disney cannon, the live action remake recaptures the world under the sea.
What we know about new ‘The Little Mermaid’ remake
Chemistry teacher Melissa Povey has a passion for creating her own clothing and started sewing in the second grade.
A handcrafted narrative
Rebecca Howsmon joins staff this year, equipped to teach genetics, biology and systems medicine.
A teacher’s first year experience
John Fosters maritime class goes on a field trip on South Lake Union to learn about the Virginia V ship.
Maritime Academy makes a splash
Current ASB Clubs Coordinator Addy Wynkoop (11, left) works with ASB adviser Laura Lehni (right) in the leadership class.
Welcoming new leadership
Taking her l’amour du français to another level
Senior midfielder Gray Levasseur leaps well above his Lakeside opponent to make a header.
Boys’ soccer second in state finish
Fastpitch softball competes in state tournament
Senior Captain Max Finkelstein finishing his swing during a 4-1 victory over Kentridge at T-Mobile park. (Courtesy of Quinton Brewster)
Spring sports season in review
Goalie Cody Lavin making a save against West Seattle lacrosse. (Courtesy of Ed Tanaka)
Cody Lavin’s lacrosse journey
Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken. (Courtesy of Matt Wesche)
Kraken on the rise
From an everyday necessity, to an emotional sanctuary, to the site of an administrative barrage, Ballards bathrooms are everything.
Absurdity Unveiled
Not only were there a variety of styles and colors this year, people procured dresses both online and in person!
Prom dress trends 2023
The distinctive divide in class culture
A picture of Venice, Italy, captured by Amare Srinivasan on his international travels.
Fun in the sun; summer activities to beat the heat
Students feel more pressure to fill their summers with activities to gain accolades, instead of having fun.
The summer dilemma

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The Teen Health center has free test strips and Narcan for any student who requests it.

[Photo] Saving lives by acknowledging teen opioid use

April 21, 2023
In some classes, honors means that students have a few more homework questions or a longer test.

[Photo] The equitability of an honors track

March 17, 2023
The “‘ohana” hike along a stream through Olowalu Valley.

[Photo] Biannual Hawaii trip returns for first time since quarantine

March 17, 2023
In staff-only parking lots, students who park their cars are given a green-sticker warning.

[Photo] New system for staff parking

March 17, 2023
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.

[Photo] Winter sports season in review

March 17, 2023
The Ballard High School cheer team practicing a pyramid for nationals.

[Photo] Cheer flips and flies their way to California

February 9, 2023
During the school-wide assembly on hate speech, English teacher April McKenna leads a discussion on hate speech. Students are invited to share their thoughts.

[Photo] School-wide assembly spurs conversations about hate speech

February 9, 2023
After students gathered at City Hall, organizers led the group in a march through the surrounding streets. Thousands gathered around the focal point of the march: the large banner that read, “Ingraham Strong.”

[Photo] Seattle students walk out for gun control and mental health resources

December 15, 2022
Students protest in front of a spray painted message reading protect kids not guns at Seattle City Hall after the Ingraham shooting.

[Photo] ONE MONTH LATER, WE HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN

December 15, 2022
Lunch Manager Lan Dang rings up students during lunch. According to her 300 less students each lunch in the cafeteria.

[Photo] The first “normal” year since COVID marks the return of lunch fees

November 7, 2022
Tommy Ager earned his Masters degree during the pandemic before teaching Japanese.

[Photo] Conversations without contact: COVID-19’s disruption of language classes

November 7, 2022
Queen Elizabeth’s death spurs woke decision in selection of new monarch

Queen Elizabeth’s death spurs ‘woke’ decision in selection of new monarch

Arden Rathkopf, Staff Photographer
November 7, 2022
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