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In some classes, honors means that students have a few more homework questions or a longer test.
The equitability of an honors track
Ecology students learn about native medicinal plants, such as Kukui, at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Biannual Hawaii trip returns for first time since quarantine
This March marks one year since SPS students went into quarantine for COVID-19.
Impacts of COVID on education
Snow days are rare for Seattle students and will become even rarer with new district policy.
District to provide remote learning for snow days
ASB advisor Laura Lehni, Addy Wynkoop and Cass Sylves discuss Winter Ball.
ASB’s perspective on the 2023 Winter Ball
You part 1 was a disappointment compared to former seasons of the beloved show
‘YOU’ should have stopped after season three
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book
‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ times I sobbed over this book
The simplicity of the show is what allows for such a compelling story, there is a plot of course, but what you stick around for is the blossoming relationship between Joel and Ellie.
“The Last of Us” shows the Best of Us
New movie highlights one of the most famous business deals in sports history
New movie highlights one of the most famous business deals in sports history
Circe is one of many books with feminist themes that you should read during womens history month.
Women’s History Month reading recommendations
ASB made several announcements about the purpose of Black Lives Matter at School Week.
Black History Month does not end on Feb. 28
Positive Masculinity Club meets Wednesdays at lunch in Brook Braymans classroom, SW106.
Junior starts club to discuss traditional masculinity and femininity
Katrel followed a path of persistence and ambition to explore her interests and find the right community. After high school, she attended six different universities both in and out of the United States.
Living with curiosity: a teacher’s story
Junior Claudia Yovanovich reflects on her hard work as she raises her medal at the state championship this fall for finishing third in both events, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle.
Leaving behind a legacy: junior swimmer’s passion
Building a family around band
Joe Farley (11) sports a Riddell helmet in a game against Roosevelt. According to the National Health Institute, on average, football players receive 14.3 head impacts per game.
The risks of playing high school football
Blanchet wrestler “cutting” Ballard wrestler Miles Price as Price looks to take advantage of any openings.
Winter sports season in review
Italian exchange student Laura Grande surveying the court in a game against Blanchet.
Italian exchange student observes life on and off the court
Sophomore center Clara Haynes at the freethrow line in a game against Blanchet. The Beavers lost 58-32.
Girls basketball honors over 50 years of Title IX
Arden Rathkopf, Sam Airhart, Simone Ford and Pheobe Howe raise the jib after a race.
Senior Sam Airhart sails his way to Nationals
We were born and raised to work and be faithful consumers, to be a cog in a machine until we’ve rusted. So it makes sense that a day for love is in reality a day of goods to trade and barter for affection.
You Are Worth a Box of Chocolates
While the urinals may rest side by side, those who use them live in fear of being in such close proximity.
Yearning for urinal dividers
Students milled around the museum, dancing, talking, and admiring the fine art.
Winter Ball: Ballard’s Night at the Museum
Students cross the street on 15th avenue after school to catch the Metro bus home.
Student problems with 15th Avenue
What would happen if you got caught in an avalanche, got injured or got separated from your group? If you’re going into the wilderness without alertness and with a false sense of safety, you’re taking a big risk.
Risk vs. reward: you can’t fake your safety in the backcountry

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ASB advisor Laura Lehni, Addy Wynkoop and Cass Sylves discuss Winter Ball.

[Photo] ASB’s perspective on the 2023 Winter Ball

March 17, 2023
Junior Claudia Yovanovich reflects on her hard work as she raises her medal at the state championship this fall for finishing third in both events, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle.

[Photo] Leaving behind a legacy: junior swimmer’s passion

February 9, 2023
Assistant Principal David Fort (left) and Coach Malik Prince (right) open the MLK jr assembly put on by BSU in the main gym.

[Photo] Students work hard to increase multicultural education

February 9, 2023
Warm Spirit Brings Light...Golden Gardens, (2000) was painted by Ballard alum Joe Reno. This piece is a reference to teenage love and Golden Gardens.

[Photo] Hallway artwork: new pieces and old favorites

December 16, 2022
Izzy Kim (12) sits back as a Bloodworks Northwest employee prepares her arm for blood donation.

[Photo] NHS hosts blood drive in collaboration with Bloodworks

December 16, 2022
Students place phones into numbered hanging pockets on their classroom wall.

[Photo] Mixed student and teacher opinions on phone use in the classroom

December 16, 2022
Student explores Tutor.com, a free tutoring service for all SPS students.

[Photo] Tutor.com: an accessible tutoring service for students

December 16, 2022
Freshman Sabi Yoon givers her speech about why freshmen students should vote to help improve school diversity.

[Photo] Newest Freshman Ambassadors

November 7, 2022
Principal Abby Hunt starts the school year with the goal of increasing student voice.

[Photo] New principal enters the school year with a community focus

November 7, 2022
Scott Cachopo, Josie Fitzpatrick (12), and Jill Sousley (12) met in Cachopos room to plan for the girls bowling season. Fitzpatrick and Sousley are members of the talisman staff.

[Photo] New girls sports added to the winter season

November 7, 2022
David Furman, a union representative and special education teacher, pickets alongside Multilingual Department Head Christina Russell in recent SEA strike.

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[Photo] Fashion in the classroom: botany teacher practices self expression through her unique wardrobe

May 11, 2022
Lilly Clarke strikes a pose, ending her routine with a score of 09.40 out of 10.00 and earning the sixth place floor spot at Districts.

[Photo] Gymnastics places second at Districts and Third at State

March 22, 2022
Sophomore Izzy Rampersad spoke to the class of 2024 in hopes of becoming a junior ambassador.

[Photo] ASB elections bring new faces into student government

June 9, 2022
Science teacher Yarek Rivers helping his fifth period students with an experiment.

[Photo] The war in Ukraine: what it means to a science teacher

May 11, 2022
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