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Glen Spieth stands next to his T-33 in his backyard.
Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved
May 8, 2026
Jada Robinson and Pablo Espinoza
Steilacoom Walks Out
February 27, 2026
" John Martin's Christmas Pageant" by State Government Photographer is marked with CC0 1.0.
Macys Day Parade Started at Gimbels
November 19, 2025
"The Pit" in March 2024. CTE teacher, Lindsay Webster's, advanced photography students often used "The "Pit" as a backdrop for photography.
“The Pit” gets Demolished
October 1, 2024
Homecoming 2023's "Jungle Dreams" theme welcomed guests with balloon palm trees, shimmery crepe paper waterfalls and twinkle lights. This year, guests can expect deep blues, some purple, maroon, with plenty of glitter and stars that will give off a vibe of nostalgic nightlife for the theme, "Meet me at Midnight."
Meet me at Homecoming: HOCO 2024
September 30, 2024
Is our School Spirit Real or Forced?
May 12, 2026
What do the Students Think of our Food Options at SHS?
May 12, 2026
"The Grinch and Max" by Lisa Zins is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Which Version is Better?
December 20, 2025
Amaya Jordan, Marquis Bean, Jaylynn Dobbs, Mya Clardy, Evoleno Oledan, Malemo Kavinguha and Dori Emmons study in the SHS library between their in-person Running Start classes at Pierce College. Several Running Start students use the library for their virtual courses as well.
Running Start Students want more Support
May 30, 2024
Trade out College for Trade School?
May 30, 2024
Glen Spieth stands next to his T-33 in his backyard.
Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved
May 8, 2026
The Unified Season is Ready to Roll At SHS
January 13, 2026
Members of the high school band improving on the street for the apple squeez.
Apple Squeeze 2025
November 25, 2025
Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage
Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage
May 30, 2024
Where The Seniors See Themselves In Ten Years
May 30, 2024
The Unified Season is Ready to Roll At SHS
January 13, 2026
SHS' Unified Sports Basketball team Brings all Smiles
SHS’ Unified Sports Basketball team Brings all Smiles
January 23, 2025
Baseball
Baseball
May 29, 2024
Girls Tennis
Girls Tennis
May 29, 2024
Track and Field are celebrated during the morning State parade surrounded by their coaches, the student body and the SHS band playing in celebration.
Track & Field, Tennis and Baseball at State
May 29, 2024
The Most Boring Comic Ever
The Most Boring Comic Ever
March 12, 2026
Unrequited Required Reading
Unrequited Required Reading
February 26, 2026
Leo Gruba
SHS ‘I Hate Shakespeare’ Turned Chaos into fun
February 23, 2026
"The Grinch and Max" by Lisa Zins is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Which Version is Better?
December 20, 2025
" John Martin's Christmas Pageant" by State Government Photographer is marked with CC0 1.0.
Macys Day Parade Started at Gimbels
November 19, 2025
The Most Boring Comic Ever
The Most Boring Comic Ever
March 12, 2026
Screenshot of a Merriam-Webster social media post
Irregardless, It’s a Fact!
March 6, 2026
Steilacoom 28th Red Ribbon Bazaar
Steilacoom 28th Red Ribbon Bazaar
February 23, 2026
The Candy Bar Heist
The Candy Bar Heist
October 29, 2025
my cat
1/3 of Misc. Page Stolen By Local Deviant
May 30, 2024
my cat
1/3 of Misc. Page Stolen By Local Deviant
May 30, 2024
Photo Illustration
Teachers Replaced by Robots to cut Costs
May 9, 2024
Chemistry Teacher James Jarnagin Starts Wizardry Unit Next Year
Chemistry Teacher James Jarnagin Starts Wizardry Unit Next Year
April 17, 2024
Historia De Un Inmigrante
May 9, 2024
Musica y Pelicula
May 9, 2024
2024 Oscars Red Carpet
April 17, 2024
Dónde ir/qué hacer durante el fin de semana
April 17, 2024
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
May 30, 2024
Letter from the Editor
April 18, 2024

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Glen Spieth stands next to his T-33 in his backyard.
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Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved
James Ashenberner, Staff Reporter/Photographer • May 8, 2026
Screenshot of a Merriam-Webster social media post
Irregardless, It’s a Fact!
Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor • March 6, 2026
Members of the high school band improving on the street for the apple squeez.
Apple Squeeze 2025
James Ashenberner and Saoirse Cedarcroft • November 25, 2025
" John Martin's Christmas Pageant" by State Government Photographer is marked with CC0 1.0.
Macys Day Parade Started at Gimbels
Haylie Ragland, Staff Reporter • November 19, 2025
SHS Senior Aedan Edwards tries out the harness with instruction from Matt McDaniel of Matty Photo and Motion. The harness redistributes the weight of the camera making holding the camera body much easier.
SHS Digital Media Students Take a Trip To Cherrydale
Caleb Robbins • October 23, 2025
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News
Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved
James Ashenberner, Staff Reporter/Photographer • May 8, 2026
Steilacoom Walks Out
Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor • February 27, 2026
Macys Day Parade Started at Gimbels
Haylie Ragland, Staff Reporter • November 19, 2025
“The Pit” gets Demolished
Caleb Robbins, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2024
Meet me at Homecoming: HOCO 2024
Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor • September 30, 2024
Features
Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved
James Ashenberner, Staff Reporter/Photographer • May 8, 2026
The Unified Season is Ready to Roll At SHS
Caleb Robbins, Staff Reporter • January 13, 2026
Apple Squeeze 2025
James Ashenberner and Saoirse Cedarcroft • November 25, 2025
Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage
Liana Reed, Staff-Reporter • May 30, 2024
Where The Seniors See Themselves In Ten Years
McKenna Novak, Opinion Editor • May 30, 2024
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Sports
The Unified Season is Ready to Roll At SHS
Caleb Robbins, Staff Reporter • January 13, 2026

Unified is an inclusivity focused program that helps kids foster community and allows kids who may not be able to play on a sports team normally...

SHS' Unified Sports Basketball team Brings all Smiles
SHS’ Unified Sports Basketball team Brings all Smiles
Caleb Robbins • January 23, 2025

The Steilacoom High School Unified basketball team played their first game against Bethel High School's Unified Basketball team. The Unified...

Baseball
Baseball
Rebecca Pyun and Disaiya Turner • May 29, 2024

June/State Brief The Steilly Boys Baseball Team had a final overall record of 17-8 after a successful season. The boys defeated Sammamish...

Opinion
Is our School Spirit Real or Forced?
Haylie Ragland, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2026

From pep rallies, spirit weeks, and games, there are many ways to show off school spirit. But the question is our school spirit a reflection...

What do the Students Think of our Food Options at SHS?
Haylie Ragland, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2026
"The Grinch and Max" by Lisa Zins is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Which Version is Better?
Haylie Ragland, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2025
Amaya Jordan, Marquis Bean, Jaylynn Dobbs, Mya Clardy, Evoleno Oledan, Malemo Kavinguha and Dori Emmons study in the SHS library between their in-person Running Start classes at Pierce College. Several Running Start students use the library for their virtual courses as well.
Running Start Students want more Support
Analyssa Bugay, A/E Editor • May 30, 2024
Trade out College for Trade School?
Darren Vargas-Holmes, Staff Reporter • May 30, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
Unrequited Required Reading
Unrequited Required Reading
Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor • February 26, 2026

Red Clocks by Leni Zumas  A near-future dystopian world that eerily resembles our modern world, this short novel follows the impact of constitutional...

The Most Boring Comic Ever
The Most Boring Comic Ever
Mylah Robert, Illustrator/Staff Reporter • March 12, 2026

Leo Gruba
SHS ‘I Hate Shakespeare’ Turned Chaos into fun
February 23, 2026

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