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Glen Spieth stands next to his T-33 in his backyard.

Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved

James Ashenberner, Staff Reporter/Photographer May 8, 2026

  On Steilacoom Boulevard, right next to the local 7-Eleven, there is an unsuspecting house that holds some unusual relics in its backyard. From the parking lot of the gas station, a plane...

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 get that chance. Many people at SHS have seen so many amazing...

Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage

Santos to take Spanish Honoring Heritage

Liana Reed, Staff-Reporter May 30, 2024

After a stressful and hard junior year, overcoming loss, grief and lots of pressure, senior Lily Santos is really looking forward to graduation. She is especially excited about moving to Texas and being...

What Happened the Year Seniors were Born:

McKenna Novak, Opinion Editor May 30, 2024

• The most popular show was “American Idol,” with country music star Carrie Underwood as the winner. • The top grossing film was Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. • The number...

Funniest  Senior Tardy  Excuses

Funniest Senior Tardy Excuses

McKenna Novak, Opinion Editor May 30, 2024

Kia Soul going 20 in a 45 -Kevin Rasquinha No excuses, just honestly say I didn’t want to be there - Isabella Pizzoferrato Garbage TRUCK :| -Sarah Hoberecht I keep it lowkey and say “I HATE...

Books Take the Cake for the SHS Bake-off

Books Take the Cake for the SHS Bake-off

Issy Pancho, Misc. Editor May 9, 2024

On May 1 Family Consumer Science Teacher Keri Shultz-Brace hosted the spring semester Cake Competition Bake-Off for the baking classes. Students were to pick a book and design a cake that represented all...

Band and Music are celebrated during a morning pep assembly as they prepare to head to the state competition.

Congrats Band and Choir State Champs

Noelle Reger, Editor-In-Chief May 9, 2024

Forty-two students from the music program went to state at Central Washington University on April 26 and 27, competing in 12 categories and placing in multiple. They competed against schools of various...

Tulips take over Western Washington

Tulips take over Western Washington

Disaiya Turner, Staff Reporter April 17, 2024

Tulips are known as the spring flower for their meaning of rebirth and renewal, and for being some of the first flowers to bloom in spring. It is also known by gardeners in Western Washington that the...

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