Here is where our story could have ended. We could have decided to stop here, refined the rest of the pages, and move on with the book. Instead, as a staff we chose to create more spreads that show the rest of the year because this year keeps moving forward, whether we like it or not. Without these spreads, we would have missed out on the first life skills prom, and the sports medicine team going to state for the second time in a row. We could have made Swing into Spring and the infamous prom event an exception to our book, and that’s not what we wanted to do. Nothing is an exception to us, so when our deadline came along, we kept creating like we had been The QR code you see in the corner of page 175 is an extension of the boo-k, showing you the pages of the rest of the year that we couldn’t print. This code represents our dedication to you, we didn’t want to let you down and ignore the rest of the accomplishments that were being made in the time the books got printed. We recognise that a lot happens in the span of two and a half months, and we wanted you to know that. It took a lot but, like we said, this book has no exceptions. So if you don’t see yourself on the physical pages, don’t fret, as you could still be there. Take the time to see the rest of the year unfold in your hands.
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TESTING what
KNOW we
Enjoying the color changing demos, Camryn Zodrow (‘25) said that her favorite demonstrations she did in chemistry were “the ones with salts that made different colors.” Zodrow also said that she likes when the class goes “outside and does big experiments, like the one where we created lava.” She said that she has a lot of fun, and really likes the chemistry class that she is in.
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changes WITHIN our daily schedule
During state testing, our schedules were split into odd and even days, with two hour periods. These are the stastics as a result of survey given on Instagram, asking students their opinions on block schedules and the affects it has had on them.
1) Do you like block schedules?
25% YES NO
24 total responses
2) Have you noticed a change in your mood?
10%
75%
90% YES NO
10 total responses
“I do and don’t like block schedules.
I like that can do more in a class time but just need ot get up, can’t sit for two hours.”
“I’ve noticed this week that have been a little more anxious.”
it’s a MENTAL game
Going through yet another year in high school chess senior AJ Dorcheck said that “when we were getting sent off to go to state for chess thought it was the best best part of the season because of how it made me and my team feel, we felt special as well as being very proud of ourselves for making it up to the point of competing against the top schools. will definitely miss being a part of the group and all the people became friends with throughout the seasons.”
Talking about his chess experience and his experience playing in state games for chess, Landon Rafter (‘23) “We were trying to see who could get first place in the Wesco League website, will say it went pretty well”. He had also said that his favorite part about being in the Chess club was the car rides back from the games, that him and his fellow team members would play music and it was just more time that he was able to have to hang out with his friends.
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Working with his friend JR, Hayden Falor (‘24) said that he had a lot of fun learning and going through their reaction chemistry demonstrations that Mr. Murray’s class had been doing during the block schedule. “Some of the demos didn’t have any reaction, but others were really cool. There were a few times when we didn’t cover the test tube all of the way, so we had to repeat the process multiple times to actually see the reaction.” Falor said that human error made the demos take longer, but the reactions in the end were really cool when he and his partner got the hang of it.
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-Jenna Sanders (‘24)
-Brynn Stavang (‘25)
off
teeing SUCCESS
up for
Lining her put up for a birdie, Kailey Bisson (‘25) said that “the match against Snohomish was cold and windy, and didn’t play the way that wanted, but still came in first.” Bisson said that her experience with golf has been unlike any other sport that she has played. “I started playing competitively and fell in love with it. The environment and the people are just so friendly, and have developed a lot of new friendships, even from people from other schools.” Bisson has placed second in league, and has made captain her sophomore year on the golf team.
Going through her first year of girls golf in high school Kenna Roberstson (‘26) said that “My favorite part of the season was probably going to the country club and playing with all the girls. really enjoyed golfing at that golf course because liked the set up of the course. also felt like taking pictures with the team after every match even if we lost was still something always looked forward to during the matches.”
Running through bad weather, Josh Hodges (‘23) said that his times were not what he wanted them to be. “I was just trying to step up and place well, and sort of be a good role model for the underclassmen. Just keeping a good mentality and not letting it affect me was my goal.” Hodges said that he placed well during the meet against Lake Stevens, and was pretty happy with the way that he performed.
TAKING fighting our
GOALS for
Entering his first year of high school track, Freshman Dirci Ngondo said that “it was my first year in high school track so felt like needed to make a really good impression on the coaches and be respectful to everyone and that’s what tried to accomplish throughout the season. One of my favorite things that happened during this season was going to Walla Walla with all my friends and being able to experience a track meet like that. It was definitely a great bonding experience for people didn’t really know on the team as well.” Ngondo is ready to create more memories in his next season of track next year.
Enjoying his first soccer season in high school Chet Thompson (‘26) said “The soccer season as a whole went well. We had our ups and downs with coaching but we pushed through it and made the best out of it. I’m also very thankful for the Raineys and Taylor for giving me the opportunity to play and make more out of the skills already had and knew. They are the best and most skilled coaches have ever been coached by as well as playing with.”
Finishing off his soccer season and his conference game against Cascade High School Timoty Lucas (‘23) had said “it went well, while it was not how expected, but it was okay.” He had also expressed that he had expected his soccer season to go a little differently; his favorite part was still being able to play next to his friends.
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spring supplement: week #30: 4.17-4.23
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SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM EARNS TOP SCORES AT STATE COMPETITION
Alyssa Acosta (‘24) joined Sports Medicine three years ago with no clue what she was getting herself into. Acosta joined because she loved Ms. Roskelley, but now Acosta realizes just how much she loves it. The competiton was a mixture of different tests, but Acosta finds her passion in anatomy and physiology. When asked what she loved most about sports medicine, Acosta said “even though some people know what they’re doing more than others, eveeryone is still uplifting and super excited that we all share the same interests.” Looking into the future, Acosta hopes to be the president of the club and hopes that the club grows even more in the future.
Once he made it to state for the oral practical test, Koen Collins (‘23) managed to place second in his team. After traveling all the way to Spokane, the team stayed strong and was able to place mid way through the small schools. Collins said, “I sacrificed a lot of time but think it was well worth it.” A lot of kids will sacrifice things for what they love, especially if they know their team is relying on them. Being no exception, Collins worked hard and did well at state, as did the rest of the sports medicine team.
covering controversy in a senior english class
A major project that students are tasked with in Social Justice Literature is a Social Action Project in which students choose a topic they are passionate about that involves social justice and students have to take multiple steps to improve the topic. Below is a few examples of ideas that the classes came up with. This project can be presented in the form of a video, pamphlet, flyer, presentation, or some other original idea.
nobody is getting left out today
A huge part of Social Justice Literature is learning to better understand your peers and where they are coming from.
Domingo Rodriguez (‘23) and Riley Taylor (‘23) are discussing a documentary they watched earlier in the week about injustices in an Arizona School District. Rodriquez said, “[the class] is a good healthy mix of intellectual thought and facts as well as getting to understand eachother on a more emotional level.” Being able to freely discuss topics like race and injustice in a learning setting is critical for some people, and this class is a major step in getting people to better understand how to communicate without turning everything into a heated argument.
SPANISH CLUB IS MORE THAN JUST A CLUB
“I love Spanish Club, just wish more people would show up.” Amy Lopez (‘26) said. With a true passion for the language, Lopez wants so badly to be around others with the same interests. Lopez believes that not enough people know about Spanish Club but everyone who does show up always has an amazing time. Doing crafts, trying new foods, and learning about spanish culture are just a few examples of the many things the club does.
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Arlington holds it’s annual Life Skills Prom on April 26th, a place for students to let loose without getting too overwhelmed at our formal prom event. Student volunteer Grace Rowe (‘26) had an amazing experience helping out at the influential event. Loving every minute of being involved, Rowe said “I loved helping the kids, decorating was fun and making the posters was my favorite.” It was super fun, and she would love to do it again. Roman Dopolyuk (‘23) had an amazing time participating in karaoke and dancing, while being able to enjoy prom with his close friends that he’s grown up with.
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When asked about what motivates him to keep playing golf in high school, Miles Ecker (‘26) said, “The fact that even though play it as a school sport, can also play it whenever.” Golf is convenient to him and during the summer he finds himself going to golf courses to pass the time. While most students find golf a timid sport, many students such as Ecker found a way to be competitive in the sport.
SOFT BALLERS: taking it one pitch at a time
A home game versus Marysville-Getchell ended in a win for Maddie Fischer (‘23) and the varsity softball team. She throws a ball from short-stop to first base. Fischer said “my favorite position is short-stop for sure becuase you get the most action.” In order to get to this point, Fischer trains five days a week and has been playing softball since elementary school, proving to be an incredibly dedicated player.
One of the most important thing in golf is selecting the correct club. Cooper Case (‘26) recognizes this as he said, “I was making a club selection because although you wanna go with the furthest hitting club, we were playing in Glen Eagle which has a narrow place to land your ball, so chose a more precise club.” Similar to any other sport, golf relies heavily on strategy. If you choose the wrong length or clubhead, it could make or break the day. It also boils down to personal choice, though. If you are consistently confident with a putter, use it.
tee-time in gleneagle play the course, not the opponent stepping up to the plate
Josiah Coleman (‘25) is a team leader and has been having a great time in the position. Even though the team lost to Stanwood 9-10 tonight, Coleman said, “I feel like led the team even though we started losing focus.” Coleman had a great season and really stepped up when he needed to. A promising leader, Coleman has a bright future ahead with many opportunities to come.
Running across the bases is Emmaly Morris (‘23), and Allexis Sahnow. Morris said “I think Alli might’ve hit a double and then was running, think scored on that plate.” Much of the team has been playing together for years and know each other very well. Sahnow said “Ive been playing since was four [fourteen years]” and she’s done select club ball for five years. Most of the team grew up playing softball together- forming a sisterhood like no other.
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spring supplement: week #31: 424-4.30
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Playing in the recognition assembly, having a good time, moving along quickly taking part in the spring assembly’s Minute to Win It game. Meredith Marsh (‘23) was playing on behalf of DECA, Ms. Matter was the one that informed Marsh and Marisa Thom (‘23) that each club requires two participants and since they were seniors they should participate. “ joined DECA because had so many people telling me that it was a positive experience for them and it’s more than just a club, it’s a community. And a family and you learn so much about how to interact even in the business world and beyond” Marsh.
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Prior to the FFA plant sale, it took the FFA members a few hours to reorganize everything with the hopes of educating more people about planting and gardening in general, spreading awareness, and sort of getting rid of plants. Since they didn’t have class, Brain was watering the tomatoes before the plant emerged. He initially requested solely alyssums because there were so many of them when they reorganized the entire greenhouse. “My biggest accomplishment is definitely taking care of over 450 plants by myself. They were alyssums, lobelias and verbenas” Brian Stewart (‘25).
Choosing German because it just seemed fun and relative doing it seemed like a fair choice. They were doing a German fashion show and Jacob Baker’s (‘25) theme was summer. So he kind of just dressed up as athletic. The whole point was to learn about the clothing in German, he didn’t really know what to do. They had so much fun everyone in the class was laughing and Baker had a good time. Everyone ended up just dancing around there. “I don’t plan on being fluent but just think that it’s interesting to be able to understand another language to some extent you know fairly” Baker said.
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The part of the recognition assembly where everyone applauds for each picture of the band in the promo video for yearbook is the most enjoyable part for the band. Ms Saenz gets the band ready by just one practice run through, and since they perform for most sports, they already know what to do and it just becomes second nature. Ms. Saenz informs them on the time, what will happen the day before, and the day’s events. “The music we create is my favorite thing that we do” Brianna Scarsella (‘25).
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It’s beneficial to be together, especially when getting ready. To prepare for Prom, Monica Ngondo (‘23) and the rest of the group Victoria Pilling (‘23), Ava St. Germaine (‘23), Yami Reyes (‘23), Brianna Nunez (‘23) met at the St.Germaines. As soon as everyone was prepared, they made the decision to head to the beach to take pictures at “Bourne Park Loreland,” but because of the poor weather, they only stayed for a short while before leaving. Taking up the majority of the time left to get to the venue they went to Chick-fil-A just gossiping before heading to the party. “My favorite part was dancing. When we turned up” Ngondo.
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On Wednesday, May 3, girls golf played their last game against Marysville Getchell, Emme Schaffer (‘26) swung her club to hit the ball. Schaffer tells us about her experience in her first year playing golf and why she chose to play golf this year. Schaffer said “I’ve played volleyball my whole life and then my coach recommended us to play another sport to see how it goes…I think it’s fun, like the team, it’s a fun sport. like playing it, I’m gonna join again next year.”
IN FULL
SWING
Playing against Marysville Getchel, Sydnee Schuerman (‘23) finishes with a strong swing. Since it’s towards the end of the golf season Schuerman tells us her favorite thing about golf. “It would be, being able to make new friends, because I’ve definitely liked people on the team.”
During one of the last softball games of the year Ella Larson (‘23) pitches to the opposing team. Before the game started, the girls celebrated senior night with their team and families. Larson speaks about senior night and how she felt. “It was definitely pretty sad but it was good…I’m gonna miss my teammates.”
SERVING UP...
perfection STEP UP
Before the start of their final game of their high school career, Allison Griffith (‘23), Meredith Marsh (‘23), Ellie Salstrom (‘23), Adelynn Clement (‘23), Elle Roskelley (‘23) (not pictured) celebrated senior night with their team. Before the match, the girls received gifts and spent time with their family and the rest of their team. Griffith talks about what she’ll miss the most and the things she’s learned how to do since she started playing. Griffith said “Just playing really, tennis was a really fun sport. learned how to be up at the net for once, was usually a baseline player.”
TO THE PLATE
While warming up for one of the last softball games of her freshman year, Ellison O’Brien Bowen (‘26) practices her swing. She tells us about the person who inspires her the most, and her passion for softball. O’Brien Bowen said “I’ve been playing since 2nd grade, so 8 years… My mom played through college and she wanted me to be interested in something…I like how challenging it is, like no play is ever the same”
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spring supplement: week #32: 5.1-5.7
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UPthe jazzing night
Attending her first Swing Into Spring in support of her friend, Kayla Gadberry (‘23), dances around the dance floor enjoying the calm, yet lively performance the jazz band put on. “Everyone was fairly nice and welcoming,” Gadberry said, “It was really fun seeing how much everyone, whether it be those performing or watching, was enjoying themselves.”
This was her first time experiencing Swing into Spring, an annual community dance and concert that’s been celebrated in Arlington for nearly thirty years. Cheyenne Gepner (‘23) arrived at the concert feeling awkward, since she was wearing awkward clothing coming from her little cousin’s birthday party; but after spending some time dancing with her friends, she felt comfortable enough to thoroughly enjoy herself.“It was super fun,” said Gepner, “I think we should continue doing it.”
After seven years in band, Thomas Smith (‘23), plays his first Swing into Spring. “I went last year, but this is my first time participating,” Smith said, “I’ve never been to one at the school either so it was fun.” 239 tickets for the event were sold. These sales will help the band program go on trips and attend more competitions. The fundraiser dance hasn’t been held at Arlington High School since before the pandemic. It was memorable for everyone in attendance to finally get back to hosting events at the school the way we used to.
KINDNESS starts YOU with
She very much enjoys Pajama Day, so she wore a pair of pj’s that she wore going to Eastern Washington. Genesis Holdaway’s (‘25) third favorite spirit day is, in fact, Pajama Day; and she was lucky enough to have teachers that allowed her to nap in her cozy pj’s. “I enjoy pajama day think more than most spirit days,” said Holdaway, “but that would rank third [before bring-anything-but-a-backpack day and stuffed animal day].”
For the school’s Bring-Anything-But-a-Backpack day, he walked carrying his things in a cargo net from the mines. Keldon George (‘25) went by his initial plan for the eccentric spirit day by borrowing from his dad a large net used to transport supplies by helicopter to the mines. “I felt cool,” said George, “because nobody else has a cargo net, and do.”
After she discovered that her and a former student had a similar t-shirt, bought around the same time, they both decided to twin for Spirit Week. Ms. Chappel and Ms. Herman bought their shirts, which both almost identically say “Good Vibes”. “It was weird that we both bought them without talking to each other,” said Chappel, “and then on Twin Day, we got to wear our shirts.”
winning through WELLNESS
For nationals, the medical team was instructed by EMTs in the Los Angeles area. Two weeks before nationals, the anatomage team placed top 8 in state. To Tanner Kruse (‘25) however, the best part about nationals was spending the trip with his friends. The team got interviewed in front of a camera as well, as if they were to advance, their interviews would have been shown on screen. “[I] just sat and talked in front of the camera…” said Kruse, “It felt great, [had a] nice talk to the guy, and it was good fun.”
Last year, the Eagle Med team placed a whopping third in Nationals, so they got invited this year to compete; the team practiced all year for the event. Conner Tolzman (‘25) joined the club because he was in the class and enjoyed what he was learning. He wants to be a physical therapist or athletic trainer for a professional sports team. The team placed 5th in the nation. “We were in one of the lessons they had at nationals about CPR and first aid”
THEBEAT goes on
At the end of the concert, all of the senior band players got together and did a song together.
Her friends thought the stick and blanket she brought for ‘anything-but-a-backpack day’ was absolutely hilarious. Ini Ray (‘26) says the set up was heavy but she was feeling like herself while confidently walking through the halls. “I didn’t want to bring a suitcase, that was boring; so thought of something more creative and had a stick just chilling in my backyard. I’ve had it there since moved here, so thought of using that with the biggest blanket own”
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She and Dennis, the janitor, are good friends; so she decided to surprise him on twin day. Initially, Ms. Ivy informed Dennis that she would come in wearing a similar gray flannel as him for Twin Day; however, she surprised him by completely replicating his look, down to his iconic mustache. “The reaction was better than thought,” said Ms.Ivy, “he seemed like he laughed and he had a good time.”
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ending the year
WITH A SWING
The Spanish Club is all about experiencing and appreciating the heritage of the Spanish culture. Alesia Spicochi (‘25) has been spending her time in a Spanish club making a paper maché balloon for around a month with her partner Maia Lopez. Alesia wanted to make a fun, colorful balloon with confetti and Lopez wanted it to include a streamer rainbow. They plan to break them at their end of the year party. “I am putting on the streamers on the paper maché balloons so its colorful” Spicochi said.
Chase Ferris (‘23) has been playing trumpet since the sixth grade. As a senior, the Spring Concert was Ferris’ last show of high school, and he and the other seniors got together at the end of the show to perform Elton John’s hit classic: “I’m Still Standing”. “It was a little bitter-sweet,” said Ferris, “but guess kinda have a different experience than most people in their last concert because I’m going to college for a music major, so it’s definitely not the last concert for me.”
After the band had visited Disneyland to perform in front of new audiences, they came back and played those same Disney songs during the Spring concert. For the final show, William O’Neal (‘25) and his bandmates played a few songs that they had the pleasure of playing in DisneyLand. One of the songs O’neal and his bandmates played, titled “Disney at the Movies” – which was an extended compilation of various Disney songs – was one of O’Neal’s personal favorites. “Disney at the Movies is just fun,” said O’Neal, “because it’s just ten minutes of Disney.”
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hitting on our HOME
Second base, Naomi Peterson (‘23) partakes in her last home game as a part of the Arlington varsity girls softball team. Ending the league game with a disappointing loss, Peterson had much to look forward to with the district games coming up. “This was our last home game! It was just a league game. We ended up losing.”
Being one of three freshmen on the varsity softball team, Kylie Nuyen (‘26) has a lot of expectations put on her shoulders especially during a highly intense game such as one against Stanwood. Nuyen had mixed feelings about the outcome of the game seeing as the team lost, but not going down without a fight as they had gone into extra innings. “I think it could have been better but feel like a lot of people tried their hardest so that’s the best we could do.”
Going into the game with the expectation that they were going to beat Stanwood with ease, left fielder Ainsley Kahler (‘24) is shocked while playing a tough game with an unfortunate outcome against them. In one of the first district games, Kahler had high hopes about winning against Stanwood but in the end, was disappointed losing to Stanwood 3-8. “I was hoping to win.” Kahler said, “The end of the game was really disappointing because it’s Stanwood and Arlington…We usually have to beat Stanwood and we wanted to make a deal about how baseball had just lost to Stanwood so we had to beat them then. And just after the game we were very disappointed that we lost. We just knew that we had to win the next few games for districts but we didn’t think about it that much. It’s the game. It’s over now so we can’t really do much about it.”
focusing driving on ON OUR finish
field the GREEN
Tying down to the thousandth of a second, Jazzlynn Berns (‘26) does a hurdle off with a girl from Snohomish. “I played it a little safe when could have pushed harder,” she said. However, still competing hard for the last spot in finals, Berns came through with the win.
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Staring down the runway, Rosa Medina (‘24) was focusing on being able to get a clean jump and go further than her last attempt. “I got a better PR from last year” She said. Medina worked hard all season and had continued pushing through leagues.
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Reaching a PR of 9 inches Jake Willis (‘25) placed second in league finals. “I usually just visualize what I’m gonna do. What I’m gonna do on the pole, and just focus on the points my coach tries to emphasize and just make it happen” he said. Placing second overall, Willis moves onto districts.
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Focused only on winning, Dirci Ngondo (‘26) sets himself up in blocks and prepares for the 300m hurdles. Ngondo had tripped over his first hurdle, defeating his chances of getting first but advanced in the race because, “There’s no point of giving up if you’ve already started.” Ngondo made it to districts and got a PR, 44.28 seconds, as compared to his past PR of 45.35
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spring supplement: week #33: 5.8-5.14
Being in first place all season up until the leagues tournament, Kailey Bisson (‘25) is a star golf player, but when she competed at Leagues at Legion Memorial, she played worse than usual during the tournament and dropped down to second place. Bisson isn’t too bothered by this defeat, however, as one of her best friends took first place instead. “As a sophomore, second place is really good for Leagues.”
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Swinging for a pitching wedge, Emma Jeans (‘24) competes at the varsity girls golf leagues tournament. Joining the golf team during her sophomore year because her family golfs and she had been looking for something new to do, Jeans improves and competes this year at the league tournament. “It was something new for me, a fun experience. had a really good time”
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sing SHOUT a new
DAY
On Monday, May 15, Ms. Novy’s small Bridge to College math class learned about logs, which is the inverse function to exponation. While learning this the students write on their desks. Mazie Brown (‘23) said, “ya like writing on the tables, but a lot of- most of the pens are dead, but it’s kind of funny.”
Enjoying English class, Avery Head (‘24) talks about why she likes it. Head said that they talk about personal things and make good connections. “We read and analyze books and connect them back to our lives.”
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Ben Coupaud (‘25) joined choir because of his passion for singing, and now is preforming in a choir concert on May 18. Coupaud (‘25) enjoys pushing himself and being involved in choir, and says “My favorite part about choir is the fact that it’s a really nice community.”
Wanting to keep singing for her high school career, Ashlyn Anderson (‘26) talks about why she joined choir. Anderson says that she joined Flight because she was previously in a musical. “I like hanging out with the rest of the people in flight and making music sound good.”
On May 18, Aerie performed a concert at the BPAC. Isabelle Moore (‘23) performs a solo while Aerie sings glorious. Moore (‘24) said, “It felt great. love the Aerie community. I’ve gotten used to performing because I’ve been doing it for awhile, and it’s really fun”
In marketing class, the students work on baking and selling cupcakes. Lexi Andrews (‘26) helps her friend sell her blue raspberry, and watermelon jolly rancher cupcakes. Andrews (‘26) says, “I was helping one of my friends sell her cupcakes in my marketing class, was helping bring people in and counting money for her. have my own group but my partner was already working on it so walked around class and helped other people.”
Tasting cupcakes in Ms. Rust-Matter’s marketing class Rodger Jones (‘24) talked with friends, and shared a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting with one of them for a project. Jones says, “Ms. Matter handed us fake money and we bought cupcakes and tasted them.”
spring supplement: week #34: 5.15-5.21
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On Thursday May 18 our undefeated Unified soccer team played their final match against Burlington-Edison and tied. Lots of students showed up to show their support for the team.
Molly Duncan (‘25) says, “ya it was so fun.”
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Playing offensive soccer and liking to win, Shane Polomis (‘26) said that he scored two or three goals during the game. “I want to get better at kicking the ball and passing.”
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Conner Cohee (‘24) has been playing soccer for a couple of years. His favorite part about soccer is trying to win and scoring goals. Cohee (‘24) said his biggest accomplishment is playing goalie and blocking a lot of goals. Cohee (‘24) says he wants to improve on passing the ball to his teammates.
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play UNIFIED, live UNIFIED
THE best SHOT
Boys golf played districts on May 15th at legion memorial. Maveric Vaden (‘26) got Varsity as a freshman, and made it to districts where he hit a 78. Vaden (‘26) says, “It was fun but wish did better. Unfortunately didn’t get to go the second day because was sick.”
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Noah Startup likes playing golf because it’s fun and he can get out of school occasionally. Noah Starup (‘23) who’s played golf all through highschool played in boys golf districts on Monday and Tuesday. When describing how he did starup (‘23 ) says, “not very good wish things went my way but it is how golf is unfortunately.”
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Trying to do his best at districts because it’s his senior year Luke Kalahar (‘23) says “I did ok at districts but it definitely wasn’t my best, have been doing golf since freshman year and really do enjoy it.”
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Meredith Marsh (‘23) and Zella (‘23) Jones are doubles partners in a district tennis game against Shorewood. Marsh (‘23) first started tennis when she transferred to AHS her sophomore year. Marsh (‘23) says, “We were warming up for a district match against Shorewood around 11:15. played singles most of the season, and then moving into doubles for districts was really fun with my partner Zella, and we did pretty good also.
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Zella Jones (‘24) has been playing tennis for 2 ½ years, and went to districts this year. Jones (‘23) said, “My doubles partner is my favorite part about tennis. My partner for districts was Meredeth, love her. At districts Meredeth Marsh (‘23), and had a two hour match against Shorewood girls who were state champions last year. We got knocked out the first round.”
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On the 19th of May Jackson Trotter competed in track districts at Shoreline Stadium. While competing in many track events, Jackson Trotter’s (‘25) favorite is the triple jump. Trotter (‘25) “I was glad it was nice out at the meet. do triple jump, 4 by 1, long jump, and the 100.”
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Competing at track districts on Wednesday the 17th, Dallas Miller (‘24) ran the 4 by 1 race. The districts were held at Shoreline stadium. Miller says, “I did well at districts, our teammates messed up some of their handoffs but we still made it to state.”
Doing a triple jump at districts at Shoreline stadium Caleb Reed (‘24) placed 9 so he sadly didn’t make it to state “I like track because the practices are mildly chill, and how we don’t have to go full on out; also talking and hanging out with my friends while doing practice.”
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Starting off the 4 by 1 in track districts at Shoreline Stadium on Friday May 19th is Jaylyn Zeutenhorst (‘24). Zeutenhorst (‘24) position, the 4 by 1, is called the first leg, and is a 4x100 meter sprint relay. Zeutenhorst (‘24) says, “My favorite part about track is the experience of meeting new people and hanging out with friends after school.”
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ACCEPTING
TAKING our HONORS
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Feeling pride for her peers, Madison Griffith (‘23) said Scholarship Night was “really cool to see everyone get a scholarship. You couldn’t help but feel proud of your classmates accomplishments, and not only that, but being able to hear their future plans.” Griffith received the Rotary Scholarship as well as the Dorothy Sturgeon Scholarship, and said that she is incredibly thankful to receive both. “I was hoping to win them, and knew they were going in abc order, so was waiting until they reached ‘G’ to announce my name. It was a really cool feeling, knowing that hard work paid off throughout high school.”
Winning the Boyer award, Mandy Buchner (‘23) said “the award made me feel so thankful towards all of the staff, teachers, and coaches who were there for supporting me and for giving me this opportunity. am forever grateful. also applied for about 5 scholarships, and in total, have about ten thousand dollars in scholarship money, from Dollars for Scholars, FASFA, and more.”
Earning up to 4,000 dollars from NHS night senior Trevor Glassman said “when went up on the stage just felt very happy because accomplished these four years of school with all my family and friends support through it all. think it took me a second to actually realize that was earning money from my National Honors Society group. I’m excited to see where groups like NHS take me.”
During the National Honors Society induction, Kamila Estrada (‘23) said “When made the decision to join the NHS It took me a little time to try and think about whether or not was actually going to join because felt like it was a big role to take on. But when did felt pretty confident about my decision because made a good amount of friends while attending the group. had a great time hanging out with everyone, and participating in everything.”
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Explaining her experience in NHS, a service organization that works with students to build their character and service, Irene Costello (‘24) had said “I decided to join because it seemed right, lots of people thought already was in NHS because already volunteer in stuff.” She had also told us that NHS induction night was also a night for senior recognition for those seniors that were in the NHS for years and as well as all the people that were being inducted.
Accepting her new role in NHS, Isabella Hassa (‘23) said that “when walked onto the stage it honestly felt very surreal because it’s always been such a dream of mine to participate in National Honors Society because it just sounded fun when was younger and was just proud of myself for being able to be a part of NHS.”
Hassa said that she was really happy when she received the paper, and was glad to get the experience.
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FUTURES
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Attending the Future Farmers of America banquet Allie Bloddel (‘25) told us about her experience being involved in FFA, she had said “FFA offers a lot of opportunities, for this year my favorite part was getting to help putting the meetings together” She had also said that her being vice presidents helped her with all sorts possibilities since she believes she want to go in certain work fields that the FFA is an expert on and overall being involved with FFA was a good experience.
While being a part of FFA Brynn Stavang stated “my favorite part of the entire group project was definitely the banquet because it was just such a joy to do something like that with all my friends and experience the meaning of a banquet. will definitely be doing FFA next year. I’m ready to do everything we did year but even better and improve it.”
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State champion for the 800 meter in track and field senior Kellen Langford said “My thought process throught out the race is when the gun went off knew usually have a little to no nerves but was having a lot of thoughts about what if don’t win and everything, until hit the 150 meter mark. just had to shut my brain off because wanted to PR and break the school record. There was no other options than being first place. When came around the first corner just bolted and didn’t look back even if felt anyone come any sort of close to me was ready to take my place as state champ.” Langford is ready to see where his running journey takes him.
After waiting three hours before her event, spending time warming up and hydrating before she competes, Madalyn Brown (‘23) takes 9th place in high jump, jumping 5’ 0. “It was a little sad because it was my last year.” Brown said.
“Compared to last year think improved a lot. Last year got the same marks over and over again, but this year finally broke those marks.” With great improvement, a sunny day and getting to spend time with the team, it was a good end to a good season for Brown.
STATE
winning WITH after our BREAK
no other option
Visualizing how to run his race and keep nerves in order. Dallas Miller (‘24) did exceptional at state. While all events didn’t go quite as planned, Miller PR’d in his individual 400, his 4x100 relay got a PR, and his 4x400 ranked top five overall. Miller plans to keep working hard and go back to track with record times. Miller also looks forward to going to state again next year “It’s a unique experience to go out there and see people who are nationally ranked and national champions. Just go see people who you want to be like and those types of competitors.”
Pictured on the runway, Nic Cunningham (‘23) had said “I feel pretty proud, worked really hard to improve throughout the years so the fact that was able to make it to state and do pretty well was something I’m proud of.” He also feels that in a whole the track team did really well, and will still be able to succeed and make it far this year.
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For the second time in recent memory, the Arlington High School boys tennis team made it to state on par with Snohomish and Stanwood. “I’m proud that we made it to state” Ty Rusko (‘23) said, “we won our first game, but lost our last two.” With this being Rusko’s senior year and his last run with the boys tennis team, the team making it to state is still something to be proud of regardless of how far they went at state.
After practicing for tennis state as the season had already been over Cooper McBride said “Me and Ty Rusko didn’t start practicing until two weeks before we had to go to state because we both had baseball and we were just pretty busy and we had to get back into the feeling of playing tennis. We won our first match which was the very first match Arlington high schools boys tennis has won at state ever, there was a lot of great competition there but think me and Ty finished off pretty strong”. Comparing both the beginning of the season to the final, he believed that they were better in the beginning because of the constant practicing that they did, he also believes that if they kept practicing for the whole year and or if the state matches were right after the season then they would’ve done a lot better.
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