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SLEEP, STRESS, REPEAT
This month, The Panther is taking on some of the most pressing issues faced by teens at Prep
and across the world. See below and page five for teacher and student insight on sleep, and be sure to check out seapreppanther.org for the online feature on stress.
LILLY THOMPSON ‘19 plain the reason. “One compet- symptoms at some point in their ing theory is that’s where you’re high school careers. Mr. Meza Staff Writer Teenagers: so opinionated, so full of potential, so angsty, and so... tired. Walking on to the Seattle Prep campus in January can feel akin to walking onto the set of “The Walking Dead.” Between schoolwork, sports, and family- who can find the time to sleep eight hours a night? And why should you? The Panther set out to find out why teenagers need to sleep so much from the most qualified people around: Prep science and health teachers. Why we sleep isn’t a question that most of us think about. Sleep is something instinctive to us; when we sleep more we feel better and vice versa. Unfortunately, there is no satisfying answer to this simple question. “No one really knows” says Mr. Meza. “There is not a single scientist who can say why we sleep.” He explained that though we don’t know for sure, theories have attempted to ex
putting together your long-term memory. Another is that it allows body parts to shut down and not use as much energy so that they can repair. But there’s no way for
“Teenagers: so opinionated, so full of potential, so angsty, and so... tired.” us to 100% really know that.” What scientists do know is what happens when humans don’t get enough sleep. “When we don’t sleep enough,” Meza reported, “We see lack of memory recall, we see irritability, we see hunger, and we see a tendency to carb crave.” It is fair to say that most Prep students have experienced at least one of these
also remarked that because of the vast amount of options offered at Prep, students tend to overwhelm themselves with work. “It’s one thing to say, ‘you can choose fifty different things’ when our student population will choose fifty different things, so how do we get them to choose appropriately within a framework of balance?” Indeed, most balance can be an elusive concept for many high schoolers. Sleep is often seen as a necessary sacrifice when compared with other aspects of life. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most teens do not get enough sleep — one study found that only 15% reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights. Mr. Meza summed the importance of sleep well when he said, “Why do I think that its important? Oh my god, I just think about being an adolescent. That’s a tough time in life. “ Photo: Alex Arce-Torres ‘19
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EDITORIAL EDITORS: KELLEN KAVANAGH ‘18 & KATE LEAHY ‘19
Panther Staff
Managing Editor Abby Arthur ‘19
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Angsty Teens at an All-Time High
Editors-in-Chief Annika Bjornson ‘18 Emma Cooney ‘18
Photo Editor Sophie Freeman ‘18
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ABBY ARTHUR ‘19 Managing Editor
tress is normal. Stress is a part of life. Stress can even be healthy. However, with the expectations that seem to be increasing every year, teens are experiencing higher levels of stress than the generations before them. Now, that rare night of staying up late till 2 AM to finish an essay is becoming a habit. Not because you procrastinate (maybe just a little), but because you play a sport or are in the play, have a job, and yes, you take other classes too. This is the vicious cycle of sleep deprivation and stress that is prevalent in millennials. To get perspective and give insight on this increasing epidemic, English teacher Matt Barmore and Science teacher Kristen Tordillos reflected on their personal stressors when they were teens and juxtaposed it to today’s youth. It is normal for high schoolers to have a slight increase in stress and a more mature focus on their future; but what should not be normalized is the idea of perfection. It seems as if teens are constantly
comparing themselves to others in a battle for perfection; ultimately leading to additional stress. Today, if a current Prep student was asked what their biggest stressor is, some would say sports, some would say friends, but the overwhelming majority would say school. I recognize that we attend a college preparatory school and that it’s intent was not to make academics ‘easy,’ but it also should not be the factor in our lives that
“It seems as if teens are constantly comparing themselves to others in a battle for perfection; ultimately leading to additional stress.” puts us over the edge. When talking to my interviewees, I noticed a trend: the further back I went in generations, the less of a factor school was on stress. For example, Barmore stated, “School really wasn’t stressful at all. Relationships were more stressful. School was easier and less important than today,” but Tordillos admitted school was for sure her biggest stressor and her “classes definitely challenged me!” Additionally, Tordillos observed, “Prep students seem more stressed than I was in
school. I don’t remember being nearly as concerned about grades as Prep students seem to be.” The real problem arises when being stressed causes health risks and feeling overwhelmed becomes a constant state of mind. When asked if she believes the levels of stress she sees teens facing is a healthy amount, Tordillos responded, “I don’t think the level of stress is healthy. There have actually been a few scientific studies done regarding the negative effects too much stress can have on the body.” Tordillos also has personally noticed an increase in anxiety in her students which is closely related to being over worked or stressed, and sleep deprivation. When asked the same question, Barmore agreed and gave advice “Chill. The world isn’t going to end because of a quiz, a test, a project, an essay. Do you have to get things done? Yes. Do you have to make all that you do so important? No.” Ultimately stress is inevitable and can be a healthy component to a successful life; but is very easily taken to the extreme. The stress many of us are facing today feels consuming and never-ending, yet it some weird way, it seems normal even when it should not be. In the words of Barmore, “chill” and enjoy your life, be expressive, and know it is going to be ok. For more about student stress, visit seapreppanther.org
Give Crew its Due Praise
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KELLEN KAVANAGH ‘18 Sports Editor
t’s a phrase I’ve heard many times. “Crew isn’t even a sport.” Each time I hear it, some part of me reels back, while another chuckles. If only they knew. Most people who say this haven’t seen much more than a glimpse of the sport, and a fleeting one at that. It’s an easy opinion to have; rowing isn’t exactly a spectator sport. Competitions are few and far in between, and typically the race is far out on the water. Living in Seattle, this excuse isn’t very applicable. Not even one mile from our campus is the greatest rowing venue in the world: Montlake Cut. Each spring, more than 30,000 fans line the Cut and Union Bay for the Opening Day Regatta. It’s the largest single-day annual regatta on the continent. It is the marquee spectator spectacle of the sport, rivaled only by the Olympics and a handful of other events. Sure, rowing isn’t compatible with our sports culture of highlight reels and tailgating, but neither are many of our sports that still receive plenty of attention. It’s not a sport many will grow up playing as a little kid either. To row requires more physical strength than a young child
is capable of. In a culture that has come to revolve around it, there is no instant gratification associated with the sport. The rowing stroke takes years to fully master and even the sport’s elite still are not perfect, and probably never will be. It’s important to consider the context in which one has to be technically excellent in the sport of rowing: the 2-kilometer race. Lasting somewhere in the vicinity of 6-7 minutes at the high school level, the race requires a total and complete expenditure of energy—aerobic and muscular. Your legs will be on fire, you will be gasping for air
“We work day in and day out as hard as we can, bringing ourselves to near complete exhaustion.”
like you’re at 30,000 feet. Many pass out at the end. It’s incredibly difficult, both mentally and physically, and that is the source of most of the vindication of winning a rowing race: you pushed harder and endured longer than anyone else. It’s hard to be technically perfect in this situation. It takes hundreds of thousands of strokes to learn this, and few rowers ever achieve this. Perhaps this is why rowers are so frustrated when the sport is overlooked or belittled. We work day in and day out as
hard as we can, bringing ourselves to near complete exhaustion, all in preparation for one or two 6 minute races in the late spring. Then we do it all over again. It’s a vicious cycle that takes immense dedication and great mental fortitude. As a species, we have been shaped by the pain that is intrinsic to our sport. To hear the words that “it isn’t even a sport” lowers it to the level of a hobby or an activity. Not to take a shot at hobbies and activities, but they typically aren’t grueling and difficult to the extent that rowing is. Saying this not only demotes the sport, but demotes us as well. Some people will deny this is even happening--that crew receives its due amount of praise. Consider this. Since my freshman year, rowers attending Prep have had an incredible amount of success. Dozens have gone on to race at the collegiate level, and many have had success at the national level. The shining example of Panther excellence in rowing is Andrew Morley, who won a national championship in the Men’s Single his junior year. He went on to represent the USA at Junior Worlds and placed 7th.. I venture maybe 20 or 30 people understand just how successful Prep rowers are. Rowing is easily my favorite sport I’ve ever participated in, and there is absolutely a payoff for all the hard work. It has taught me valuable lessons about the importance of diligence and not giving up. Its helped me reach my goals, and centrally, it’s made me a better person. So, next time you hear about rowing and think we just mess around in boats, give it a rest, eh?
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Fall Play Provides Prep with Endless Laughs The fall play, A Pocket Full of Truffles, was a wild success. It followed the crazy adventures a loyal servant named Truffles who struggled to stay employed
for very long. It was a hilarious play that provided it’s audience with great one liners. It will definitely go down as one of Prep’s best, probably funniest fall play.
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PREP LIFE EDITORS: MYLES NOVAK ‘19 & ALLISON KEARNEY ‘19
Prep Bleeds For a Good Cause
ALLISON KEARNEY ‘19 Staff Writer
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ho doesn’t like giant needles and getting one tenth of their bodies blood taken from them? Well, nearly forty Prep students love doing it for a great cause. On October 26, Seattle Prep held its very first blood drive of the year. Giving blood is an important service that Prep has been generous enough to support for the past six years. Blood cannot be manufactured and people who need blood rely on donations like those given by Prep students and teachers. Sometimes donating blood can take a turn for the worse. Sara Rothrock ’18 was excited to donate blood for the first time. She had a good breakfast and drank lots of water in preparation for having her blood drawn, but only a few minutes into taking her blood things started to get a little foggy. Rothrock said “The next thing I know, my needle is out, and they are tipping my chair back. My Gatorade went flying into my lap and I was drenched. Then I couldn’t hear anything, my heart was racing, and then briefly everything went black. When I woke up there were like three differ-
ent ice packs on me and I was feeling just fine.” Rothrock reflected on the experience saying “It was scary and the whole thing felt weird. I was very confused, but [the staff] were like ‘It’s okay. You are the only one to faint today.’”
Mrs. Ford remembers one year a group of seniors did a “Blood Drive Selfie” contest. They all turned in their selfies to Mrs. Ford and she picked the winner. She recalled that “the winner got all the blood drive staff in their selfie” and Mrs. Ford
Photo: Sophie Freeman ‘18 The Commons is converted for a blood drive to help local patients in need. Although there can be some mishaps when thinks that there should be a “school wide it comes to donating blood, most of the time selfie contest at the January drive.” people have a great experience and feel very The donations provided by the sturewarded knowing that they helped save dents and faculty at Prep can help save up someone’s life. Donating blood can be fun, to three lives because the blood is separated and not just the part about missing class. into red cells, platelets and plasma that can
each go to a different local patient. Prep partnered with Bloodworks Northwest to collect donations from Prep students and faculty. Bloodworks Northwest helps over 55,000 patients each year by providing over 90 hospitals with blood to perform lifesaving transfusions. Roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the United States and every two seconds someone is in need of blood. A car crash alone can require 100 pints of blood. Out of the estimated 38% of the United States population that is eligible to donate blood only 10% actually do. There will be two more blood drives throughout the year and the next drive is on January 11th. If one wants to donate sooner, they could find a drive near them by visiting the Bloodworks Northwest website. There is a donating center located in Seattle that is open every day of the week. Giving blood only takes about ten minutes, but the whole application and evaluation process takes about one hour. However, it will be time well spent because the donation could save as many as three lives. Some people’s donating experiences are better than others, but they all agree that it is a great cause and worth doing. Next time there is a blood drive at Prep, sign up!
Howard ’18 Participates in Seahawks Coin Toss
ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18 Editor-In-Chief
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rep families who tuned into CBS on Sunday, October 29th at 1:05 for the Seahawks vs. Texans game may have recognized a familiar face on the screen. Seattle Prep senior Bridget Howard had the honor of walking out onto the field alongside the team captains for the Crucial Catch cancer awareness game coin toss after her main physician at Virginia Mason provided her with the opportunity. Howard ’18 was diagnosed with pre-B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on September 12, 2014 during her freshman year. Three days after the shocking news reached her family, she started going in for chemotherapy treatment and was in remission within a month. However, a threatening lung infection left her going to the hospital every day for three to four hours to receive infusions. As a result, her immune system was not strong enough to continue with strong regular chemotherapy while fighting the infection. In order to prevent a relapse, she needed to get a bone marrow transplant on August 7, 2015. This struggle with cancer and its
effects left her in and out of school for 9th grade, and then completely out of it for 10th grade. Howard explained that she could not go to large public spaces for a year because her immune system was poorer than that of a “newborn baby.” She was forced to take online classes until she could return in junior year, and at one point was in the hospital for graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), since the donor cells from her transplant had caused complications with her own cells. Howard said, “I was used to walking my dogs twice a day, but I would just stand up and be out of breath.” Despite these setbacks, Howard maintains a relatively positive attitude towards her high school experience. She explains that she had fun times in the hospital and even hopes to go into nursing one day, but that it was “difficult at times because [she] just wanted to be a regular teenager.” However, returning in junior year made her really appreciate school and the opportunity to be around friends again. To be at this weekend’s game, which was dedicated to cancer patients and cancer survivors, was a wonderful experience for Howard and her family. Howard’s older sister even drove down from WSU to support her. Howard and her family arrived
at Century Link Field at 8:30am to rehearse walking onto the field at halftime with other survivors and families. They then sat in a VIP section for the game. Howard, who was visited by Russell Wilson, Doug Baldwin, and Steven Hauschka in her hospital room, shook hands with more players and even with Peter Carroll. Though it is rare for someone to be given the coin after the toss, Howard was invited to take it home. She joked afterwards that she could “never
go to a Hawks game again” because nothing could top the thrilling 41-38 win she got to be a part of. Needless to say, the Prep community can certainly be proud of Howard for that which she has overcome and for, as Julia Ribas ’18 said, “the joy that she brings to school every day.” This experience not only gave Howard an opportunity to be inspired, but to inspire others with her strength.
fluential leaders in business, law, and technology” according to Lin ’18. For this session, Judge James Robart, of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington will speak. Robart, introduced by Lin as “one of the most influential judges in Seattle” will be speaking to an audience of students from the Seattle area about his personal story, professional experience, and career journey . Robart is most commonly known for blocking President Trump’s travel ban earlier this year, however because that case is still in progress, he will be speaking on
one of his most prominent cases: Microsoft v. Motorola; a case that concerns landmark patents dispute in the technological and business industries. Robart has stated that he strives to use his courtroom as a means to provide “an opportunity for them (the victim) to seek redress if they had been wronged” always conducting proceedings in his courtroom with a manner of “dignity and respect.” Following Robart’s involvement with the disadvantaged and refugees, he is expected to bring forth an attitude that embodies one of the Jesuit values here at Seattle Prep: cura personalis.
Seattle Prep students have the unique opportunity to listen to Judge Robart speak personally about his endeavors on the legal side of business and technology, the intersection of the three fields, and the role intellectual property law plays in driving American innovation. As Innovateen’s goal is to provide “experience and exposure,” students will be able to connect with Judge Robart personally with whatever questions or comments they may have. Sign ups are posted on Innovateen.com for anyone who wants to be a part of this noteworthy discussion.
Photo: Corky Terwin, Seattle Seahawks Bridget Howard ‘18 with Seahawk players as she prepares for the coin toss.
Robart to Speak on Motorola at Innovateen
MYLES NOWAK ‘19 Staff Writer
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eattle’s resident federal judge, informative discussion, and free food: the first Innovateen meeting of the year is scheduled for November 28th. Innovateen is a cross-school initiative started by current Seattle Prep students, Anna Gaberman, Bridget Howard, Angela Lin, Claire Russell, and Noelle Whitman that “seeks to drive a more career-connected learning experience for high school students by connecting them to professionals and in-
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PREP LIFE EDITOR: OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19 & KATARINA CONCES ‘19
Media Literacy Classes Promote Digital Cleanse November 6th marks National Media Literacy Week. Mr. Danielson’s Media Literacy students will be promoting activities which challenge students to take control of media use in their lives.
November 6: No Games Monday November 7: No Snapchat or Twitter November 8: No Logo Wednesday November 9: Insta-cleanse Thursday November 10: Do Something Outside
Prep Welcomes Exchange Students from China and Germany OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19 Staff Writer
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n October Seattle Prep was given the special opportunity to host exchange students from the nations of China and Germany. The exchange program is run through the Chinese and German language classes, where students are able to host their own exchange students. The German exchange ran from October 9th to the 23rd and the Chinese exchange ran from October 22nd to November 2nd. First, Prep welcomed exchange students from Kiel, Germany, the town where German teacher, Frau Khouri, grew up. While the Germans were here they got the opportunity to participate in several classes at Prep, and they went on many tours as a class to visit famous sites around Seattle like Pike Place Market, Underground Seattle, and the Space Needle. One of the German exchange students, Tade said, “The exchange has been a great experience to discover American culture. One thing that I’ve really noticed about America is that everything is bigger here, the cars, buildings and especially the food! My favorite American food is by far
the cheeseburger.” Another German exchange participant, Leon, stated “I really liked our class tour to Boeing. Boeing is a place that I hope to work for so seeing it in person was really inspiring. The American food has been really good especially the cheeseburgers but a question it healthiness.” At the end of October Seattle Prep’s Chinese classes welcomed Chinese exchange Students from Hong Kong. Similar to the German exchange program, the Chinese students are able to experience classes at Seattle Prep first hand and are also taken on several tours to help them fully experiences Seattle culture. Chinese exchange participant Wesley stated, “The tours were really great and I was able to get a good feel for the culture here in Seattle. I’m a huge fan of the pop culture here and the trends.” Another Chinese exchange student, Max, claimed, “Seattle has amazing views and I really enjoy the clean air because in Hong Kong there is lots of smog. Since I’ve been here by far the cheeseburgers have been my favorite food.” This is the first time that Seattle Prep has hosted Chinese students and they look forward to continue this exchange.
Photo: Alex Arce-Torres ‘19 Wesley Cheung and Isaac Chan, two Chinese exchange students from Hong Kong pose with their host, Annika Bjornson ‘18. Cheung and Chan visited Seattle Prep as part of an exchange program in October. Though the Chinese and German exchange students who visited Prep learned a great deal about American culture, it is undeniable that Prep students have learned
much about their cultures as well. The Prep students look forward to visiting their exchange students when they particpate on their exchange programs.
There are many funny experiences of incoming students touring. Ruby Humes, a freshman, told of her tour day. “When I toured at Prep, I did not know a single person. I had just moved here from Colorado a couple weeks earlier and I was really scared. I am really glad I ended up coming here though! My tour at Seattle Prep was a wonderful experience and has changed my opinion of the school. I’m very happy I go here now.” Senior Hilary Lapke looks back on
her experience as both a host and a guest. “I remember the day when I toured at Prep. I was so nervous but so excited. I knew I wanted to play basketball so I had my tour person take me to meet the coach. It was somewhat awkward but I am glad I did it. I also remember when I toured someone I tried my hardest to make sure they had the best time possible. I tried to include them in all my conversations with my friends and I asked them a lot of questions about themselves. It was fun getting to know them and I am very glad I was able to tour multiple people.” All in all, each person had a great time at prep and grateful that they are able to be a part of this community.
8th Grade Guests Make the Most Out of Their Tour
KATARINA CONCES ‘19 Staff Writer
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o you remember your tour here at Seattle Prep? Was it scary? Was it fun? Eighth grader John O’Donnell, brother of junior Lauren O’Donnell, tells his story of his tour day at prep. “I got to school earlier than everyone else. Us eighth graders were told to show up at 8 am and I came with my sister at 7:45. I felt comfortable, my oldest sister Sarah graduated from here last year and my other sister Lauren still goes here.” O’Donnell added “I have done multiple summer camps here so I am very
familiar to this school. I walked with my sister to her Spanish class and I introduced myself. I’m not a very shy person so I did not feel uncomfortable. My sisters Spanish teacher asked me if I had any embarrassing story of my sister. Of course I did! I told a story about how my sister Lauren and Sarah got into a screaming match over a pair of socks that one of my sisters borrowed from the other without asking. When I told the story I thought it was very funny, but my sister really did not.”
“My tour was a wonderful experience and has changed my opinion of the school.” -Ruby Humes ‘21
K46 Leaders Balance Academics and Leadership SOPHIE FREEMAN ‘18 Photo Editor
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hile staying on top of other responsibilities, Kairos 46 leaders have been preparing since the beginning of school; a 10 week and 30 hour process. Not only do the Seniors commit themselves to after school meetings, but they also must stay focused on their academics. The Seattle Prep Panther was lucky enough to talk with some of the senior leaders about their experience with balancing the responsibilities of Kairos and school. The first few months of senior year are brutal. The stress over college applications, AP classes, and other activities is overwhelming and details can be hard to keep track of. From a Kairos leader’s perspective, their commitment to the retreat is piled on top of everything else and can sometimes make life more chaotic. For many, the most stressful part of Kairos is getting everything done on time. Nathan Jensen ‘18 said, “Even though Kairos may seem like a few months away, it goes by extremely quickly. In this small amount of time you got to get the talks done,
Photo: Brian Mack Senior Kairos leaders pose prior to leaving on the retreat. The Kairos leaders work hard to balance leadership roles and school work. all the [merchandise] for your group, and also just get into the right mindset.” On the other hand, senior leader Liam Walsh explained that Kairos is hard but not too stressful. He mentioned, “Wednesday [meetings] after school are manageable. They’re like doing a small sport, but my classes are always at the back of my mind.” On average, a Seattle Prep student
gets about 6-7 hours of sleep, but does the commitment to Kairos jeopardize a leader’s sleep patterns? Even though the pressure of writing a good talk while juggling other school work is hard, the leaders have claimed that their lack of sleep is not due to Kairos. When asked about her sleeping habits, Elsa Fletcher ‘18 answered, “I am
getting enough sleep. Without sleep I don’t do so well, so I go to bed at a reasonable time.” Ethan McReynolds ‘18 shared, “I am definitely not getting enough sleep at all. It’s not Kairos related though. It’s more of a result of college apps and class rigor…” Similarly, fellow senior leader SJ Brackett agrees that her lack of sleep is because of other things. She said, “There have been a couple of nights where I don’t get enough sleep, but it is not because of Kairos. I am pretty serious about a full 8 hours [of sleep].” In terms of managing their work load, K46 leaders agree that at times it can be tough. Jensen added, “To be completely honest, I’m not managing my time well at all. I’m saving everything for the last minute.” McReynolds also mentioned, “Time management has been hard…college is the biggest thing that has consumed my time and made this year harder.” Although it may seem like the Senior Kairos leaders have a lot on their plate, they are coping amazingly well. Their stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep is due to college applications and school work, rather than Kairos itself.
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Sleep, Stress, Repeat
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EDITORS: ISABELLA YUSON ‘19, JOE ROBINSON ‘20, LILLY THOMPSON ‘19, ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18
his is a busy time of the year, when preparation for retreats, studying for major assessments, and applying to colleges is quite consuming. That is why
it is important to address sleeping habits and how they affect people. According to a recent poll conducted by the Panther, the average Prep student gets _ hours of sleep
per night. Though it is easy to put off quality sleeping until the holidays, taking action to be aware of caring for both mental and physical health is important now.
In order to learn more about stress as a general topic, visit seapreppanther.org, for more information on what stress looks like at Prep and how to deal with it healthily.
ISABELLA YUSON ‘19 Staff Writer
ics in a separate room also makes a difference. Bella Metcalf ’19 goes to bed at 11 and wakes up at around 6:15. She suggests to “charge all phones, surfaces, and iPads in another room.” Go to bed when your body tells you to go to bed. There are different types of naps that have different benefits. A 20-minute nap can boost a student’s energy and it is easier to wake up from. A 30-minute, the ideal nap, can get rid of “grogginess.” An hour nap can improve someone’s short memory and relieve some grogginess. A 90-minute nap will make a full REM cycle, avoids sleep
inertia, create dreams, and improves creativity. Take a nap before 5 p.m. Be aware of food and drink consumption. One of the most popular ways that students stay awake is by drinking coffee. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system and in turn increases alertness. Nevertheless, coffee can be harmful since it makes it harder to fall asleep. It is best to drink coffee four to six hours before going to bed and not consume too much of it. Food is also another important aspect of sleep improvement. Eat dinner two to three hours before going to bed. Furthermore, if midnight snacking seems to be a problem to a student, eat foods
that will not affect sleep. Listen to others’ advice! As a child, Mr. Barmore had around 6 hours of sleep because he had two paper routes in the morning. To ease his stress, he had reflection times where he thought about what he was thankful for. He advises Prep students to “reduce the number of things you’re involved in and don’t take things so seriously.” Mr. Mack got a lot of sleep when he was young despite being active in sports. He recommends making the room dark, drinking hot tea, listening to something peaceful, and using breathing exercises.
sibilities, combined with the chemistry of the adolescent brain, may result in sub-par conditions for learning and lead to a vicious cycle of deficiency in quality and efficiency of work output, lack of sleep, and stress. Brown University professor Dr. Mary Carskadon concluded that ‘sleep debt’ is a cumulative occurrence. This means that if one sleeps for five hours every night for five days, their level of sleepiness will grow or accumulate through ought the week, so that on the fifth day they are most tired. A common cycle students experience is as
follows: staying up late to complete homework; followed by spending the following day asleep in class; later that night they will again have to play keep up, so the cycle repeats itself. The dilemma of sleep deprivation occurs on a nationwide scale, but to gain context on it within Seattle Prep, psychology major Mr. Smith has provided his knowledge. Mr. Smith states that quality of sleep is often overlooked, while more attention is paid to the amount of sleep per night. “Anecdotally,” Mr. Smith has observed that
“early classes tend to be less productive” and “in late ones they’re too tired from not having enough sleep.” He has also noticed that “sleep mimics weather and [students] tend to sleep better when they’re comfy.” He explained that when it is hot, quality of sleep is worse, so students appear to be drowsier at school. In the winter on the other hand, students tend to have more comfortable sleeping environments at home, and so sleep quality improves which enables them to attend school more rested.
Being a Morning Person
Strange Sleep Spots
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The Key to a Good Night’s Sleep
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he key to a good night of sleep is to start preparing for it hours before. The actions people take before they’re asleep affect the quality of their rest. Here are several ideas for how to improve nighttime habits. Create a comfortable and distraction-free zone. Multiple studies recommend being in a room with white noise and the lights off at a 65 degrees Fahrenheit, a student will start to get better sleep. Putting electron-
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The Cycle of Sleep & Stress
WALID CRUZ-VANEGAS ‘20
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t may come as no surprise that sleep deprivation and stress are a given for high school students throughout the country. Academics, social lives, and extracurriculars, occupy students’ time, leaving little time for sleep. In addition to their own priorities, students are expected to meet the standards of authority figures in their lives, such as teachers, coaches, parents, and sometimes even peers. These respon-
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Average Hours of Sleep per Night: 6 Suggested Hours of Sleep per Night: 9 Average Hours of Homework per Night: 3.25
“I’m Tired”
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ick one of the following to give up: good grades, a social life, or enough sleep. More often than not, sleep is what people choose to sacrifice. On average, Prep students get 6 hours of sleep a night. Compare this to the amount of sleep teenagers should be getting: 9 hours. It is clear that something must change. Most teenagers have hectic schedules. From school to extracurriculars to homework, the stress can sometimes be unbearable, taking a toll on the amount of sleep a student gets. Julia Ribas ’18 believes that this lack of sleep affects the quality of a student’s work, especially on tests. She says, “If I don’t get enough sleep the night before a test, then I don’t do as well.” Lauren Mulligan ’20 concurs with this statement, saying, “If I have a test first thing in the morning, my thought process gets mucky and it’s hard for me to do things I’m normally good at.” Is there a fix for this sleep dilemma? Ribas asks for help from teachers. She believes that it is important for teachers to know about their students, how they are getting their work done, and how they are learning. She thinks that Prep really challenges its students with time management, and it is not the responsibility of the teachers to manage their students, but it would be helpful if teachers were involved because it is comforting knowing you are not alone. Teenagers are expected to excel at
school work, participate in extra-curricular activities, have social lives, and get enough sleep, but they cannot have them all. Mulligan commented, “As teenagers it’s really important to have a social life, we live stressful lives right now so it’s good to have a release.” Cody Dotson ’21 explained his reasoning behind prioritizing grades and social life over sleep. He says getting good grades will help you throughout life because “it prepares you for the future and helps you build a path for yourself.” Dotson also thinks that due to the amount of school work Seattle Prep gives he “needs some breaks to hang out with friends and communicate with people.” He thinks the two biggest reasons students do not get enough sleep is because of procrastination and extracurricular activities. He says procrastination causes a nasty cycle of stress that continuously makes you further and further behind on homework. Dotson thinks extracurriculars cause students to start homework later and therefore, have to take more time out of their sleep schedule to finish their homework. Late starts seem to be a saving grace to Prep students. Ribas says that late starts save her, and she even plans her sleep schedule around late starts. Late starts gain students an average of 1-2 extra hours of sleep which can be vital to get through a school day. Ribas also appreciates the school day being shorter. Lauren Mulligan ’20 sums up the feelings of most Prep students when she simply says, “I’m tired.”
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aking up in the morning is one of the hardest parts of the day, but unfortunately a requirement. Here are some tips to make mornings better: Don’t wake up during a REM cycle Waking up during a REM cycle or stage three in a person’s sleep cycle can and in most cases will make them feel tired and groggy. This is because the REM sleep and stage three of the sleep cycle are the deepest part of sleep. To avoid this, and feel less tired in the morning, people can use a sleep calculator or alarm such as sleepyti.me or the Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock. These websites/apps calculate when to go to bed or wake up in order to avoid waking up in the middle of a REM cycle. Set alarm to favorite song By doing this, students may wake up light and happy with their favorite song playing in the background. This helps them get excited for the day and wake up a little. To take it one step further, having their alarm across the room will make them physically get up to turn it off. Make bed! Although this is something small, once the bed is made in the morning people will feel they have already accomplished one thing, causing them to feel more productive the whole day. And they get to come home to a nice clean bed! Prep before bed Figure out what to wear the next day, and better yet, set it out! This will make it easier to get up and go and it will save time in the morning. Other ways to prepare the night before include make or plan breakfast, make lunch for the next day; pack bags; and take a shower at night.
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Nic Welp ‘20: It was 3am and I just had got home from Germany. I took a shower, closed my eyes, and forty-five minutes later I woke up and the shower was still running. Will Forster ‘18: I was at a friend’s house and we stayed up until 4am, then I fell asleep under a desk. Orlo Singletary ‘18: We were in Whistler and it was really early when we went up to ski. I was tired and but my head down on the gondola. My friends choose not to wake me up so I was woke up at the bottom by an employee. Ali Willing ‘20: One day my dog got a new dog bed. it was pretty big, and looked pretty comfortable. My dog happened to be asleep on my bed though. So to test it out I fell asleep on the dog bed. Lauren Mulligan ‘20 and Roxanne Anderson ‘20: We were dress shopping at Nordstrom for last year’s homecoming. We got tired and took a nap in the dressing room. When we woke up we went back to dress shopping. Karl Kammerick ‘20: We had just gotten a new cot in our garage and I was testing it out. Once I closed my eyes I actually fell asleep. Naderi Tweedy ‘18: I was at my friend’s house and we were playing hide and go seek. I hid in a closet and it was getting really late. I closed my eyes and the next thing I knew it was morning and she still hadn’t found me in the closet.
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Pulse Dance Team a Result of Hard Work, Unity CHLOE SAHARIC ‘19, KATE LEAHY ‘19 Staff Writers
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eattle Prep’s favorite dance team is more than what is seen on the floor at assemblies. Working hard day after day, it takes dedication and lots of practices to make the performances as great as they are. In her 11th year helping coach Pulse, Ms. Bernal has seen the program grow into what it is today. She works to “make sure that our program is in line with the mission of the school and our own mission statement: to bring spirit during assemblies and at the same time developing the talents of the kids for the greater glory of God.” Aside from performing, Pulse tries to create a supportive, tight knit community within the team. Ms. Bernal said “people are very loving. The atmosphere is like a family.” Freshman Cate McNett said, “at first it was a little intimidating, everyone was really talented, but they’re all really welcoming and I’m glad I’m doing it because I’ve made a lot of friends.” Junior Mayme Krueger also loves the family atmosphere of Pulse. She added
that, “not only are the members supportive of each other, but dance provides us with a way to connect to each other and the audience.” Captains also play a big role in Pulse. They are a core group that lead the team, help choreograph dances and uphold Pulse’s mission. One of their responsibilities is to choreograph parts of the routines, in addition to coaches, which can be difficult at times. Alexis Wong, a junior and captain said, “it takes me like 6 hours to choreograph a minute and lot of thought in between.” Pulse also faces many challenges throughout the season when working on routines and preparing for performances. Krueger says that their perfecting days, the last practices leading up to their final performance, are the hardest: “It’s harder than learning the dances, because it’s very detail oriented” says Krueger. Junior Captain Jillian Bankaitis also added that, “the week before is stress. When people don’t look like they’re trying their hardest.” Additionally, lots of thought and creativity goes into choosing music and costumes for performances. Bankaitis said “Ashley, one of our senior captains, is in charge of costumes.” Ms. Bernal also explained the pro-
Photo: Katie Bruce ‘21 Pulse dance team practices in the Great Room after school. Hours of practice go into each Pulse routine with Captains choreographing each move and teaching it to the team. cess behind choosing songs, saying “we talk about the theme we want, the vision, and what the storyline of the dance will be. Then we start thinking about the music we want to put in.” Although Pulse always performs extremely well, many people don’t recognize all the work that gets put in before. Mc-
Nett added, “we practice more than people think. We spend hours practicing so all our hard work is shown through the dancing.” The amount of work the Pulse members and coaches put in to each dance and performance is outstanding, and many students are unaware of all the work that it takes to produce such fantastic routines for everyone to watch.
Fall: The Time for Fun, Family, and Friends
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all in Seattle is one of the most fun times of the year. With the brisk fall air, crisp red apples, and beautiful orange trees what is not to love. Fall in Seattle is also extra fun because of all the great activities for families and teens during autumn. From November 18 through 19 you can grab a bite from some of the best food trucks around at Trucktober Fest. The festival has great food, awesome music,
and tons of fun. There will be 30 different food trucks. Another fun and unique Seattle fall activity is the Northwest Chocolate Festival from November 11-12 at Bell Harbor Pier. For any chocolate lovers out there this a must – go- to event. The chocolates at the festival can be classic coco favorites like milk chocolate but there also chefs making new and innovative chocolates to try. Ready to get a little sporty but while still enjoying delicious food? Then the Green Lake Gobble & Mashed Potato Munch Off at Green Lake Park on Novem-
Students Find Focus with Study Music necessarily a strong advocate of listening to QUINN LOSSE ‘19 Staff Writer
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hether it is classic or alternative, listening to music can be one of the best ways for a student to focus on completing homework or for reviewing before a test. Junior Lulu Dawson, a frequent concert-goer and music enthusiast, makes a routine of listening to music while she does her homework every night. She tends to lean towards mellow indie and acoustic music during her work time. The music allows Dawson to concentrate and she stated, “it helps me to focus by drowning out whatever else is going on around me.” Senior Sara Rothrock listens to oldies, pop, or classical music while doing homework. The artists that best help her to zone out background noise are Elton John, John Mayer, and Beethoven. Rothrock believes she is able to complete her homework more efficiently with the aid of music. Being a musician, she said listening to songs while she works “has always been a good way to keep me centered and focused.” Choir director Mr. Beyer is not
music while doing school work, however he feels that it can change one’s mood and in a sense trick one’s mind to become more attentive to what it is learning. Beyer suggests that there has to be some sort of balance between the two: “studying in the foreground, music in the background. If the balance shifts, homework will take twice as long.” Beyer also recommends that if someone decides to listen to music while doing homework, that they play well-known songs “so that hardly any brain power needs to be expended listening to it.” Much research has been dedicated to answering questions about the relationship between studying/doing homework and listening to music. According to a USC News from 2014, University research in France has theorized that “the music put students in a heightened emotional state, making them more receptive to information” and the Duke Cancer Institute has concluded that classical music can lessen anxiety. For those with continuous stressful late-night studying and homework sessions, listening to music could be the answer to the problem.
ber 19 would be the perfect fall event to try. The run/ walk is the Sunday before Thanksgiving and there is a 5k and 10k run perfect for the whole family. After the races there is the Mashed Potato Munch Off. This hilarious eating contest will entertain anyone in the family. Another huge part of the fall in Seattle is Thanksgiving. Tamia Stricklin ‘21 said that during Thanksgiving “we always go to my grandparents’ house in Seattle and sometimes my grandparents from Arizona come and visit as well” and when it comes to food her family’s favorite is “yams but I
really don’t like them.” Freshman Cate McNett ‘21 said that her family “always has her grandpa’s secret soup recipe before having the traditional Thanksgiving food.” Haley Burgess-Alm ‘20 and her family do not have what one may say is a traditional Thanksgiving: “We don’t do any traditional food instead we choose a theme each year like all food that starts with P or Indian food.” The traditions shared with family and friends are what make fall memorable and a wonderful time of the year.
Prep Fashionistas Share Trendy Advice
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ooking through the hallways at Prep, there are certain clothing choices that trend across grade levels. This fall, students are trading in their bomber jackets for the new trendy outerwear piece- fluffy coats. Faux fur, shearling, and Sherpa are the preferred materials for these cozy coats. Students are styling these with turtlenecks, simple tshirts, or fun graphic tees. Fluffy coats are the perfect statement piece, or a great way to stay warm on a cold day. For a cold, lazy day, Prepsters favor warm hoodies in all shades of the rainbow. Fun colors like pink, red, and green have been spotted on students all over campus. Another popular item at Prep are friendship bracelets. Catch kids of all ages rocking customized bracelets that are an awesome way to add some color to an outfit. Glitter, neon, and pastel are common
styles of bracelets that Prep students love. Words on friendship bracelets range from obscure inside jokes to a simple nickname. For a more classic approach to jewelry, layered necklaces and rings have been spotted all over Prep. Jackie Williams ’20, a fashion enthusiast shares her insights, “silver is the power color this fall, whether in jewelry, shoes, or mesh shirts!” It’s an easy way to spice up an outfit on a lazy day at school, or can turn a casual outfit into something fancy. Fashionista Lauren Benjamin ’19 said, “I really like denim on denim, I am not that up to trends I just kind of wear what I like. I have been liking super oversized sweaters. My favorite clothing items are heeled boots or a cool jacket.” For those looking for new clothes inspiration, Prep fashionistas provide amazing advice! No matter what the occasion, temperature, or time of the year it is, Prep students always make sure they’re looking fashionable on the daily.
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Hendricks Wins 400th Game as Head Coach
On October 27, Head Girls Soccer Coach Andy Hendricks ‘83 earned his 400th win as Head Coach. Hendricks, who has won three
State Championships and 12 Metro Championships continued on his winning ways, defeating Lakeside to bring his overall record to 401-100-71.
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situation, but isn’t too shocked about it. “I mean, yeah, it’s a little crazy that two sets of twins are our four fastest guys, but I don’t think its surprising considering we’re all extremely dedicated to the sport and all work really hard. We push each other every day.” This wasn’t a team who needed any more vindication. The team won the Woodbridge Invitational in California earlier in the season against some very competitive out-of-state foes. For Conor Brennan 18’, this was just a stop along the way. For him, “ever since freshman year, our dream has been to win metros.” Now, the Panthers’ focus shifts, according to Brennan. “We’ve got one banner, and now we’re really proud to be able to represent Prep at state. It’s a great way to go out.” Joe, Charles, and Conor represented Prep at the State meet in Tri-Cities on November 4 with Conor Brennan placing 40th overall in the race.
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It’s All In the Family For Seattle Prep Cross-Country
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eattle Prep’s top four runners at the Metro Championships on October 19th were Conor Brennan, Joe Sheh, Charles Sheh, and James Brennan. This is no coincidence. Prep’s top four runners, who led the team to its first Metro Championship since 2011, were two sets of twins. James Brennan 18’ isn’t surprised, as “we all go on the same training runs, and we all hold each other accountable to do the work. Our result really just shows our diligence and how we’re willing to work as hard as we can for our teammates.” He cites an especially dedicated summer off season to help that helped the top runners make an even bigger improvement as the season progressed. Charles Sheh sees the irony of the
Photo: Sophie Freeman ‘18 The Brennan and Sheh twins have a lot of love for their cross country brothers. The four runners were successful in this year’s Metro Championship with Conor Brennan, Charles Sheh and Joe Sheh all qualifying for State.
Jaxon Woodward: Dual Sport Athlete, Dual Threat Quarterback
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axon Woodward is a star on the football field and on the basketball court. Woodward has started on the varsity football team since his sophomore year. Woodward said his favorite football memory was last year’s game versus Rainier Beach. He described the experience as a crazy one: “Coming into the game we knew we had a shot to shock a lot of people and beat Beach even when everyone outside of the team was telling us we didn’t have a shot. Even with 3 minutes left down 14 we
were able to maintain belief that we would be able to find a way to win, which we eventually did in overtime.” As a child, Woodward played basketball, baseball, and soccer, he says what makes football different than these sports is, “definitely the physicality is what separates football from other sports. There are things that you can do in football that if you did in real life you’d be going to jail for. It’s great, but the physical aspect of it just isn’t for everyone.” Woodward said that his goal is to one-day play college football. One of his
coaches, Coach Cole, speaks very highly of him. He said, “What makes Jaxon so special is not just what he can do with his arm, which is a lot, but also what he can do with his legs. Teams truly have to game plan to try to stop him.” The Prep football team was battled tested this year, facing 3 of the top 10 teams in the state during their season. Woodward said what makes this special is, “the fact that this team is more like a family than a team. From sophomores all the way up to the seniors, we all are friends, seniors don’t pick the sophomores and everyone is equal. Our
team is smaller than it has been in the past and that just increases the importance of everyone on the team to play their best.” Finally, we asked Woodward about this year’s theme, E.X.O.D.U.S., and what that means to him. He said, “Exodus really is just about getting to that promised land, which to us is getting farther than we got last year and re-setting the bar to a higher level. Even more than record wise, all of us seniors really want to make an impact that changes the whole nature of this program and turns it into a winning one.”
with her teammates over jamming out to music before meets and group lunches where the team can discuss their goals and team growth. The supportive nature of the team has created a fun successful environment for the team members, where even on a bad round, the team can always be counted on to lighten the mood by cheering or swapping the normally white golf ball with a pink one to add humor to a mentally tough sport. Sarah Keaton ’18, a new addition to the swim team, greatly enjoyed her transition from the cross country team. The large amount of seniors motivated her to make the switch, granting her a sport that was “more of what I wanted”. The dynamic of the team was also appealing, as there were “different variation in skill and talent” where some swimmers were just dipping a toe in the deep end of the competitive world and some had been club swimming for years. By swimming on a large team, the pressure of perfection is off so there is more room to solely focus on self-improvement. Self-improvement is a huge aspect in cross country, a sport that Orlo Singletary ’18 has been a part of for four “extremely long and excruciating” years. Throughout that time, many new team members have entered the program, building a community that Singletary describes as being built like a wall where “more bricks have been added” as each new member joins the team. In cross country, where each person is pushing the one in front of them, “if someone wasn’t there we wouldn’t have won [the meet].”
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has excelled in, especially between 2001 and 2009, with two top four finishes in state, one metro championship, and two state titles in the span of about eight years. Prep has an exclusive “One Thousand Point Club,” which is a limited list of athletes who have scored over one thousand points. Most notably on this list is Aaron Nettles ‘17, who is the seventh player ever to reach the “One Thousand Point Club” and holds the record for most three point baskets made at Prep. “The tennis team has been the most consistent and historically great over time” remarked Athletic Director Mr. Elsner. With eighteen Metro Titles in twenty nine years and sixteen State Championships overall, tennis has won the most titles out of all sports at Prep. “The most well known athlete Prep has ever produced is Tom Gorman ‘64, without a doubt,” said Mr. Hickey. In the early 1970’s, Gorman competed in multiple international tennis tournaments across Europe, and won major competitions in Paris and Stockholm. Not only do Prep athletes excel in high school, but some go on to pursue their dreams in professional leagues such as the NBA and NFL. Prep has graduated Spencer Hawes ‘06 and Martell Webster ‘05, who played on the same Prep basketball team, as well as Bryce Fisher ‘95 who went on to play for the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle Prep is proud to call some of the most successful athletes and teams in all of high school sports its own.
Seniors Reflect on Final Prep Boasts History of Fall Sports Season Athletic Success SUZANNA GRAHAM ‘20 Staff Writer
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he highs and lows of the fall sports season are a roller coaster that ends when winter starts. Many students at Prep can relate to this, however it is the seniors who are most changed. No matter how many years they have participated in their sports, the fall of 2017 is their last fall season at Prep. No matter the sport, the seniors of every team have connections to the crazy world of Prep athletics. From the beginning, Crew was deemed to be a tough sport. As one of Prep’s newest sports, it has probably seen the most drastic changes throughout the three years. Emma Conaty ’18 has been a part of the crew team since the beginning. Her sophomore summer reading book, Boys in the Boat, sparked her curiosity for the sport, and through three years, both Conaty and the Crew team have grown in skill. When asked about why she’s continued the sport, she replied “I love it and I’m good at it.” By creating goals for herself that are both challenging and achievable, she has kept herself motivated through the mental and physical challenges that the sport has thrown at her. As a sport that is more mental than physical, golf has given Treanna Ross ’18 a supportive community of teammates. After shattering her foot playing soccer her sophomore year, Ross switched over to golf after being persuaded by current teammate Mackenzie Skogland ’18. Two years later Ross has bonded
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ith over one hundred banners in the gym, Seattle Prep has a long history of athletic greatness. For over ninety years, Prep students have played more than twenty two sports, most notably baseball, football, and tennis. The first notable athletic team of Prep was the baseball team, also known as the “Undefeated Nines of 1909,” a baseball team that ran the table in the 1908-1909 season to hoist one of Prep’s first championships. Baseball was the major sport at Prep early on. The most successful sport Prep has ever had is arguably football, as they won the State Championship three years out of a four year period (1965, 1966, 1968). This was assisted by one of the greatest high school running backs and track athletes in the state, Mark Wheeler ‘69. “The only reason he didn’t have four hundred rushing yards a game is that he’d be out by halftime with the amount of points Prep was putting up” said Seattle Prep President Mr. Hickey. In Wheeler’s senior year, he accumulated 1,754 yards rushing, almost doubling the next closest record that season. “In my opinion, Mark Wheeler is the greatest athlete Prep has ever produced” said Hickey. “In my freshman and junior year, we were state champions” recalled Mr. Fellows ‘70. “We were exceptionally talented.” Basketball is another sport Prep
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Each month, students submit questions about school, life, and other topics anonymously to ASB Rep Erik Anderson. Anderson answers selected questions in his own unique style. Hey Erik-I’m a Freshman, Is it still OK for me to dress up for Halloween? Hello, I think you should dress up as long as you’re bold and unique about it. So many costumes have been done to death, so if you want to make your mark and wow
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Seattle Prep Panther Pawdcast Discusses Stress and Anxiety
In the latest Seattle Prep Panther Pawdcast, sophomore Danica Dytioco speaks on stress and anxiety in high school students. Dytioco is joined by Seattle Prep
Counselor Mrs. Boyle who offers her advice for stress relievers and other tips. Boyle’s suggestions come from counseling hundreds of stressed students. Find the Pawdcast at: soundcloud.com/seapreppanther
A cute couple’s costume ideas would be for fake news to go with real news, but I digress. In conclusion, dress up if you’d like, go all out, enjoy yourself.
respectable citizen and show love to those around you. Right is right. As far as the standing thing goes, I think the complaints about it are overrated. Yeah, don’t block doorways, those are clogged enough as it is, but standing and talking is fine as long as there’s a bit of room for people to traverse around your clique. I honestly think what’s a lot more annoying than freshmen standing around and talking is upperclassmen complaining about freshmen standing around and talking. Nary a day can pass that I don’t hear the moans of “why are they taking up so much space?” or “I literally can’t walk anywhere!” Yes you can. You just walk around them. They’ll scoot if you need them to. They’ll make room. Find something more interesting to complain about. We can all live in harmony, it’s not that hard.
your peers you’ve got to be memorable. No more dressing up like cats. Cats are boring. There are so many great animal costumes just begging for you to dress up as them. How about the world’s fattest Italian greyhound or the fabled goatman? That would get me excited for the holiday. I really dig the more transcendent costumes too. I respect that one student who dressed up as “fake news.” That made me giggle. A little political, a little edgy, a little metaphysical. Perfect costume.
Dear Erik, I am a freshman and I don’t know what side of the hall to walk on. Also, the upperclassmen are glaring at me when I block the entire plaza, or when my friends and I stand in front of the doors and refuse to move when people try to push past. I don’t understand, what am I doing wrong? Thank you for the question, I have much experience with walking and would love to help. You walk on the right. Like, it’s America, it’s 2017, you walk on the right. I mean, you can try walking on the left if you’re the kind of person that likes taking the delicate society we have spent hundreds of years to craft and throwing it in the trash. But I can tell you don’t. You want to be a
For November, this place is the Seattle Prep sick room, which is located inside Mrs. Fields’ office.
Mrs. Fields said, “The sick room is there for you to do one of two things. One, to call a parent and potentially go home, and two, to rest in hopes of feeling better so you can eventually return to class. The sick room is NOT for naps.”
Person, Place or Thing Sick Room Bed: Come here to rest during periods when you are too sick to function.
Empty Walls: One thing Mrs. Fields needs for our sick room is student artwork to make it more comfortable. Drop by her office to see what you can do to fill the walls!
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Hand Sanitize Station: Make sure to sanitize before and after leaving to combat bacteria and to avoid getting others infected.
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