May 20, 2020

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The Seattle Prep Panther May 20, 2020

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Volume 75 No. 5

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The Senior Issue

Illustrations: Sofia Simon

EDITORIALS

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EDITORS: HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22 & BENI JURION '22

THE PANTHER | MAY 20, 2020

THE PANTHER Editors-in-Chief Maddie Deasy '20 Sophie Jurion '20 Managing Editor Tessa Zink '21 Visuals Editor Grace Weiand '20 Digital Editors Lauren Day '20 Danica Dytioco '20 Staff Cyrus Berger '20 Walid Cruz-Vanegas ‘20 Karl Kammereck '20 Milo Pepper ‘20 Sofia Simon '20 Abby Allen '21 Cece Brown '21 Caroline Casey '21 Tia Flores ‘21 Clara Malone ‘21 Olivia Manning '21 Kelly McGarry '21 Natalie Nowak '21 Addie Roza '21 Maya Shields '21 Paige Stanley '21 Will Thompson '21 Cara Weigand '21 Piper Wood '21 Hobbs Hegedus '22 Beni Jurion '22 Gael Loor '22 Kate Ridgeway '22 Gabby Stuart '22 Jack Coleman '23 Jeffrey Go '23 Margot Gwynn '23 Kaitlyn King '23 Annie Roske '23 Raquel Wong '23

MADDIE DEASY '20 Editor-in-Chief

The New Normal

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he final weeks of my time at Seattle Prep have been anything but ordinary. Even 20/20 vision could not have predicted this final chapter to our Prep career. Although the past few months have come with many challenges and disappointments, I have come to embrace my new normal.

A second semester senior’s days normally include laughing in the library, planning the perfect senior prank, and going to senior nights but the 2020 class has a bit of a different reality. A new normal for myself is waking up to a 10am in-class write with Mr. Mitchell, popping into an AP biology review session with Mr. Johnston, maybe a family walk and for the grand finale a giant zoom call with friends.

Even though this is not what me or my fellow classmates wanted I have learned a lot from this new normal. During

my normal life as a Seattle Prep student I am constantly on the go. Most of time when people see me at Prep I am sprinting around Adelphia or frantically looking for someone in McDonnell. This time has given me the time to sit. To do nothing. To breathe.

This is so weird for me, but it has

“Embrace every new normal that comes you way.” been a much-needed time to rest.

With college hopefully coming next year for me and my classmates this time has also allowed me to be with my family before I leave for my next chapter next year. Even though the family walks were honestly a joke at the beginning of this quarantine they

are now something I will forever remember and miss when this time has passed. There is something about just going on a simple walk and just talking or not talking that feels refreshing and rejuvenating.

Taking the time to write this article has made me think of how my new normal has made me more appreciative of the little things. One of the things I really am grateful for is the newspaper platform I am so lucky to have had during my time at Prep.

This final article is bittersweet, but having the opportunity to write about things I’m passionate about for the past three years has been amazing and unforgettable.

My final message as editor is to embrace every new normal that comes your way Seattle Prep. No matter what celebrate the little things even when life is not going perfectly. My new normal has been hard but taught me a lot. So, celebrate new normals Prep. Thank you for everything and with that my final chapter here is closed.

Freelance Staff Annabelle Deasy '22 Nick Pickel '23 Adviser Micah Richardson

EDITORIAL POLICY The Seattle Prep Panther is a forum for student work and the editorial board makes final decisions regarding publication. The editorial board’s responsibility is not only to present one viewpoint, but to reveal multiple perspectives. The views represented in the Panther or in online publications do not necessarily represent the views of the entire staff, the school, or the administration as a whole.

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Illustration: HOBBS HEGEDUS

How Hollywood Potrays High School vs. Reality SOPHIE JURION '20 Editor-in-Chief

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rowing up watching movies like “High School Musical” on repeat, I expected high school to have crazy drama, everyone to look old, and okay, maybe I didn’t expect to spontaneously burst out in song and dance. But still, I had preconceived notions coming into high school.

Let’s face it. Every incoming freshman has binged one out of the many high school dramas on Netflix the weekend before the first day of high school in hope to know what to expect or feel somewhat prepared. But now as a graduating senior at Seattle Prep, I’ve learned the many differences between high school portrayal on the big-screen and the true reality of high school.

In movies or TV shows such as “Mean Girls” or “Glee”, the freshman or the transfer kid is typically met by a clique of mean girls or boys who bully or exclude everyone on campus. But coming in as a freshman at Prep, I was greeted by smiling classmates and friendly Peer Mentors at Panther Day. At least in my experience, everyone is kind, supportive, and accepts our differences and hobbies. I especially love how at Prep; it is cool to join clubs like

One Love, Feminist Interest Group, Black Student Union, and even ironically the new Glee Club at Prep. With this mentality, students are active and embracing members of the Prep community.

Another unrealistic fact is that most of the actors that play in these shows are in their twenties, not their teens. The characters that are supposed to be playing high schoolers are perfectly put together, but in reality, most of us high schoolers have worn braces, have eyebags, or may or may

“These characters spend every day engulfed in drama” n o t have worn the same clothes from the day before due to pulling an all-nighter finishing our Econ Project sophomore year.

Prep is an academically rigorous school, but the classes that challenge me, such as AP Lit senior year, are the classes that I know will stick with me through col-

lege and the rest of life.

Not to shame on shows like “Gossip Girl,” “Riverdale,” and “One Tree Hill,” because believe me I love these shows, but the characters spend every day engulfed in drama. The truth however is that most Prep students spend their weeknights on homework, studying for tests, or going to sports and extracurricular activities after school.

A tip for the incoming freshmen: ignore the scenes in shows and movies of bullies shoving people in lockers or the throwing of Slurpies in “Glee,” because not only are they unrealistic, they cause students to blend in the shadows and hide their unique qualities that make the Prep community so special. While high school has its up and downs, believe me I’ve survived it, you should not be afraid to embrace this exciting new chapter of your life. President Hickey’s welcoming speech to us in the Healy Theater on the first day of school reminds me every day to keep my head up and to be open minded. Take every opportunity you can to try new things because you might end up loving it. As cheesy as it sounds, I love the saying by Wayne Gretzky: “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

PREP LIFE EDITORS: CECE BROWN ‘21 & GABBY STUART ‘22

THE PANTHER | MAY 20, 2020

ZOOMing Through United Nations

CECE BROWN ‘21 Staff Writer

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ne of the most well-known sophomore projects is just around the corner: Model United Nations. But this UN will be extremely different than before because it will be done virtually. Typically, UN comes with the stress of notecards, speeches, and essays, but the sophomores this year must navigate it over Zoom.

Ella Shigo ’22, delegate of Turkey said, “I’m excited that the teachers are making the effort to have a virtual UN, but at the same time I feel like it won’t be the same.”

UN is usually a two-day event of working with a partner to support a country’s belief on different resolutions and issues. This takes place after months of hard work and research. Along with a partner, a sophomore works collaboratively with a committee of their peers on creating a resolution for a specified area of research.

Shigo is on the Global Development Committee, “my least favorite part is definitely not being able to meet and talk with your committee members in person, it is a lot harder at home, you feel more isolated and individualized.”

Ms. Slack, one of the Regis Collegio teachers said that she understands how the students are feeling, “they might have more time in their schedules, but it’s harder for them to get motivated while in isolation,

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he new ASB officers are gearing up for the most exciting school year yet! Despite this year’s elections and campaigning being completely online, these thirteen young men and women are excited to serve the Prep community in these new leadership positions.

Senior Natalie Nowak is the Student Body President and Grear Boyd, Addie Roza, & Tensae Yohannes are Student Body Executives. After speaking with Nowak is it apparent that representing Seattle Prep is extremely important to her. Nowak said, “I have watched the presidents in the past and I see the work they put in which can be daunting, but I love ASB and know that all of us are proud to be Prep students. I love Prep and I want everyone else to love it too!”

Nowak also said that it is one of her biggest goals to redeem second semester next year. “I want to make every event very

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Photo: LIZZY KAISER Marquette Collegio discusses United Nations over Zoom. especially when their final UN experience he did come up with a possible solution: will look so drastically different than it has “use a Discord server in which every nain the past.” tion’s table would be represented by a voice

Junior Chloë O’Meara felt that channel that other delegates could join, as if “online UN would be less stressful, not hav- walking over to another country’s table to ing to stand up in front of everybody at the discuss matters.” microphone, their statements would be more After the time is up for meeting, a concise and to the point and there wouldn’t message would be sent out to call everyone be as many nerves.” back to a larger video call. But no matter

Ian Elsbree ’21 thought that one of what, United Nations at Prep teaches sophothe biggest struggles of not having UN in mores how to come up with solutions for person would be not being able to meet with prevalent problems and work with other other countries during the allowed time. But countries to create these solutions.

energetic and memorable next year. I hope we have a lot of school spirit because I think everyone has really realized how much they love and miss Prep.”

Working in collaboration with Nowak are three new student body executives who are excited about leading on ASB for the next school year. When asked about the campaigning process Boyd said “The hardest part was finding information for a quality speech, but once that problem was solved, I actually found that using social media as a campaign platform was really fun.”

Boyd also said that he is most excited about being in a role where there is more interaction between students and faculty. “I don’t think that this connection has ever been something which is lacking during my time at Prep, but I want to ensure that that continues to be the case.”

Another very excited member of the new ASB is Addie Roza. When asked

what ASB means to her she said, “it not only lets me connect with my grade by representing them, but it lets me connect with the whole school. I love being creative, planning events, and ASB lets me do both when it comes to homecoming week, assemblies and Olympic week!”

Roza said that she is also excited for the satisfaction of knowing that she directly helped to contribute to the fun of the school. “Whenever ASB accomplishes a successful assembly or project it makes me happy because I know we are creating an environment in which my fellow students want to be involved in.”

It is one of Roza’s goals to have a pet day at Seattle Prep. She envisions some sort of activity where students and faculty could show their pets to each other.

In all, the new ASB is extremely excited and ready for the new year. Seattle Prep will be in good hands.

At Home with Mr. Hickey: COVID-19 and School Closure GABBY STUART ‘22 Staff Writer

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rom the first two-week school closure to an escalation of an entire school year, COVID-19 has continued to impact Prep students and the people who hold Prep together: the faculty and staff.

One person who has persevered right beside Prep through thick and thin has been School President Kent Hickey. The Panther caught up with Hickey to get his perspective on the school year and its disruptions due to COVID-19.

When the closure was first announced in March, Hickey was disappointed. He understood the measures needed to be taken, although he was not excited to “say goodbye” to his students for two whole weeks. But, when Hickey heard all schools were going to close for the entire year, he was “deeply saddened.”

A big part of why Hickey enjoys teaching is because of the face-to-face interactions he makes with his students every

Not Goodbye, Just See You Later

LAUREN DAY ‘20 Online Editor

ASB Elects New Leaders

KARL KAMMERECK ‘20 Staff Writer

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day. Hickey teaches Sophomore scripture first semester and then dives into Senior Seminar with Dr. Barmore in second semester. Both these classes require reflection and community time not accessible now. Hickey has started using “phone calls, emails, and video meetings” to try and fill the presence of community reflection, but “there is no substitute to having in-class experiences.”

As the semester progresses Hickey looks forward to finding new ways to interact with his students and hopes to share communal reflection time while staying safe at home.

Hickey has also learned how important every moment in life is. Hickey has focused on tackling every day with a “gift” mentality: “Today is a gift—every day is a gift.” In his time at home, Hickey has promoted this mentality by supporting those in need. He is especially grateful for the Prep kitchen staff who has provided “300 to 400 meals for those in need every day.”

Not only is Hickey an important

part of student life in the classroom, he also holds the title of President and worked with Seattle Prep Principal Erin Luby to decipher the closures. Hickey “relied upon the advice of public health officials and made decisions based upon that advice.”

Once the order came out by Governor Jay Inslee, Hickey and his peers knew what needed to be done. Hickey continues to follow Inslee in this pandemic rollercoaster with hope. Although, he understands the measures necessary to keep our community safe.

As the semester progresses, DLD days continue, and he can teach his seminar alongside Dr. Barmore, Hickey is focused on staying positive and will always treasure the time he gets to spend online with his students. One of the biggest things keeping his spirits high is the countdown to August when school will hopefully resume.

cliché is a thing or phrase that becomes overused and common place. English teachers cringe when seeing them in writing, and so do I.

But I don’t completely hate them.

In my opinion, they’re poetic. They hold truths about life that would otherwise take people years to discover on their own. My current favorites? “Everything happens for a reason” and “life is too short.”

Everything happens for a reason. Our senior year being disrupted due to Coronavirus is one of those things. It is totally not fair. But it’s been a blessing in disguise. This has given me the opportunity to spend time with my family and myself, two things I didn’t get much time to do during high school, before going off to college and entering into true adulthood. It’s been a chance to say goodbye to my family and my life here, slowly. A chance to discover more about myself before entering an environment where it will be hard to be myself, at least for the first few months. Maybe these are the reasons why we didn’t get our senior year.

Life is too short. The years really flew by, didn’t they? What a cliché. The fact that my senior year ended early only further reminds me that I need to take advantage of every single opportunity given to me. I never thought I’d say this, but I miss waking up early for school, running to class so I’m not late, and sometimes falling asleep in first period because I only slept two hours the night before. I miss every single part about school, not just the fun parts. This untimely end to the year has truly taught me to appreciate every experience in my life, because it really is too short.

One cliché that I don’t particularly like? “High school is the best four years of your life.”

I won’t lie, these past four years at Seattle Prep have been amazing. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried. Most importantly, I’ve grown, matured, and really started to discover who I am. I couldn’t have done any of this without the influence of my teachers, friends, and mentors, all of which Prep provided me with. For that, I will be forever grateful.

However, Prep also provided me with some reflection skills and insight that has led me to the following conclusion: life is too short to dwell on my high school years. These can’t be the best four years of my life because my life has barely just begun. Prep will always hold a special place in my heart, but it’s time to make some new memories.

High school is ending. And for me, that’s scary and sad and intimidating.

These are years I’ll look back on for my entire life. The people I’ve met here, my friends, classmates, teachers, and mentors, are people I’ll never forget. Some, I may never see again. Some, I may end up seeing for the rest of my life.

I’m scared to leave home and my childhood. But what I’ve realized recently is that leaving here doesn’t mean I’m leaving all of the memories, lessons, and most importantly, the people and connections I’ve made, behind. They’re only going to grow. My life will only be richer, now, because of them.

It’s the connections I’ve made that really matter in the end. And for those, I will be forever grateful. I love you , 2020. This isn’t goodbye, just see you later.

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EDITORS: MARGOT GWYNN ‘23 & ANNIE ROSKE ‘23

Mock Trial Denied Shot at State Due to Coronavirus

GAEL LOOR ‘22 Staff Writer

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ue to the rapid spread of the coronavirus, schools across the nation have shut down and started digital learning. But what about the clubs?

Seattle Prep’s mock trial club (SPMT) was heavily affected by the cancellation of the Washington State Mock Trial Championship, which was going to be held in Olympia on March 21st and 22nd. Prep, along with many other schools such as Franklin and Holy Names were going to go participate.

The Seattle Prep Mock Trial team, which consists of 33 students and led by Ms. Freeman, Taylor Larson, and Christina Payne, were not able to make it due to the Stay at Home order. This is very unfortunate as seniors who were in the SPMT program aren’t going to be able to attend their last

state competition. Team captain Michelle Nguyen, class of ’20 said that missing the championship is “painful.”

Sophomore Sam McGee, who has been on the SPMT for two years and just recently moved up to varsity hasn’t had the chance to participate in state championships but is “looking optimistically towards future competitions.” He also feel’s very sorry because everyone on the team has worked very hard to get where they are, and to have the state championship cancelled was a shame to see all their hard work go to waste.

The Mock Trial Championship is part of the experience when you’re in SPMT. Nguyen added to this by saying that “It’s not just about winning either; all our traditions and fun events we get to do can’t happen anymore. These traditions are a huge part of the SPMT experience, and our season is never complete without them.”

Photo: Courtesy of SEATTLE PREP MOCK TRIAL Seniors Marli Bosler, Maggie Waltner and Julia Oles pose after competing at Mock Trial Districts. The team was scheduled to participate in the State Competition which was canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

Yearbook Perseveres Through Obstacles and Uncertainty

CARA WEIGAND ‘21 Staff Writer

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he difficult decision for Seattle Prep to close its doors on March 12 left many school clubs scrambling to plan for the transition to online school, but none more so than Seattle Prep Yearbook.

The staff had already spent over six months working and collaborating on the yearbook together when the news of school being cancelled broke. Luckily, due to the quick and creative thinking of Mr. Danielson, the upperclassmen on staff were able to take home computers from the lab to continue editing and designing pages.

“The computers were a lifesaver—they really made the process of working from home much more manageable,” said Carly Condon ‘21.

The yearbook staff had to adjust to working from home instead of being face to face every day. They got creative by staying in touch through text message group chats, Facetime calls, and Zoom sessions with Mr. Danielson.

“The transition definitely was not easy, but I can confidently say that everyone worked extremely hard to do their best despite the circumstances” said editor Grace Brant ‘20.

Another major chal- lenge for the staff was covering the spring sports section of the yearbook. Because the spring

“Everyone worked extremely hard to do their best despite the circumstances.”

- Grace Brant ‘20

Class of 2020 Changes Prep Culture

DANICA DYTIOCO ‘20 Online Editor

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our years, seven hundred and twenty days, a thousand four hundred and forty hours. While that time on campus was cut short, the Class of 2020 still did not hesitate to leave their mark on Prep culture.

For many in the Class of 2020, they had siblings who knew Prep culture and who set their expectations for what to expect for the upcoming four years. While it is one thing to hear second hand of the loving community that Prep fosters, it is another to truly experience it firsthand. Even for senior Leigh Jensen, who has grown up hearing of the welcoming community at Prep, it still came at a shock “to form such great friendships and find people that liked me for me and I didn’t have to pretend to be someone else.”

Though what sets this year’s senior class apart is what they managed to do with the values that they learned from Prep.

The Class of 2020 took the friendship and community taught to them and continued to extend that to the greater Seattle area. Julia Oles ’20 saw that the “Class of 2020 really branched out and formed amazing connections … We really managed to create a community of kids all over Seattle.”

The Class of 2020 spread love and

sports season had just began, the yearbook had not had a chance to take photos of the teams in action. So, on the very last day of school, the staff scrambled to get to each and every team’s practice to take pictures while they had the chance.

When all spring sports were officially cancelled for the year, many schools decided to omit the spring sports section entirely. The Prep yearbook staff decided to take a different route. “The goal of the spring sports pages this year was to pay tribute to the seniors, especially the cap-

have continued to spread love everywhere they went.

As the senior class has grown up, taking up more leadership within Prep, they began to lead by example for the underclassmen to follow. Kyle Hoang ’20 sees the seniors as “a class that underclassmen looked up to and respected. They want to be like us and took in everything we taught them, especially on retreats.”

The biggest example these seniors could set for not only the current underclassmen, but for classes to come, is how to step up against adversity. In the tragedy of their senior year being cut short, the class of 2020 took this as an opportunity for growth. In this, Prep’s class of 2020 has changed Prep’s culture “by being the most optimistic and perseverant class” according to Hoang.

Our seniors set the tone for the following graduating classes at Prep, and what will continue to set them apart is how they handled themselves in these isolated times.

While it has been disappointing to have the best year of high school cut short, Oles highlighted that “At the end of the day we have grown through the situation and have become more mature than past senior classes have been because of it.”

tains who we knew spent all year preparing for their season,” said Tess Johnson ‘20.

Other end-of-the-year events like Olympic week were not able to be included in the yearbook. To fill the empty pages meant for them, the staff did a spread on the COVID-19 virus and how it has affected the Prep community. Brant said, “we felt that because the yearbook is a time capsule of 2020, it was only appropriate that we highlight the pandemic that took the world by storm.”

Despite the extra challenge of working from home and redesigning the content of the yearbook, the staff was able to finish the book on April 20th. Prep students can expect to receive their yearbooks very soon!

LRC Takes On Coronavirus ANNIE ROSKE ‘23 & MARGOT GWYNN ‘23 Staff Writers

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he list of pros and cons of digital learning can be endless. Pro- school starts at 9:00 am, Con- students who rely on the Learning Resource Center (LRC) could struggle due to the lack of human interaction between student and teachers.

Although this point does fall on a list of cons, LRC Director Regina Melonson works hard at creating new programs, so that students can still receive help while remaining at home.

“LRC Staff has a virtual meeting on a weekly basis to collaborate on ways to support students, teachers, and themselves” said Melonson who plans to keep the LRC as helpful as possible through COVID-19.

This helps provide students with whatever they may need, whether it be extra time on a test or simply further explanation on a topic that they are unfamiliar with.

These weekly meetings will also help keep all teachers and staff connected and in touch about students plans and grades.

The students and teachers have faced many struggles involving digital learning and quarantine, but the most difficult one in the eyes of Melonson is “that some of our students are struggling with the sense of isolation from peers that results in a lack of motivation.”

It is no doubt that some members of the Prep community are feeling isolated in this time, and Melonson is leading the LRC in a movement to construct a community of motivation and intelligence; simply building on what the Prep student and teachers already have.

“Every time we get to visit with one of our students or colleagues through a virtual meeting it is so rewarding.” said Melonson, referring to the easiest part of the quarantine. Although a simple and seemingly obvious statement, it does speak to some truth.

Yes, Zoom and Teams virtual classes can be somewhat dreaded by students, but it is no secret that everyone enjoys seeing teachers faces and hearing other classmates’ voices.

As the LRC is a family within the Prep community, it is easy to assume that going months at a time without seeing each other is difficult for everyone involved.

Melonson accurately conveys every student and teacher is greatly missed during these isolated and trying times.

“We miss our student and colleagues” said Melonson, referring not only to the staff and students of the LRC, but also the greater community of Seattle Prep.

PREP LIFE EDITORS: ABBY ALLEN ‘21 & KELLY MCGARRY ‘21

On the Front Lines of Coronavirus

ABBY ALLEN ‘21 Staff Writer

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day in the life of a Seattle Prep student during quarantine probably looks something like this: sleep in, complete their homework and engage in live classes, watch Netflix, play video games, and hang out with their families. For students and teenagers, the Coronavirus has meant a massive halt in their lives: not going to school, not being able to see friends, not having prom or spring sports. For doctors and other medical professionals, this pandemic has meant only increased responsibility and longer hours in the hospital. Doctors can be considered the most “essential” of all workers now. Working tirelessly and selflessly to combat this unprecedented emergency, the field of medicine and the lives of doctors will be inevitably changed forever.

Dr. Doug Morgan is an anesthesiologist who practices at Swedish Hospitals.

Dayna Morgan NP is a nurse practitioner who works at Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill. They offer Seattle Prep students a glimpse into their lives during this pandemic.

Dayna Morgan explained what her typical day looks like: “My job typically starts with me going to resident rounds. This where the resident presents to the attending physician. Then we split up the patient needs and start walking around the hospital seeing patients. We meet with families and the patient to discuss the plans.”

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Dr. Morgan described that the “biggest change for me is the concern for my partners’ and employees’ safety. We were always worried about the patient safety when undergoing an anesthetic and surgery, but as the anesthesiologist, I never felt in danger or concerned for my own wellbeing.”

He articulated that the risk of infection from a Coronavirus patient is highest during ventilation or intubation. Due to the lack of testing availability and the possibility of asymptomatic carriers, doctors must act as if every patient could have the virus. Doctors must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes special masks or hoods to filter their breathing, face shields to prevent droplets in their eyes or nose, full gowns and double pairs of gloves.

Dr. Morgan elaborated on what a surgery would look like for a patient who has tested positive for Coronavirus. The doctors would do their “procedures in special negative pressure rooms with a separate team to help ensure safety.”

One of the challenges doctors are facing now is balancing the “risk of not doing a surgery and anesthetic versus bringing them to the hospital and Operating Room and exposing them to additional people and risk”.

For patients who are elderly, have trouble working their phones to call a doctor, or are worried about going into the clinic, Dayna Morgan has been taking “house calls, visiting the patients at their home”.

She has changed their feeding tubes, removed stitches, or changed a wound.

When asked how they thought their job would change after the pandemic, Dayna said “we have learned that not every patient we operate on needs to come into the clinic after surgery.”

From now on, doctors can rely more on facetime and phone calls for minor check ins.

Inevitably, this pandemic has taught people how connected the world is. Doug stated that “we are in for several months and maybe years of heightened awareness around patient and provider safety. Our world will be more connected and more attention with Photo: Courtesy of DOUG MORGAN be paid to the plight of Anesthesiologist Doug Morgan uses personal others in far off regions.” protective equipment while at work. Morgan is one of

While the nummany frontline workers combatting COVID-19. bers show that younger people are not getting as sick if infected, be okay, so as the future decision-makers it is important for high schoolers to realize and leaders of our communities, educate the impact their actions have on the greater yourselves, believe in science, math, recommunity. Dr. Morgan spoke directly to search, community, family, friends, goodteenagers: “This will pass, and we will all ness, kindness, and personal responsibility.”

cult ordeal of asking for help, I have formed relationships with many of my teachers and learned more than I ever would’ve before.

3. Appreciate the little things.

Four Things I've Learned in Four Years

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’ve had plenty of time to reflect on the past few years, so I’ve compiled a list of four things I’ve learned in four years. Spoiler alert: I’m going to miss Seattle Prep very much.

1. Teachers want you to succeed.

I used to get really in my head about asking teachers for help. The sooner I got over that fear, the sooner I was able to do my best. Every teacher at Prep is here to help you learn. Many of them are parents who very much understand what we’re all going through. Since I got over the very diffi-

2. Trying hard is a good thing.

This is cliché, and saying that its cliché makes it more cliché… but I’m still going to say it. When I think back to the times that made Prep so special, I think more about the in between moments than anything else.

My morning carpool, helping get a group of freshman ready for the Frosh Retreat talent show, or hanging out in the library during a free period- all these small moments remind me of the people who have contributed so much to my four years.

looking at you. They’re all too in their heads to care” (I later learned that yes, I too was way too concerned with myself to notice anything else.) It goes beyond that initial awkwardness of freshman year. Sometimes, we are all stuck in the same helpless boat as we navigate through school.

I think I’ve secured my place as a person who tries really hard… definitely enough to be considered a try hard. Pre high school, I would’ve probably thought that this is a bad/weird thing. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that by choosing to go to Seattle Prep, we have all said something about our willingness to be try hards. (Hint: Prep isn’t really the place to slack off.) There’s no better feeling than a successful outcome to reward hard work.

My mom told me this before I started freshman year: “Don’t worry about other people

that happen. ROLL PREP forever and always.

Seattle Prep Theology teacher, Paul Peterhans, said that the three major greenhouse gasses on Earth are “carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen gas.”

Peterhans referred to carbon dioxide as the currency of climate change: “one ton of methane emitted to the atmosphere is equivalent to 34 tons of CO2 emissions.

One Ton of N2O is equivalent to 298 tons of CO2. NO2 is also an atmospheric ozone destroyer.”

"What we haven’t begun to look at is that there is a dramatic connection between COVID-19 and climate change. The more we create an unstable climate, you also increase allergies, viruses, illnesses.

Additionally, with the decrease in human and economic activity, the planet has been able to flourish and begin the process of restoration and balance. Everything is interconnected” commented Peterhans.

As various areas of the globe have slowed down and enforced self-quarantining, cities once with high levels of air pollution are seeing plummeting rates of such air pollutants. In March, NASA published satellite images of China revealing that there were ‘significant decreases’ in N20 concentrations. These levels were about 10-30%

lower than in previous years.

Some claim that the quarantine has given people a willingness to combat such environmental issues, but Peterhans was not so sure: “Will we change our lifestyle?

That is my hope, but I don’t know if I am completely optimistic about that. There is an indigenous saying: when you make decisions, think about seven generations down the road (500 years in indigenous terms.) As a species we struggle with seeing things in the long term and then making changes in the short term. We are good at responding to immediate threats, but from an evolutionary/neurological context, we simply go back to ordinary activity as if it never happened.

So, we will see if we respond to this latest wake-up call to transform our consciousness and behaviors arising out of that.”

Peterhans believes that once stayat-home orders are lifted, these air pollution rates will likely go back to their original numbers. This is unless countries begin to make dramatic changes as “(they) need to recognize what we need to do technologically. Whether it’s electric cars, biodiesel fuel for planes, or just mass transit. Those things have to be designed, planned, and implemented.”

When asked if there is anything Prep students can do to create a sustainable environment, Peterhans commented that Prep students could ask “for more times in the school schedule to bring these issues into focus. If we could address climate change in the same way we addressed the COVID-19 pandemic, we would live a more humane life and would have everything we need, not necessarily everything we want.”

4. Everyone is in the same boat.

Taking the time to figure out four lessons I’ve learned was therapeutic, especially because my time as a senior was cut short.

Most of all, I’ve grown as a whole person.

I am incredibly grateful to Seattle Prep for providing me with opportunities to make

Sicker World, Cleaner Air? The Effects of COVID-19 on Air Pollution

KELLY MCGARRY ‘21 Staff Writer

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n the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, major cities and countries have been combatting the spread of the virus by temporarily closing down their borders and businesses and enforcing mandatory stay -at-home orders.

These orders came with both support and criticism. On April 19th, Washingtonians rallied at the state capitol in Olympia, calling for the stay-at-home order to come to an end. More recently on April 30th, frustrated Michigan residents protested Governor Whitmer’s stay-at-home order.

While many have begun to express their dissatisfaction with these mandatory restrictions, it comes with its benefits. Lots of wildlife activity has been reported, and people have noticed cleaner air. Air pollution has decreased in many areas of the world, including northern Italy, China, and India. According to a research done by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air in Helsinki, Finland, levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide fell over 70 percent after stay-at-home orders were strongly enforced.

Tips for staying safe during the pandemic:

1. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds 2. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol 3. Practice social distancing (6 feet away) 4. Use a face cloth/mask to prevent the virus from spreading

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here is no doubt , the world has been flipped upside down because of coronavirus. Little to nothing is the same as it was three months ago. The Shelter in Place order issued by Governor Jay Inslee forced people to quarantine and change their daily routines. This time has provided a unique opportunity for people to find relaxation, or simply catch up on things they may never get the chance to do. Some Prep students managed to keep a somewhat similar daily routine, minus social activity, while others spend their days asleep and their nights awake.

Miles Trius ‘23 reflected on his new quarantine life and when asked what has changed from his normal routine, he responded sarcastically with “Not much, except pretty much everything.”

Trius’ day, mostly consisting of work, eating and exercising, revolves around the work assigned for Digital Learning Days (DLD). He said “I start whenever I see it, and consists of about 30 minutes of work, and 2 hours of overall time spent on the assignments.”

Trius keeps himself motivated by working towards breakfast; “I like to wake up and get to work right away without eating food, so the quicker I finish my work, the sooner I can eat.” It seems as though, the only thing that has remained somewhat

BENI JURION ‘22 & HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22 Staff Writers

EDITORS: OLIVIA MANNING ‘21 & ADDIE ROZA ‘21

A Day in the Life of Quarantine the same throughout quarantine is breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Margaret Felton ‘21 explained that her average day in quarantine life begins at 8. After she eats breakfast and pours herself a cup of coffee, she gets to work on her DLD. Usually she finishes her DLD work around noon and then she has a lot of free time to do things she normally wouldn’t have time for, such as reading for fun instead of school.

Felton enjoys reading her book in the sunshine after she finishes her DLD work. Another thing she has especially come to appreciate is baking. Felton described that her “sugar addiction” got her interested in baking. She came up with the idea to start delivering cookies to people all across Seattle. She described, “I wanted to do something to stay connected to people and I had so much left over and couldn’t possibly eat it all.”

Felton explained why her love for baking, specifically for others has become such a fun hobby for her over quarantine: “What I like about baking for others is that it is an easy thing that I can do to bring others a little bit of happiness in this stressful time.

It’s also a good way for me to stay busy and do something other than watch TV. Plus, it’s kind of hard to describe but it’s sort of like a peaceful time for me to just bake and think.”

Jayce Woodward ‘22 has been extra active during quarantine trying out all sorts of new activities. Woodward has kept

herself busy baking, doing puzzles, spending time with family, going on walks, and even tie-dying. She has also discovered an interesting new hobby; “My favorite thing that I have done in quarantine would be penny boarding with my brother at the beach and through cool parks (6 feet apart, of course).”

Quarantine has given rise to two, very different, categories of people: the mo-

tivated and the couch potatoes; however, Prep students seem to be on the more motivated side! No matter the group, neither can deny their life has changed since quarantine.

It has given people a chance to get creative and find ways to keep their lives interesting, while also providing time to relax and enjoy the extra free time they wouldn’t normally have.

Photo: MARGARET FELTON Margaret Felton ‘21 poses with her ingredients for chocolate chip cookies.

Baking has become an essential escape for her.

COVID-19 Provides Surprising Bright Side

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ue to the COVID- 19 outbreak, countries across the world have already issued or are currently issuing stay-at-home orders. These stay-at-home orders include self isolating and working from home. The stay-at-home order is also an addition to the travel bans for inter-continental flights. These two orders are crucial in preventing the transmission of the pandemic, but they also have major environmental bo-

nuses.

With cars and planes grounded and manufacturing plants closed, pollution has decreased dramatically. Wildlife returning to previously abandoned habitats are a sign that there has been a drop in pollution.

An example of this is the dozens of goats and sheep migrating through the formerly packed tourist town of Llandudno, Wales.

In Japan, deer are now returning to the now empty streets in some areas such as Nara.

Also in Thailand, for the first time in over 20 years, the endangered leatherback turtles are

finally once again returning to the beaches.

Due to the 60% drop in air traffic, there has also been a major improvement in air quality. Evidence from the satellites that monitor nitrogen dioxide levels have shown that there have been a 56% drop in NO2 levels in major urban areas. Countries that used to have deadly levels of smog have had major decreases, For example China, has had a 25% decrease in carbon emissions. This significant decrease in CO2 is enough to save 77,000 lives of those who would have died due to the pollution. This is more than

three times those that have died of the Coronavirus worldwide, showing how beneficial reducing carbon emissions is for humanity

While the current times may be hard on mankind, with over 3.53 million infected, there have been major advances in ecosystem revitalization. Hopefully these changes have lasting impact, and people realize the good that comes from decreasing their carbon footprint.

Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib to Leave Public Office for Jesuit Order

CYRUS BERGER ‘20 Staff Writer

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any will be wondering why someone who has spent the last eight years climbing the political ladder and who has a not insignificant chance of acceding to the governorship next year, would trade a life of authority for one of obedience,” Washington State Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib wrote in America Magazine on March 19. Habib was writing about his decision not to run for reelection as lieutenant governor and instead to leave politics in order to become a Jesuit priest.

Elected lieutenant governor in 2016, Habib had previously served as a state representative and as a state senator.

Habib is the first Iranian American to serve in statewide office in the United States, with his parents having immigrated from Iran.

(His mother, Susan Amini, serves as a King County Superior Judge.) At four months old, he was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer. At age eight, he became blind.

In his essay in America, Habib wrote that these childhood experiences affected his priorities in his political career. “I knew from childhood what it was like to be excluded for being a blind kid from an Iranian family,” he wrote, “and I have tried to

use the power I have been given by the voters to ensure that we move urgently toward that day when no one will feel left behind or left out in our society.”

Aside from politics, Habib’s background also includes an extensive education and a legal career. Habib received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in 2003, his master’s degree at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and his legal degree at Yale Law. At Yale, he also edited the Yale Law Journal and roomed with Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Ronan Farrow.

During his time at Oxford, Habib was drawn to Catholicism, eventually deciding to convert. He has been a parishioner for several years at St. James Cathedral and has cited St. James’ pastor, Father Michael Ryan, as a role model. Fr. Ryan described Habib as a wonderful, deeply faithful man.

Habib’s Catholicism influenced his political career. “My reasons for running for those positions,” he wrote about his government service, “were firmly rooted in Catholic social teaching, which places the poor, the sick, the disabled, the immigrant, the prisoner and all who are marginalized at the center of our social and political agenda.”

However, Habib now feels that he can better serve these goals more directly – through religious life. Citing issues ranging from the impact of the economy on workers

and the environment to rising mental health nine-person entrance class having remained issues among young people, Habib wrote Jesuits. “My prayer is that he is truly able that he feels he could best help by partici- to discern God’s will in his life,” said Fr. pating “in the life-giving work of spiritual Rallanka, “and if this is leading him to enter renewal that our world and these times so into a new way of living as a Jesuit, I pray desperately need.” that God gives him the graces he needs to

Fr. Ryan said Habib’s decision live this life in a fruitful and healthy way.” made more and more sense as he reflected Fr. Ryan said he was very optimison it, mentioning that the intellectual and tic about Habib’s priesthood. “I’d expect communal aspect of the Jesuits would espe- great things,” he said, “because he’s one cially appeal to Habib. Above all, Fr. Ryan very bright man with a very deep faith and a felt that Habib’s faith is at the core of who marvelous sense of humor.” he is. “Every inch of him is Catholic,” he said.

Other Jesuit priests echoed Fr. Ryan’s descriptions of Habib. Father Christopher Nguyen, SJ, the vocations director for Jesuits West, described Habib as someone who has learned from his challenges and experiences to serve the marginalized.

The provincial of Jesuits West, Father Scott Santarosa, SJ, similarly described Habib as an excellent candidate for the Jesuits. “I am sure that his vast experience will enrich his entrance class,” Fr. Santarosa said.

After ending his term as lieutenant governor, Habib will begin his training as a Jesuit. Seattle Prep Chaplain Father Ryan Rallanka, SJ, said that this can be a difficult process, with only four members of his own Photo: Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib’s Office Lieutenant Governor Habib will leave public office to join the Jesuit Order.

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EDITOR: KATE RIDGEWAY ‘22

KATE RIDGEWAY ‘22 Staff Writer

THE PANTHER | MAY 20, 2020

ROLL CALL: Class of 2024 Elena Dolan Hunter Dowdy Henri Downer Grace Edwards James Endter William Endter Nicolas Fagundo Jaeger Felton Jake Ferullo El-Shaddai Fessehatsion Jackson Fields Yonathan Fitsum Kyle Fitzgerald Peter Frauenheim Braden Fridgen Rachel Fry Ryan Ganz Josephine Gardiner Alexandra Gardner Aidan Gilbert Dominic Giuzio Jasmine Gonzalez Oliver Graham Malaki Green Sofía Griffin Magdalene Groth Kaitlyn Grusz Cole Hackman Kelsey Hamilton Teddy Hanlon Dane Hansen Rhys Harnett Isabel Hartinger Elle Hayes Kyle Hays Ashley Heim Tannee Heinen Abby Hendry Jack Henzke Caitlyn Hoffman Hannah Huddleston Olivia Rose Huddleston William Huddleston Benjamin Jammes Samuel Janzen Owen Jennings Ava Johnson Jack Jordan Matthew Kennedy Priya Khaira Siena Kiefer Harper King Basil Kounellas Grace Kratz

Franchesca Angel Abenojar Banna Abera Adelaide Abstoss Natalie Aguilar Fox Marco Alfieri Seamus Alspach Mariano Alvarado Akash Anandam Maristella Anderson Jadon Archer Natalie Arthur Samantha Arthur Blen Assegid Jace Baptista-Allan Sydney Beaty Kailyn Beckner Chester Billerbeck Hugues Bindel Zoë Bocek Zachary Boden Max Bogle Emory Bozzuti Hailey Brewer Benjamin Bricca Elena Briscoe Frances Broderson Bradyn Buckholtz Madeline Burke Ardaja Callandret Brennan Carl Casey Carlesimo Claire Carpita Charles Casey Janaya Cataquis Marlow Chalmers Aiyun Chee Alison Choi Graham Cooper Jane Corcoran Eve Couwenberg Audrey Cromett Eleanor Cromett William James Cross Claire Cunningham Samantha Dagg Samuel Dagmawi Nicolas Davila Thatcher Davis Calder de Vere White Jacob Deines Quinn Dennehy Alastair Diaz

Luke Poppe Liam Riley Michael Riley Mia Robinson Clare Rosario Claire Rulyak Braden Russell Maya Salazar Ian Salerno Reigran Sampoleo Camila Santacruz Joseph Sauvage Mia Schwartz Luke Scoma Kris Sekhar Colin Shearer Adrian Shields Eden Shoultz Elizabeth Smith Jordan Smith Kyrah Smith Ava Snowden Luis Soto Parra Courtney Stockwell Ann Sullivan Louis Ta Samuel Taylor Lauren Teders Ava Tinder Cassia Tomici James Tuminello Tate Uffelman Ella Utz Justine Utz Drew Velling Luke Ward Blake Washburn Alexander Wathen Miles Watson Luke Whalon Madelyn White Sarah Willson Brooke Wilwerding Hans Wilwerding Matthew Wingo Charles Witter Kine Yade Ethan Yang Marcus Yeung Joseph Yuen Daniel Zipperer

Maximilian Krosevic Bridger Kyle Isobel Lauer Anna Lauinger Sebastian Leardi Mekam Ledford Davis Lee Griffin Lines Christopher Lino Laurena London Elena Lovejoy Owen Lovejoy Skye Luebbe Davidson Chase Lui Corey Mack Isabel MacLean-Cury Erik Marquardt Charles May Maribel May Fina Mazzarella James McDowall Maria McDowall Brady McGee Maia Meadows August Means Giorgio Merca Mia Merkelbach Matthew Metcalf Noah Meza Caitlyn Miller Julia Miller Mason Miller Aibe Misiker Delphine Mock Megan Moffitt Eamon Mohrbacher Andrew Morrell Jay Mrus Juliet Mullally Mealat Mulu Keira Munko Selome Muruts Melani Nabaie Justin Nguyen Gabriel Nicholls Owen Odegard Molly O’Donnell August Peck Natalia Peng Ishmael Pessner Ray Piercy Ava Pitts Isabella Poeschla Zoë Pomeroy

Sofía Griffin

School: St. Luke Favorite type of cookie?

Chocolate chip Favorite place you’ve traveled? Caleruega, Spain What are you most looking forward to about Prep? The new experiences which will bring new faces and learning opportunities

Basil Kounellas Courtney Stockwell

School: St. Louise Favorite place you’ve traveled? Paris Apple Music or Spotify? Spotify What are you most looking forward to about Prep? I’m super excited to go to football games and to meet new people

School: Our Lady of Fatima Favorite type of cookie? Chocolate Chip Favorite Netflix show? The Witcher Are you going to participate in any sports/activities at Prep? Mainly thinking of track What are you most looking forward to about Prep? The new friends I make

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Akash Anandam

School: Washington Middle School Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner? Lunch A place you want to travel to? Antarctica Are you going to participate in any sports/ activities at Prep? Soccer and chess, and I want to try out for new ones too

School: Holy Rosary West Seattle Favorite type of cookie? White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Apple Music or Spotify? Both are meh, use SoundCloud What are you most looking forward to about Prep? New people, school, education, and student life

School: St. Anne Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner? Dinner A place you want to travel to? Europe Apple Music or Spotify? Spotify Are you going to participate in any sports/ activities at Prep? Freshman Football What are you most looking forward to about Prep? I am most looking forward to the friendships I will make and the Jesuit education

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CLASS OF 2020

THE PANTHER | MAY 20, 2020 Marian Abadir: fluent in 16 different languages Dean Abenojar: owns a musical diner in New York and puts on impromptu performances nightly Andrew Aiona: went on a year long hunt around the world for the most delicious spices Claire Alderman: has a vegan sushi roll named after her at NOBU in LA Nicholas Alinger: Seattle Prep’s newest Collegio teacher Gracia Anderson: becomes a celebrity and finally gets her name pronounced correctly Bella Anderson: instagram famous Roxanne Anderson: owns a chic boutique in Malibu Remo Aurand: is a Broadway star, he also spoils his two corgi puppies Dylan Baker: auto shop owner in Montana and spends his weekend hitting the slopes at Big Sky JP Beer: running lights at “The Office” on Broadway John Bentley: is tall Cyrus Berger: professor at Oxford, co-president of The Finer Things Club Jay Bernal: Seattle’s premier architect who volunteers her extra time as a Pulse coach. Still has the best smile out of anyone you know Lily Bertucci: has a million followers on Instagram for her amazing bullet journal art Doyin Best: Judge on Dancing with the Stars Sarah Bjornson: backup dancer for Ariana Grande Lauren Boehm: real estate developer who works with some of the most prestigious celebrities in the world Yale Bonnet: barber for the stars Marli Bosler: goes back to her roots and is starring in “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway Grace Brant: chief of marketing at Nordstrom and is well known for having the best outfits at the company Lilian Brendlinger: darling of the House of Representatives who is preparing for a presidential campaign in 2040 Kevin Brinton : author of the newest young adult sensation series,

SENIOR EDITORS modelled after Twilight and The Hunger Games Haley Burgess-Alm: Rocking her hard hat even after leaving the construction site Mason Burks: Stand up comedian Sophia Busch Isaksen: water aerobics teacher Keeley Cahill: part of the Hype House Kellen Carr:Best man in three weddings in one year Jonah Cavanaugh: human calculator Rosy Chavez Martinez: her baking is commended in a Martha Stewart magazine Matthew Chen: still flexing Kit Clancy: computer science wizard Catherine Collins: Charli D’amelio duets one of her TikToks Maeve Conaty: runs an orphanage Emily Cook: still going to every Wisconsin gameday.

Emanuel Costea: running a romaine lettuce farm in Romania Walid Cruz-Vanegas: a father of five Rishi Daniels: Player for the Arizona Cardinals Lauren Day: setting the world on fire Ryan Day: commercial pilot Kate Evans: owns a dog kennel, spending her weekends saving dogs from the streets Maddie Deasy: pediatrician who gives her phone number to her patients to chat Wyatt del Valle: sustainable butcher based out of San Francisco Karysma Diego: zumba instructor Hannah Docktor: is Co-President of the Finer Things Club with Cyrus Berger Jonathan Driscoll: has his own international cosmetic brand Cole Dubicki : a hockey star still trying to maintain the perfect flow Clara Dublin: New York Times best selling poetry author Amy Duong: showcases her newest art exhibit at the SAM Danica Dytioco: created a new dating app and invested part of her fortune in albatross research Imogene Eagan: Billie Eilish’s personal photographer

Nicholas Faricy: comes out of nowhere and wins the French Open in his first year on the pro tennis circuit Liam Feigin: ear, nose, and throat doctor Claire Filarski: living in San Diego and spending her days playing beach volleyball Lucas Fletcher: director of an indie film starring a skater boy Tessa Flor: attends New York Fashion Week and sits front row next to Anna Wintour Jordan Friendland: creates his own clothing line Audrey Frigon: Creates new book club, even more popular than Oprah’s Malcolm Gale: a zucchini farmer Sofia Gellock: successfully SMASHES the patriarchy.

Owen Gent: retreating in a cabin in the middle of nowhere to find his inner chi and master every single martial art Maya Ghali: youngest CEO of a fortune 500 company for clown houses Nolan Goldsmith: still in charge of Senior Assassin Audrey Gratzer: accidentally stabbed someone showing off her knife collection Victoria Gray: master in the art of frisbee Ally Green: Bollywood actress Anastasia Greene: is a model in LA Calder Griffin: became so famous for the Pro Bass Tour that he retired at 26, now spends his days polishing his trophies Charles Grimm: is in the CIA Emma Grossman: teaches French at Seattle Prep

Andrea Gutierrez: becomes a voice actress for Disney Todd Hamblett: a professional dancer Nate Hancock: on call tech help at Microsoft Milay Haskin: consistently produces number one hits on the Billboard music list while rowing in the Olympics on the side Marie Hauck: artisanal charcuterie board maker Ryne Hays: is next door neighbors with Mr. Engel, they host backyard BBQ’s together Gage Hendrix: ASL interpreter at Roddy Rich concerts Kyle Hoang: most requested music producer in hollywood Mason Hoffman: still plays basketball with Nic Welp every Saturday Will Holmes: is Sherlock Holmes Wanjiku Hopps: owns a giraffe sanctuary in Kenya Leigh Jensen: ASMR youtuber and gives hugs for a living Tess Johnson: is invited to speak on Ellen Leighton Joy: runs across the floor of the pacific ocean Sophie Jurion: painting the world’s largest duck portrait Joe Kain: legally changes his middle name to “Cool Guy” Karl Kammereck: running a successful mexican food delivery business called Quarl’s Qudoba Quilvery Emily Kearney: set a new world record time for women’s triathlon Molly Kerr: everyone’s favorite SoulCycle instructor Kate Kessler: outruns Usain Bolt

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Gael Paez: Hollywood’s most coveted director Rachel Rasmussen: psychiatrist Marc Ribas: botanist

Fiona Killalea: circumnavigates the globe with her siblings in a homemade sailboat.

Cooper Klein: balances his time serving as a Green Beret and winning Iron Man Championships Christian Krueger: starring as the dad in a Diary of a Wimpy Kid reboot Gabe Laigo: gorilla tamer Ally Lain-Hedden: Harry Styles’ tour manager Meredith Lamb: twitter famous Victoria Lange: is a travel videographer for National Geographic Anna Law: runs into Emma Chamberlain at Coachella Colleen Leahy: brand promoter and product spokesperson Olivia Ledesma: creates a new form of fitness classes and builds a fitness empire Jake Leischner: recorded a studio version of the Greek Alphabet Cate Lico: celebrating the ribbon cutting of a new panther costume and throws the 2020 reunion Riley Lynch: wins the Masters Ryan Lynch: head of a brand new social media platform Gabriel Maggiore: living on the coast of Italy teaching English Christine Mah: grew 14 inches the summer after high school and now spends her free time fishing in Alaska Mary Maw: Pulitzer Prize winner Liv McAuslan: is featured in National Geographic three times for her work as a climate change activist lawyer Henry Means: keeping Montana Moments alive

Libby Messner: literally the most put together person you know Carmen Minter: art collector Kennedy Mott: soccer mom Aisha Mounir: releases an album with Claire Todd Lauren Mulligan: food blogger Paul Munar: changes his name to Munar Paul Eliza Nenke: living in beautiful Sydney, Australia and brings the first Chick-fil-a to the Sydney beaches.

Kathleen Ngo: World’s fastest growing YouTube celebrity Michelle Nguyen: World record holder for fastest Rubik’s Cube solution Marty Noffsinger: is the construction manager for his own lumber company & wears a suit Emily Nolan (Mar Mar) : owner of 5 Chick-fi-la franchises Julia Oles: the only TikTok user to still post on the app. Still goes viral for “ayo… check” videos weekly Gabe Paris-Moe: still hasn’t cut his hair Henry Pehl: shook hands with the Pope Milo Pepper: soccer, filmmaking and bagpiping triple threat Soleil Perrin: started a cruelty free hair dye company, and in her free time spends time with the ten dogs she has adopted Emily Petro: elephant conservationist Jake Podany: owns a Jacuzzi Ellen Porter: found on the cover of Vogue every other week Michael Proano: wins a Nobel Peace Prize

Ben Riccio: jawline model Connor Riley: Guinness World Record holder for most Notre Dame merch Joe Robinson: lobbyist for Planned Parenthood Tom Robinson: runs a Teddy Roosevelt memorial museum Janet Russin: runs into Timothee Chalamet at a Farmers Market and they become best friends Marianna Santos-Magee: became the new Steve Irwin and tamed tigers and other wildlife across the world Aileen Sarmiento-Velasco: Gonzaga admissions representative Noah Schliesman: acting in a movie remake of The Boys in the Boat Max Schrock: living on a sailboat and travelling around South East Asia Matthew Shields: is a great guy Kate Shigo: heart surgeon Evan Shoemaker: shoe maker Helen Simmons: wins an Olympic gold medal in bowling Sofia Simon: graphic designer for the New York Times Eric Skogland: finally finds a log to sit on Emma Smirl: kindergarten teacher Abigail Smith: stars in the X-Files reboot Maria Smith: America’s Next Bachelorette Nathan Smith: has a son named after Coach Durand Maya Somers: tennis commentator on par with (but in my opinion, better than) retired pro tennis players Djokovic and Federer Kellie Sommerville: owns a cute acai bowl shop in Maui Jocelyn Stephens: represents Russia in the United Nations Jack Stoner: swoons prospective homeowners across the Pacific Northwest Charlie Swanborn: world renowned tattoo artist. Past clients include Michelle Obama, Pope Francis, and Saint West

Stephanie Swegle: has four different hiking trails named after her across the United States and Canada Gracie Sylvia: lives in Napa Valley with her college sweetheart Trinity Ta: social media influencer Dominic Taylor: highly sought after motivational speaker Robel Teshome: officially changes his name to “Robellious” Spencer Thieme: animation artist Cameron Tindall: created a Depop empire where nothing lasts for more than 5 minutes Phyllicia Tjandra: cures cancer Claire Todd: singer songwriter travelling the country playing small pop-ups in local venues Regan Toepel: owner of clothing line of only neon clothes Cameron Touw: owner of his own tortilla chip company Manoli Tramountanas: Elon Musk becomes HIS apprentice Maggie Waltner: becomes the nation’s youngest federal court judge Noelle Wardian: made a fortune selling her art, invested in a boat and spends her days sailing the seas of the Bahamas Maya Warnock: Olympic swimmer and world renowned inspirational speaker Lucas Wathen: children’s furniture and clothing designer Grace Weiand: goes to spin class with Harry Styles and book club with Emma Watson Madee Wellman: Starbucks creates an exclusive rewards card called “The Madee” that entitles her to free drinks daily Nic Welp : still plays basketball with Mason Hoffman every Saturday Jackie Williams: ACLU lawyer who is known for taking midday breaks to rap the entirety of Gold Digger while standing on her boss’s desk Ali Willing: single handedly makes wake surfing a summer olympic sport Elias Winnard: takes over for Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Will Woodward: future Quentin Tarantino Max Zamberlin: astronaut Max Zipperer: hair model

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EDITORS: MAYA SHIELDS ‘21 & PAIGE STANLEY ‘21

Seniors Bid Final Farewells by Offering Advice to Underclassmen

MAYA SHIELDS ‘21 Staff Writer

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hile everything going on in the world right now is very unpredictable there are high hopes that by next school year, life will have returned to a relative normal. No matter the given situation, the Class of 2020 has pretty much been through it all. With that said, members of Seattle Prep’s senior class have shared what they think are some of the most valuable pieces of advice for the underclassmen at school.

“Keep seeking out opportunities to put yourself out there and work/eat lunch/do activities with people that you don’t normally hang out with” suggested Senior Claire Alderman. While many students have a group of friends, they are most comfortable around, Alderman suggested that students try to meet new people in their final year at prep.

PIPER WOOD ‘21 Staff Writer

“I made some of my best friends my senior year,” Alderman stated, “and it took us four years because we were from very different friend groups and assumed, we didn’t have much in common.” It is important to put away all assumptions when it comes to meeting new people because students never know when they will be meeting their new best friend.

When it comes to the rigor of a college prep school mixed in with social chal- lenges, it can become overwhelming and s t u d e n t s can find themselves struggling with different situations. Kellen Carr ’20, advised students not to “stress about the little things.

Use perspective and know where to put your energy.” While balancing life at Prep can be hard, it’s important for students to prioritize what is best for them.

Senior Liv McAuslan advised underclassmen to “embrace and enjoy every moment of high school that you can.” Whether it is simple things that students may not think are important like waiting in line for lunch in the cafeteria, or it is something big like Olympic Week or the homecoming dance, savor every moment.

“I’d do anything to come back for another day, to eat lunch in the Great Room

with my friends, to dress up for spirit days, to chant SENIOR POWER, to annoy Mr. Hendricks, anything to experience the little things that shaped my past three and a half year” shared McAuslan.

With the COVID-19 pandemic cutting their senior year short, the class of 2020 is truly able to understand the value of every little thing that goes on at Prep, and that none of it should be taken for granted. Their advice is extra special and should be taken to heart by every Prep student that wants the most out of their time at Prep. As McAuslan said, Prep students should “celebrate and value all the time you have left at Prep and know how lucky you are to be a part of something so incredible.”

A final parting piece of advice from Emanuel Costea ‘20, “try the turkey pesto at least once, I promise it’s lifechanging.”

’20, said he will be attending University of San Francisco and is “excited to be in a fun city and grow as a person”. Del Valle looks forward to getting out into the world, discovering a specific area of interest to study and is excited to narrow down his learning.

Anastasia Greene ’20, plans to attend Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo in the Fall and is excited to get out of Seattle and try new things. Greene wishes they had more time to say goodbye and thank you to their classmates and Prep, but they “didn’t get the traditional ‘lasts’ that they expected” after four years of high school. She wasn’t expecting this to change her senior year so

much, but is making the best of it, being outside more and spending less time on her phone.

Although these seniors have not experienced a traditional final term, there is a lot to look forward to and experience as their lives continue to develop. With their whole lives ahead of them, these seniors have truly realized their deep appreciation for everything they have in their lives. Faricy is thankful for the education he has received at Prep, but more importantly, “the community he has had the blessing to be a part of.”

“Embrace and enjoy every moment of high school that you can.”

- Liv McAuslan ‘20

Senioritis or Prep Withdrawal?

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s the 2019-2020 school year draws closer to an end, Prep students are looking back to the most recent times, to the things they haven’t been able to do, events they’ve missed, and staying at home, instead of living out their senior year dreams. Taking a look into these unprecedented times, look not into the things that you haven’t done, but rather the things to look forward to doing, the things that will set you up for the future, and the promising lives have in and out of quarantine.

Students have committed to col-

leges for next year and are already making plans for their next chapter. Senior Nick Faricy, plans on attending Marquette University in the Fall to study real estate and business. Faricy is a big sports fan, so he hopes to see professional and collegiate sports back to their season as soon as possible. Although Faricy “misses his tennis season, prom, graduation”, and other rites of passage, he looks forward to spending time with his friends and make the best of his last summer.

Many seniors are moving on to different chapters in their lives, including where they’ll be living. Wyatt Del Valle

Prep Seniors March to Their Next Step at Service Academies PAIGE STANLEY ‘21 Staff Writer

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wo seniors in Seattle Prep’s class of 2020 have decided to attend service academies, Cooper Klein and Maya Ghali. While the application may be daunting, there are many benefits that Klein and Ghali are excited to experience. In exchange for free tuition/room and board, students are required to serve for several years after graduation. Klein and Ghali’s family histories in the military differ, but both agree that it is worth the extensive application process to be a part of these prestigious institutions.

Klein will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point next year. Klein has always had the idea of attending a service academy on his radar because his father attended the Naval Academy. Klein explained, “When I was in fourth grade, [my dad] brought me to a parade with all of the Naval Academy students. After that day, I knew I wanted to go to one of the academies and become an officer.”

On the other hand, Ghali, who will be attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland had an opposite experience.

Ghali does not come from a military family and had not considered attending a service academy until her junior year. She attended the Naval Academy’s summer seminar before senior year which allowed her to spend a week in Annapolis and see what life is like at the Naval Academy. She said, “I had the best experience and knew that the intense structure, discipline and athletic aspect was something that I wanted. But more than that, my desire to serve my country and become an officer are what ultimately led me to apply.”

Photo Courtesy of: COOPER KLEIN, MAYA GHALI Cooper Klein ‘20 (left) and Maya Ghali ‘20 (right) hold up their acceptance packets of their respective service academies while wearing their school’s merchandise to show their school pride.

One of the main things that steers interested in serving their country to apply and rewarded.”

Both Klein and Ghali are planning students away from the service academies to a service academy.” to report to their respective academies in is the application process. Klein and Ghali Despite coming from different June to begin their training period. One of explained that the application process for military backgrounds and deciding on difthe important ideals that comes with attendeach school includes common application ferent schools, Klein and Ghali both claim ing a service academy is school pride and a aspects such as teacher recommendations, to be most looking forward to being in an friendly rivalry.

While Ghali ended her intest scores and essays. However, in addition, environment where everyone is striving to terview with “Go Navy Beat Army” Klein each applicant must complete a fitness test, be the best leader, student and athlete that ended with a “Beat Navy!”

It is clear, Klein medical qualification, an interview, and re- they can possibly be. Ghali explained her inand Ghali will be bringing the school spirit ceive a nomination from a congressperson. terest in being a part of “the rich history and they learned from Prep on to their respective Despite the extensive process, Klein said, traditions of the Naval Academy” and Cooacademies.

“Even though the application might seem per Klein is “excited to be going to a school overwhelming, I encourage anyone who is where hard work is so heavily emphasized

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WALID CRUZ-VANEGAS ‘20 Staff Writer

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cross the world people seem to share a sense of panic as uncertainty becomes the only thing we can be certain of. A common enemy has plagued everything, knowing no boundaries, no limits, and ravaging the daily lives without discrimination. No one ever knew that six feet could feel so far apart.

Within Prep, students and faculty have come together to draw the community closer in ways that may even be closer than when campus was still open. From Zoom meetings with classes and clubs, to a revised virtual Olympic Week, the extra effort it takes to remain unified has been inspirational.

Although an unfortunate circum-

A Ray of Light For Seniors

stance, it has shone light on

the little things which were previously taken for granted. “I m i s s track and seeing my friends and I even miss the Smith Café”, commented Paul Leroy Munar ’20.

The entire Prep community has been ambushed by this virus and as classes are missed, hellos are not said, games are not won, and laughs are not shared students look to make connections in different ways.

For seniors, this pain is magnified, as this was supposed to be a special time in life. A culmination of four years of hard work. A celebration. A last hurrah.

“I hate not seeing my friends ev-

First Semester Flashback NATALIE NOWAK‘21 Staff Writer

meaningful to her because she “loves to hear more recognition of band and how music should play an important role at school.” bviously, the coronavirus has cut the Prep has always been a leading senior’s legendary second semester contender in Mock Trial thanks to the dedishort. While it can be easy to dwell cated faculty and students who put counton the memories that won’t be made due to less hours into the program. For senior, and the virus, The Class of 2020 recounted their captain, Julia Oles, the very last round of the favorite memories from first semester as it mock trial districts was her best moment of was a time they will never forget. senior year. The last round was the Seattle

The year began as always with Prep Junior Varsity versus the Seattle Prep none other than football season. Friday night Varsity which in the sport of mock trial they lights tend to be like to call a big deal for “A Civil many students, War”. Mock especially Trial has when playbeen Oles’ ing the Bishbiggest pasop Blanchet sion over Braves. Senior the last four Connor Riley years and reminisced on spending the feeling of the last mointensity and ments of it panther pride with all her radiating off teammates the bleachers. and friends It helped that made it an Prep was able experience to pull out a to rememwin, but more ber.

She important to was grateRiley was that ful that the for the past hard work three years, she and her Panther footteammates ball was his put into the family, and he mock trial shared how “It team paid was the most off for the energy I have whole team.

Photo: MAYA WARNOCK ever felt at a While she Maya Warnock, a four year member of the Pep game as a playis sad to not band poses with the tuba at Seattle Prep. er and was the have finmost fun game to play in.” ished the whole season, she “knows that the

Now, often at the football games future of Seattle Prep Mock Trial is super the focus is on the team, however, Prep is bright!!!” home to two very talented bands who play While it can be hard not to dwell at the football games, as well as assemblies on what senior year could have looked like, and concerts. They add a very lively and en- it is important to remember the mark that joyable excitement to all the games. the Class of 2020 has left on Seattle Prep.

Senior Maya Warnock has thor- The most memorable moments aren’t aloughly enjoyed her time in the Pep band so ways the championship games or big dancwhen this year the band room was so full, es, but often are the intimate moments with they had to use beanbags as chairs, she was teammates, classmates, and friends that last ecstatic. She shared how the band used to longer. The first semester was full of these have only six to eight members, but this experiences, making it a first semester to be year the number shot past 15 to 25 new remembered. members. Warnock was thrilled to see the growth of the program from her Freshmen year to the first semester of senior year.

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ting to do things I’ve looked forward to for years like wearing college gear on decision day or winning Olympic week” said Kellie Sommerville ’20.

Despite the disappointment in losing these great moments, she holds a bright optimism for the future, mentioning that she is “glad that a graduation week was organized in August, so hopefully w e still can do fun activities and graduate in person”.

In the meantime, most students are maintaining, doing what they can to make

light of these dark times and capitalizing on the loosening of their schedule.

Ally Lain-Hedden has been hitting the gym hard, staying in shape and finding joy in new music to take her mind off everything. Matthew Chen has been locked-in on his “grind at Pagliacci’s, getting some more money.”

Reflection and moving through adversity are two virtues instilled in the lives of Prep Students throughout their time at the school, through service, the weight room, on fields and courts, in the classroom, and on homework desks at home.

Senior Nick Faricy found a ray of light “We can rise through this adversity, to the stars, and I believe the outcome of going through all this right now can be favorable if we keep the same Panther Pride we’ve had inside the whole time”.

Faculty Provide Advice to Seniors CAROLINE CASEY‘21 Staff Writer

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s the 2020 school year comes to an end, seniors are off to a new and exciting chapter in their lives! Their hard work and cooperation through these w a c k y times will never be forgotten, and always respected by the faculty and staff. With this new and exciting journey the Seniors will be embarking on in the near future, the faculty has a f e w w o r d s of wisdom for the special class of 2020.

Taking a trip down memory lane, faculty member Mr. Mack reflected on his favorite memories with the Class of 2020.

He said retreats were his favorite memory.

But these memories hold great value and importance in preparing the seniors to be ready for their new chapter.

When asked how has Prep changed these students into individuals who are ready to be leaders and be successful after their time at Prep, he said, “Seniors are self-aware who they are, their strengths and weaknesses, what drives them and what they have to o f f e r the world.”

H e also said, “Seniors are critical thinkers – they take in information and analyses it – what makes it true, is it true for me, then take this and make good decisions.”

What makes these seniors especially ready to lead he said, is, “Reflection and depth- seniors reflect constantly about the world, science, faith, themselves, injustices etc. This means they are a lot deeper than even most adults.

They are ready to take the conversation or our society to a new and better level.”

Lastly, Mr. Mack leaves the seniors with this bit of advice: “Be yourself, study what you are passion-

ate about.”

For Mr. Hickey, his favorite memory with the class of 2020 goes way back to when they were sophomores and he taught around 2 5 o f them in scripture class. He said, “Every class was a blessing for me. They were so funny, creative, and willing to learn. Very different personalities, but the inherent goodness was strong throughout.”

When asked to track all the way back to when Mr. Hickey himself was a senior in high school, some things were very different, but some the same as today. He said it was different because, “I drove a Ford Pinto with a racing stripe, listened to an 8-track, and danced to disco.

Oh, and the last couple months of my senior year wasn’t cancelled by a pandemic.”

H o w is today is similar to his senior year? He said, “I had long hair in ’79 and now have long hair again in ’20.”

With graduation in August, Mr. Hickey said, “I will hopefully get a chance to speak with them at graduation in Benaroya Hall in August. If so, the joy in that space will blow through the roof – I am so looking forward to it.”

At graduation, he said, “I would say to them then what I would say to them now: I am just really proud of them. They have been great throughout their time at Prep, but n o bett e r than these past weeks.

They have shown their merit.”

Although it has not been the most conventional ending to high school for the seniors, they are loved and will be remembered by every person involved in the prep community. The faculty and staff know that they are ready to be effective leaders and go forth and set the world on fire!

“...these memories hold great value and importance in preparing the seniors to be ready for their new chapter.”

Mr. Mack

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EDITORS: CLARA MALONE ‘21 & KAITLYN KING ‘23

Teen Vogue Holds Largest Online Prom, other Celebrations

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Photo: RAQUEL WONG The Teen Vogue Prom Flyer, shows that the first digital Prom was held on May 16th, 2020. Hosted by Teen Vogue and featured many celebrity guests.

Staying Connected During Social- Isolation

CLARA MALONE ‘21 Staff Writer

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ey all you cool cats and kittens” Quarantine can be boring and lonely. But at times, it can also be an excellent opportunity to devote energy into something new. One way to transform boredom into a passion is through watching movies and T.V. shows. The following movies and shows are all on popular streaming platforms that can be watched at home.

One option is “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” This movie has been out for a few years and was recently added to Netflix and is a romance drama movie. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a coming of age movie that is based on a book. Also, in this genre is “Silver Linings Playbook.” It has a very different plot but has many themes in common. Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, this movie challenges conventional relationships. While serious and heavy at moments, this movie also provides laughter as two adults with different struggles can find companionship.

To distract from COVID-19 with laughter, the T.V. show, “Portlandia,” has many skits about Portland and the North West. Other comedy titles are “Arrested Development,” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” which both can act as a diversion

from the current state of the world. “Arrested Development,” starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, and Portia de Rossi, is about a wealthy family that loses everything and hilariously rebuilds the family company. “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” with Ellie Kemper and Tituss Burgess, is set in New York City when four women are discovered after being kidnapped fifteen years prior and were kept underground for that time.

Some more miscellaneous and enjoyable titles include, “Raising Arizona,” a off-beat movie about an unexpected couple in Arizona, who decides to kidnap a baby. “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” Starring Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a quick-paced funky adventure story framed as a real-life video game. Viewers are taken on a journey to see if Scott Pilgrim will win the girl. “The Farewell,” is a sweet story about a family who disguise a wedding as a farewell for their dying Grandmother. It leaves viewers feeling affirmed and displays deep familial love. These movies are all touching, yet action filled.

When watching movies, it is additionally important to try out different genres. It can be fun to discover movies that would not be watched otherwise. It is exciting to leave movie watching comfort zones and try something new.

An Avant Garde movie about finding one’s soulmate, “The Lobster,” is unanticipated and complex. “Midsommar,” about a dangerous cult in Sweden, starring Florence Pugh is both scary, violent, and bizarre.

And finally, “Moonrise Kingdom,” with a sweet and unexpected plot, is a colorful adventure of two runaway kids.

These movies are entertaining, but also artistic and can leave the viewer thinking about life on a deeper level.

With all of the isolation and fear in the world right now, watching movies and T.V. shows can help humans feel connected and together, even if it is through a screen.

Photo: CLARA MALONE Alianna Lugo ‘21, watches “The Office” at her home during quarantine.

Watching movies and TV shows can bring people together.

he coronavirus pandemic has forced the social distancing rule upon the world. To reduce the virus from spreading and flatten the curve, many people find themselves unable to see friends and family. People are finding new innovative ways to stay working and connected.

Students are adapting to regular Zoom or Microsoft Teams meetings for homework updates. Homework is always submitted online. Presentations to the class are done by screen sharing student’s OneNote pages during Zoom meetings. To keep the high school spirit alive families and organizations have been innovative including creating their own graduation celebrations. To stay safe and healthy, Teen Vogue sent out an invitation to the first large scale online prom on Zoom. The event was held on May 16 to honor the classes of 2020.

Teen Vogue already has preparations underway for an estimated five-thousand students. The graduates are guaranteed to be wowed. Big name stars made appearances such as Ava Max, Emma Chamberlain, CNCO, Kiernan Shipka, H.E.R., Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Jojo, Josie Totah, Lily Collins, Madelaine Petsch, Storm Reid, Paloma Mami, Chloe x Halle, and Becky G. The celebration itself was hosted

by Teen Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner.

Prime entertainment is planned.

Special performances by star singers and

appearances of the listed celebrity guests are confirmed. TikTok stars will guide students on dance moves. To top it all off, exclusive photo ops with custom backgrounds will be available.

Teen Vogue also plans to have another virtual ceremony to applaud the graduates coming of age. Where the esteemed writers of Teen Vogue will commemorate the students. While preselected valedictorians give inspirational speeches to seniors. No exact date has been decided but is planned to take place around early June.

Some high schools have already hosted their own online proms. Across the nation 2020 classes are using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, FaceTime, and other video apps. Students pop party poppers in their living rooms clouded with balloons and dangling streamers. Attire for the occasion ranges from pajamas to the classic ballroom dresses. Families make a group effort to create a dance floor by moving furniture.

One lucky girl got to dance with her father and grandfather whom she lives with. Not only are students and relatives attending but teachers and other staff members celebrate on camera too.

To savor the memories teens have also been doing their own prom photoshoots in their backyards. Not letting gowns and tuxedos go to waste students set timers on their cameras to capture the golden hour.

Despite, the challenges of quarantine or stay-at-home orders people has found a way to maintain high school traditions.

It’s Time To Get Your Quarantine On

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ocial distancing at home means the fashion choices have changed. Even with the lack of outside interaction? that does not mean students still can’t look your best for their mirror.

Once again, tik tok is back starting trends and upgrading fashion choices.

With what started as “Virtual prom” has now turned into things like Drag Balls and #quarantineoutfit, encouraging people to come together and show off their best outfits.

Drag Balls were popularized by the fans of the Emmy award winning show “RuPaul’s Drag Race”.

The concept of a drag ball comes from Ballroom culture established i n l a v i s h New York City by Black and Latinax LGBTQ+ communities. This tradition then inspired what you see on Drag Race In a ball, there are many categories that performers dress up for. But Tik tokers are taking it among themselves to make up their own since balls and Drag Races are no longer in session.

Some of the categories are named brilliantly. From “Blanket couture” to “TP realness”, RuPaul is not the only one who has inspired the Drag balls trend. Jordandoww’s audio, “The category is..social distancing”, has been rising to the top of the charts in tik tok as it continues to help others to rock their quarantine fits.

Drag balls are not the only way of showing off how well one can

dress; even with the lack of people to show. “Virtual Prom” has swept across the seniors of every school as sadly, with Washington Governor Jay Inslee announcing the end of the school year, the seniors missed out on their traditional prom in May.

But just because these celebrations cannot happen in person, does not mean it’s going to stop them from still having them virtually.

The seniors of Nebraska Douglas County West High School had both their prom and graduation cancelled but decided to give back to their community through amazing acts of kindness. Al Roker, an American weather forecaster, set up a “virtual zoom prom” to award them and encouraged all the hardworking students to not let their breathtaking dresses and pristine suits go to waste as they all got on zoom to celebrate together, using the hashtag “Senior Strong”.

Even with COVID-19, the social distancing act has brought people closer than ever. With such a dark crisis and the death toll, people have come together to make light of the sad situation even when others believe that it is impossible. Together, everyone will get through this. Even if they must continue watching online drag races and having virtual parties.

SPORTS EDITORS: JEFFREY GO ‘23 & JACK COLEMAN ‘23

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Cool as Ice Dubicki Pursues Hockey Passion

TESSA ZINK ‘21 Managing Editor

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want to play until someone tells me I can’t anymore,” says Cole Dubicki, a senior at Seattle Prep.

Inspired by his father who grew up playing hockey in Toronto, Dubicki began playing the sport at age four. Soon after he “fell in love with the game” and is now turning his passion into a career.

Next year he will be playing for the Kenai River Brown Bears, a semi-pro team in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The team is based in Kenai River, Alaska but travels across the country competing against the other 27 teams in the league.

“I have always loved hockey and it has been my dream to play for as long as I can for the highest level,” said Dubicki.

Throughout his fourteen-year hockey career Dubicki has played for a number of teams all contributing to his suc-

cess. Some include Team Seattle, Seattle Sno-King Thunderbirds, where they won a national championship in North Carolina, and lastly the Everett Silvertips Elite, a high-performance league with teams around the country.

Dubicki was approached by the Kenai River Brown Bears, and signed a tender contract prohibiting him from talking with any other team in the league. Following the nontraditional route Dubicki will be taking a “gap year” to join the team and focus on hockey. “It is possible that I play for them to up to two years as the maximum age you can be in the league is 20. And I would consider doing that for sure.”

After, Dubicki plans on either continuing his hockey career, through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at Division 1 school or going directly to college. “I am in no rush to go to school immediately because I have the rest of my life to work and study, but while I can play, I would like to do that.”

Photo: COLE DUBICKI Senior Cole Dubicki will pursue his dreams on the ice next year as a member of the Kenai River Brown Bears.

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Prep Students Pursue Athletics at Next Level

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ports have the ability to transcend all boundaries and unite people from any and all backgrounds. In the United States especially, college sports have become an integral cultural experience for not only the public but for the students as well.

Being able to represent one’s University by competing in collegiate sports is a distinguished and impressive accomplishment only the most committed can achieve. In this year’s graduating class at Seattle Prep, there are a handful of athletes who are continuing their athletic careers at Universities all over the country.

Jocelyn Stephens ‘20 is taking her talents to Boise State to play division one soccer this coming year. Athletics play a large part in the college experience, and as an athlete, one has the honor of being the face of their school. “It’s cool to be a student-athlete and represent your respective school in a unique way”, said Stephens.

“I love competition, and competing with a team for something bigger than myself was a huge factor in my decision to play soccer.”

Even more than just playing soccer, being a part of a collegiate team is far more than the sport itself. “A college athlete

has a large support group of coaches and advisors on both the athletic and academic front”, explained Stephens. “I know playing soccer at Boise will only help me get the most out of my college experience.”

Seniors Maeve Conaty and Kellie Sommerville are heading to sunny Los Angeles to row crew for Loyola Marymount University in the fall. Although crew can seem a grueling ordeal, both Conaty and Sommerville are excited for the experience and challenge. “I look forward to rowing every single day”, remarked Conaty. “Not everyone can say that”.

Earning an athletic scholarship to a University is an achievement few can accomplish. “Not everyone can be a college athlete”, said Sommerville. “I’m excited to take advantage of the opportunity that I worked hard for and earned.”

Though many students have life long goals of participating in collegiate athletics, some take a different path to playing in college. “I’ve always loved playing golf but I never really considered playing in high school, let alone college when I was fourteen,” explained Riley Lynch ‘20. “Entering my senior year, playing college golf became an idea in the back of my mind that only grew as the school year progressed.”

With a standout senior season,

Photo: SEATTLE PREP ATHLETICS Seniors Calder Griffin, Kellen Carr and Jocelyn Stephens at signing day.

Griffin, Carr and Stephens are three of many Seattle Prep athletes competing at the next level in their respective sports.

Lynch began reaching out to colleges, eventually settled on Linfield’s golf program.

“Sure my goal in the end was to play college golf,” commented Lynch. “But really, I want to make a difference in the world and show others that they can accomplish a goal if they put in the work.”

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Seniors Then & Now

EDITOR: TIA FLORES ‘21

The Hobbit Hole HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22

JACK COLEMAN ‘23 & JEFFREY GO ‘23 Staff Writers

Christine Mah ‘20

Kate Shigo ‘20

Kellie Sommerville ‘20

Yale Bonnet ‘20

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Claire Filarski ‘20

he school year is over, the sun is coming out, and the seniors at Seattle Prep are about to graduate.

The seniors have grown so much and have become such fantastic role models for the rest of the school to follow. However, even the seniors had their fair share of growing into the Prep community beginning as freshmen. They have changed in quite a few ways over the past couple of years.

Christine Mah, Kate Shigo, Kellie Sommerville, and Yale Bonnet are some of the many transformed seniors of the class of 2020.

Kate Shigo was voted as the most changed in the yearbook which Shigo would said “is pretty accurate.” Shigo stated that as a freshman she was, “super timid and had not really grown into my own skin.” Four years down the road and heading into college she says that “I feel as if now I am much more confident.”

The biggest difference between freshmen and seniors is experience. High School is a time for growth and pushing yourself.

As a freshman Shigo stated, “I was trying to figure out everything from classes to friends to sports, to where I eat lunch.” One the contrary, in her senior year, Shigo felt like she grew into the lifestyle of Prep, and became very comfortable with the school.

“I think the biggest difference is that I’m more comfortable with myself,” said Christine Mah. “I’ve always been pretty introverted and awkward, and I used

See additional advice and more at www.seapreppanther.org! to hate this, even though it’s something I can’t really control.”

Moving into a new high school is a scary experience to everyone; it does not matter who it is, everyone was scared about high school. However, Seattle Prep does a wonderful job at welcoming in the incoming freshmen, and help students develop into what students want with themselves.

Mah stated, “Now I’m learning how to embrace my personality, and I’m much happier.”

For other seniors, like Claire Filarski, the biggest difference is the amount of leadership they possess. “Playing a sport

at Prep and going through all four years on a team helped me learn responsibility and step into place as a leader,” said Filarski.

Seattle Prep gives students and seniors especially the opportunity to step up and lead others in the right direction. It is such an important skill to have, and Prep can give students that skill. Specifically, Prep gives students the skill of leadership by welcoming the freshmen, to teaching the sophomores, to building up the juniors, to finally molding the seniors into the leaders they are now.

Overall, the Seattle Prep community have transformed these outstanding

students from timid freshman to outgoing leaders in and out of school. The seniors may be saying goodbye to Seattle Prep, but they will still be connected through their experiences both good and bad. All the seniors talked about how as freshman they were shy and withdrawn but as life went on, they grew close as a class. As Shigo said, “…Senior year I have a little more figured out and am surrounded by the best group of friends. Senior year was off to great start until it got cut short!”

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