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Senior class candidates give campaign speeches
Senior class candidates give campaign speeches
During the weekly Chess Club meeting, seventh grader Kavin Jayasuriya (right) makes his next move against seventh grader Brendan Donigan on Jan. 30.
School lottery system doesn’t guarantee equal access
Scanning the barcode of a library book, media specialist Mike Drake checks out a book for a student in the library on Feb. 5.
Fully booked
Freshman project treats chronic heart condition
Freshman project treats chronic heart condition
At the National Incubate Debate Competition, junior and Congressional debater Maggie Qin discusses the bills with fellow Congresswomen on May 31, 2025.
Speaking volumes
Looking at her notes, freshman Nicole MacDonald practices responding to questions about a court case on Jan. 28.
Students take part in clubs pertaining to their future careers
With her family and Coach Derek Hamilton (third from left) by her side, senior Emily Marshall (fourth from left) celebrates as she walks down the basketball court before the girls basketball Senior Night game versus Odyssey Charter School on Jan. 28. "My senior night being my last regular season game felt so crazy," Marshall said. "Senior Night really made all the sacrifices and hardships I went through to keep playing basketball feel worth it, and I'm grateful for my team making it so special."
Posterized
With under two minutes left in the game, assistant coach Mike Iorio and head coach Jenny Pazderak (front) stand on the sidelines of the girls varsity soccer match against MCC on Nov. 7. The girls took home the win 3-1.
For the win
Marvelous moments: The best shots from the varsity volleyball season
Marvelous moments: The best shots from the varsity volleyball season
Preparing to take on MCC, the boys varsity soccer team listens to senior and captain Luke Markos' pep talk on Nov. 7. The team defeated MCC 3-1.
Girls and boys soccer win homecoming games
The senior class celebrates after winning powder-puff on Oct. 17. “The seniors had some great spirit on the field both cheering and playing," senior Tristan McLaughlin said. "It was extremely fun producing an amazing dance and excellent chants. The victory was great and felt like a great redemption game for last year.”
Seniors defeat juniors in powder-puff
Senior Violet Castillo paints her parking spot on Sept. 7.
Seniors paint their parking spots
Desensitized
Desensitized
Resurrecting the King of Pop
Resurrecting the King of Pop
A look back at the best and worst looks from the biggest night in fashion
A look back at the best and worst looks from the biggest night in fashion
Actually romantic
Actually romantic
After an almost four year hiatus, BTS released their fifth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20.
Beyond the sound
Returning to the stage after almost three years, Harry Styles performs at the annual Brit Awards on Feb. 28.
Disco, all the time
Desensitized
Desensitized
Willful ignorance: State government minimizes importance of public education
Willful ignorance: State government minimizes importance of public education
Stevenson Elementary School performed for the the School Board on Aug. 26, performing a dance and pledging allegience to the United States flag.
Technically speaking
Lifting boxes of food for donation, Assistant Principal Glenn Webb moves some of the 6,000 donation goods into his truck to take to Saint Vincent's Food Pantry.
Present moment
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “Me, the lads, the gentlemen and the gentlewomen had amazing performances,” Zavala said. “For the first time, I like an event here and I hope they make it a tradition to inspire young cats to get wild and rock’n’roll.”
Paradigm shift
Tug of war
Tug of war
Resurrecting the King of Pop
Resurrecting the King of Pop
A look back at the best and worst looks from the biggest night in fashion
A look back at the best and worst looks from the biggest night in fashion
Actually romantic
Actually romantic
After an almost four year hiatus, BTS released their fifth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20.
Beyond the sound
Returning to the stage after almost three years, Harry Styles performs at the annual Brit Awards on Feb. 28.
Disco, all the time
Will Byers (left), played by Noah Schnapp, interacts with villain Vecna, played by Jamie Campell-Bower, in episode four of Season Five.
The strangest thing
Student produces album for senior project
With Matchomatics, love is in the air
REVIEW | Stranger Things finale
Girls soccer crowned district champions
Coach’s support takes team to next level
Social worker creates safe space on campus
Student produces album for senior project
With Matchomatics, love is in the air
REVIEW | Stranger Things finale
Girls soccer crowned district champions
Coach’s support takes team to next level
Social worker creates safe space on campus
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