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The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

Chakir Bouchaib, owner of Little Marrakesh Bazaar, welcomes guests in and invites them to look at his products.
Black-owned businesses reflect Reading Terminal Market’s growing diversity
By Evan Kerani, Efrata Solomon, and Terina Papatu November 8, 2024

Nestled on opposite sides of the historic Reading Terminal are Sweet T’s and Sweet Nina’s, the market’s first Black-owned bakeries. Each has their own signature delicious dessert, whether it be sweet...

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Behind the Drama program's curtain
Behind the Drama program’s curtain
By Efrata Solomon, Photo Editor • November 1, 2024

Lights, camera, action! The Drama Department has kicked off this school year in full swing, already coordinating...

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Penelope Kim, Neela Lopez Hernandez, and Rosechelle Obare pose for a picture.
Women grapplers lead the way
By Anton Boggio, Women's wrestling coach • November 1, 2024

It’s never too late for the next first. This short article that my 64-year-old thumbs are tapping into my Smarty...

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More than 100 students attend multifaceted STEM and Journalism Camp
More than 100 students attend multifaceted STEM and Journalism Camp
By Lucas Barquin, News Editor • August 22, 2024

During the 2024 summer break from August 20 through 22, Mountlake Terrace High School held its first annual journalism...

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Senior Jesse Guasch (pictured to the left of fellow Senior Sophia Pigott), plays part in the trumpet section during the Jazz Band’s performance at the Hot Java, Cool Jazz festival.
Western is the next stop for this jazz trumpeter
By Ethan Holt, Hawkeye Staff • June 18, 2024

Leader. Musician. Social worker. Advocate. These are some of the words that describe Jesse Guasch. Guasch is the...

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Flashbacks to a scarier time at Terrace
Flashbacks to a scarier time at Terrace
By Charli "Rain" Gilchrist, Tempo Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2024

As the cool breezes of October welcomes fall, more stories of Terrace lore get whispered around the building. Taking...

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Graphic courtesy of Netflix media site.
The newest addition to Gundam
By Madeline Simkowiak, Op/Ed Editor • November 1, 2024

“Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance” is the latest addition to the Gundam franchise, and possibly the most unique....

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Evan Kerani posing with his outfit from Arizon Trading Co. and a baguette during the journalism national convention in Kansas City, Missouri in April 2024.
June Letter from the Editors
By Terina Papatu and Evan Kerani June 18, 2024

As seen in the previous issue, Seras Bryner is no longer Co-Editor-in-Chief because she’s a “senior”...

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Language teacher Heidi Monrad’s class works elbow to elbow on an assignment while a substitute looks on. Some students sit on the very end of tables, with others backed up against the wall in a class with well over 30 enrolled.
Class sizes impact learning
By Madeline Simkowiak, Op/Ed Editor • November 1, 2024

Students are not being properly accommodated due to the tremendous sizes of classes that are becoming more of a...

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Technical issues with bell system confuse Terrace community
By Lucas Barquin, News Editor • September 16, 2024

Last spring, the Terrace speaker system was replaced following a series of issues and technical problems during...

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Armed security guard on campus raises concern among students
By Lucas Barquin, News Editor • September 15, 2024

Following the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Terrace students have noticed several changes around campus....

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Campers create multiple newspaper spreads at inaugural J-Camp
Campers create multiple newspaper spreads at inaugural J-Camp
August 22, 2024

For three hours over three days, two groups of 6th, 7th and 8th graders gathered together to produce real journalism...

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Senior Angela Grachev keeping an eye on the ball as she goes to serve during a tennis match.
Grachev: Versatile from any Angle
By Madeline Simkowiak, Op/Ed Editor • June 18, 2024
Senior Kien Trung is lifted up by his friends in order to take a picture for his senior superlative, where he won the People’s Choice Award.
From president to freshman (again)
By Evan Kerani, Hawkeye Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
ASL standout signs off
ASL standout signs off
By Lucas Barquin, News Editor • June 18, 2024
Senior Braden Ryder plays a tune on his trombone for the first round of Terrace got Talent, where he advanced to round two.
Ryder leaves on a sweet note
By J Gurney, Hawkeye Manager • June 18, 2024
Senior Yaretzi Ramirez joining as an audience volunteer with the Lummi Nation School Blackhawks in a dance during an optional assembly held on May 30. The assembly was organized for students to learn more about Native American culture — the Lummi Nation’s practices in specific.
Doing it all For her community
By Yarinet Hernandez Mendoza and Kalliope Whalen-Robinson June 18, 2024
Image Courtesy Coco Kudo
In just two years at Terrace, Kudo makes her mark
By Ciara Constantino and Mylin Nguyen June 18, 2024
Junior Rosechelle Obare making her way through Twilight XC Invitational meet, hosted by Marysville Getchell High School on Oct. 5.
Heart and hustle: Terrace cross country team earns a first place
By Luke Stone, Hawkeye Staff • October 29, 2024

This year’s cross country season has given athletes countless opportunities to prove themselves. For...

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Sophomore Owen Boswell sprints ahead of Shorewood’s defense in his multi-touchdown game, earning the name ‘cyborg’ given to him by his teammates. Boswell rushed for nearly 150 yards in the game.
Hawks earn two homecoming victories
By Soren Ramerman, Sports Editor • October 29, 2024

The annual homecoming game was one for the books as the Hawks topped Shorewood 35-17 on Friday, Oct....

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NO HITTER! Sophomore Owen Meek throws a fastball against the Lynnwood
Royals in a complete no-hitter 7-inning game on April 15. The Hawks won 7-0, and although there have been combined no-hitters in school history, Meek’s is the first by a solo pitcher..
Hawks find success in a memorable spring
By Soren Ramerman, Hawkeye Staff • May 22, 2024

Mar. 9, 2024, Terrace stepped up to the mound at perennial powerhouse Snohomish. This game had been...

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Junior Svayjeet Singh drives to the basket during the state basketball game against Mt. Spokane H.S. at the Tacoma Dome.
Hawks soar to 4th in WIAA 3A state tourney
By Terina Papatu, Hawkeye Co-Editor-in-chief • March 25, 2024

This season, the boys basketball team flew all the way to the state championship – continuing their...

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Head coach Nalin Sood greeting a player on the court at the WIAA 3A state basketball championship.
Nalin Sood’s 37-year coaching career comes to a close
By Terina Papatu, Co-Editor-In-Chief • March 18, 2024

“I can’t put into words how proud I am. They [the men’s basketball team] know how proud I am. If...

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OPENING NIGHT! The Hawks hosted the Ballard Beavers in the first game ever played at the new stadium. While the Hawks fell 9-0, it was standing-room-only as the temporary stands were filled and there were dozens of folks sitting and standing along the 3rd base line to watch the inaugural game under the new LED lights – a first for softball at Terrace.
New softball stadium is a grand slam
By Hawkeye Staff • March 16, 2024

This was more than a home opener for the Hawks, and yes losing 9-0 to Seattle's Ballard H.S. would have...

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The Hawks gather for a team photo following their 65-54 victory over Garfield to earn 4th place at the 3A WIAA state championships at the Tacoma Dome.
Hawks earn 4th at 3A state tourney
By Evan Kerani, Sports Editor • March 2, 2024

The Mountlake Terrace Hawks cruised to a comfortable 65-54 victory Saturday morning to win the WIAA 3A...

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Freshmen Reina Mensalvas and Daphne McDowell pose as Mario and Luigi with a Toad plush for Wednesday’s Character Spirit Day
Going through the week in style
By Mylin Nguyen, Hawkeye Staff • October 29, 2024

Homecoming is celebrated throughout many different high schools and even some universities in the United...

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The junior class designs a sign for their theme of Havana, Cuba.
Bringing the spirit to school
By Kalliope Whalen-Robinson, Hawkeye Staff • October 29, 2024

Homecoming was held in the Terraceum on Oct. 12 and it was quite the blast. The participation for the...

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The senior class gathers together for “Ice Cream and Cake” in their last welcome back assembly
A farewell to the class that started online
By Lucas Barquin, News Editor • June 18, 2024

Throughout the four years spent here at Terrace, the class of 2024 has learned a lot. Having started...

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The impact of the changing season
The impact of the changing season
By Madeline Simkowiak, Staff • May 26, 2024

As summer approaches, Mountlake Terrace is once again going to be facing a large spike of heat. Due to...

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The new bell system lands with students
The new bell system lands with students
By Ethan Ha, Staff • May 25, 2024

Recently, Terrace has changed their new bell system, which has sparked mixed reactions among students. “I...

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Sophomore Travis Herberg performs his saxophone solo during "A Little Minor Booze" at the Hot Java Cool Jazz concert in March.
Sweepstakes winners in the Northwest
By Terina Papatu, Hawkeye Co-Editor-in-chief • May 24, 2024

Big, loud, and bold is how Terrace’s Jazz Ensemble 1 performs. A week following Mountlake Terrace’s...

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The more you know ... at Terrace
The more you know … at Terrace
By Charli Gilchrist and Efrata Solomon May 17, 2024

Histories & Mysteries of Terrace... There is never a dull day at Mountlake Terrace High School if...

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