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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

Seras Bryner

Seras Bryner, Hawkeye Co-Editor-in-Chief

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🏆 Seras' Top Photo: May🏆 Cody Snow works to build small homes as part of the carpentry program.

May letter from the editors

By Terina Papatu and Seras Bryner
May 15, 2024

Reminiscing on the past four years Hey, Hawks! I know this may be a bit unusual, seeing me write something. I always refused to write as I didn’t feel capable of it– which...

Students presents his hands which are painted red to represent Palestinian lives that have been taken.

Students presents his hands which are painted red to represent Palestinian lives that have been taken.

Student hangs their head down, looking at a bunched up Palestinian flag at the end of the walkout.

Student hangs their head down, looking at a bunched up Palestinian flag at the end of the walkout.

Junior Adrian Subaykan follows along in a chant.

Junior Adrian Subaykan follows along in a chant.

MTHS sophomore Dua Ahmad leading a chant as students walk back to the Terrace campus.

MTHS sophomore Dua Ahmad leading a chant as students walk back to the Terrace campus.

Students gather along the sidewalk, with one holding up a sign saying "Your zionism is genocide."

Students gather along the sidewalk, with one holding up a sign saying "Your zionism is genocide."

Student presents her hands painted red, representing the lives taken in Palestine.

Student presents her hands painted red, representing the lives taken in Palestine.

Sophomore Mariah Treadwell reading aloud a speech she wrote.

Sophomore Mariah Treadwell reading aloud a speech she wrote.

MTHS students listen to another's speech regarding Israel's attacks, one wearing a mask with the label "Open up the Rafah gate!"

MTHS students listen to another's speech regarding Israel's attacks, one wearing a mask with the label "Open up the Rafah gate!"

Students line up in front of Sunshine Farmers Market on 212th St, chanting and holding up their posters for support of Palestine.

Students line up in front of Sunshine Farmers Market on 212th St, chanting and holding up their posters for support of Palestine.

Senior Samira Udeogu holds up a sign saying "Where did their [Palestinian's] right to live go?"

Senior Samira Udeogu holds up a sign saying "Where did their [Palestinian's] right to live go?"

Student wears a sticker made by the protest organizer, with a photo of Israel prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu portraying a vampire, with the label "How many kids did you kill today?"

Student wears a sticker made by the protest organizer, with a photo of Israel prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu portraying a vampire, with the label "How many kids did you kill...

Mountlake Terrace student holds up a flag representing support for Palestine.

Mountlake Terrace student holds up a flag representing support for Palestine.

Sophomore Mariah Treadwell holds up a poster with the Palestinian flag painted onto it and red paint on her hands to represent the lives taken.

Sophomore Mariah Treadwell holds up a poster with the Palestinian flag painted onto it and red paint on her hands to represent the lives taken.

MTHS students walk down 44th Ave, chanting to support Palestine due to Israel's attacks.

MTHS students walk down 44th Ave, chanting to support Palestine due to Israel's attacks.

Senior Colin Fahey and Junior Mia Smith portray a couple on a troubled anniversary date in the scene 'Where it Went.'

[Photo] A cold night for meet-cutes, almost

By Kalliope Whalen-Robinson, Staff
March 25, 2024

Senior Colin Fahey and Junior Mia Smith portray a couple on a troubled anniversary date in the scene 'Where it Went.'

Junior trio Elio Isley, Mya Phin, and Seble Daniel perform 'Hey Lover' by the Daughters of Eve

[Photo] Terrace performers unite

By Kaelynn Bagley, Staff
March 25, 2024

Junior trio Elio Isley, Mya Phin, and Seble Daniel perform 'Hey Lover' by the Daughters of Eve

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[Photo] Fast fashion

By Kimberly Nguyen, General Manager
March 19, 2024

🏆 Seras' Top Photo: March🏆 Junior Brody Rees plays guitar in the band Surprise Sandwich as part of the annual Terrace Got Talent competition.

[Photo] March letter from the Editors

By Terina Papatu, Co Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2024

🏆 Seras' Top Photo: March🏆 Junior Brody Rees plays guitar in the band Surprise Sandwich as part of the annual Terrace Got Talent competition.

Senior Braden Ryder performs trombone at SNO-KING

[Photo] Musicians hit a high note at SNO-KING

By Kaylee Miyamoto, Hawkeye Staff
February 21, 2024

Senior Braden Ryder performs trombone at SNO-KING

The Urban City menu, where dozens of students order their go-to orders every day.

[Photo] Hawks flock to locally owned cafe

By Kaelynn Bagley, Staff
February 21, 2024

The Urban City menu, where dozens of students order their go-to orders every day.

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[Photo] Showcase tradition continues

By Kaelynn Bagley, Staff
February 20, 2024

Junior Edgar Alvarez Hernandez performing Pantera's 'A New Level' with the rest of the band Edgar Allen Poe

🏆 Seras' Top Photo: February🏆 Juniors Seble Daniel and Elliot Orange portrayed an engaged couple in the drama program's showing of Almost Maine

[Photo] February letter from the Editors

February 21, 2024

🏆 Seras' Top Photo: February🏆 Juniors Seble Daniel and Elliot Orange portrayed an engaged couple in the drama program's showing of Almost Maine

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Students gathered at a crosswalk during a walkout held to show solidarity with the residents of Palestine in regards to the Israel-Palestine conflict on Nov. 21st.

[Photo] December letter from the Editors

By Terina Papatu, Co Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2023

? Seras' Top Photo: December ? Students gathered at a crosswalk during a walkout held to show solidarity with the residents of Palestine in regards to the Israel-Palestine conflict...

A fire inspector makes his way through a burned out garage along Brier Road as another firefighter looks on. Fire crews extinguished the blaze Monday afternoon, Dec. 4.

A fire inspector makes his way through a burned out garage along Brier Road as another firefighter looks on. Fire crews extinguished the blaze Monday afternoon, Dec. 4.

A fire inspector makes his way through a burned out garage along Brier Road after fire crews extinguished the blaze Monday afternoon, Dec. 4.

A fire inspector makes his way through a burned out garage along Brier Road after fire crews extinguished the blaze Monday afternoon, Dec. 4.

At least two vehicles were destroyed in a garage fire Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, on Brier Road near Brier Terrace Middle School.

[Photo] Garage fire on Brier Road delays BTMS dismissal

December 4, 2023

At least two vehicles were destroyed in a garage fire Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, on Brier Road near Brier Terrace Middle School.

Firefighters said no one was injured in when fire consumed a detached garage along Brier Road Monday afternoon, Dec. 4.

Firefighters said no one was injured in when fire consumed a detached garage along Brier Road Monday afternoon, Dec. 4.

A fire in a detached garage along Brier Road destroyed at least two vehicles around 1:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.

A fire in a detached garage along Brier Road destroyed at least two vehicles around 1:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.

A fire in a detached garage along Brier Road destroyed at least two vehicles around 1:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.

A fire in a detached garage along Brier Road destroyed at least two vehicles around 1:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.

Terrace senior Sarah Al-Maiahi holds up a sign, which states “Free Palestine, Tigray, Sudan, Congo, and Haiti” while she and the rest of the student protesters stand outside the front of Starbucks in Cedar Plaza.

[Photo] Students walkout, protest in support of innocent Palestinians

By Halle Connell, News Editor
November 22, 2023

Student protesters stand outside the front of Starbucks in Cedar Plaza.

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Sophomore Jayden Nguyen playing in the WesCo men's tennis district game.

October letter from the Editors

By Terina Papatu and Seras Bryner
November 1, 2023

The beginning of school brings up many things. Shopping, summer homework, fall drinks at Starbucks, etc. But there’s one small thing that makes me more upset than I could ever...

Last year, LSU held a game of Lotería, a Hispanic game similar to bingo.

[Photo] An introduction and invitation from LSU

By Jesse Guasch, LSU Leadership
September 13, 2023

Last year, LSU held a game of Lotería, a Hispanic game similar to bingo.

  ? Seras' Top Photo  ?Each time we publish a new issue of The Hawkeye , I will share one of my favorite photos taken in this space.

[Photo] September letter from the Editors

By Terina Papatu, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2023

? Seras' Top Photo ?Each time we publish a new issue of The Hawkeye , I will share one of my favorite photos taken in this space.

  ? Seras' Top Photo  ?Each time we publish a new issue of The Hawkeye , I will share one of my favorite photos taken in this space.

Letter from the Editors: End of an era, start of a season

By Seras Bryner, Terina Papatu, and Arabella Devera
June 11, 2023

Why hello there, Hawks! You may be noticing that I am not Irish or Eritrean. I have locked the past co-editor in chiefs in room 130 where they will be stuck forever. No, I’m...

Members of the Edmonds School District protesting the budget cuts in the board room.

[Photo] Budget cuts bring community together

By Kaylee Miyamoto, Online Manager
April 29, 2023

Sophomore Ethan Holt, disappointed at the choices of the state and school board regarding the performing arts.

A 32-year-old Mountlake Terrace man was killed Monday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a small SUV at the intersection of 212th and 44th Ave. in Mountlake Terrace.

[Photo] Motorcyclist killed in collision at 212th & 44th intersection

March 28, 2023

A 32-year-old Mountlake Terrace man was killed Monday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a small SUV at the intersection of 212th and 44th Ave. in Mountlake Terrace.

Sophia Pigott serves the ball during tryouts two weeks ago for her second year of volleyball.

[Photo] Hawks look to make progress on the volleyball court this fall

By Terina Papatu
September 7, 2022

Sophia Pigott serves the ball during tryouts two weeks ago for her second year of volleyball.

Junior Daniela Cortezzo on the field in a soccer game. She's just about to kick the ball, with her leg lifted ready to kick.

[Photo] Fall sports weren’t kicked around this season

By Efrata Solomon, Hawkeye Staff
November 11, 2022

Junior midfielder Daniela Cortezzo drives the ball upfield for the Hawks in early season action. The women's soccer team made it to the second round of the state tournament before...

Senior cheerleader Alaya Bulatao-Quang standing with her hands clasped together and a smile on her face, in position to start the dance Supersonic to a crowd of new freshmen. Behind her is a line of other cheerleaders and a group of Connect leader seniors, all in the same pose.

Senior cheerleader Alaya Bulatao-Quang leads the rest of the cheer team and Connect Crew in teaching the incoming freshmen Supersonic, a Terrace tradition.

Freshmen in the stands at orientation enthusiastically putting their hands together to clap along to the cheers they're learning.

[Photo] Freshmen learn the MTHS way

September 11, 2022

Freshmen in the stands at orientation learning the Terrace cheers.

A wide shot of all of the freshmen sitting in the stands at orientation, still unaware of the high school experience that would await them.

Freshmen in the stands at orientation learning the Terrace ways. This year, the freshman class makes up about one-third of the school's population.

Mackenzie Kier sitting at a table in the Terrace library flipping through pages of the book "The Cruel Prince" while reading it.

[Photo] Book battler is also a featured artist

July 15, 2022

Mackenzie Kier reads her favorite book, “The Cruel Prince“ by Holly Black, in the school library.

Beth Cohn stands on a platform with their hands on their hips as Elle Woods, the main character in Terrace's production of Legally Blonde

[Photo] Cohn cheered on the hawks, then took center stage

June 16, 2022

“OH MY GOD!” As the lead character Elle in the Drama Department’s spring musical “Legally Blonde,” natural red head senior Beth Cohn sang, danced and acted their way...

Senior Izrael Carbajal measures the roof overhang of one of the tiny houses being built by the carpentry class.

[Photo] Carpentry class gives students the tools to create change

May 31, 2022

Senior Izrael Carbajal measures the roof overhang of one of the tiny houses being built by the carpentry class.

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