Terrace’s own rocketeer
By Nina Otebele, Hawkeye Staff
June 22, 2019
Some people believe that high school doesn’t help individuals grow and learn more about the world around them, but this is certainly not the case for Austin Thiessen. From being a shy and introverted student in his freshman year, to an extroverted rocketry enthusiast in his senior year, Thiess...
Chea paves the way for TSA
By Nicole Francois, Hawkeye Staff
June 19, 2019
If it weren’t for his dad, senior Reiden Chea would have never come to MTHS. Chea made the decision in eighth grade to go to Edmonds-Woodway for the International Baccalaureate program, but it was his father that objected and told him about the variety of exclusive resources and opportunities that the MTHS...
A Mother’s Love: Chapter 1
By Lin Miyamoto, Hawkeye Staff
June 18, 2019
Chapter 1: “The words flew out of her mouth like bullets, ready to shoot down anything I was about to say. My ears were already numb from all her screaming, so the plate crashing into the wall just above my head didn't bother me that much. ¨See what you've done now?! You insensitive little brat...
Dragon-slaying heroine relives sister’s adventure in new play
By Theresa Van, Hawkeye Staff
June 9, 2019
The MTHS drama department did an outstanding job pulling off their production of She Kills Monsters, the last play of the school year that premiered from May 30 to June 1. The play featured a much larger cast than the drama department’s previous production, the musical Little Shop of Horrors.Dire...
Extracurricular activities help students unlock futures
By Nolan DeGarlais, News Editor
June 3, 2019
Extracurricular activities are a crucial part of the high school experience for many students. From sports to after-school clubs, participation in these activities is often associated with greater community engagement, higher academic performance and a plethora of opportunities for making friends and expandin...
Spring allergies in full bloom
By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2019
As trees, flowers and grass come to life in the spring, outdoor allergies also begin blooming. In what nurse Julie Hill calls a “story that is underrepresented,” some staff and students may find their performance being interrupted by these bodily responses to the environment. Pollen counts often rise from February to Ju...
Shymko steals the spotlight
April 15, 2019
Junior Peja Shymko started exploring theater almost as early as possible: fifth grade at Madrona K-8 School. “I was really lucky to have a drama program,” she said. “My first time was great, so I’ve been doing [drama] ever since.” Madrona wasn’t all about theater, and the school...
Senior-run Terrace Idol brings together teen talent
By Nhung Lam, Hawkeye Staff
April 15, 2019
Round 1: Where It Began The class of 2019 hosted the district-wide annual singing competition known as Terrace Idol. The competition invites talented singers from all over the district. This year's Terrace Idol round 1 showcased 19 talented high school singers: 18 from Mountlake Terrace and one from...
Jazz 1 exhilarates crowd at Hot Java, Cool Jazz
By Amy Harris, Staff
April 11, 2019
The Paramount Theater has over 3,000 seats, and every March, Hot Java, Cool Jazz (HJCJ) fills all of them. Every year, elite jazz bands from five Washington high schools are invited to perform on behalf of Starbucks for a night filled with the very things the event is named after. On March 15, MTHS’ very own Jazz Ensemble 1 was one such band. With an interior decorated in Beaux Arts style, the Baroque furnishings contrasted with the percolating caffeine and the modern guests who mille...
Photo Gallery: Foundation for Edmonds School District hosts the 2019 Recipe for Success fundraiser
By Ciara Laney and Erin Martino
April 1, 2019
Choirs leave audience cheering at SE Quad Concert
By Theresa Van, Hawkeye Staff
March 14, 2019
The Southeast Quad Choir Concert was held at MTHS on Thursday, March 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. The eventful night began after all the energetic kids stopped running around the Terraceum with choir director T. J. Sullivan giving a small introduction about himself, the different choirs present and the quad con...
Terrace jazz stuns at the Oregon Jazz Festival
By Amy Harris, Staff
February 12, 2019
Many Mountlake Terrace jazz students were not in a good mood on Saturday, Jan. 26. The day prior, they had to get up early and leave the school at 7:30 a.m. to take a seven and a half hour trip to the University of Oregon in Eugene. They stopped for lunch in Vancouver, and were pretty sure that jun...