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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
Annika Prom

Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Annika Prom is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Hawkeye and a senior at MTHS. She joined the Hawkeye to explore her love for getting to know people and share their stories through writing.

She hopes to inspire the Hawkeye staff to realize their full potential so every member can find their niche. This year, she aims to expand her journalistic ability by capturing diverse perspectives and presenting them through audio. In her free time, Annika enjoys taking care of plants and is the co-president of Eco Club.

All content by Annika Prom

Spring allergies in full bloom

By Annika Prom
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...

FFA members showcase the California FFA patches on the backs of their jackets.

FFA empowers students to fight for their futures

By Nolan DeGarlais, Annika Prom, and Matthew Hipolito
April 26, 2019

When one thinks of the Future Farmers of America, a clear image likely comes to mind: endless rows of sheep, cows and other livestock accompanied by rolling waves of grain...

Cartoon versions of Assistant Superintendent Greg Schwab and social studies teacher Amy Frost, along with a couple of students, are taken aback by the new school days being built onto the end of the year.

Under the weather?

By Annika Prom
March 27, 2019

Families found themselves stuck indoors during most of February due to the winter storm dubbed the “snowpocalypse.” As a result of the handful of snow days, the school year...

Citizens aid Nourishing Network during “snowpocalyse” troubles

Citizens aid Nourishing Network during “snowpocalyse” troubles

By Annika Prom
March 10, 2019

In the midst of cold weather, warm acts of kindness melted the snow. Community members supported the Nourishing Network (NN) in its efforts to deliver weekend meals to families...

There's a sidewalk under that mound of snow, and it's a popular route for students. (Caption and photo courtesy of the Edmonds School District)

School district responds to “snowpocalypse” concerns

By Ritika Khanal and Annika Prom
February 13, 2019

The Edmonds School District (ESD) announced all schools and related programs will be closed Thursday, Feb. 14, due to unsafe weather conditions. This closure marks the ninth...

School lunch program unaffected by government shutdown

By Annika Prom
January 23, 2019

The Edmonds School District (ESD) will continue providing meals for students while the federal government is shut down. As a result of the shutdown, some federal workers have...

The Ruby Room's photobooth area features an embellished pink halter top dress against a backdrop of white flowers.

[Photo] Glamour Day helps students find their homecoming look

By Emily Sallee, Hawkeye staff
September 26, 2018

Senior Brielle Eggebraaten has a volunteer put on a necklace for her that she hopes compliments the long black dress she will bring home from Glamour Day.

Hawkeye Co-Editor-in-Chief Annika Prom enters a message into late USA Today founder Al Neuharh's personal typewriter. Free Spirits Sophie Ryland (Texas) and Mikaela Prestowitz (Nevada) watch her type a personal thank you to him as she cries. Photo courtesy of the Freedom Forum Institute.

To student journalists: The future is in your hands

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018

With as much crushing anguish and genuine happiness it brought to me, I managed to keep it a secret from my family for months leading up to an email I received during spring...

Midterm Madness

By Annika Prom, Benjamin Eyman, Matthew Hipolito, Nolan DeGarlais, Samantha Svikel, Sierra Clark, and Tyler Mudaliar
November 27, 2018

Turn to pages 10-11 above to see the full layout of this article. Americans across the nation gathered at polling stations and dropped ballots in mailboxes in a one-night...

The two newly formed friends continue to laugh and talk to each other as they display their signs for incoming cars.

#ProtectMueller protest takes to Lynnwood Convention Center

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2018

A crowd of protesters converged on the Lynnwood Convention center on Thursday night. These protesters, carrying signs with sayings such as “Honk for Justice” and “Trump...

Police debunk photo threat against Edmonds-Woodway

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018

The Edmonds School District and Edmonds Police have been made aware of an image concerning an act of violence against Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS). Additional police officers...

A student turns the knob on the left side of the menstrual hygiene product dispenser, causing a sanitary pad to come out. The machine exclusively offers one brand of pads and tampons, but is able to distribute these products for free.

New dispensers offer free menstrual products

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2018

Menstrual hygiene product (MHP) dispensers returned to MTHS in September after facing an approximately 10-year absence from the school. Administration chose to install the...

Turning change into opportunity

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2018

And so comes the 2018-2019 school year. The MTHS community is seeing a handful of changes this school year, like an increase in base teacher pay, the introduction of new staff...

Together like berries on a bush

Together like berries on a bush

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 18, 2018

While they’re not offended by the common question they receive, seniors Nina and Ryan Berry would like to clarify: They’re cousins, not siblings. If they weren’t cousins,...

The Mountlake Terrace Elementary community poses in front of Andrew Morrison's hawk mural at the former school site. Photo courtesy of Andrew Morrison's website.

Local muralist to decorate new Mountlake Terrace Elementary building

By Annika Prom, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2018

The community of Mountlake Terrace Elementary (MTE) has been bouncing ideas off the wall for the artwork they want displayed at their new school building. They established the...

Jazz 1 poses for a group shot in Times Square the night of arriving in New York.

Jazz 1 brings home honors from 23rd annual Essentially Ellington

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 19, 2018

The judges for the 23rd annual Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival (Essentially Ellington) announced the top three performing bands on Saturday, May 12 in Rose Theater...

Jazz 1 takes Essentially Ellington stage by storm

Jazz 1 takes Essentially Ellington stage by storm

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 15, 2018

  Months of practice and preparation paid off once again as Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) took center stage at the 23rd annual Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival...

Junior Reiden Chea switches out his saxophone for his clarinet during "Harlem Congo."

Junior Reiden Chea switches out his saxophone for his clarinet during "Harlem Congo."

Sophomore Josh Setala delivers his explosive drum solo for "Harlem Congo."

Sophomore Josh Setala delivers his explosive drum solo for "Harlem Congo."

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trumpet player Kenny Rampton gives the band advice on saving their power for the stage.

Jazz 1 completes first day of Essentially Ellington with pomp

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 11, 2018

Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) spent nearly the entirety of their Thursday at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) for a long day of preparation, balanced with lavish treatment, for the Essentially...

The saxophone section incorporates DiCioccio's advice to find more balance in their playing.

[Photo] Jazz 1 reunites with clinician in preparation for Essentially Ellington

May 11, 2018

The saxophone section incorporates DiCioccio's advice to find more balance in their playing.

Using his mute, junior Henry Smith-Hunt delivers his solo.

Using his mute, junior Henry Smith-Hunt delivers his solo.

Junior Ben Leonard gives his solo a shot during the clinic with Justin DiCioccio.

Junior Ben Leonard gives his solo a shot during the clinic with Justin DiCioccio.

The saxophone section incorporates DiCioccio's advice to find more balance in their playing.

Jazz 1 reunites with clinician in preparation for Essentially Ellington

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 11, 2018

Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) kept the “work hard, play hard” principle in mind for their New York trip before attending the Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival...

New Classes for the Masses

New Classes for the Masses

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
March 20, 2018

Editor's Note: This story has been updated for accuracy and to maintain factual consistency. The print version of this article in Issue 4 of HAWKEYE differs from this online version. MTHS...

Orchestra Quad Concert marks musical progress across grade levels

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
March 19, 2018

Coming together for the 29th annual Quad Concert, orchestras from the southeast of Edmonds School District (ESD) joined forces in the MTHS gym. On Wednesday, March 7, seven schools...

Jazz 1 hits two-year streak for Essentially Ellington festival

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
February 14, 2018

Band director Darin Faul received a phone call during the passing period before the second period Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) class on Tuesday, Feb. 13. When he saw the caller ID...

Hall pass regulations tightened to prevent fire alarms

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 2018

Staff and administration now require students to sign out on a sheet when using a hall pass during class time. They enacted this measure in response to the four fire alarms set...

Brass musicians to represent MTHS in statewide concerts

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
January 25, 2018

Musicians in the Edmonds School District (ESD) beat the odds by being selected out of 1,000 others. But they collectively accomplished one other feat—the ESD surpassed the average...

A Period Piece

A Period Piece

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
January 19, 2018

Making the Decision Feminine hygiene product (FHP) dispensers are being reinstalled in girls’ bathrooms to increase their accessibility, following a decision by the staff and...

Mr. Darin Faul conducts his band.

Nutcracker Concert contrasts classic, modern holiday music

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
December 16, 2017

Chamber Winds juxtaposed Tchaikovsky’s romantic take of “The Nutcracker” with Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) playing Duke Ellington’s modern jazz reinvention of the ballet’s...

Santa Breakfast builds community through holiday spirit

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
December 10, 2017

Festooned with paper snowflakes, the HUB was filled with Christmas hats and nonstop music performances for the 16th annual Santa Breakfast event on Saturday, Dec. 9. The concert...

A promotional image from the screening of "Black Girl in Suburbia" shown at MTHS.

“Black Girl in Suburbia” screening sparks community dialogue on race

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
December 6, 2017

The Edmonds School District and City of Edmonds Diversity Commission (EDC) sponsored a screening of “Black Girl in Suburbia” in the MTHS theater on Friday, Dec. 1. The...

Promotional poster for "Black Girl in Suburbia," a 2014 film directed by Oregon-based filmmaker Melissa Lowery. Photo courtesy of the official "Black Girl in Suburbia" website.

“Black Girl in Suburbia” film to be screened Friday

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
November 29, 2017

A screening of the 2014 movie “Black Girl in Suburbia” will take place in the MTHS theater on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Melissa Lowery, the film’s director, is to hold...

Student support advocate and social worker Ashley Dawson hopes her passion for advocacy will carry on at her new job with the Lynnwood Police Department.

Student support advocate accepts job with Lynnwood Police

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
November 17, 2017

While following her dream, Ashley Dawson helped build the foundation for social workers in the Edmonds School District (ESD) and held the hands of many students as the first student...

The varsity volleyball team concurrently shout the last line of the Pledge of Allegiance before their home game against the Shorecrest Scots on Senior Night Oct. 10

Volleyball and justice for all

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
November 2, 2017
"As much as I am for change in other aspects of the world and life, this is one I probably wouldn't want to change when it comes to school tradition." - Rene Noeun, Varsity Volleyball Coach

Women’s Swim named 2017 district champions

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 30, 2017

The Hawks Women’s Swim team triumphed over Lynnwood (LHS), Meadowdale (MHS) and Edmonds-Woodway (EWHS) High Schools at the annual Edmonds School District swim meet. Hosted by...

Annual changes made to free, reduced meal program

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 13, 2017

Annual adjustments have been made to the qualifications to be in the free and reduced-price school meal program, simply known as the Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) program. This...

Cumulative student fines, fees exceed $36 thousand

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 12, 2017

Total fines and fees of MTHS students have reached over $36 thousand. Fines manager Sandy Merten conducted the annual report of cumulative fines of the student body, which...

Community gathers for ninth annual school district 5K

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 9, 2017

A herd of almost 800 runners, including dogs and babies, raced to the finish in the ninth annual Celebrate Schools 5K for the Foundation for the Edmonds School District. They...

The Tamir Hendelman Trio takes on the Terrace stage after an hour of playing with Jazz 1 and Jazz 2. The trio played a variety of songs picked from Hendelmen's albums "Destinations" and "Playground."

Tamir Hendelman Trio share outcome of MTHS jazz collaboration

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 9, 2017

The jazz program kicked off their first jazz night of the school year featuring the Tamir Hendelman Trio, a well-known jazz rhythm section. After working with the band on Monday,...

Homecoming court royalty announced for 2017

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
October 2, 2017

The Associated Student Body (ASB) unveiled Homecoming royalty during an assembly in the gym after second period today. Seniors Ashley Klippert and Samantha Garcia-Perez acted...

Graphic created by Flynn Thomas

New policy, better food

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
September 22, 2017

The Edmonds School District (ESD) has elected to stop giving out courtesy meals for the 2017-2018 school year. Instead, a student with a meal account debt can continue purchasing...

Jazz 1 starts year with annual company picnic performance

Jazz 1 starts year with annual company picnic performance

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
September 10, 2017

Jazz Ensemble 1 (Jazz 1) put their new lineup to the test at a performance at the annual Harsin Wealth Management company picnic at Edmonds City Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. The...

Social media post prompts modified school lockdown

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
September 2, 2017

MTHS went into a modified lockdown yesterday morning following a social media threat that was perceived as a possible threat toward the school. For security measures, police and...

Summer Music School concert displays many facets of performing arts

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
July 21, 2017

The annual Summer Music School (SMS) program put on an evening concert full of improv and various styles Tuesday night in the gym. SMS is a three-week long workshop headed...

Brophy: “It’s easy to give a kid like her a recommendation…”

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
June 17, 2017

When opportunities present themselves, super senior Hailee Malins doesn’t need to think twice before she seizes them. Once she heard of an exchange program she could take...

Interim principal to lead MTHS next school year

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
June 16, 2017

MTHS will be led by an interim principal next year, following an announcement from Edmonds School District (ESD) Superintendent Kristine McDuffy in a staff meeting just after 2...

"Leading Ladies" extends beyond the stage

“Leading Ladies” extends beyond the stage

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
June 13, 2017

The drama department concluded the school year with performances of “Leading Ladies,” originally by Ken Ludwig, from June 1-3. “Leading Ladies,” a comedy with Shakespeare...

Junior adds murals to STEM hallway

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 28, 2017

Junior Flynn Thomas is painting murals on the walls of the Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) hallway this month. The STEM hallway is already adorned with various artworks...

“Zombie Prom” receives honorable mention from 5th Avenue Theatre

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 28, 2017

The drama department received an honorable mention by 5th Avenue Theatre for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Group. The recognition was dedicated to the roles of the Motorwise...

Renowned trumpeter collaborates in concert with jazz bands

Renowned trumpeter collaborates in concert with jazz bands

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 25, 2017

Professional trumpet player Terell Stafford led a clinic with the three jazz bands, later joining them for a concert on Monday. Stafford is currently the Program Director...

Abraham moved from Eritrea at eight-years-old and needed to adapt to a new culture and society, prompting him to take on a leadership role and establish his own identity. Abraham flaunts his Youth Challenge Award for inspiration.

[Photo] Senior Natu Abraham earns Rotary Club inspiration award

May 22, 2017

Abraham moved from Eritrea at eight-years-old and needed to adapt to a new culture and society, prompting him to take on a leadership role and establish his own identity. Abraham...

Abraham moved from Eritrea at eight-years-old and needed to adapt to a new culture and society, prompting him to take on a leadership role and establish his own identity. Abraham flaunts his Youth Challenge Award for inspiration.

Senior Natu Abraham earns Rotary Club inspiration award

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 22, 2017

Senior Natu Abraham was honored with the Inspiration award by the Rotary Club of Lynnwood on Thursday, May 18. Abraham was nominated by paraeducator Debra Davenport as part of...

Required Math SBA makeups for students who missed testing

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 18, 2017

Updated 5/20/17, 3:57 p.m. SBA test makeups will take place from Monday to Thursday. The list of students who need to make up the test are posted in the display case by the...

Junior forward Bobby Stoyanov attempts to kick the ball away from a crowd of approaching Wildcats.

Men’s Soccer defeated by Wildcats 2-1 in 2A Districts

By Annika Prom, Lifestyle Editor
May 14, 2017

The Hawks gather for a group huddle at the end of the game after suffering a loss in a 2A District match.

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