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Looking back on my American high school experience

Looking back on my American high school experience

By Erick Yanzon
June 11, 2014

I have to say that the past four years have been a real roller coaster ride. As clichéd as it sounds, it definitely had its ups and downs. I cannot even imagine how quickly...

April 2014 students of the month

April 2014 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
May 2, 2014

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Convention attendees feed their appetites

Convention attendees feed their appetites

By Erick Yanzon
April 11, 2014

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSGdhjSPuu0&feature=youtu.be As journalism students, advisers and judges begin to gather for the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism...

March 2014 students of the month

March 2014 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
April 1, 2014

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

February 2014 students of the month.

February 2014 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
February 27, 2014

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

January 2014 students of the month

January 2014 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
February 4, 2014

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Free Flu Clinics coming to Terrace

Free Flu Clinics coming to Terrace

By Erick Yanzon
January 14, 2014

The Seattle Visiting Nurse Association, Verdant Health Commission and the Edmonds School District have come together to provide free student and family flu vaccinations to the...

Terrace to return to 3A division status

Terrace to return to 3A division status

By Erick Yanzon
January 13, 2014

MTHS Athletic Director Kim Stewart posted a message in the school's website regarding the school's athletic Classification for the following school years: Good evening. With...

Terrace Idol 2014 promotional video

Terrace Idol 2014 promotional video

By Erick Yanzon
January 13, 2014

The much-awaited Terrace Idol auditions are to be held in the MTHS choir room on January 27 and 28. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pR8hbyONEk Video produced by the MTHS...

December 2013 Students of the Month

December 2013 Students of the Month

By Erick Yanzon
December 24, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Principal Greg Schwab talks to Hawkeye staff about ESD Propositions 1 and 2.

Principal Greg Schwab on Propositions 1 and 2

By Erick Yanzon
December 10, 2013

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Homecoming 2013 recap gallery

Homecoming 2013 recap gallery

By Erick Yanzon
October 29, 2013

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October 2013 students of the month

October 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
October 28, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Homecoming Senior Court 2013

Homecoming Senior Court 2013

By Erick Yanzon
October 16, 2013

  Greg Bowman   Maddy Kristjanson   Connor Bruce   Courtney Hammer           Kristjan Pedersen     Sydney...

VIDEO: Glees Derik Nelson makes an incredible stop at MTHS

VIDEO: Glee’s Derik Nelson makes an incredible stop at MTHS

By Erick Yanzon
October 7, 2013

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuTDcV9BXLU Lead guitarist Derik Nelson on the hit FOX coemdy show "Glee" and his band performed in the MTHS theater on September 27. MTHS was...

September 2013 students of the month

September 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
October 5, 2013

Student: Aysha Raza Mother's Name: Nabeela Raza Father's Name: Mirza Awais GPA: 3.0 Clubs & Activities: ASB- all four years (One year of Inter-high); U- all four years;...

MTHS running low of votes for Give With Target promo

MTHS running low of votes for Give With Target promo

By Erick Yanzon
September 8, 2013

For the second year in a row, Mountlake Terrace High School is competing for the Give With Target promo. Last year, Terrace earned $775 worth of gift cards that were used to...

Bryan Wyss

Bryan Wyss

By Erick Yanzon
June 12, 2013

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoljdav78NM We all know him as the guy in the wheelchair, but there’s more about senior Bryan Wyss that you may not know. He is one of Terrace’s...

May 2013 Students of the Month

May 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
May 24, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Twitter account causes hurt feelings, controversy

By Erick Yanzon
May 15, 2013

An anonymous Twitter account named MTHS Confessions began tweeting the morning of May 13 and immediately started to draw attention of students by posting anonymous tweets about...

April 2013 students of the month

April 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
April 30, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Serafina Urrutia | The Hawkeye

2013-2014 cheer squad chosen

By Erick Yanzon
April 12, 2013

Tryouts for the 2013-2014 cheer were held from March 21 to 28. There were a total of 19 students, and only 12 made it to the squad. There were different dress-up days during...

Revised state testing and new changes next year

By Erick Yanzon
April 8, 2013

The Smarter Balanced Assessment, a new state test, is being piloted on April 9 by the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction. It is aligned to the Common Core State Standards...

SUPPORT THE HAWKEYE!

By Erick Yanzon
April 3, 2013

Eat great food and support the Hawkeye! On Tuesday, April 9, after 5 p.m. the Hawkeye will receive 20 percent of sales and 50 percent of credit card tips from Red Onion...

Photo by Todd Johnston

MTHS students place at WTSA state conference

By Erick Yanzon
March 31, 2013

The MTHS Technology Student Association, or TSA attended the Washington state conference on March 28 to 30. 11 freshmen represented Terrace with adviser Mark Burbank. Freshman Haeley...

Terrace to We Day Seattle

Terrace to We Day Seattle

By Erick Yanzon
March 24, 2013

15,000 young people around the state are attending the very first We Day in US on March 27, in the Key Arena at Seattle Center. Fueled by the desire for change, and the hope...

Two-hour late start due to snow

By Erick Yanzon
March 22, 2013

Due to inclement weather in portions of the Edmonds School District, schools operated on a two-hour late start on Friday morning, March 22. Families received automated calls letting...

March 2013 Students of the Month

March 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
March 18, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

5th Ave. Theatre recognize MTHS students

5th Ave. Theatre recognize MTHS students

By Erick Yanzon
March 15, 2013

A message of recognition from drama teacher Jeannie Brzovic: Jocelyn Leggett, Kathryn Severson and Alexander Croce are representing Mountlake Terrace High School in an amazing...

Brian Lynch joins MTHS Jazz

Brian Lynch joins MTHS Jazz

By Erick Yanzon
March 11, 2013

Grammy Award-Winning Trumpet Player Brian Lynch is to visit MTHS on March 16 to perform with the MTHS Jazz Ensemble 1. Brian Lynch is as comfortable negotiating the complexities...

The Hawkeye with Mary Beth Tinker at the WJEA 2013 state convention.

Six Hawkeye members place at WJEA write-offs

By Erick Yanzon
March 9, 2013

10 Hawkeye staff members attended the WJEA state convention at Inglemoor High School on March 9. The day started with the write-off contests and sessions from newspaper design,...

Shelbe Kane | Hawkeye

Chamber Winds light up the stage

By Erick Yanzon
March 9, 2013

Chamber Winds put on a show at the Spring Band Concert on March 9. The atmosphere of the MTHS theater sparked with excitement while they played "Sleep," "Florentiner March,"...

2013 HSPE testing information

By Erick Yanzon
March 8, 2013

Mountlake Terrace High School will be administering the High School Proficiency Exam in Reading and Writing.  The Writing exam will begin at 7:20 a.m. on the mornings of Tuesday,...

Art Clubs mural plans

Art Club’s mural plans

By Erick Yanzon
March 6, 2013

Art club is is stepping up on a new level this year with senior Louis Mouton as president. They meet every Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the art room. They have different plans for...

TATU dont dig your cig

TATU “don’t dig your cig”

By Erick Yanzon
March 1, 2013

TATU, or Teens Against Tobacco Use is a club that train students on the hazards of and prevention strategies for tobacco use. They go out to local elementary and middle schools...

Honor Society sophomore inductees

Honor Society sophomore inductees

By Erick Yanzon
February 28, 2013

On February 27,  Honor Society inducted few sophomores as new members for their achievement and success. Principal Greg Schwab and adviser Julie Petterson gave their opening remarks...

February 2013 students of the month

February 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
February 27, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Valentines Day Special: What is love?

Valentine’s Day Special: What is love?

By Erick Yanzon
February 14, 2013

Shout out to Jaira Arcilla and Serafina Urrutia for making this video! Tweet us at @MTHSHawkeye for your comments and feedback!

Highlights: Hawks thump Oak Harbor

Highlights: Hawks thump Oak Harbor

By Erick Yanzon
February 12, 2013

Oak Harbor HL from The Hawkeye on Vimeo.   Special thanks to the Hawks Live Sports Network, HBN, MLTNews.com and Hawkeye staff who produce all the HLSN broadcasts.

MTHS Week of Love

MTHS Week of Love

By Erick Yanzon
February 10, 2013

Terrace is excited to celebrate the Week of Love and Battle of the Sexes for the week of Feb. 11 to 15. Each day has its own spirit dress-up theme and carries its own surprises. Monday...

January 2013 Students of the Month

January 2013 students of the month

By Erick Yanzon
January 29, 2013

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Math teacher Spencer Stiglets (right) helps a student after school about a math problem.

Guide for finals preparation

By Erick Yanzon
January 19, 2013

First semester finals are coming up, and many students have different strategies to review for the test. Finals do take a lot of studying, but there are ways to spend your...

December 2012 Students of the Month

December 2012 Students of the Month

By Erick Yanzon
December 23, 2012

The Edmonds School District selects two students each month to each of the high schools to recognize their accomplishments and achievements. Go to the ESD website for the complete...

Terrace Idol 2013 stars

Terrace Idol 2013 stars

By Erick Yanzon
December 20, 2012

Thursday, Dec. 20, senior class president Grace Gil and ASB vice president John Moore announced in HBN the MTHS students who will rep the Terrace Idol 2013 competition in January. There...

Peter Kidane | Hawkeye

Terrace’s winter spirit

By Erick Yanzon
December 16, 2012

For the last whole school week of December, MTHS ASB came up together with a Spirit week for the winter and the holidays. Starting off with Monday, Dec. 17, is Candy Cane...

Stephen Merlino, Letter to the Editor

By Erick Yanzon
December 14, 2012

Dear Hawkeye, In Joel Moreno’s KOMO story on the tragic assault at our school he suggested it was a case of “bullying gone too far,” and several times used the words “special...

Skyward experiences technical issues

Skyward experiences technical issues

By Erick Yanzon
December 11, 2012

Skyward is a student information system for students, parents, staff, and administration that is used by the Edmonds School District and most of the districts in the state of Washington. Last...

Jolly Old St. Nick came to town early

Jolly Old St. Nick came to town early

By Erick Yanzon
December 10, 2012

The MTHS Music Boosters hosted the annual Santa Breakfast Dec. 8 in the HUB from 8 a.m. to noon. Breakfast with Santa was a performance filled with holiday music and good...

Erika Fisher | Hawkeye

Royals reclaim control of PPP trophy

By Erick Yanzon
December 4, 2012

The MTHS Interhigh organized the 15th annual canned food drive and PPP (Pursuit of the Power Plunger) competition against Lynnwood H.S. which started in 1997. ASB adviser Kim...

Panda Express fundraiser: Nov. 28, 29

Panda Express fundraiser: Nov. 28, 29

By Erick Yanzon
November 27, 2012

The Mountlake Terrace High School junior class of 2014 is hosting a Panda Express fundraiser on Nov. 28 and 29, Wednesday and Thursday. The restaurant is located at 4120 196th...

Erick Yanzon | Hawkeye
Spirit Councils Thankful Turkey filled with what students appreciate for this holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving from MTHS

By Erick Yanzon
November 21, 2012

The Mountlake Terrace High School HUB is decorated with Thanksgiving posters made by ASB and Spirit Council.                          

November Students of the month

November Students of the Month

By Erick Yanzon
November 15, 2012

Student Name: Erin Keating Mother's Name: Christine Keating Father's Name: Shawn Keating GPA: 3.45 Clubs & Activities: Hawk Broadcast Network, Chamber Winds ASB:  ASB...

Cross country runs to 3A State Championships in Pasco

By Erick Yanzon
November 5, 2012

A race through the open-air course covered with grass, hills, gravel and woodland all over the terrain. Some 5,000 meters with a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions...

Schurke wins a national award

Schurke wins a national award

By Erick Yanzon
November 1, 2012

Assistant Principal Peter Schurke received a $1,000 grant was named the third place finalist for the 2012 National Aerospace Teacher of the Year awarded by the Air Force Association. The...

Serafina Urrutia | Hawkeye
Mascot Herky, senior cheer captain Audrey Halenbeck and Homecoming King Tye Esparza lead the Supersonic during the assembly on Oct. 5.

A super homecoming week (colored comic book)

By Erick Yanzon
October 8, 2012

The seniors have been waiting for this moment for 4 years. The smell of teen spirit with a mix of pom poms and cheers is a good combination of Homecoming week. ASB, the...

Freshman class ASB, The Little 6

Freshman class ASB, “The Little 6”

By Erick Yanzon
September 27, 2012

Since school started, petition for being a class ASB officer for the class of 2016 was available. Candidates need to have at least 10 percent of their class signatures in order...

Homecoming Court 2012

By Erick Yanzon
September 21, 2012

The 2012 Homecoming Court was announced last Wednesday night. Freshmen candidates are Eve Largent, Gabrielle Martinez, Liya Ewing for the princess, and Clark Daquil, Gene...

HawkTalk: Remembering 9/11

By Erick Yanzon
September 11, 2012

Question: What do you do to remember and celebrate 9/11?                  

ELL sees its numbers decrease, program shifts to local high schools

By Erick Yanzon
September 5, 2012

The ELL (English Language Learners) program is shrinking this school year. There are just 43 ELL students at MTHS this year, compared to nearly 100 from last year. The program...

Hawks Live Sports Network Sponsors

By Erick Yanzon
August 28, 2012

Nguyen represented Washington state to D.C.

By Erick Yanzon
July 22, 2012

One of the Hawkeye news editors, AnhViet Nguyen, went to a trip to Washington D.C. at the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference program from July 14 to 19. He...

Bulldogs and Warriors new principals

Bulldogs’ and Warriors’ new principals

By Erick Yanzon
July 22, 2012

Earlier this July, two administrative positions in the Edmonds School District have been replaced. Kevin Allen, former principal of Brier Terrace Middle School, has took over...

Serena Urrutia | Hawkeye

Kenneth Vallester

By Erick Yanzon
June 13, 2012

Kenneth Vallester is one of the kindest and gentle hearted gentleman who will be graduating later on this month. He is a Christian and is very involved in his church and in the...

Erick Yanzon | Hawkeye

Kathy Lor

By Erick Yanzon
June 13, 2012

Have you ever wondered who the girl is who wears different colorful wigs and costumes every week? Do you have the guts to do that at school? Well, senior Kathy Lor does. This...

Need-to-knows about the EOC exams

By Erick Yanzon
June 3, 2012

The End-of-course exams will be held from June 5th to June 7th. The Algebra, Geometry, and Biology exams will be on June 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively. Students were given pink...

Humanities Film Festival 2012

Humanities Film Festival 2012

By Erick Yanzon
May 30, 2012

[vimeo clip_id="43279366"] The 5th annual Humanities Film Festival, or HiFF took place on Wednesday,  May 30th, during 5th and 6th period in the theater. The event was introduced...

2012-2013 ASB Class Officers Elected

By Erick Yanzon
May 2, 2012

The 2012-2013 ASB class officers election were held on May 2 during advisory. Candidates for each position gave their campaign speeches to their class. It took place in the auxiliary...

Edmonds School District recognized by NAMM four years in a row

By Erick Yanzon
May 1, 2012

In all, 166 school districts and 10 schools out of 237 communities that submitted surveys were recognized. Edmonds School District is in its fourth year in a row that has been...

MTHS Mix It Up named model school for 2012-2013

By Erick Yanzon
April 28, 2012

The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Technology, a national civil rights group, has named MTHS as a Mix It Up Model School for the 2012-2013 school year and was recognized...

2012-2013 cheer squad selected

By Erick Yanzon
April 15, 2012
The 2012-2013 cheer squad was selected by coach Jessica Bos following a week of tryouts from March 22 to March 29.

Robotics team to St. Louis

By Erick Yanzon
March 14, 2012

The MTHS Robotics Club, known as Team 1778 “Chill Out,” is having their regional competition on March 23 and 24 at the CenturyLink event center. The team has declared 2012...

HSPE testing begins this week

By Erick Yanzon
March 11, 2012

HSPE stands for High School Proficiency Exam. Each spring, tenth graders in Washington state take this test to make sure their learning is on track. It ensures that they are proficient...

STEM program featured at Terrace starting in 2012-13

By Erick Yanzon
February 14, 2012

The STEM magnet school program is an exciting expansion of the pre-engineering program at MTHS. The STEM program is a 4-year program that consists of powerful combination of...

Clubs give back for the holiday season

By Erick Yanzon
December 12, 2011

INTERHIGH Halfway through November, the MTHS annual canned food drive started. The tournament itself was dubbed “Munch Madness” this year, based off of college basketball’s...

Recap of 2011

By Erick Yanzon
December 6, 2011

Indeed, 2011 is coming to an end. The year has definitely gone by fast! But let's recap some of the most significant events that have happened...

Clubs grow in number and popularity

By Erick Yanzon
November 15, 2011

Research has shown that students who are involved in extracurricular activities do better in school than those who aren’t. The good news is that there are many different clubs...

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