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[Photo] Staff Diversity

March 20, 2018
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.

[Photo] Student support advocate accepts job with Lynnwood Police

November 17, 2017
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 Hendelmens albums Destinations and Playground.

[Photo] Tamir Hendelman Trio share outcome of MTHS jazz collaboration

October 9, 2017
The trio ends a lively tune with a precise cutoff.

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Bass player Alex Frank keeps a steady eye on pianist Tamir Hendelman during each tune.

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Junior Ben Leonard and sophomore Caden Hargrave perform a soli in the middle of the Jazz 1 set.

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Senior Ethan Pyke sends his sound between the heads of Hargrave and junior Reece Newhouse.

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Percussionists Josh Setala and Kieran Faris keep ears and eyes open towards bass players Alex Frank and freshman Andrew Vinther.

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Sophomore Josh Setala and trio-member Dean Koba keep time to the music.

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Junior Ben Leonard solos in his first jazz concert as a Hawk.

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Senior Gian Neri strums along with the rhythm sections.

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Junior Reece Newhouse switches to the soprano saxophone for one of Jazz 1s five songs.

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While waiting for a band change, Hendleman and Gian Neri look over the Jazz 1 set.

[Photo] Tamir Hendelman Trio share outcome of MTHS jazz collaboration

October 9, 2017
Goalie Maisey Knorr dives to prevent an Everett offender from scoring.

[Photo] Terrace Women’s Soccer drop game to Everett, lose 5-4

September 18, 2017
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[Photo] Bound to sound

June 17, 2017
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[Photo] A flutist and her flutes

June 17, 2017
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Max Knibbe cheers as Simon Zombors name is called by director Darin Faul. Each member of the band, especially the seniors, were celebrated at Jazz Alley.

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Ethan Pyke solos as his fellow trombone players watch and listen.

[Photo] Jazz, alumni band conclude school year at Jazz Alley

June 6, 2017
Senior Andrew Sumabat picks up his third instrument of the night to wow the crowd with another energetic solo with the help of mic-holder Max Knibbe.

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Senior Selena Williams plays her alto saxophone with jazz 1 for one of the last times. In each of the last performances, its clear that the seniors are feeling their last year at Terrace draw to a close.

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Andrew Sumabat plays a solo to a crowd. From the balcony the lamps, like stars, made it appear that jazz 1 played in the sky.

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The powerful trombone trio of junior Ethan Pyke, senior Andrew Sumabat and sophomore Henry Smith-Hunt grew close this year.

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Freshman Solomon Plourd solos on senior Damon Dahls original piece with sophomore Vegard Perander waiting for his entrance.

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Sophomore Kieran Faris and junior Sophie Parsons work to keep the song on time during Fariss original piece, Sin Nombre.

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Freshman Caden Hargrave gives a passionate solo during Dahls orginal piece.

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Terrace alumni of class 2011, Jack Walters, solos during one of the alum bands numbers. Walters starting in fall will be second chair in the Detroit Symphony.

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Jacob Krieger, class of 2015, solos on his alto saxophone. Krieger is currently a music student at Central Washington University.

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Traveling from Central Washington University, Henry Sparks from class of 2012 solos over the head of Jack Walters.

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Sophomore Owen Moreland laughs with jazz 2 after joking with director Darin Faul about the meaning of the song Samantha. Moreland had been tasked with writing lyrics to the song in order to think of the emotion of the piece. Before the performance, Faul challenged Moreland to describing what hed come up with.

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At the end of the final ceremony, Jazz 1 poses together for a group shot outside of the auditorium.

Outstanding soloist awards revealed at 22nd annual Essentially Ellington final concert

By Praditha Halstad and Harper Thomas
May 13, 2017
Previous MTHS mentor Justin DiCiocco watches MTHS from the back of the theater as they play Stay On It

[Photo] Jazz 1 performs at Essentially Ellington

May 13, 2017
Senior Andrew Sumabat meets with Wynton Marsalis after Terraces performance in Rose Theater. Sumabat briefly discussed his solos with Marsalis before the shot was taken.

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Senior Dylon Rajah solos on Such Sweet Thunder while director Darin Faul watches from the front of the stage. Today Rajah was making his dream come true, as hes been working for this moment since he began jazz.

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Senior FInn OHea was the first Terrace soloist to play during their set in Bojangles.

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Band director Darin Faul and sophomore Matthew Hipoltio are interviewed by NBC news at the end of the parade outside on JLC.

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Edmonds-Woodway student Edward Kim holds a sign above the crowd advocating for the continuation of jazz and music education in schools.

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Wynton Marsalis begins the parade on the bass drum with trumpet player Marcus Printup in the center of Columbus Circle.

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MTHS senior Andrew Sumabat improvises with EWHS senior Brandt Fischer while waiting for the parade to begin.

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Sophomore Kieran Faris holds signs for music education with juniors Sophie Parsons and Rio Neri. As the rhythm section, they were not able to bring their large instruments into the parade, but were not deterred from participating.

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Jazz fills Columbus Circle on day two of Essentially Ellington

Jazz fills Columbus Circle on day two of Essentially Ellington

By Harper Thomas, Reporter/Photographer
May 12, 2017
Senior Dylon Rajah listens to the trombone solo intently. Rajah delivered an impressive improvised solo himself to the audience on his tenor saxaphone.

Gallery: Jazz 1’s First Day at Essentially Ellington

By Harper Thomas, Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2017
Jazz 1 stands on the red steps of Time Square at midnight during their first night in New York. After a long day of travel, the walk and entrance into the lit up square proved to be a refreshing and exciting experience, especially to those visiting New York for the first time.

Jazz 1 lands in New York for Essentially Ellington

By Harper Thomas, Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2017
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[Photo] Sophomore honored with President's Volunteer Service Award

April 27, 2017
Williams answers questions from Damon Dahl and Owen Moreland, both Jazz 2 students who remained for the 4 hour clinic.

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Williams works with Finn OHea to improve his soloing skills during an energetic number in the second half of the clinic.

[Photo] Pro musician Todd Williams guides Jazz 1 before Essentially Ellington next month

April 24, 2017
Faul takes over directing for the tail-end of the clinic, working with Williams to develop experimental components the band is adding to their set.

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Williams took time during the clinic to allow each band member to solo and freestyle, giving constructive feedback once everyone who wanted to had a chance. Max Knibbe solos for Williams on the clarinet.

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The band members watch with smiles on their faces as Williams demonstrates scale techniques to the band on his tenor saxophone.

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Williams takes the time to explicitly work with the rhythm section, including Gian Neri and Sophie Parsons, to adapt to the soloists.

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Nuclear scientist Manoj Pratim Samanta paid a visit to the MTHS theater during PASS period to inform students on his summer workshop that will be held in July at the Bellevue College. His introductory presentation covered topics such as DNA coding and STEM cell modification.

[Photo] Recognized biologist, nuclear scientist visits to recruit for summer workshop

April 14, 2017
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[Photo] Drama hosts matinee of “The Insanity of Mary Girard,” to premiere tomorrow

March 30, 2017
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[Photo] Essentially Ellington

March 24, 2017
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[Photo] Terrace Idol brings new talent to the stage

March 24, 2017
The trombone section plays altogether during On the Sunny Side of the Street, the opening number of Hot Java Cool Jazz.

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Jazz 1 performs Such Sweet Thunder, a song the band has played in the past.

[Photo] Jazz 1 opens 22nd annual Hot Java Cool Jazz, unveils student-composed song

March 20, 2017
*Stephi & Vivian JoY 2017 FEAIM

[Photo] Hawkeye executive editor named state journalist of the year

March 10, 2017
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