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
The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye
Matthew Hipolito

Matthew Hipolito, Copy Editor

Matthew Hipolito, a senior, has been with the Hawkeye for four years: first as a staff reporter and later as copy editor. In addition to editing all copy, he is also second chair trombonist in MTHS’s Jazz Ensemble I and in his fourth year in the STEM program. With Jazz I, he has attended the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition and Festival twice, in 2017 and 2018; his section won Outstanding Trombone Section in 2018.

All content by Matthew Hipolito
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...

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Liberty Ranch High School FFA member Cole Parker is interviewed about his experiences with the organization.

Liberty Ranch High School FFA member Cole Parker is interviewed about his experiences with the organization.

Junior Glenda Stewart from Reedley High School shares her experience being a person of color in a non-diverse school environment. After joining FFA, she feels empowered to overcome any obstacle thrown at her.

Junior Glenda Stewart from Reedley High School shares her experience being a person of color in a non-diverse school environment. After joining FFA, she feels empowered to overcome...

FFA members gather outside around the food trucks that surround the Anaheim Convention Center in the afternoon.

FFA members gather outside around the food trucks that surround the Anaheim Convention Center in the afternoon.

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Coming back stronger than ever

By Matthew Hipolito
March 27, 2019

Hi, Terrace. It’s been awhile. The hiatus we’ve been on has been one of the longest in The Hawkeye’s 34-volume history. During that time, news has been made and forgotten,...

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[Photo] Online component improves flow of registration process

By Nathaniel Reyes
March 26, 2019

The combined MTHS choirs and orchestra crescendo to a climax as the concert comes to a conclusion.

[Photo] Choir and orchestra unite at winter concert

By Amy Harris
January 13, 2019

The combined MTHS choirs and orchestra crescendo to a climax as the concert comes to a conclusion.

Freshman wing Taylor Stevens prepares to shoot a 3 point jump shot in the 2nd quarter of the Terrace vs Woodway basketball game.

Freshman wing Taylor Stevens prepares to shoot a 3 point jump shot in the 2nd quarter of the Terrace vs Woodway basketball game.

Freshmen Gwyneth Camacho attempts a layup threw two Woodway defenders`

[Photo] Free Throw for Three? Terrace falls to Edmonds-Woodway 23-22

November 30, 2018

Freshmen Gwyneth Camacho attempts a layup threw two Woodway defenders`

Freshman wing Taylor Stevens smiles and runs back on defense after making a layup basket for 2 points.

Freshman wing Taylor Stevens smiles and runs back on defense after making a layup basket for 2 points.

Freshmen Isabelle Allred goes for a rebound in the paint versus a Woodway player

Freshmen Isabelle Allred goes for a rebound in the paint versus a Woodway player

Sophomore Alyssyn Pratt walks threw the tower of high fives from her teammates at the start of the game.

Sophomore Alyssyn Pratt walks threw the tower of high fives from her teammates at the start of the game.

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...

Senior Annika Prom holds a test tube full of strawberry DNA during a biotechnology activity.

[Photo] STEM orientation night introduces eighth graders to pathways

By Nina Otebele, Hawkeye staff
November 11, 2018

Senior Annika Prom holds a test tube full of strawberry DNA during a biotechnology activity.

Josh Setala jumps for the ball.

Photo Gallery: Terrace seniors take Macho Volleyball trophy

By Matthew Hipolito, Copy Editor
November 9, 2018

A poster created by MTHS ASB to advertise the two Macho Volleyball tournaments.

A poster created by MTHS ASB to advertise the two Macho Volleyball tournaments.

Team America pose with their first-place trophy. Defeating TR3Y WAY in the finals of the MTHS Macho Volleyball tournament, Team America will represent Terrace alongside TR3Y WAY at the district-level Macho Volleyball tournament in the Terraceum on Nov. 7.

Team America pose with their first-place trophy. Defeating TR3Y WAY in the finals of the MTHS Macho Volleyball tournament, Team America will represent Terrace alongside TR3Y WAY...

TR3Y WAY poses happily with their second place ribbons at Macho Volleyball. TR3Y WAY lost in the final game to Team America, placing second in the competition and earning the right to represent Terrace at the district-wide competition.

TR3Y WAY poses happily with their second place ribbons at Macho Volleyball. TR3Y WAY lost in the final game to Team America, placing second in the competition and earning the right...

Senior Dom Latham of TR3Y WAY dives for the ball in the game versus Team America.

Senior Dom Latham of TR3Y WAY dives for the ball in the game versus Team America.

Players from TR3Y WAY prepare to return the ball to their opponents from Team America.

Players from TR3Y WAY prepare to return the ball to their opponents from Team America.

Sophomore humanities teacher Christopher Ellinger psyches himself up during a game.

Sophomore humanities teacher Christopher Ellinger psyches himself up during a game.

TR3Y WAY and Banned come together after a hard-fought match.

TR3Y WAY and Banned come together after a hard-fought match.

Senior Jesse James Martineau of TR3Y WAY celebrates after his team scores a point.

Senior Jesse James Martineau of TR3Y WAY celebrates after his team scores a point.

Players from TR3Y WAY and Banned jump for the ball.

Players from TR3Y WAY and Banned jump for the ball.

The ball returns to Banned's court.

The ball returns to Banned's court.

Junior Bradey Blackmer of TR3Y WAY prepares to serve the ball.

Junior Bradey Blackmer of TR3Y WAY prepares to serve the ball.

Players from Banned huddle during a timeout against TR3Y WAY tournament.

Players from Banned huddle during a timeout against TR3Y WAY tournament.

Junior Seydou Traore of Notorious D.I.G. prepares to serve the ball to Jeepers Creepers Here Come the Teachers.

Junior Seydou Traore of Notorious D.I.G. prepares to serve the ball to Jeepers Creepers Here Come the Teachers.

Notorious D.I.G. return the ball to Jeepers Creepers Here Come the Teachers.

Notorious D.I.G. return the ball to Jeepers Creepers Here Come the Teachers.

The ball flies through the air between Notorious D.I.G. and Jeepers Creepers Here Come the Teachers.

The ball flies through the air between Notorious D.I.G. and Jeepers Creepers Here Come the Teachers.

TR3Y WAY jump to catch the ball.

TR3Y WAY jump to catch the ball.

Members of TR3Y WAY pose for a photo. From left to right: senior Karly Rismoen, junior Kaylee Wagner, senior William Weatherby, senior Mustafa Balikci, senior Lauren Allen and senior Jesse James Martineau.

Members of TR3Y WAY pose for a photo. From left to right: senior Karly Rismoen, junior Kaylee Wagner, senior William Weatherby, senior Mustafa Balikci, senior Lauren Allen and...

A PNSN seismograph from the 2001 Nisqually earthquake that caused superficial damage to MTHS.

Cascadia quake: Expected, but not overdue

By Matthew Hipolito, Copy Editor
September 30, 2018

The Cascadia region is one that is blessed by the Earth. Replete with stoic mountains, scenic ocean views, majestic canyons and tranquil forest scenes, our beautiful, fertile...

Safe injection in Seattle

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye Staff
May 14, 2018

“The King County Medical Examiner’s (KCME) Office reported that deaths caused by drugs increased to their highest levels in 2016 in both Seattle and King County, Washington,”...

Gavin Norley talks with Students from Archbishop Riordan High school in San Francisco

#NeverAgain: Student Activists Speak

By Matthew Hipolito, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2018

Late in the afternoon on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2018, a former student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Armed with a legally-acquired Colt...

A Neutrality Crisis: The Internet and You

A Neutrality Crisis: The Internet and You

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye Staff
March 20, 2018

What is net neutrality? Net neutrality is a policy enacted Mar. 12, 2015 by the Federal Communications Commission, a five-person board that regulates interstate communications,...

North Korea’s Nukes and You

North Korea’s Nukes and You

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye Staff
January 19, 2018

A puff of smoke. A flash of light. A long, deep, menacing hiss and the long, slender missile lifts from its launch pad in Pyongsong, North Korea, just 18 miles from the capital...

Fulfilling the state’s paramount duty

Fulfilling the state’s paramount duty

By Matthew Hipolito, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017

In 2009, the personnel director for the Chicacum School District walked into a courtroom of the King County Superior Court to be cross-examined in a case about education funding....

Students enjoy lunch in room 229 with their everyday educators and peers. Strand said lunch is one of the best times to stop by and meet students in the program. Pictured left to right: Kai Rudnick, Mary Bolger, Joseph Quintanilla, Betel Alemu, Tracy Castillo, Setti Habtai.

Life skills program moves to Terrace

By Matthew Hipolito, Staff Writer
September 22, 2017

With a new year comes new teachers, students, plans, facilities — and this year, a new program. The room adjacent to the library is no longer the “LibLab” (computer lab),...

Transgender rights 'up in the air' under Trump administration

Transgender rights ‘up in the air’ under Trump administration

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye staff
March 24, 2017

As the United States transitions to leadership underneath a Republican Donald Trump administration, the fate of the rights of many minority groups are up in the air, especially...

Students more in favor of chromebooks than not as every day device

Students more in favor of chromebooks than not as every day device

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye staff
October 26, 2016

Fashion at Terrace varies wildly, but despite the myriad of accessories sported by our students, there is one item that is essential to every student whatever their taste. The...

“Forgiveness and redemption”

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye staff
June 14, 2016

On the first floor of the school, just off the HUB is a long hallway adorned with murals and filled with rooms of computers and tools. The STEM hallway is, for many students, off...

The often confusing, skewed nature of the electoral college

By Matthew Hipolito, Hawkeye staff
June 13, 2016

The upcoming election is a point of much contention among Americans, much like any, especially elections like that of 2000 when it took a Supreme Court ruling to ultimately determine...

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