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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

Efrata Solomon

Efrata Solomon, Photo Editor

Photo Editor Efrata Solomon is a junior at MTHS and in her second year of journalism. She joined journalism in 2022 in order to engage more with school activities and find a community of like-minded people, as well as learn about newspaper production. Outside of journalism, Efrata hopes to pursue a career in forensic biotechnology to exonerate those wrongfully convicted. She also participates in TSA, HOSA, Girls Who Code, orchestra and NHS, and her hobbies include completing puzzles, reading, hiking, going to local concerts, thrifting, and spending her money on overpriced boba.

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Black-owned businesses reflect Reading Terminal Market’s growing diversity

By Evan Kerani, Efrata Solomon, and Terina Papatu
November 8, 2024

Nestled on opposite sides of the historic Reading Terminal are Sweet T’s and Sweet Nina’s, the market’s first Black-owned bakeries. Each has their own signature delicious...

Behind the Drama program's curtain

Behind the Drama program’s curtain

By Efrata Solomon, Photo Editor
November 1, 2024

Lights, camera, action! The Drama Department has kicked off this school year in full swing, already coordinating several productions and projects for the 2024-2025 school year....

Senior Xander Terry dribbles the ball away from an opponent at the Terrace game against Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Mar. 22

[Photo] Hawks find success in a memorable spring

By Soren Ramerman, Hawkeye Staff
May 22, 2024

Senior Xander Terry dribbles the ball away from an opponent at the Terrace game against Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Mar. 22

The more you know ... at Terrace

The more you know … at Terrace

By Charli Gilchrist and Efrata Solomon
May 17, 2024

Histories & Mysteries of Terrace... There is never a dull day at Mountlake Terrace High School if you truly go looking. It’s filled to the brim with history, fun stories,...

Sophomore Travis Herberg performs his saxophone solo during "A Little Minor Booze" at the Hot Java Cool Jazz concert in March.

[Photo] Sweepstakes winners in the Northwest

By Terina Papatu, Hawkeye Co-Editor-in-chief
May 24, 2024

Sophomore Travis Herberg performs his saxophone solo during "A Little Minor Booze" at the Hot Java Cool Jazz concert in March.

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[Photo] Hawk couture: catalog 4

By Halle Connell, News Editor
March 21, 2024

Hawks junior guard Rayshaun Connor led Terrace with 16 points and came up clutch from beyond the 3-point line several times in the Hawks 69-59 victory over Beamer.

[Photo] Rayshaun Connor drops 16 on Beamer in 69-59 victory

February 29, 2024

Hawks junior guard Rayshaun Connor led Terrace with 16 points and came up clutch from beyond the 3-point line several times in the Hawks 69-59 victory over Beamer.

Israel accused of genocide in the International Court

Israel accused of genocide in the International Court

By Halle Connell and Efrata Solomon
February 20, 2024

South Africa instituted a case against Israel for genocidal acts against the Gaza Strip in the wake of attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. These alleged acts violate the laws of...

Mya Phin sings her heart out for the cover of the Van Halen song, "You Really Got Me," at the Performing Arts Showcase alongside Liam Rees, Brody Rees and Mr. Faul

[Photo] The music boosters bring a new tradition to Terrace

By Kaelynn Bagley, Hawkeye Staff
December 13, 2023

Mya Phin sings her heart out for the cover of the Van Halen song, "You Really Got Me," at the Performing Arts Showcase alongside Liam Rees, Brody Rees and Mr. Faul

Middle hitter Catherine Brown blocks the ball from the middle front position in MTHS's game against Lynnwood H.S.

[Photo] Rewind: A tough season of volleyball

By Ethan Ha, General Staff
December 13, 2023

Middle hitter Catherine Brown blocks the ball from the middle front position in MTHS's game against Lynnwood H.S.

MTHS staff posing as a bag of M&M’s during ‘Twin Day’ of homecoming spirit week

Our destination?

By Ciara Constantino and Efrata Solomon
November 2, 2023

MTHS staff posing as a bag of M&M’s during ‘Twin Day’ of homecoming spirit week

Model: Elio Isley

[Photo] The Hawk couture: catalog 2

By Charli Gilchrist and Mylin Ngyuen
November 2, 2023

Henry Obare shouting from up in the theater during the fall production of 'The One Act Play That Goes Wrong.'

[Photo] Henry Obare: Athlete, actor, ASB, what else can he do?

By Adrian Knowlton, General Staff
June 15, 2023

Henry Obare shouting from up in the theater during the fall production of 'The One Act Play That Goes Wrong.'

Senior Riley Frank portrayed Morticia Addams during 'The Addams Family' - MTHS's spring musical.

[Photo] Riley Frank: Meet the singing actress who broke out of her shell

By Virginia Alsept-Beaty, General Staff
June 15, 2023

Senior Riley Frank portrayed Morticia Addams during 'The Addams Family' - MTHS's spring musical.

Kayla Apostol and friend Liliana Lopez-Santiago at a DECA conference.

Kayla Apostol: Connect leader, athlete, or businesswoman? Yes.

By Ciara Constantino and Efrata Solomon
June 15, 2023

Got a club or extracurricular in mind? Senior Kayla Marie Apostol has most likely participated in it. From volleyball to DECA and more, Apostol has ventured into just about everything,...

Jack Williams portrayed Gomez Addams in the musical "the Addams Family" while singing "Trapped"

Jack Williams: Moving schools as well as hearts

By Efrata Solomon, Photo Editor
June 10, 2023

Just as the intoxicating smell of the graveyard captivates the Addams Family, senior Jack Williams has a serious obsession for theatrical acting, which developed from a love of...

Juniors Braden Ryder and Collin Fahey introducing an act during the showcase.

A night of laughs, lyrics, and loads of sweets

By Efrata Solomon, General Staff
June 6, 2023

The Performing Arts Showcase took place on May 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the band room, featuring everything from sweaty hard rock covers of critically acclaimed songs from hit show...

Finals schedule frazzles students

Finals schedule frazzles students

By Ciara Constantino, Evan Kerani, and Efrata Solomon
February 28, 2023

During finals in January, we had an unusual and stressful block schedule for all students. On Jan. 25, periods 1, 3 and 5 were 105 minutes each. This was the same on Jan. 26, with...

The beautiful game in Qatar

The beautiful game in Qatar

By Efrata Solomon, Hawkeye Staff
December 15, 2022

As we kick-off the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, here’s a recap of its most shocking and impressive moments, filled with details of all the upsets, surprise wins and...

Junior Daniela Cortezzo on the field in a soccer game. She's just about to kick the ball, with her leg lifted ready to kick.

Fall sports weren’t kicked around this season

By Efrata Solomon, Hawkeye Staff
November 11, 2022

Football Our football varsity team had a more than rocky 1-7 season last year, with only one win against Meadowdale. Morale on the team ran low because of an unsupportive atmosphere...

Fall play: a satirical take on producing theatre

By Efrata Solomon, Hawkeye Staff
November 1, 2022

Clear your calendars and cancel all your plans! Despite being barely two months into the school year, the MTHS drama department has already been hard at work for the first production...

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