ACT moves to digital testing
Move aside pencil and paper. The ACT is preparing to move to a computer-based exam by spring 2015. The college readiness test, taken by over a million high school students each year, will include the same content as found on the pencil and paper test with four sections – math, English, writing and science. However, [...]
The gains and pains of going AP
Last week, exams for Advanced Placement (AP) classes started to be conducted. Testing locations for MTHS students include the Edmonds School District Office in Lynnwood and the MTHS Library. The College Board, which administers AP alongside the SAT, states that, “The AP Program is a global academic program, currently offered in more than 100 countries [...]
Twitter account causes hurt feelings, controversy
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 other students. Though some of the tweets contained positive messages, many were viewed as offensive and inappropriate. The creation of the MTHS Confessions page follows the creation of [...]
Stink bombs in the halls
Throughout the halls, you might have smelled a particular odor. Recently, many students have made comments such as “What is that smell?” or “Why does it smell like that?” Stink bombs, reminiscent of middle school pranks, have infested the school with an unpleasant odor in recent weeks and people have taken notice. In reality, this [...]
Annual ASB budget features more cuts
ASB officers held their annual budget meeting on May 8 to vote on the proposed budget for the 2013-2014 school year. The relatively short half hour meeting consisted of Big 6, Class ASB, and representatives of activities, sports and clubs at MTHS. A common theme was present at the meeting: cuts. Many clubs, sports and [...]
April 2013 students of the month
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 list and information for the April 2013 students of the month. Student Name: Casey Hynes Mother’s Name: Leslie Hynes Father’s Name: Richard Hynes GPA: 3.99 Clubs & Activities: Key Club, Project Unify, Mix [...]
Former student charged with robbery
Former MTHS student Darian Sharpe was formally charged with first-degree robbery on April 24. Sharpe, who was expelled for his involvement in the Dec. 4 assault and robbery of another student, was also facing legal troubles from an incident from June 2012. The other suspect, a former MTHS junior, was expelled after being charged with [...]
Vandals damage several windows at MTHS
Students arriving to school on Monday were greeted by broken windows and shards of glass on the floor of the HUB. According to a post on the MTHS Facebook page, the vandalism took place just before 2 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, April 27. In addition to the HUB, the windows of at least [...]
Social media: innovative interactions
As senior Kyra Dahlman strolls down the wide hallway, her eyes are glued to her phone. She’s tweeting. She’s relaying information to her followers about her experience at the National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco, Calif. Dahlman is one of the many students at the convention who are using social media to stay [...]
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Williams was investigated over sexual comments
According to an article on the front page of Sunday’s Daily Herald, it is now known that former student behavior coordinator and coach for numerous sports, Anthony Williams resigned over the fallout over an investigation about inappropriate comments he made to students and staff members. The article states that several teachers, students, and other staff [...]
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