Author Archives: Hope Carter

Thoughtful Students at PHS

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Savannah Mae and coach Plumlee talking about fear of cancer. Photo contributed by: Aylyn Echeverria

Savannah Mae and Coach Plumlee talk about fear of cancer. Photo contributed by: Aylyn Echeverria

By Mai Takeuchi

There was “Smash Cancer” on April seventeenth. Although it was nice and cold, many people came to watch our girls play. They also sold cancers shirts, each color has its own meaning  and then cookies baked by tennis team girls. Boys tennis team did this for the first time last fall. Coach Haeck said that they decided to host a “Smash Cancer” match because they wanted to bring awareness about many forms of cancer, and they wanted to honor families in their tennis family and local community that have been affected by cancer. It felt great being able to honor both cancer victims and survivors, and being able to come together to raise money for a worthy cause. Continue reading →

Students Compare Elementary Then and Now

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Kindergarden for these kids seem fun and entertaining, like it was to many students when they were in elementary school. Photo by: Tailer Smerekanich

Kindergarten for these students seems fun and entertaining, like it was to many students when they were in elementary school. Photo by: Tailer Smerekanich

By Tailer Smerekanich

Many people loved elementary school from the naps to recess, but it has changed. Some students think elementary school has gotten too much for children, or that they are putting too much responsibility into the childrens’ hands. Continue reading →

PHS Students Discuss Traveling and Vacations

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In one of PHS' hallways, a display case showcases a little bit of Chinese culture. "[I like] visiting new places," Victoria Leazenby said, "you get a taste of what other cultures are like and how things are different." Photo by: Alicia Sanchez

In one of PHS’ hallways, a display case showcases a little bit of Chinese culture. “[I like] visiting new places,” Victoria Leazenby said, “you get a taste of what other cultures are like and how things are different.” Photo by: Alicia Sanchez

By Alicia Sanchez

Vacations are a common occurrence during the summer months, and many students remember their vacations fondly.

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