The Seattle Prep Panther

Seniors and Counselors Share Perspectives on Virtual College Tours

Hobbs Hegedus, Staff Writer • November 10, 2020

During the pandemic, college admissions have transferred to the digital world. All prospective student information is now online, with colleges recording or streaming interviews, information meetings and campus tours. This new form of college touring brings many new benefits and some consequences.

Service Six Feet Apart

Eamon Mohrbacher, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

A core value of Seattle Prep’s philosophy is the “ideal of the well-rounded person who is…committed to doing justice in generous service to the people of God.” During this difficult time, the...

Drop [those ballots] Like Its Hot: Members of the Class of 2021 Exert their Right to Vote

Gabby Stuart, Staff Writer • November 1, 2020

Over ten million people have submitted their ballots for the 2020 presidential election and more are rolling in by the second. Not only does the election bring new presidential candidates and the possibility...

Prep Seniors Apply to Colleges for the Arts

Tia Flores, Co-Online Editor • November 1, 2020

Students who submit arts specific applications have additional requirements. This describes seniors Elizabeth Lugo ’21, Jane Broderson ’21, Emily Amesquita ’21, Christina Winemiller ’21, and Victoria Elizabeth Olivera ’21, look to advance their passions in the arts to the collegiate level.

The Significance of the Gen Z Vote on the 2020 Presidential Elections: Prep Students Speak

Kelly McGarry, Staff Writer • October 31, 2020

The 2020 Presidential elections are just around the corner. Republican candidate, President Donald Trump, will be going against Democrat and former Vice President, Joe Biden. In a country where political...

Seattle Prep Students Ranting and Raving about the Presidential Election Campaign

Beni Jurion, Managing Editor • October 30, 2020

Every four years American’s brace themselves for a presidential election. A time where politicians have scathing debates, powerful speeches, malicious insults, and vehement defenses. In addition, their...

Students get Creative in their Online Learning Environment

Abby Wilwerding, Staff Writer • October 16, 2020

Last fall, Prep students enjoyed being at campus and learning with their peers. However, this year, they have adapted to learning at home and implemented ideas in order to make the best of the situation. Senior...

Prep Students React to Planned Hybrid Learning

Piper Wood, Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

“the risks are greater than the benefits for returning”

Freshmen Plunge into First Year of High School Virtually

Margot Gwynn and Nick Pickel • October 14, 2020

The transition from middle school to high school seems monumental to a recently graduated eighth grader. Being welcomed into a new school can cause uncertainty, doubt, anticipation, and excitement. Entering...

Seattle Prep Students Ranting and Raving about TikTok.

Beni Jurion, Managing Editor • October 14, 2020

Today it’s hard not to know what TikTok is, from viral dances, iconic music, political controversies, and the recently announced $50 billion deal by the American company Oracle. The new social media...

Nonstop Work Grind For Prep Students This Summer

Caroline Casey, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020

While this summer was full of masks, social distancing fun, and new hobbies, things were a little different than normal, to say the least. But these unprecedented times did not stop the hustle for a few...

A Zooming Start to the School Year: Tips for How to Navigate Online Learning

Gabby Stuart, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020

Last year was filled with face-to-face interactions, rushing to class during passing periods, and all school lunch, now students wake up ten minutes before class, show up in pajamas, and stare at a screen...