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The Seattle Prep Panther

Comedic or Criminal: The infamous “Zipper Challenge”
Brooke Nowak, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

Propelled by the power of social media, TikTok has recently fueled the popularity of the bittersweet “Zipper Challenge.” This ultimate prank began as a comedic trend among friends and has festered into a unique scandal...

Student leaders on the annual Senior Pilgrimage retreat in September.
Behind the Scenes
Andre Mathew, Writer • November 17, 2024

Retreats are a core part of every Prep student’s experience, but most never see the countless hours of work that go into making these retreats so special. At Prep, most, if not all retreats are primarily led by students. Zach...

Navigating New Beginnings: How Prep’s Transfer Students are Adjusting to New Environments
Kate Cannon, Online Editor • November 17, 2024

Starting a new school year can be a daunting experience for any student, but for transfer students, it comes with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. This period of transition is marked by the excitement of...

Mateo Baptista-Allan: Flexing his Skills and Balancing his Work Life as a Student
Mateo Baptista-Allan: Flexing his Skills and Balancing his Work Life as a Student
Dhani Widodo, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Seattle Prep offers a wide variety of sports and a very deep range of programs. About 72% of Prep students play a sport for a certain Prep team with 45 different teams to...

Leading the Pack: Fall Sport Captains in Action
Paige Remington, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Extra curriculars are a big part of the Seattle Prep community. Over 600 Seattle Prep students are athletes making the participation of students in sports a big part of our...

Meet a Freshman
Marina Chavez '28
Meet a Freshman: Marina Chavez
Georgia Limbaugh, Visual Editor • November 20, 2024

What sports/ after school activities do you participate in?  Right now I’m in soccer and I am going to be doing track in the spring.    What...

Presidential picks according to gender of Prep students.
Election 2024 Poll Graphics
Emmett Jackson and Cam Weld November 7, 2024

Fall Concert Preview
Fall Concert Preview
Peyton Lysen, writer • November 6, 2024

Prep's Favorite Fall Fashion
Prep’s Favorite Fall Fashion
Amelie LaPorte-Manahan, Graphic Designer • October 21, 2024

How to Throw a Friendsgiving
Sophie Walters, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Friendsgiving is a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving with your closest friends. This guide should cover all the important tips for how to plan a memorable one as a student. A Friendsgiving menu should...

Spooky, Sweet, and Sentimental: Fall Films for Every Mood
Chloe Horner, Managing Editor • November 17, 2024

As the leaves change color and the temperature drops, there's nothing quite like curling up on the couch with a good show. Fall is the perfect season for watching movies that bring out feelings of warmth,...

Pumpkin Spice & Books!
2024 Fall Book Recommendations
Soliana Fishatsion, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

Cuddled in a thick blanket with your favorite fuzzy socks, the fire is crackling, the pumpkin spice candle is lit—and you have an amazing book to read.   Arguably, fall is the best season to sit...

Opinion: The Celebritization of Politics Needs to Change
Soliana Fishatsion, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
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The Reign of the SATs: Is it Finally Over? 
Georgia Limbaugh, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024
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Beyond Books
Mia Schwartz, Social Media Editor • May 21, 2024
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Amelie LaPorte-Manahan is a sophomore at Seattle Prep. This is her first time being a part of The Panther. She’s always loved writing and is super excited to be a part of the...

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