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The 1976 Seattle Prep Cheer Team.

Yell Team History Pre-dates Prep’s Co-ed Shift

Mason Beckett and Diego Perez February 20, 2024

Leaping onto campus in 1947, Prep’s female cheerleaders have recently become a topic of mystery. Ending in 2010, the cheer team is a forgotten part of Prep’s history, despite its fascinating legacy...

From JUG Receivers to JUG Givers: Teachers Who Were Once High School Rebels

Peyton Remington and Charlotte Flynn February 19, 2024

From clothes, to clubs, and even certain sports, trends come and go at Prep. Classes that were popular to take five years ago are no longer. One thing that has stayed throughout decades of change: JUG....

A photo of the great Seattle Prep bus crash of 1996. This photo originally appeared in the Journal American Newspaper.

Seattle Prep School Bus, Truck Collide in Redmond

Ava Tinder, Visuals Editor February 14, 2024

In the early morning of September 20th, 1996, the Seattle Prep Class of ‘97 boarded two buses and began their route to the annual senior-bonding retreat at Camp Hamilton in Monroe. However, what...

A page from the 1976 Seattle Prep Yearbook. 1975 marked the first year Prep became co-ed.

Prep’s Historic Transition to Co-Ed Schooling

Kate O'Meara, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

The 1975-76 school year marked a significant turning point in the history of Prep—the admission of girls. For over 80 years, Prep had been known as an all-boys school. This new change ultimately...

A Transformative Moment

Delphine Mock, Visuals Editor February 13, 2024

The year was 1989, and what started as a competitive floor hockey game during Olympic Week at Prep turned into a memorable event that left a lasting impact on the school’s culture. In an exclusive...

Breaking the Ice: Seasonal Depression v. Winter Blues

Brooke Nowak, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

Living in the rainy state, the gloom tends to cast a shadow on the mental health of teenagers although that is not to say there aren’t numerous solutions to be explored that can help brighten people’s...

Beyond Christmas: Exploring Diverse Winter Holidays

Keira Munko, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

Christmas is the big winter holiday for many, but there are many other holidays that people celebrate. Holidays range from more celebratory to more religious. Here are a couple of the holidays that people...

A Tale of Two Traditions: Unwrapping Diverse Holiday Traditions in Germany and Mexico

A Tale of Two Traditions: Unwrapping Diverse Holiday Traditions in Germany and Mexico

Sophia Magnano, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

Christmas, a festive season celebrated worldwide, is a time when cultures come alive with unique traditions, customs, and festivities. While the fashion in which Mexican and German cultures celebrate Christmas...

Senior Kris Sekhar celebrates Christmas in Croatia with his family.

Feliz navidad, Merry christmas, Sretan Božić!

Marguerite Bindel and Emiline Beliard December 12, 2023

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, many people are getting ready for their annual traditions! Within the Prep community students are anxiously awaiting the holiday season to begin, with every...

Youth Public Transit Options Offer Exciting Adventures

Cam Weld, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

All public transit in Seattle and the Puget Sound area is free for people under 18! While many people only think of the bus when they think about public transit, there are other exciting options. Travelling...

Perks of Burks

Perks of Burks

Georgia Limbaugh, staff writer October 27, 2023

Every morning, hundreds of Seattle Prep students make their way through the underground cement parking garage. As the garage fills up, Mr. Burks works hard to direct students to their parking spots and...

Shifts in College Admissions: The Rise of Test-Optional Policies

Cole Hackman, Online Editor October 11, 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges have introduced flexibility in the admissions process by adopting test-optional policies regarding college entrance exams. These policy changes were implemented...

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