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The Seattle Prep Panther

A Prep Fight Song Tradition

Ava Pitts, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

Fight! Fight! Fight! Prep is notorious for their Panther Fight Song, a chant yelled by students after sporting events and at school assemblies. But where does this tradition come from?  While no one quite...

Mrs. Boyle in a vintage yearbook photo from one of her early years at Seattle Prep.

Mrs. Boyle celebrates 36 years at Prep!

Abby Baldwin, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

Could you imagine being at Seattle Prep in 1985 – before cell phones, Netflix, or the Prep parking garage? Mrs. Boyle sure can! Mrs. Boyle has worked at Prep for over 36 years, starting at the school...

The Matteo Ricci Program: The Relationship Between Seattle Prep and Seattle University

Ginger Doran, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

In the 131 years of Seattle Prep’s and Seattle University’s existence, the two schools’ relationship has evolved and expanded together. Both Seattle Prep and Seattle University opened their...

Mr. Cyrus Habib chatting with students in the Commons

Former Lieutenant Governor Habib Joins Prep Faculty

Nick Pickel, Staff Writer February 12, 2022

Seattle Prep has been blessed yet again with a new addition to the Prep family; a man well known in political environments and renowned as an advocate for higher education and economic development, but...

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Deino Scott.

Coach Scott, Panther since 1971; “I can’t ask for anything more!”

Annie Roske, Managing Editor February 11, 2022

"You can really tell he cares" says RJ Pedersen '23, reflecting on his track coach, Coach Scott, "He cares about students and the school a lot. It seems like Prep is more than just a job to him." Scott...

Prep Families Enjoy Rich Thanksgiving & Christmas Meal Traditions

Kelsey Hamilton, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

Holiday food traditions vary widely across the world. For instance, Italian-Americans celebrate Christmas with the Feast of the Seven Fishes with dishes of fish and seafood.  In medieval Britain, boar...

Girls Soccer Senior Dance

Panthers Come Home to Homecoming Assembly

Annie Roske, Managing Editor November 6, 2021

One of the many things Prep prides itself in, along with retreats, school spirit, and stellar academics, is its energy-filled assemblies. Nobody can deny that hearing “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove play...

The Outdoors Club hiking at Discovery Park

‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ for the Outdoors Club

Paloma Hissong, Staff Writer November 5, 2021
Hanlon said, “I think a big part of our club which maybe goes unnoticed sometimes is just how it brings students together and gives them an opportunity to get to know each other.”
The Panther football team takes the field at the homecoming game on October 15th.

Panthers in the End Zone

Gabby Betzer and Anna Roberts November 2, 2021

After a lively Spirit Week filled with creative, Jukebox-themed outfits and an abundance of school pride, the 2021 homecoming festivities concluded on the evening of Friday, October 15th with the alumni...

One Voice Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Sam McGee, Freelance Writer October 27, 2021

OneVoice is a club dedicated for providing a safe space for those of the LGBTQ+ community and allies at Prep. OneVoice, like many other clubs, had to adjust to the return to being 100% on campus. Seemingly...

Educate and Take Initiative: GROWL Takes Seattle Prep by Storm

Educate and Take Initiative: GROWL Takes Seattle Prep by Storm

Annabelle Deasy, Visual Editor October 18, 2021

  With their 80 plus members and fight for restoration, the GROWL club is out on a mission for advocacy this school year. As a newer club to the Seattle Prep Community, the Global Restoration of...

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