Becky Chisholm retires after 19 years of teaching
Tam Tran, Reporter
June 25, 2020
Paraeducator Becky Chisholm said she strives to help students find a safe place to be themselves. Apart from teaching in the Mid-Level special education for nine years, Chisholm is involved in and a part of GSA club. She said her involvement in GSA was the highlight of her time teaching at Inglemoor....
Nordic editors say their final goodbyes
Sonya Sheptunov, Rahima Baluch, and Aditi Jain
June 25, 2020
Sonya Sheptunov Over the course of my life, I discovered that I had lost my voice. Previously, I found it more appealing to stay quiet, to let others talk over me. I soon found myself feeling powerless; feeling alone. At the guidance of two very different people in my life I was pushed to join this inst...
Lori Dougherty says goodbye to Inglemoor
Margaret He, Opinion Editor
June 24, 2020
Students will miss seeing a familiar face in the counseling office next year, as registrar Lori Dougherty will be retiring. Dougherty interacted with countless students and said that she has made many memories from her time at Inglemoor. Her fellow staff members described her as dedicated, whip-smart...
Viking graduate explores military career
Margaret He, Opinion Editor
June 23, 2020
Serving one’s country through involvement in the military is one way graduates can make a difference and impact their community. Senior Lilli Wildermuth will be doing just that by joining the Air Force. Wildermuth is planning to serve for four years before continuing on to a nursing degree at...
Retiring german teacher offers wisdom for students
Mireya Avalos, Reporter
June 23, 2020
With 30 years under her belt, Frau Kanning is entering a new life of retirement. German teacher Susanne Kanning has been teaching at Inglemoor since 1990. Her position as a Viking was her first job out of college and turned out to be a lifelong career. She said she has been dedicated to her work and...
How the murder of George Floyd rallied our community and our nation
Priya Annapureddy, Reporter
June 8, 2020
The Murder of George Floyd On May 25, 2020, the Minneapolis Police Department responded to a call that reported a 46-year-old black man, George Floyd, allegedly using a counterfeit bill to buy items at a local shop. About 10 minutes after the police came onto the scene, ...
Athletes find new ways to practice during quarantine
Nathan Guest, Sports Editor
May 25, 2020
As Washingtonians remain in lockdown after the stay-at-home order was extended to May 31, all workout and fitness centers remain closed. However, this hasn’t stopped many of the athletes from getting their activity. Boys Soccer senior captain Peter Lie is using a wooden board for drills in his bac...
Working through a pandemic: essential employees
Gloria Shen, Reporter
May 11, 2020
As a result of the statewide stay-at-home order and other measures taken to reduce the movement of people, many workers have been forced out of their jobs or converted to working from home. One group of employees, however, are still working as usual. “Essential workers,” defined by the Esse...
ASB elections continue despite school closures
Rory Knettles, A&E Editor
May 1, 2020
Meet your ASB President candidates for the 2020-2021 school year Despite school cancelations, ASB executive elections will still be held virtually on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. via a Google Form sent through student email accounts. Voters will decide who will lead Inglemoor’s ASB, therefore deciding...
The true cost of public education
April 20, 2020
Those between 8 and 18 years old in Washington state are required by law to regularly attend school. Public schools, including Inglemoor, are funded by taxes, which allow children to receive school services without directly paying for them. However, while instruction itself at Inglemoor is free, there are...
A day in the life of Mr. Desuatels
Ishika Kaushik, Reporter
April 18, 2020
Principal Adam Desautels said he always has his hands full. While he enjoys getting to spend time with students and staff, a day in his life is hectic. He has been working at Inglemoor since 2018 and said the heavy workload has remained constant since the beginning. “One thing that i...
Adopted family: a teacher’s best friend
Selin Asan, Cathy Zhao, and Ella Barnard
April 10, 2020
At Inglemoor many people choose to adopt pets instead of shopping for them. Teachers Charles Trafford, Christina Gutting and Erica Patterson chose to adopt animals from shelters or rescue centers instead of buying them from breeders. In Trafford’s classroom, English students are familiar with his ...
Sofia Leotta, Copy Editor
July 23, 2020
Comet NEOWISE, officially known as C/2020 F3, has recently sparked a glimmer of excitement around the world as it passes close to Earth in its travel through space. The bright...
