SHS Mariner Media

Jim Stewart and Eli Bankston place boards to cover one of the damaged windows found near the main office this morning. Jeffry Allen, Sehome’s head custodian arrived around 5:00am and discovered that all of the administrator office windows had been shot. The Bellingham Police Department was called and the matter is being investigated. The school has filed for insurance for coverage of the damages. Additionally there is currently a $1000 reward being offered by SHS for info leading to the identification and prosecution of person(s) responsible. “Keep your eyes open,” Peggy Fogarty, Campus Monitor said “if you see something, say something.”

Nate Southcott, Reporter and Editor for the Rising Tide

@ Sehome High School

Lily Furlong, co-editor-in-chief, Mar. 15—Rehearsing music for Sehome’s spring production of Annie, Cayden Larrosa (11) and the rest of the cast of Annie sing through music to prepare for the Thespian State Conference next weekend. “I find the most exciting part is the fact that we can come together to make something new and fun,” Larrosa said.

Sarah Eisses, reporter, Mar. 14—National School Walkout
Students met in the cafeteria at 10 a.m., participating in the nationwide school walkout to honor the victims of the Parkland shooting one month after it happened. After students were gathered, a slideshow with pictures and information about each victim was played. Students were then encouraged to write letters to voice their opinions to local politicians. “I’m writing to our senators to get their attention for more gun regulations,” Leila Jones (10) said, “No one should be afraid to go to public places.”

Victoria McLin, reporter, Feb. 26—In preparation for next year, students prepare to choose their classes by getting more information on classes they are interested in taking. Many students want to challenge themselves like Kali Martin (10). “Well, I’m taking 3 AP classes: AP Lit, APUSH and AP physics and a senior class, civics,” she said. Students are striving to take classes that are enjoyable and challenging to receive credits and get themselves one step closer to graduation.