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The Sound

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The Sound

The student news site of Gig Harbor High School

The Sound

Athlete Spotlight: Sofia Simmonds
Athlete Spotlight: Sofia Simmonds
Evelina Vetra, Journalist • November 4, 2024

Senior Tide, Sofia Simmonds (12), is finishing up her second and last season of high school cross country. She originally joined the team to...

Laila Flynn (11) and Sofia Simmonds (12) run the 5k.
Gig Harbor Cross Country Competes at the District Meet
Maya Holmes, Head Editor • November 2, 2024

On November 2nd, 2024, the Gig Harbor Tides Varsity runners arrived at the school in the morning, under a cover of clouds, and rode a bus down...

Girls Soccer Dominates on the Field
Girls Soccer Dominates on the Field
Katie Waida, Journalist • November 2, 2024

With the Lady Tides soccer season coming to an end, they are a competitive and vibrant team that showcases talent and dedication. Known for their...

Student Spotlight: Martha Schultz
Student Spotlight: Martha Schultz
Carson Kelley, Journalist • November 1, 2024

Martha Schultz's (11) theatrical birth began simultaneously after her big move. Schultz moved to Washington from Anaheim Hills, California, with...

Laila Flynn (11) and Sofia Simmonds (12) run the 5k.
Gig Harbor Cross Country Competes at the District Meet
Maya Holmes, Head Editor • November 2, 2024

On November 2nd, 2024, the Gig Harbor Tides Varsity runners arrived at the school in the morning, under a cover of clouds, and rode a bus down to Chambers Creek Properties for the district meet. This meet...

American flag blowing, close-up
Salute and Celebrate: A Veterans Day Tribute
November 1, 2024

Back in 1954, Congress passed a bill that was signed into law by President Eisenhower, designating November 11th to be the official date of Veterans Day. This special federal holiday honors the veterans who sacrificed their lives and for those who fought valiantly for our country, giving us the freedom we cherish and deserve today. Originally called...

Postseason Major League Baseball Playoffs
Postseason Major League Baseball Playoffs
October 23, 2024

There have been thrilling and exciting moments that have filled the Major League Baseball playoffs this year, unlike a few in recent years. Grand Slams, clutch hits, phenomenal pitching, and great plays can sum up the major headlines. The matchups have been otherworldly, going deep into the series to decide who moves on. Electrifying finishes have encapsulated...

Sophomores and Juniors take the PSAT
Sophomores and Juniors take the PSAT
October 21, 2024

Every year, the sophomores and juniors take the preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). This test helps them know what to prepare for on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The juniors are the only class that takes the SATs, while the sophomores get a PSAT their sophomore year and then another in their junior year. The juniors, once they take the...

Student Spotlight: Martha Schultz
Student Spotlight: Martha Schultz
Carson Kelley, Journalist

Martha Schultz's (11) theatrical birth began simultaneously after her big move. Schultz moved to Washington from Anaheim Hills, California, with the intention of playing soccer. However, after her friend...

Why Beyoncé Will Go Down in History.
Why Beyoncé Will Go Down in History.
Joyabelle Wentlandt, Journalist

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is one of the most influential and greatest artists of all time and has impacted history and stayed relevant for many years. Beyoncé first caught the attention of the world after...

The cast practices "Love is an Open Door" in the choir room
A Fixer Upper on Track to Let It Go
Maya Holmes, Head Editor

Auditions for the fall musical Frozen Jr., which took place on October 2nd and 3rd, were a massive success, with a turnout of over 50 students eager to try their hand at the performing arts. Each actor...

A Leap of Faith
A Leap of Faith
Maya Holmes, Head Editor

Plié. Pirouette. En pointe. Leaping, stepping, and twirling, ballet is a physically demanding as well as beautiful, graceful art. It requires intense flexibility, strength, and control, utilizing a wide...

Goals to Make This Year Great
Goals to Make This Year Great
Maya Holmes, Editor

As the new school year begins and hundreds of new students fill the gaps in our school left by graduating seniors the year prior, we navigate the halls once again, relearn the science of scheduling and...

Athlete Spotlight: Sofia Simmonds
Athlete Spotlight: Sofia Simmonds
Evelina Vetra, Journalist • November 4, 2024

Senior Tide, Sofia Simmonds (12), is finishing up her second and last season of high school cross country. She originally joined the team to do conditioning for track and field but ended up falling in love with the sport. Although she really enjoys the athletic aspect, it is the friendships that she...

Girls Soccer Dominates on the Field
Girls Soccer Dominates on the Field
Katie Waida, Journalist • November 2, 2024

With the Lady Tides soccer season coming to an end, they are a competitive and vibrant team that showcases talent and dedication. Known for their teamwork and sportsmanship, the team has played in various leagues. Many of the players not only strive to win games but also build lasting friendships and...

Athlete Spotlight: Hadiah Hallam
Athlete Spotlight: Hadiah Hallam
Lesilie Estrada, Journalist • October 30, 2024

Hadiah Hallam (9), a passionate freshman, participates in cross-country running at Gig Harbor High School. Hallam joined cross country because she has loved running since the fourth grade, where she would run laps around the fields with her friends. and play games that involved running like mushroom...

The Recipe for a Perfect Fall Day
The Recipe for a Perfect Fall Day
Makenzie Schmidt, Journalist • November 4, 2024
The fall season is a personal favorite for many students and teachers alike. It brings fond memories, fun traditions, and, of course, Halloween. So we're here to help you plan the perfect fall day based on student testimony. According to a survey sent
Lord of the Lies: The Reality of Humanity
Lord of the Lies: The Reality of Humanity
Maya Holmes, Head Editor • October 7, 2024
In the midst of a fictional war, a group of immature schoolboys are put on a plane that goes down somewhere in the Pacific. Originally, they decide to establish order and elect a boy named Ralph to be their leader, but
The Pressures of Dating in High School
The Pressures of Dating in High School
June 17, 2024
How are students influenced and pressured by peers to have a relationship during high school? People's opinions on the matter seem to be somewhat
Energy Drink Culture
Energy Drink Culture
June 12, 2024
At Gig Harbor High School, it is very common to see students walking around with an energy drink in their hand. Most students are aware of the
New Garfield Movie Comes to Theaters
New Garfield Movie Comes to Theaters
June 12, 2024
On May 24, 2024, we had a top new movie released: The Garfield Movie! Garfield, the beloved cartoon cat, made an appearance, making a triumphant
Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Yeaman
Teacher Spotlight – Ms. Yeaman
June 10, 2024
In the heart of the small town in Gig Harbor creativity thrives within the halls of Gig Harbor High School, thanks
$0 to $100: A Range of Dates for a Range of Prices!
$0 to $100: A Range of Dates for a Range of Prices!
Abby Philley, Journalist • November 3, 2024

If you're new in town or just looking to spice up your date ideas, look no further! Many places in Gig Harbor are pretty expensive, but there are a few...

The Most Difficult Classes at GHHS
The Most Difficult Classes at GHHS
Preston Tibbets, Journalist • November 2, 2024

There are many classes offered at Gig Harbor High School. Some have a lighter workload than others, and some are generally more complicated and taxing...

Two jack o'lanterns sit on a fallen tree at Fort Steilacoom Park
Boo! The Origins of Halloween
Dawson Schmidt, Journalist • October 30, 2024

Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, as it is known to some, is a day of candy, pranks, and costume wearing. Moreover, while most people associate it with...

Athlete Spotlight: Preston Nelson
Athlete Spotlight: Preston Nelson
Jayden Negrete, Journalist • October 29, 2024

A freshman runner and varsity athlete, Preston Nelson (9), has been running cross country since 6th grade. "Discipline and pushing yourself until you no...