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The Sound

Victory at the The 2024 Mousetrap Race
Victory at the The 2024 Mousetrap Race
Henry Fournier, Journalist • December 19, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, was not an average school day for the woodshop class, taught by Mr. Joe Marten. During fourth period, they gathered in...

Boys Varsity Basketball Starts the Season Strong
Boys Varsity Basketball Starts the Season Strong
Evan Cook, Journalist • December 19, 2024

Tides Basketball is back in action once again and is looking to have another action-packed and spirit-filled season. Gig Harbor High School athletics...

December Students of the Month – Kaitlyn McAllister and Brandon Ridgeway
December Students of the Month – Kaitlyn McAllister and Brandon Ridgeway
Maya Holmes, Head Editor • December 19, 2024

The students of the month for the month of December are Kaitlyn McAllister (11) and Brandon Ridgeway (10) for their dedication to honoring the...

The Holiday Foods of Christmas and Hanukkah
The Holiday Foods of Christmas and Hanukkah
Evelina Vetra, Journalist • December 17, 2024

The holidays are coming up, and so are many traditions. Every family has their own, whether that is decorating the Christmas tree or lighting...

The Donkey Creek Chum Run Problem
The Donkey Creek Chum Run Problem
Abby Philley, Journalist • December 19, 2024

The annual Chum run takes place in mid-November in Donkey Creek Park, also known as txʷaalqəł Estuary (Donkey Creek Park, 8714 N. Harborview Drive); here the community comes together to celebrate the...

Victory at the The 2024 Mousetrap Race
Victory at the The 2024 Mousetrap Race
December 19, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, was not an average school day for the woodshop class, taught by Mr. Joe Marten. During fourth period, they gathered in the gym to put their skills of ingenuity to the test. For the last month the woodshop class has been learning how to build the instrument of their success, the mousetrap car. This little car uses a mousetrap...

December Students of the Month – Kaitlyn McAllister and Brandon Ridgeway
December Students of the Month – Kaitlyn McAllister and Brandon Ridgeway
December 19, 2024

The students of the month for the month of December are Kaitlyn McAllister (11) and Brandon Ridgeway (10) for their dedication to honoring the Tide Way. McAllister was chosen for her dedication to her commitments and the time and effort she puts into helping those around her. Her performing arts teacher, Tia Weniger, stated, “Kaitlyn lives, leads,...

Looking Back Through Spotify Wrapped
Looking Back Through Spotify Wrapped
December 16, 2024

Spotify, the most used music streaming platform globally, recently came out with Spotify Wrapped 2024. Spotify Wrapped is an event that takes all your listens from the past year and wraps it all up into top listens, artists, albums, and genres, even showing total minutes spent with each artist. This past year has been quite a ride in music with artists...

Movie Review: Wicked
Movie Review: Wicked
Maya Holmes, Head Editor

Storming the theaters with intense, emotional musical numbers, incredible effects, spectacular acting, and larger-than-life sets, Wicked has truly captured the hearts of many. Adapted from the original...

Frozen and Christmas Carol - A Magical Show for a Magical Season
Frozen and Christmas Carol – A Magical Show for a Magical Season
Carson Kelley, Journalist

Join us for a captivating double-feature event, a pleasant blend of artistry, holiday cheer, and theatrical magic. This enchanting evening will feature dazzling spinning lights, handcrafted sets, and live...

Performances are a Success at the Gig Harbor Band Festival
Performances are a Success at the Gig Harbor Band Festival
Bozena Smith, Journalist

The Gig Harbor Band Festival is an event held yearly at Gig Harbor High School in which talented students from schools spanning the Peninsula district come together to perform a selection of ensembles...

Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming GHHS Drama Class Performance "The Crayon Chronicles" at Discovery Elementary School
Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming GHHS Drama Class Performance “The Crayon Chronicles” at Discovery Elementary School
Samara Wilson, Journalist

One of the most rare and exciting things about a theater performance is getting a glimpse behind the scenes. This year, the drama class will perform “The Crayon Chronicles” for Discovery elementary...

Movie Review: We Live In Time
Movie Review: We Live In Time
Evelina Vetra, Journalist

One of the most anticipated romance movies of the year, “We Live in Time," finally hit theaters this fall. With widely beloved actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as the lead characters, the movie...

Boys Varsity Basketball Starts the Season Strong
Boys Varsity Basketball Starts the Season Strong
Evan Cook, Journalist • December 19, 2024

Tides Basketball is back in action once again and is looking to have another action-packed and spirit-filled season. Gig Harbor High School athletics have a tendency to bring the school together as the student body collectively cheers on and supports their teams, and Tide’s basketball is one of the...

Lady Tides Swim Through an Undefeated Season
Lady Tides Swim Through an Undefeated Season
Samara Wilson, Journalist • November 26, 2024

The Gig Harbor high school Lady Tides had a fun-filled and exciting year filled with grueling practices and victorious competitions. The two team captains, Delaney Moyer (12) and Beau Ensminger (12), led the Lady Tides to an undefeated year. “I like the responsibility role of being a leader, and with...

2024 World Series: A Breakdown
2024 World Series: A Breakdown
Joncee Lenker, Journalist • November 19, 2024

Championship games are what every baseball player dreams of playing in, and this year the two powerhouse teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, both first in their respective leagues, met up as the spotlight for the baseball world. Full of stars for each team, this series had a lot of hype...

Best Gift Ideas for Teens That Fit Any Budget!
Best Gift Ideas for Teens That Fit Any Budget!
Abby Philley, Journalist • December 19, 2024
The holidays are here! It's the time for family, laughter, and gift giving, but there can be a lot of stress with gifts for teenagers, cousins, or loved ones. If this applies to you, look no further; this list of presents was made to fit any budget and
Thanksgiving Traditions: A Holiday Wrap-Up
Thanksgiving Traditions: A Holiday Wrap-Up
Bozena Smith, Journalist • December 2, 2024
November is a hard month for a lot of people. At this point in the school year we’ve been getting on long enough to be deep in our coursework and for the mornings to have grown considerably darker and more tedious. As we get a little too used to homework
Wind in the Sails: The Appeal to Sailing
Wind in the Sails: The Appeal to Sailing
November 18, 2024
From the first time I set foot on a sailboat, I understood the appeal of sailing, the crisp ocean breeze coming from the crashing waves, the
The Influences of the Public School System on its Students
The Influences of the Public School System on its Students
November 15, 2024
A majority of students across the country are enrolled in public schools, which has a direct influence on the adolescents of America. Students
No Stone Unturned
No Stone Unturned
November 14, 2024
As the leaves turn red, more and more people turn to the beauty of nature to see the wonderful colors and vibrant forests of the Pacific Northwest.
The Recipe for a Perfect Fall Day
The Recipe for a Perfect Fall Day
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.
Holiday Events in Gig Harbor
Holiday Events in Gig Harbor
Makenzie Schmidt, Journalist • December 17, 2024

Holiday traditions are one of the most enjoyable and nostalgic parts of the year for both students and teachers. And with Gig Harbor being such a close-knit...

TideFest 2024: A Weekend of Local Arts, School Spirit, and Festive Fun
TideFest 2024: A Weekend of Local Arts, School Spirit, and Festive Fun
Evelina Vetra, Journalist • December 6, 2024

Tidefest Arts & Crafts Fair is the biggest annual fundraiser for Gig Harbor High School, with over 150 local vendors and artists. It has been a tradition...

Tired Teenagers: The Difficulties High Schoolers Face When it Comes to Getting Enough Sleep
Tired Teenagers: The Difficulties High Schoolers Face When it Comes to Getting Enough Sleep
Evan Cook, Journalist • December 3, 2024

Waking up in the morning to go to school can be the hardest part of a teenager's day, and the school day itself is no simple task on its own. 7:30 is when...

Student Spotlight: Malachi Wilson
Student Spotlight: Malachi Wilson
Joncee Lenker, Journalist • November 22, 2024

Malachi Wilson (11) is a junior at Gig Harbor High School and a devoted athlete, part-time Tacoma Community College (TCC) student, and active community...