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The Sound

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 • December 9, 2024

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

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...

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...

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...

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 • December 9, 2024

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...

TideFest 2024: A Weekend of Local Arts, School Spirit, and Festive Fun
TideFest 2024: A Weekend of Local Arts, School Spirit, and Festive Fun
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 for over a decade, and it will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, this year. It raises money for the school’s athletic teams, clubs, and other school-related events such as the...

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
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 the first period begins at Gig Harbor High School, and students have to wake up earlier depending on how long it takes a student to get ready and get to school. Being at school is often the second...

Thanksgiving Traditions: A Holiday Wrap-Up
Thanksgiving Traditions: A Holiday Wrap-Up
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 and school lunches, we could all use a push, and sometimes the push you need comes in the form...

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...

Sabrina Carpenter Makes a Stop in Seattle
Sabrina Carpenter Makes a Stop in Seattle
Abby Philley, Journalist

Sabrina Carpenter Made her 26th stop of her 32-date “Short n Sweet” tour in Seattle this past Wednesday night. She sold out the Climate Pledge arena and performed for a little over 90 minutes for her...

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...

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...

Tides Finish The Season Strong at the Washington State Cross Country Championships
Tides Finish The Season Strong at the Washington State Cross Country Championships
Evelina Vetra, Journalist • November 18, 2024

This year’s Washington State Cross Country Championships took place in Pasco on Saturday, November 9th. The Gig Harbor Varsity team buckled up and took the 4-hour bus ride over on Friday, making sure to get enough rest before the big races the next day. The whole season has consisted of steadfast work...

Wind in the Sails: The Appeal to Sailing
Wind in the Sails: The Appeal to Sailing
Henry Fournier, Journalist • 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 freedom of the wind as it lets you glide seamlessly across the water, but most of all, I love how easy it is to
The Influences of the Public School System on its Students
The Influences of the Public School System on its Students
Joncee Lenker, Journalist • 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 both introverted and extraverted are impacted by their educational environment, which can effect their ability
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.
Why Beyoncé Will Go Down in History.
Why Beyoncé Will Go Down in History.
October 28, 2024
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is one of the most influential and greatest artists of all time and has impacted history and stayed relevant for many
Lord of the Lies: The Reality of Humanity
Lord of the Lies: The Reality of Humanity
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
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...

The Mental Health Effects of the Winter Months
The Mental Health Effects of the Winter Months
Evan Cook, Journalist • November 20, 2024

For some, the winter months can mean falling colored leaves, streets lined with snow, holidays, and cozy nights at home, but along with these joyful feelings...

Electoral Enigma: The Nation’s Debate
Electoral Enigma: The Nation’s Debate
Evan Cook, Journalist • November 18, 2024

With the recent election, politics are near the front of many people's minds. Since America’s first presidential election in 1788, America has decided...

The Ticket To Success
The Ticket To Success
Natalie Eckerdt, Journalist • November 15, 2024

With the fresh start of the 2024-25 school year, Gig Harbor High School has adopted the reward system of "tide tickets." These tickets are given to students...