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The Sound

The student news site of Gig Harbor High School

The Sound

The student news site of Gig Harbor High School

The Sound

Girls Water Polo Takes 3rd in State
Girls Water Polo Takes 3rd in State
Zoey Nichols, Journalist • June 12, 2024

The Gig Harbor High School girls water polo team ended their 2024 regular season by winning nine out of eleven games to send them as the third...

Peninsula School District Mock Crash
Peninsula School District Mock Crash
Madi Hale, Journalist • June 11, 2024

In a world of so many distractions at our fingertips, distracted driving, whether it be texting and driving, loud music, friends in the car,...

Current seniors Cassandra Garay (12) and Kylie Klipper (12) stand side by side as young children
Seniors Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
Kylie Klipper, Journalist • June 11, 2024

Gig Harbor High School Seniors typically attend one of four public elementary schools, including Artondale Elementary, Discovery Elementary,...

Girls Golf Takes Home Fourth at State
Girls Golf Takes Home Fourth at State
Hailey Gray, Journalist • June 11, 2024

The girls' golf team had a wonderful end to the season and managed to bring home some hardware after getting fourth in state as a team, posting...

The Fence.
The Fence.
Maya Holmes, Editor • June 17, 2024

There’s been a new development around Gig Harbor High School’s campus: a giant chain link fence surrounding the perimeter. It popped up rather quickly and has caught many students by surprise, leaving...

Girls Water Polo Takes 3rd in State
Girls Water Polo Takes 3rd in State
June 12, 2024

The Gig Harbor High School girls water polo team ended their 2024 regular season by winning nine out of eleven games to send them as the third seed into the Division One 2024 state championships. In the first game of the tournament, the Gig Harbor Tides took on the winner of the Division Two Championships, the Puyallup Vikings. In the first quarter,...

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 problems associated with energy drinks, but for many, the benefits outweigh the dangers. Many students choose to ignore the potential health risks associated with energy drinks. They are full of caffeine and...

Peninsula School District Mock Crash
Peninsula School District Mock Crash
June 11, 2024

In a world of so many distractions at our fingertips, distracted driving, whether it be texting and driving, loud music, friends in the car, or driving under the influence, causes about 3,000 fatalities in auto accidents every year. On May 24th, leadership students from the district's three high schools came together with the help of Gig Harbor Fire...

The Pressures of Dating in High School
The Pressures of Dating in High School
Ambrielle Reynolds, Journalists

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 evenly divided. Many students feel pressured by social...

New Garfield Movie Comes to Theaters
New Garfield Movie Comes to Theaters
Hannya Garcia, Journalist

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 return to the big screen in this latest film. Among the...

A Massive SIXcess!
A Massive "SIX"cess!

As the Gig Harbor High School Theater Club was wrapping up their impressive performance of The Sound of Music, many talented actresses prepared their auditions for "SIX," the musical. The show "SIX" is...

The Cars of Gig Harbor High School
The Cars of Gig Harbor High School
Chance Wightman, Journalist

The cars of the Gig Harbor High School students. At this time in many people’s lives, this is the time when kids start to take an interest in cars or not. Most people will just see their cars as a thing...

Tune-a-Cat
Gavin Lovelett, Journalist

Girls Golf Takes Home Fourth at State
Girls Golf Takes Home Fourth at State
Hailey Gray, Journalist • June 11, 2024

The girls' golf team had a wonderful end to the season and managed to bring home some hardware after getting fourth in state as a team, posting rounds of 350–345. While they had a challenging first day due to problematic weather, they still managed to compete wonderfully and post some decent scores. Based...

Fun With Frisbees
Fun With Frisbees
Joncee Lenker, Journalist • June 4, 2024

Ultimate frisbee is a fun and thrilling game. It takes a lot of skill and quick decision-making to score points. This game is just like football in that you score touchdowns in the end zones; however, it’s also like soccer in that you have to work together to move the frisbee down the field. When a...

Photo credit: UhOhPhotography - September 22nd, 2023
Tides Football Training Camp at University of Idaho
Mason Hasslinger, Photographer • May 20, 2024

Many students are looking forward to the end of the year, and for our football team, that means going to their annual training camp in Moscow, Idaho. The Gig Harbor Tides football team plans on leaving just three days after school gets out to make the long trek across the state to the University of Idaho. I...

Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Yeaman
Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Yeaman
Grace McKee, Journalist • June 10, 2024
In the heart of the small town in Gig Harbor creativity thrives within the halls of Gig Harbor High School, thanks to the dedicated and passionate efforts of art teacher Ms.Yeaman. With her passion for the arts and commitment
Summer Approaches
Summer Approaches
Cooper McCutcheon, Journalist • June 10, 2024
Summer is a time for students to kick back and relax. There are plenty of ways to do this, such as by swimming, hanging out at the beach, or hiking. Doing these allows students to relax and not have to worry about any other things going on.

Swimming
Senior Skip Day
Senior Skip Day
June 10, 2024
The school year is coming to an end for these students as they continue to push through and finish strong. Even
State Parks
State Parks
May 22, 2024
There are so many state parks in the United States. Nearby, Washington and Oregon have some very pretty state parks. I asked some people about
Current Fashion Trends
Current Fashion Trends
May 20, 2024
Cold, wet, and stormy days are officially gone! Are you tired of wearing dark shades and being cold? Well, you're in luck! The warm, sunny, and
Whats up With Tipping Culture?
What's up With Tipping Culture?
May 15, 2024
In recent years, our economy has gone through the ringer. A pandemic, various economic fluctuations, and severe inflation. During COVID, local
Current seniors Cassandra Garay (12) and Kylie Klipper (12) stand side by side as young children
Seniors Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
Kylie Klipper, Journalist • June 11, 2024

Gig Harbor High School Seniors typically attend one of four public elementary schools, including Artondale Elementary, Discovery Elementary, Harbor Heights,...

Gig Harbor High School Band members march in the Maritime Parade
The Maritime Parade
Maya Holmes, Editor • June 7, 2024

Every year, Gig Harbor gathers in the harbor for a parade featuring local schools and businesses while children reach for candy and loud music blares from...

Northern Lights in Gig Harbor
Northern Lights in Gig Harbor
Jordan Milovac, Journalist • June 6, 2024

May 10th, 2024 was just any other day until 11 pm that night. That's when the legendary aurora borealis came to make an appearance in our night sky. All...

Gig Harbor Mock Crash Photos 2024
Gig Harbor Mock Crash Photos 2024
Mason Hasslinger, Photographer • June 6, 2024