OP/ED: Introducing

6 | SEPTEMBER 2022 A word from the ASB

OP/ED YOUR BIG 6 GIVES A WARM WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR

By Laraine Sims

By Kim Banh BIG 6 PUBLIC RELATIONS

Welcome back to school and a warm welcome to the incoming class of 2026. It’s your Executive Public Relations Officer Kim, and I’m the person behind the MTHS Instagram!

After a few years of COVID-19 being around, the school has definitely not been the same.

Big Six and I are excited about all the events we have planned for this 2022-2023

school year. We’re hoping to bring back Hey Hawks, it’s Laraine, your Big 6 President! The school year is coming school spirit and become more connected as a community. We are planning on bringing upon us quickly and we are so excited back school traditions that have been going to welcome our new and old students to on for many years, as well as having many MTHS. Even though our first week is only more school events that may have not hapthree days, it has a lot packed in, so read pened last year due to COVID-19 restriccarefully! tions.

First of all, we come back to school on As a freshman, you may be wondering what Sept. 7, Sept. 8 is picture day, and on Sept. Big Six is. Big Six are the people who over9 we have our back-to-school assembly. We see school events, fundraisers and lead the can’t do a full spirit week Associated Student Body. since it is only three days, but This year’s Big Six consists everyone is encouraged to of President Laraine Sims, wear their class colors to the Vice President Ryan Daly, assembly on Friday. Secretary Davis Gonzaga,

Don’t worry if you missed Treasurer Kaylyn Takeya, your chance to go to Hawk Historian Henry Obare, and Walk. You can still get a me, Kim Banh, as Public locker if you go to the atten- Relations. dance office, and you will If you’re looking for any get a chance to see all of the information about upcoming clubs during our back-to- school events, sports games school assembly. and more, you can find this

If you are an incoming information on our school freshman interested in join- IG page @mountlaketering ASB, election papers are racehs. available by the activities If you don’t find the inforoffice in the HUB. These mation that you need, you papers were also sent to your can always direct message email. I would love to see you the page or message one of join and work with you! the officers directly.

Within your class ASB, If you personally do not you’ll mostly be helping have Instagram, you can your peers plan events and either find one of the execufundraisers in order to help tive officers and ask or look raise money for your prom. to one of the monitors You also get to add valuable around the school that may input on school decisions and contain information about plan the decorations for your that event. H

Homecoming hallway. If you want to help benefit your class and school, consider running for class office. I can’t wait to see and meet all of you on Sept. 7! I hope to see a lot of school spirit, especially during our first assembly. I wish you all good luck and a great school year. Please stay updated on upcoming events by looking at our weekly informational emails and following us on our Instagram: @ mountlaketerracehs. Go Hawks! H

Hello MTHS students and staff and welcome to our 20222023 school year.

It is another year for some, a new start at MTHS for others. Familiar or not, we all start each new year with new excitement, new challenges and new choices. Yes, there are new clothes and new supplies, but there are also new paths to choose. New ways to set new goals into motion. I am excited to join the MTHS staff this year. This is my first year in the Edmonds School District, but I have been a principal and teacher for many years. I love the beginning of the year because there is a unique kind of joy that resonates through the halls. I know however, that the start of the school year is also difficult for some. This new beginning is for everyone, and I hope that no matter who you are or where you are coming from, you make the most of this fresh start ahead of you.

For those who are new at MTHS, you are in good company. We welcome you and we are glad you are here. This year will be a year of learning and a year of figuring out where you fit in.

Big 6 Historian Henry Obare and Big 6 Treasurer Kaylyn Takeya tend to the ASB booth at this year’s Hawk Walk in the HUB. KIM BANH | HAWKEYE Remember that you are never alone, with students and staff ready to help every step of the way. For those who are returning, you too have a fresh start. You have a chance to reset and re-evaluate. Now is the time to decide who you want to be this year and where you are heading. Set goals, make plans, and find support through staff, friends and family. Keep what was working and change what was holding you back. The last few years have taken a lot from each of us. Regardless of where you are in your journey, what path you have been traveling, let this new beginning be your hope and your compass for tomorrow. Look at this school year as a new way to approach your future. I can’t wait to see what this year will bring. I wish each and every student, staff member and family all the best this 20222023 school year. H

Meet the new assistant principal KATHLEEN DASPIT GREETS THE YEAR WITH A SMILE

Kathleen Daspit

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL “I love the beginning of the year because there is a unique kind of joy that resonates through the halls.”

Kathleen Daspit

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

New Assistant Principal Kathleen Daspit plans for the school year over summer. EMMALEE HARMON | HAWKEYE

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