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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Press Picks: TV Series

February 26, 2016

Lose yourself this mid-winter break through days of seemingly endless TV marathoning. The Patriot Press has come up with a few recommendations that will send you into an abyss of heart-wrenching pain,...

TeenTix helps teens experience Seattle’s art scene

Issabelle Hayden, Senior Writer February 26, 2016

Plays, musicals, comedy shows, symphonies: although these are not the evening events that many teens frequent, TeenTix is working to change that. TeenTix is a free service that partners with organizations...

The 10th Annual Patriot Awards

Jocelyn Tierney, Entertainment Editor February 26, 2016

After a decade of recording what the Liberty student body deems the best in the entertainment industry, we take a look back at what the students of 2006 thought along with presenting the 2016 winners (based...

Off-season training is crucial to atheletes’ success

Sam Kelderman, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

All athletes understand the feeling: The beginning of your high school sport season is approaching, and you have a nagging voice urging you to train in preparation of the sport. Deep down, you know the...

Is dedication to sports really worth the costs?

Nathan Christopher, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

The life of a high school athlete involves relentless practices consuming time, lack of valuable sleep and free time, no time for homework, maybe even private lessons and more. Even though these factors...

Please do not hike alone, for survival’s sake

Chris Hasenheyer, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

Poopoo point. Alpental. Rattlesnake Lake. Mt. Si. Hyak. Snow Lake. Crystal. Mt. Baker. The list of incredible hiking and skiing hotspots goes on and on in our beautiful Northwest home. Yet, none of this...

Patriot Profile: Felicia Yan makes a name in rhythmic gymnastics

Siri Christopherson, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

If you know Felicia Yan, you probably know that she’s at the top of the sophomore class and insanely smart. But you may not be aware that outside of her academic success, she is also a talented athlete...

Boys Basketball sets out to scorch their opponents

Boston Munro, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

The boys basketball team seeks to harness their mid-season triumph in Arizona and convert it into a successful playoff run. Coach Omar Parker has been the man orchestrating this mix of youth and seasoned...

Patriot Profile: Anna Benson rows to confidence

Ally Smith, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

“You’re out there and you are giving it your all and once you hit the finish line knowing you’ve given everything you’ve got it’s the best feeling in the world,” junior Anna Benson said. Although...

Girls basketball adapts to new players

Bella Francavilla, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

With five experienced players graduating last year and new freshmen trying out, the girls basketball team’s number of unfamiliar players provides new challenges. “We take it game by game, practice...

Gymnastics vaults through the KingCo ranks

Jacqueline Rayfield, Editor-in-chief February 25, 2016

After developing the team and gaining some fresh talent, girls gymnastics is enjoying a successful season with a 3-3 record—their best in years. “After winning our first meet, the energy was just...

Boys’ swim and dive takes on the post season

Valerie Adams, Feature Editor February 25, 2016

At the end of a long swim meet, the boys on the Liberty swim and dive team patiently await the announcement of who has won the Spud trophy. As the captains announce the name, a two and half foot tall trophy...

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