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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

A man of many talents: John Platter

Lucas Maier, The Beat Editor May 12, 2016

The ability to play multiple instruments, bandmates with fellow students, and a gig as a musician - well known as a Liberty math teacher and alumnus, students may be unaware of the fact that John Platter...

Patriot’s photo makes it to the walls of the EMP

McKenzie Fysh, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

How many high schoolers do you know that have their art featured in famous museums? This spring, that was the story for senior Sara Bluhm, who was a winner of the On Snap photography contest at the EMP...

Editor’s Picks: Two albums worth checking out

Lucas Meier, Beat Editor May 12, 2016

Zayn's "Mind of Mine" Over a year after Zayn Malik left One Direction, he put out his first solo album called Mind of Mine. The world was used to sappy boy band songs from One Direction but ZAYN surprised...

Down in the Pit: seldom seen, often heard

Valerie Adams, Feature Editor May 12, 2016

As you’re watching the play, you see the actors, you hear them singing, and you see all the lights. But can’t you also hear all the music being played? There’s that one lone trumpet sounding during...

Patriot Profile: Lexton Bunting advances his DJ career

McKenzie Fysh, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

“Music gives wings to the soul and teaches it to fly,” Sophomore Lexton Bunting grew up hearing these words from his mother. Little did he know that he would be a DJ, an intern at a professional studio,...

Profiles: Patriots who ride horses

Allie Bowe and Bella Francavilla May 12, 2016

Bailie Hawkins Western Style Riding evolved from the ranching and warfare traditions and both equipment and riding style evolved to meet the working needs of the cowboy in the American West. Growing...

Choosing the military over college

Allie Bowe and Bella Francavilla May 12, 2016

Justin Carney Justin Carney’s biggest concern as a senior is anything but college. Being in ROTC has opened his eyes to what really matters to him. “I have nothing against college but, I wanted...

Humans of Liberty: JP Hayes (12)

Skyler Radford, Focus Editor May 12, 2016

“I wish I could have told my younger self to not be stupid. Literally, I just wish I had listened to my common sense when I was younger. I dream of continuing to play with my rugby team because rugby...

Patriot Profile: sophomore Jessie Tappan plays Special Olympics basketball

Siri Christopherson, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

On March 5 and 6, sophomore Jessie Tappan competed with a team in Washington’s basketball Special Olympics. She played with nine other kids between ages eight and fifteen from middle and high schools...

Lady Patriots make a push into the postseason

Boston Munro, Senior Writer May 12, 2016

The girls’ softball team has had a season full of ups and downs thus far. They’ve had several quality wins against teams like Mercer Island and Interlake, as well as falling in some key close contests...

Track starts strong with new leadership

Jacqueline Rayfield, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2016

After losing a strong senior class last year, track started fresh with new leadership and a promising group of freshmen runners. A new group of senior captains as well as new womens head coach Kelsey Werre,...

New Liberty lacrosse coach changes team dynamics

Ally Smith, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

This season the boy’s lacrosse team has been doing the best they have in a while. “There is a whole new atmosphere this year and we’re all working well together and playing to win,” senior Jared...

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