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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

First-period teachers: saving lives since 8:00 AM

Maddie Browne, Feature Editor November 6, 2018

Walking into first period, still half asleep, you stumble to your desk, rubbing your eyes in fatigue until— “ALRIGHT, BOYS AND GIRLS, LISTEN UP!” All of a sudden, you jerk out of your stupor. Any...

STEM: Unpraised opportunities at Liberty

Margaret Baumgartner, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

At Liberty we are fortunate enough to be offered multiple different opportunities in STEM. I am thankful for all these chances to further better myself as well as my education. Unfortunately, some students...

The trees that surround Liberty

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief November 6, 2018

You light up the school in the dark, cold winters. You entertain my eyes with color and beauty in the Fall. The sweet scent that you create in the spring is delightful. You are the trees that surround...

The secret to Liberty’s clubs

Matthew Rubenstein, Online Editor November 6, 2018

One of the best parts about our school is the sheer number of clubs that we have. From Math Club to Key Club to Super Smash Bros Club, Liberty has a club for everyone. And while some of that is because...

Liberty’s library: saving students one printed paper at a time

Naia Willemsen, Spotlight Editor November 6, 2018

Most students can agree that printers are basically the most unreliable piece of equipment— ever. We all know the feeling: it’s the night before a big essay is due. You’ve finalized it and checked...

VOICE Mentors

Nathan Jackson, Editor In Chief November 6, 2018

Sometimes, the most disadvantaged in our community need a helping hand. And sometimes, that hand may not be there. That’s where VOICE Mentors step in. VOICE Mentors are volunteers who spend half an...

April Phillips – The woman behind the scenes

Nick Vanni, Beyond Liberty Editor November 6, 2018

If you were to apply for a job at the Issaquah School District, what tasks would you expect to be given? Would you expect to teach, grade, and help students? Or would you want to fly the drapes of the...

Approachable teachers

Stella Roberts, Creative Director November 6, 2018

Whether you’re an introvert or have been traumatized by intimidating teachers in the past, having an approachable teacher that genuinely wants to help you is a breath of fresh air.   Approachable...

To a teacher who never taught me English

Sylvie Cao, Managing Editor November 6, 2018

To most of Liberty, she’s Mrs. O’Brien, English teacher. But to me, she’s Alyssa.   I remember freshman year, when I played volleyball on the C team. I was terrified of upperclassmen,...

Jazz Bands Impromptu Performance

Jazz Band’s Impromptu Performance

October 24, 2018

Liberty's Jazz Band gave an impromptu performance of one of their songs, Second Line, in front of the entire school before classes started today. The Jazz Band played a popular jazz song known as "The...

Seahawks Athlete of the Week!

Seahawks Athlete of the Week!

September 21, 2018

Sophomore Makenna Thomas receives a one thousand dollar check as Seahawks Athlete of the week. Thomas is a varsity cheer team member and recently recovered from a cancer of the spine in February last year....

Patriot Press Staff 2017-2018

November 30, 2017

Editors-in-Chief Katrina Filer Christina Tuttle Gabe Waldbaum Will Wick Creative Director Katherine Sergeeva Managing Editor Karinn Sytsma News Editors Hannah Norton Emily Bassett Macee...

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