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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

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...

Wrestling team tackles post season competition

Carlyn Schmidgall, Senior Writer February 25, 2016

Liberty’s wrestling team graduated three state placers— including a state champion— last June, leaving the team without the majority of its veteran members. Nonetheless, Liberty’s young wrestling...

Injuries: students find the balance between pushing through and taking time off

Sam Kelderman, Sports Editor December 1, 2015

Injuries. A constant word every athlete dreads to hear. They are a menace that strives to bring athletes down, and leaves competitors stranded on the sidelines during games, meets, and matches. The whole...

Seahawks fans’ loyalty wavers following shaky start

Chris Hasenheyer, Senior Writer December 1, 2015

When their season started the community had high hopes for the season, yet the Seahawks’ recent struggles have left their fans at a bit of a loss. “I think a lot of people are boondoggled into thinking...

School vs. sports: how do we prioritize?

Sean Bates, Senior Writer December 1, 2015

High school athletes around the world dedicate themselves to activities that go beyond the classroom, sacrificing their time, effort, money, and sleep in doing so. But is this sacrifice worth it? Do we...

The sparkle effect dazzles cheer team

Sophie Ossorio, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

Do dreams really come true? Who makes them happen? Well, the Liberty cheer teams are making dreams come true, by teaming up with The Sparkle Effect. The Sparkle Effect is a national organization where...

Cross country dashes into two top finishes at state

Cross country dashes into two top finishes at state

Abby Russell, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

The cross country teams, both boys and girls, placed well at state. The girl team won the state meet and received the Academic State Champion Award while the boys placed second overall. Sophomore varsity...

Boys tennis season ends with a smash

Gabe Waldbaum, Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2015

The varsity boys tennis team finished its post season by winning District Three and sending five people to the state tournament. While the team had a great post season, their regular season also finished...

Patriot Profile: Kenna Hanses makes volleyball “dream team”

Sidney Ching, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

On Friday, October 30, senior Kenna Hanses was voted 1st team all-KingCo for volleyball. Every year, the Kingco Conference puts together a first team, which is a team made up of the best ten girls nominated...

Girls Swin and Dive claims second state title

Adam Flash, Backpage Editor December 1, 2015

“This is my fortieth season coaching high school swimming and I don’t think I’ve ever been to a more exciting meet,” coach Kris Daughters said. On November 14 the girls swim and dive team swam...

Athletes for kids and kids for athletes

McKenzie Fysh, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

“The forest is crawling with them. There are zombies in the trees, goblins in the bushes. We are humanity’s last hope and we are totally and utterly surrounded, toting Nerf guns as we explore the forest....

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