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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

Liberty’s musical Triumvirate

Liberty’s musical Triumvirate

Gracie Aryal, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Band: What’s the best part about the music program? Music is just worth it. Music is music of course! I mean, there's so many places in high school where people can find their little niche and...

A week at the capitol with Harris

A week at the capitol with Harris

Alexa Lim, Spotlight Editor March 15, 2024

For five days, sophomore Cassie Harris was not seen at Liberty High School. That week, she could be found attending Page School with other Pages at the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.  A...

Girl Scouts graduate prepared for life’s challenges

Girl Scouts graduate prepared for life’s challenges

Katarzyna Nguyen, Editorial Board Member March 15, 2024

March is often known as being the longest, dreariest month that never seems to end. Just as you feel you’re out of energy walking into the grocery store, the famous cookies and sweet smiles of Girl Scouts...

The brain behind BSU

The brain behind BSU

David Terayama, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

The start of the second semester brought about a fresh start in classes and new elective classes for the students at Liberty. The new semester also marked the start of a set of new clubs that were approved...

All aboard with student reps on the ISD board

All aboard with student reps on the ISD board

Alexa Lim, Spotlight Editor February 9, 2024

Every other Thursday, nine students from across the district gather at a long table and discuss topics ranging from upcoming school policies to the meaning of mastery in a classroom.  These nine students...

Prather shines behind the scenes of theater

Prather shines behind the scenes of theater

Kathryn Langworthy, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

When putting on a performance in Liberty’s auditorium, a lot of work goes into making sure everything onstage is perfect. Dealing with the soundboard, lighting, and various technical equipment is pivotal...

Keeping up with Kinsley

Keeping up with Kinsley

Alexa Lim, Spotlight Editor December 1, 2023

In the bitter cold of the Liberty parking lot he stands, watching the cars pass. Amidst the chaos of the hallways, he is a guardian of order. Yet, even as the students walk by, they know not of what he’s...

Aashna Sikka’s Pawsitively Delicious Barkery

Aashna Sikka’s Pawsitively Delicious Barkery

Harper Day, Senior Writer December 1, 2023

It’s the cusp of spring, and Hogan, an old black Cockapoo, is turning seventeen. He’s hungry for a cake. His owner discovers a local dog treat bakery and receives a healthy sweet potato and honey cake,...

Passions for Percy and Poetry

Passions for Percy and Poetry

Isabella Rahlfs, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

“Dear Mr. Krein, please excuse Charlotte for “borrowing” (stealing?) your book. Best always, Rick Riordan.” wrote Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson books, on the inside cover of Charlotte...

Raccoons: Maniacal marsupials or culinary connoisseurs?

Raccoons: Maniacal marsupials or culinary connoisseurs?

Oliver Prado, Senior Writer October 20, 2023

Of all the members of the animal kingdom, raccoons are often reduced to the worst of stereotypes: trash pandas, nabbers, hissers, night crawlers and abominations-of-a-corpse on the side of a road. However,...

Seasoned Liberty staff recall their fondest memories

Seasoned Liberty staff recall their fondest memories

Lucas Counts, Editorial Board Member October 20, 2023

Wes Benjamin Q: What do you find most rewarding about being an educator? A: The relationships with the kids–there’s absolutely no question about it. I’m retiring at the end of this year and...

Behind the NJROTC Scenes with Eowyn Ream

Behind the NJROTC Scenes with Eowyn Ream

Alexa Lim, Spotlight Editor October 20, 2023

Clomp, clomp, clomp. The dull thudding of meticulously polished Oxford shoes cuts through the silence of the assembly as Lieutenant Commander Eowyn Ream leads the NJROTC Color Guard across the gym floor....

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