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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Liz Shane Shines in Evergreen

Liz Shane Shines in Evergreen

Amelia Matin, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Everyone has heard of the ‘band kid’ stereotype- but not everyone knows the incredible dedication it takes to excel as a musician beyond the Liberty band room.  Freshman Elizabeth Shane demonstrates...

James Wilson: incredible creations

James Wilson: incredible creations

Sylvia Aquino, Staff Writer June 2, 2023
Many children often dream of creating something great, something from their wildest imaginations, yet many of these childhood dreams are never brought into reality. However, there are those who continue to pursue their imaginations and dreams, leading them to create incredible inventions, people like this can be found everywhere, including Liberty’s very own James Wilson, a current Senior. 
Paulino creates controlled chaos in MUN circuit

Paulino creates controlled chaos in MUN circuit

Alexa Lim, Spotlight Editor June 2, 2023
The year is 2050, global warming is at an all time high and so are the water levels. Japan is being drenched in water and with no more oil, they’re left with only one choice: cut off the world's natural resources and reserves, effectively leaving it in shambles. 
Jonah Hahn: vaulting to the top

Jonah Hahn: vaulting to the top

Eowyn Ream, Staff Writer June 2, 2023
Liberty junior Jonah Hahn pulls open the door and walks into Metropolitan Gymnastics, already feeling the comradery and passion in the air.
Mirabelle Williams: The Real-Life Barbie, with a plot twist

Mirabelle Williams: The Real-Life Barbie, with a plot twist

Eleanor Briggs, Staff Writer June 2, 2023
Junior Mirabelle Williams is the closest you can get to a real-life Barbie. Not only does she look the part, but Williams also has more than just her blonde hair. Despite looking the part of your stereotypical blonde, there is more under that head of hair than one might expect. William's uncanny aptitude for learning has brought her to greatly further her capabilities and skills. 
Getting the show on the road

Getting the show on the road

Maria Culwell, Staff Writer April 28, 2023
Costume design is essentially the frosting of the multilayer cake known as a musical. From swim trunks to wedding gowns, Liberty’s Mamma Mia musical requires a group effort to create the mesmerizing costumes shown on stage. 
Maywood’s Math Club can count on Nidhi and Jenny

Maywood’s Math Club can count on Nidhi and Jenny

Sophie Di, Staff Writer April 28, 2023
For many students, math is a chore, consisting of several ALEKS and Savvas pages that must be slogged through every night. So who would ever enjoy Math Club, where surely a sudden, loud sneeze must be the only excitement for the whole hour?
Liberty athlete commits to NCAA D1 college for baseball

Liberty athlete commits to NCAA D1 college for baseball

Eowyn Ream, Staff Writer April 28, 2023
Few people, let alone teenagers, can say they’ve pursued a passion for over ten years – but Rohne Klein can.
Roarke Hufford receives rare UW Presidential Scholarship

Roarke Hufford receives rare UW Presidential Scholarship

Katarzyna Nguyen, Editorial Board Member April 28, 2023
Most college applicants submit their applications with essays, grades, and other information about themselves and their work, but they don’t expect the president of the university to read their essays. For the winners of the prized UW Presidential Scholarship, though, they have the honor of having their essays read by the president of the University of Washington. 
The pride of Sherry Leake: Ava Rose

The pride of Sherry Leake: Ava Rose

Lucas Counts, Editorial Board Member April 28, 2023
During her 26 years as a math teacher at Liberty, Sherry Leake’s name has been synonymous with trigonometry functions, linear equations, and exponential form. Outside of math, what else is she known for?
Home away from home: Davin Huynh’s journey to Japan and back

Home away from home: Davin Huynh’s journey to Japan and back

Jonas Padilha, News Editor April 28, 2023
As an old saying goes: “When in Rome.” In other words, when going on a new adventure, don’t be afraid to try new things. 
Where’s the humanity? Why are universities cutting liberal arts programs?

Where’s the humanity? Why are universities cutting liberal arts programs?

Naomi Hancock, Opinion Editor April 28, 2023
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s an age-old question and something I –– just barely –– remember my early answers to. Being a doctor was the first one; an astronaut was the second. Oddly enough, I wasn’t interested in spaceships or medicine, but it was still the answer I knew my parents wanted to hear.
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