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IN
THIS
ISSUE
Erica Hill
3 Returns to MIHS
as Associate
Principal
8 Advice for
Freshmen
9
Flag Dudes’
Gear & Bringing
Spirit Back
12 Letter from
the ASB
President
September 10, 2021
Graphics by Lena Hardisty
2 INSiDE THE MIHS ISLANDER
SEPT. 2021
The MIHS Islander acknowledges that MIHS
ABOUT is on the traditional land of the first people
The MIHS Islander of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and
9100 SE 42nd St.
Mercer Island, WA 98040 present and honor with gratitude the land
mihsislander@gmail.com
www.mihsislander.org itself and the Duwamish Tribe.
EDITORS IN CHIEF
Lena Hardisty and Alex Levin Letter from the Editors
Hey Islanders!
Managing Editor | Honor Warburg
Writing Lead | Morgan Dawson After a sluggish year and a half of Zoom meetings and socially-distanced events, ZHDUH
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THE MIHS ISLANDER FEATURES 3
SEPT. 2021
Longtime Teacher and Coach Erica Hill Returns to MIHS in
Administrative Role “I think that [MIHS] is a very unique place think about how I can help students work
Alex Levin in the sense that students put a lot of through some of these challenges.”
Editor in Chief
pressure on Along with Hill’s
themselves,” rich understanding
Photo by Alex Levin
After spending four years at Inglemoor High Hill said. of MIHS students
School, longtime English teacher and cross “My hope is over the years, her
country coach Erica Hill has returned to Mercer to really outgoing personality
Island High School as an associate principal. take is sure to help her
Hill began her tenure at Mercer m y along the way.
Island as an assistant cross country “[Hill is] one of
coach in 1996. She then taught as my favorite people
a parapro, a student teacher, and in the world,” history
an English teacher after getting her teacher Dino Annest
master’s degree in teaching. said. “She’s not just
While at MIHS, Hill proceeded the happiest, but she
to receive a certificate in spreads happiness,
administration, and interned under and you can’t help but
former principal Vicky Puckett smile when she comes
before taking an administrative into the room.”
job at Inglemoor in 2017. While Hill will
“I really feel like Mercer not resume coaching
Island is where my educational cross country, she
roots were planted as a teacher and guarantees to remain a
a coach,” Hill said. “With all of the strong supporter of the
connections and relationships [I’ve] team.
built with staff, students and family “Running has
over the years, I know what a special always been a huge
place Mercer Island is.” part of me and will
Hill did not initially plan on continue to be, and I
leaving MIHS, but a lack of vacant Hardisty feel so lucky that I have
p h ic s by Lena
G ra had the opportunity to
administrative positions prompted her
to take a position at Inglemoor School coach,” Hill said. “I
District. However, her four-year hiatus from know that the team has been
Mercer Island has put her in an excellent position under great leadership and
to succeed as a principal. I’ll always be a huge fan of
“In hindsight, I think it was really good that everything MIXC.”
I had the opportunity to go to a different district Even though her role at the
and… have four years of experience as an school has changed, Hill will
administrator before coming back to [MIHS],” continue to build relationships
Hill said. with students and spread her
In her new role as an associate principal, Hill positivity throughout the MIHS
plans to put an emphasis on making sure every community.
student has an equitable high school experience. u n d e r s t a n d i n g ,
To do so, Hill will rely on her previous teaching having worked in the school
experiences on Mercer Island. and the district for so many years, and
4 FEATURES THE MIHS ISLANDER
SEPT. 2021
MIHS Teachers on the Return to In-Person Learning
Sandra Pedersen “It sounds silly in some ways, but hammering in with students to understand where they stand with the
Infographics Lead skills like note-taking, written argument, analyzing material.
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As MIHS enters fully in-person learning over a year classroom experience is a priority.” Puchalla said. at rather than where I’d hope or expect them to be,”
after the pandemic upended every aspect of school life, Despite the more sequential nature of stem classes, English and psychology teacher Jeff Randolph said.
many students fear that potential gaps in their learning the conclusion is all the same; While teachers are expecting to be accommodating,
from online and hybrid schooling will negatively affect “Last year really made teachers assess what was the consensus is that the best remedy for student learning
their performance this year. important for students to learn and most of them gaps will come from just being in class.
In effect, a priority for MIHS teachers is taking the concluded that beyond a couple of big concepts, it’s “I don’t want to assume anything so we just need to
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been in full, in-person school in a long time,” history Bencivengo said. +RZHYHU EH\RQG DFDGHPLFV ÀQDOO\ UHWXUQLQJ WR
teacher Ed Puchalla said. “It’s going to take some care the routine of a normal school
to make sure the climate students Photo by Honor Warburg
setting will provide the best source
are in is one that encourages of support for both students and
students to take risks and feel teachers.
comfortable with where they are “My bet is that most students
academically.” will have forgotten how anxious
Students —especially they were about being behind or
underclassmen— have little to no having missed out, people just
experience in a real, high school need a moment to reacquaint
setting. Which for many, is a themselves with the skills we need
substantial adjustment from the to do schoolwork,” Puchalla said.
social setting of online class. For most teachers, the primary
Teachers are aware that students way students can prepare for the
are readjusting both a new social school year is to have an open mind
climate in addition to heavier and remind ourselves that this is
workloads, and it is something something we’ve done before and
many will be taking into account can do again.
going into the year. “If we allow ourselves to
“I want to give my students The lettering on the sign outside of MIHS ushers in a new school year. ruminate on the stress of this
grace and create a space where students can go at their Depending on the class, teachers plan to emphasize upcoming year then we will attribute those typical
own academic pace,” Anders said. “In mixed classes, fundamental skills like sentence structure, grammar, struggles to a perceived uptick in workload when really
there are sophomores who haven’t been in high school writing on demand, lab skills and note taking, rather expectations will be similar to how they were before
and freshmen who didn’t have a complete middle school than changing the actual content being taught. Covid,” Randolph said.
experience. Many people are at different levels and we Though for a handful of teachers, their approach to It is apparent that this year will require a collective
need to honor that before diving into academics.” teaching has been changed by the circumstances of the understanding that these circumstances are
MIHS educators share a belief that successfully previous year. unprecedented, but the learning process of this year will
moving through the year will require recovering from. “The most noticeable change for this year is my be new for both teachers and students, and there is some
“I really want to get to know my students— especially philosophy of teaching,” Anders said. “I want to allow comfort in this uncertain experience being a collective
since it helps students feel like they can be more candid for more experimentation, collaboration, and creative one.
about their aphrensions going into the year.” math problem solving as opposed to more linear lessons. It’s “The one unifying thing about last year is that it has
teacher Connor Coombs said. PRUHRIDPLQGVHWWKDW·VLQÁXHQFLQJP\FODVVURRPWKLV been a universal one— so I think it’s important to ask
In an academic sense —across departments— many year than any setbacks from last year. what we have learned about ourselves or the world, and
teachers believe that students will most likely need to When it comes to handling any content setbacks or how we can take that learning forward as students, staff,
revise academic behaviors and habits that might’ve anxieties, the common approach is going to be by being and as a community in general,” Anders said.
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THE MIHS ISLANDER SPORTS 5
SEPT. 2021
After an abbreviated, five-week season last summer months we actually competed a little, handful of players may not approach this
year, the MIHS football team is ready to be back so we were able to see kinda how we compared season with enthusiasm, students
on the field and foster energy and school spirit. to other schools, and surprisingly, we actually a n d fans should bring
The Islanders only won two of performed better than I expected on both sides the fervor and
their four games of the ball.” intensity that last
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic season lacked.
MiHS F has taken its toll on some “I expect it
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last season, but ACK: Slezinger
said. “I
this year’s team has had more time
to practice and work together in person, which
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“I think we are going to do pretty well,” head attitudes, since many of their
our
coach Ed Slezinger said. “We’ve got a good first experiences of MIHS
tesy
group of kids at the varsity level and at the JV football came through a
Eli Fah
level, so I feel like we are gonna be in really computer screen.
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good shape.” “Zoom definitely
While the Islanders’ offense struggled at affected the young
times, the MIHS defense held opponents to guys,” quarterback Eli
fewer than 21 points, not including Bellevue’s Fahey said. “They didn’t
48-point outlier performance. However, the get to experience what
team has worked to improve both their offense [a season] is actually
and their defense, which may lead to a better, like; all they know is
more balanced game plan. Zoom, so I think that has
“I think we are gonna be pretty balanced,” definitely contributed a lot
Slezinger said. “In the to how they see the season
this year.”
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Friday, Sept. 3 vs Auburn Riveside High School have a feeling
the first time that these guys [will]
hear a stand full of fans and kind of feed off
Friday, Sept. 17 vs Hazen High School that energy.”
The Islanders first home game was Friday,
Sept.3 against Auburn Riverside High School.
Friday, Oct. 15 vs Juanita High School
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8 OPiNiONS THE MIHS ISLANDER
SEPT. 2021
#3: Do not be afraid to ask an
Advice upperclassman. I promise we are not as scary as we
seem and almost any of us would be happy to help you find a class or
give advice on which courses to take. We have been there and done that
to
with pretty much everything at MIHS.
#4: Memorize the hallways. Learning
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Gra endless labyrinth at first, believe it or not, there is actually an order to
it all. Check online for a map of the school, and consider setting your
shm lock screen to a screenshot of your classes for the first couple of weeks.
It takes time, but you will get the hang of it.
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every Monday at school is “Pasta Monday,” a joyous day on which the
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of sauces (plus breadsticks!!) I would definitely recommend
getting in line early because it will be LONG.
#6: Download Facebook.
You probably thought you would never need to use
Welcome freshmen, and congratulations on *finally* setting foot in
Facebook because it is widely considered a “mom app”, but as you will
the revered halls of Mercer Island High School. Now, with months of
find in high school, it is required for a surprising amount of things. Most
online middle school, combined with the inherent uncertainty of being
clubs will have a Facebook group to provide updates about meetings, or
a freshman, I’m sure you are probably pretty confused on how to be a
your class leadership will use it to post about upcoming spirit events.
high schooler. As someone who has made it to their senior year, I am
If you want to make sure you are in the loop, you may want to set up a
here to offer you some of my seasoned wisdom and advice:
profile.
#7: Be open-minded. Freshman year is supposed
#1: Get yourself some spirit wear!! to be a fun adjustment period, so focus on getting into the groove of
Every Friday is a maroon and white spirit day– and yes, people actually
things. Try out different classes and you will quickly discover the things
dress up. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to obtain Islander spirit,
that interest you– and also the things that don’t!
including buying gear at the MIHS student store, stealing older siblings’
hand-me-downs, and the tried-and-true practice of DIY-ing. If you are #8: Go to everything!! Whether it’s football
looking for some spirit inspo, go checkout page 12. I promise you, spirit games, the school play, or even homecoming, you will almost never
is cool. regret partaking in school events. These are all what make up your
high school experience, and it’s up to you how much you want to take
#2: Try to get involved in the school advantage of. Go support your peers at their sports meet/game/show
community! There are over fifty clubs at the high school, not and decide which traditions you want to make your own.
to mention countless sports teams and electives. Try out a recreational
sport (badminton is a fun choice), or join a club like cooking club or Take this advice with a grain of salt, because everyone’s high school
journalism club (shameless plug)! If you love art, try ceramics; or if you experience is different. Yes, high school is a lot more work, but it comes
love the art of talking, join our school’s award winning radio station. with a lot more freedom– and freedom to try new things. Best of luck
Yes, MIHS definitely seems huge at first, but there are so many ways to to all you new Islanders, it will certainly be a memorable four years
find your people and feel a part of the school. and I encourage you all to start thinking about what legacy you want to
create for the Class of 2025.
THE MIHS ISLANDER A&E 9
SEPT. 2021
The Legacy of Flag Dude Fashion
Max Hense and Sandra Pedersen
A&E Editor and Graphic Lead “My favorites are the skirts and gymnast leotards [since] you have to give the spirit life and give fellow
Spirit wear is a time-honored tradition at MIHS. It’s cause they’re hilarious,” Flag Dude Luke Harp said. spirit members CPR when they’re down,” Mark said.
easily customizable, accessible to almost every student, ³, WKLQN LW¶V FRRO KRZ ÀDJ GXGHV MXVW JHW WR H[SUHVV “We have to revive it every year, and in the past two
and every piece is unique - if not in design then in themselves however [they] want. There’s no gender years it’s really died down.”
personal history. QRUPVRUVSHFL¿FV\RXUHDOO\MXVWZHDUZKDW\RXZDQW´ The Dudes want to inspire spirit beyond maroon and
Mercer Island spirit wear allows students to take the “I’d say some special mentions are the singlet, maroon white Fridays. This includes spirit drives, assemblies,
front seat in representing their school
spirit, and the possibilities to show
pride for attending MIHS are endless.
Some students add personal touches
to provided school swag, including
their names, special catchphrases, and
designs. Others take it in an entirely
different direction.
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spirit for many incoming freshmen and
new students during back-to-school
season. They set the bar high for
and sports games, with a
focus on students who have
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way up to 2021, the Flag Dudes’ collection is nearly Mark and Harp want Islanders to be comfortable “Each Dude’s musk, blood, sweat, tears and B.O. is
unbeatable. H[SUHVVLQJWKHLUVSLULWLQZKLFKHYHUZD\WKH\ZDQWWR in some of these pieces, and we wear that with pride,”
“A lot of this stuff has been passed down for like 30 “It doesn’t matter what colors you wear,” Harp said. Harp said. “Some of this stuff has never been washed,
years,” Flag Dude Kenny Mark said. “The oldest piece “I mean a bit of maroon and white wouldn’t hurt, but as EXW , WKLQN LW MXVW DGGV WR WKH WUDGLWLRQ OR\DOW\ DQG
of gear we have is from the ‘60s, most of the older long as it’s not navy and yellow.” hype.”
stuff is from the ‘70s and ‘80s though, and you can tell Over the past year, especially with students rarely in From the spirit store to spirit drives, MI students
because they’re all beat up and in style for those times.” person, spirit has undeniably been at a low. However, are showing up to keep spirit alive this year, in any
Within their collection, the Flag Dudes have pieces the Flag Dudes this year hope to revive it in a way the way they can. With the support of the Dudes, this
they can’t put down. school hasn’t seen since the pandemic began. upcoming year is seeming to be a very spirited one.
“Spirit for a Flag Dude requires carrying the spirit,10 COLUMNS & CARTOONS THE MIHS ISLANDER
SEPT. 2021
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Hi Islanders! With summer coming to a
quick close, I’m trying to get all the use
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Art Museum (SAM) favorite of Summer 2021 is this sundress
opened a new Monet (pictured above).
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works by Claude Monet and from the pattern or length (personally, I
twelve paintings by other artists think you can’t beat small hoops and a
of his era. It is based around chain).
Monet’s permanent work at the But the best part about this dress is that
SAM, Fishing Boats at Étretat. it works for everything. I’ve worn this
The collection is meant to dress to pretty much every occasion I can
show a bigger picture of Monet think of, and it’s worked for all of them,
and his peers’ work during his seamlessly. A cover up at the beach,
artistic career. dinner at the hotel restaurant, a day trip
to Pike Place - it never looks too casual
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paint. There are upwards of 80
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are of the arches and cliffs
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fashion sense.THE MIHS ISLANDER COLUMNS & CARTOONS 11
SEPT. 2021
Lev on Eleven: Three Fall Sports You Can’t
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Alex Levin
Editor in Chief deeper than in recent years. With a strong upperclassmen core, the
As a former sports editor, I have attended my fair share of MIHS boys team has the potential to make a deep postseason run, while the
Football and Girls Soccer games in the fall. However, while both of these girls team, led by sophomore standout Sophia Fan, should also put on a very
teams are always exciting to watch, there are a variety of other fall sports that strong showing. Both teams will also look to defeat Interlake, their rival, for
are just as entertaining, but typically garner fewer spectators. Here are a few the second consecutive season. Cross country is perfect for those who don’t
fall sports that I think deserve some attention this season: OLNHRUXQGHUVWDQGVSRUWVDVWKHVSRUWLVHDV\WRIROORZ LW·VDUDFHDQGWKHÀUVW
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1. Boys Water Polo
First home meet: Sept. 29 @ Luther Burbank Park
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Boys Water Polo was the only fall sport In all seriousness, having spectators at events can mean a lot to teams,
unable to practice or compete during last year’s “fall” season in early March. especially ones who usually have lower fan attendance. So I encourage you
The team ultimately shared a season with the Girls team in June, to put down your math homework, call up your friends and go cheer on your
but players were unable to enjoy their usual team traditions, such classmates at a few games this fall.
as their annual swim across Lake Washington or their highly-
anticipated “Storm the Pool” senior night event. Go support this Cartoon by Lena Hardisty
team and show your MIHS pride at a water polo game this season.
First home game: Sept. 9 @ Mercer Island Country Club
2. Boys Golf
7KH VHDVRQ ZLOO EH VHQLRU (WKDQ (YDQV· ÀQDO season at MIHS,
and it will surely be a season to watch. Evans, who will continue to
play golf at Duke University next year, has led the Islanders to KingCo,
District and State championships since his freshman year, and will
aim to do so again this season. Also, when’s the last time you watched a
high school golf tournament? Yeah, I didn’t think so.
First home match: Sept. 8 @ Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course12 BACK THE MIHS ISLANDER
SEPT. 2021
A Message from Your New ASB President:
Hey Islanders!
For those who I have not had the pleasure of meeting, my in-person learning.
name is Conor Mulligan and I will be your ASB president For the better part of the last two years, students have found
throughout the 2021-2022 school year. it challenging to communicate with teachers and receive
On most days when I find myself with free time, the support of their fellow students. As your ASB
I will be enjoying activities with friends and president I will prioritize communication as the
family in the outdoors. I love hiking, foundation of my platform, ensuring that we
backpacking, camping, fishing, and address the issues facing MIHS students
mountaineering, and enjoy any in an efficient and timely manner.
opportunity to see the beauty During the 2021-2022 school year, I
of the American wilderness, have a number of goals that we will
especially our national parks. pursue on our mission to improve
To date I’ve visited over communication between the
ten national parks, including administration, leadership class,
the likes of Denali in Alaska, and student body. One of those is
Zion in Utah, and Mt. Rainer to attend as many club and student
here in Washington. If you representation group meetings as
have any recommendations possible.
for any local hikes or outdoor I want to bring issues facing
activities, make sure to let me different students across the school
know! to the administration and leadership
Many students heading into the class. In doing so, I hope to support
2021-2022 school year have yet our student body while getting to know
to spend a complete school year in some of the diverse groups across the
the halls of Mercer Island High School. school.
It is unfortunate that we will most likely As your ASB president I will do everything I
not be able to enjoy this year under normal can to ease our transition back to an in-person, and
circumstances, but the MIHS leadership class will do eventually post COVID-19, environment. I look forward to
all they can to support you and your education as we return to getting to meet you all over the coming year!
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