Senior Advice for the class of ’26

Kristian: Eat yummy food and push yourself because you won’t get another try. Soli: Do your personal statement over the summer! If you do that, you’ll be set. Robin:...

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Teacher Retirement

At the end of this school year not one but two long-time teachers at Orcas Island High School will be retiring from teaching. The wonderful Val Hellar, who has...

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Pope Leo XIV

Recently, Catholics and people of many faiths worldwide experienced a tragedy: Pope Francis, who had served as Pope since March 13, 2013, passed away suddenly due to health issues....

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Summertime Horoscopes

Gemini: May 21- June 21 – Peace and quiet can actually be quite peaceful and quiet. Settle down, take a nap, drink a glass of cool cucumber water. Ruminate....

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Senior Projects 2025

MORGAN ANDERSON What is your senior project? I’m making a local business documentary and I’m including Restore Massage and Mijitas Mexican Kitchen. What is one thing you have learned...

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Never oat of sight or oat of mind

I go into a coffee shop, and I examine the menu, make a careful selection, while the barista stares exasperatedly at me waiting for a decision. After I announce...

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