Tag: school
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Overlake News Roundup
DISCLAIMER: NONE OF THESE STATEMENTS, INCLUDING QUOTES, ARE TRUE. THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. Hello owls! As we fly into the last stretch of the school year, the newsroom figured we would share a recap of some of the most notable news from the past few months. As part of a push to feature…
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Developments to Digital Media Production: An Interview with Chris Schwalm
Recently, Overlake has seen an increased number of high-quality video projects from our digital media production. A professional quality video presenting Hoops for Hope in January, complete with interviews from Seattle Children’s Doctors. Admissions videos created by digital media production students, and short films and commercials winning middle school competitions. Why? Chris Schwalm, a relative…
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The Effect of Breakfast on student Performance
Have you ever skipped breakfast, either intentionally or on purpose? Likely, the answer is yes, as this has become a common trend among teenagers. But did you know that one skipped meal affects more than just your hunger levels?
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College Admissions and the Limits of Fairness: A Look at SFFA v. Harvard
Every high school student has probably wondered how college applications are reviewed. Does race still matter in admissions? In 2023, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, a case that challenged Harvard University’s use of race in admission decisions, made its way to the Supreme Court. In the end, the Court decided in a 6-3 decision…
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A Strong Autumn 2025 for Academic Teams at Overlake
From Spar Debates to Buzzer Races, Overlake’s fall quarter saw successes across the board in terms of its academic teams. As leaves settled over campus and classes found their rhythm, Overlake’s academic teams hit the ground running. This past fall brought fresh energy, teamwork, new milestones, and excitement for competition. Speech & Debate (Coach Robin…
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The GPA Hunger Games
This article explores the harmful mindsets of some students at Overlake in relation to the unhealthy culture of grades, similar to the Hunger Games.
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Why Even Try? – A Junior’s Dilemma in the AI Era
I wrote this article the week I found out my AP Lang essay was going to be taken off the grade book because too many students used ChatGPT. I was confused, angry, irritated, and mostly, exhausted, questioning if this was going to be my reality for the rest of my academic career and beyond. Putting…
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Pandemic Nostalgia
Well, ladies and gentlemen, enough time has now passed from the pandemic that it’s common to find kids that do not even remember it. The truth is the pandemic was a stressful time for everyone, filled with a lot of pain. It is rare to hear someone say they would want to do it all…
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Overlake Faculty Writing
Over the 8 years most students spend at Overlake fostering deep relationships with peers and teachers, we get to know one another pretty well. However, I am sure most of the students at Overlake are not aware of the other side of our faculty; their writing sides. Math teachers, science teachers, language teachers. Most Overlake…
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Mahi Malladi ’25 is Selected for the Senate Youth Program
Mahi Malladi (2025) was one of the two students in Washington state selected for the US Senate Youth Program. The Senate Youth Program is “an intensive week-long experience and scholarship sponsored by the US Senate for outstanding high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service” (their website). Mahi will spend a…