Student leaders drive creations in elective classes

  Senior Katie Shih is the Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle and oversees production of the newspaper alongside two managing editors. For each of the newspaper’s nine yearly issues, Shih works to turn story ideas into compelling reads and rough layout sketches into completed pages. “[As] Editor-in-Chief, it’s cool to see each page evolve and change,” Shih said. “It’s rewarding at the e...

Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) captain senior Anshu Jayaprakash stands in front of 50 students, presenting a workshop about machine basics and deadlines for tasks. GRT Advisor Kristina Granlund-Moyer listens at the side of the classroom, making sure that the class runs smoothly. GRT has an organized leadership and structure. The first level of division is split up between veterans and rookies. A veteran...

Senior Brigitte Peterson has dreamed of leading The Olympian ever since freshman year. After three years of hard work, from half-jokingly and half-lovingly being called the “little sophomore” of the class, she is now the Editor-in-Chief of The Olympian, leading seven students to craft the 2022–2023 school year yearbook. As Editor-in-Chief, she runs the show, making overarching decisions...

From comedies to tragedies, over the years, the theater department has showcased student acting through a variety of theatrical work. With the help of senior Student Director Tanir Kranz, the department will perform a rendition of “Translations” written by Brian Friel this fall. Ever since fifth grade, theater has always played an important role in Kranz’s life, in and out of school....