- Addie Eklund Shares her Journey of Applying to College as a Student Athlete
Kyle Wang During the last year of high school, many students productively get college applications done with. With COVID still…
- Being a Student Athlete and Transitioning into Collegiate Swimming at Stanford University with Janelle Rudolph
Vanessa Lee Every year high school seniors who plan to continue education after high school are faced with a daunting…
- Growing Numb from Numbers and Transitioning to Self-Kindness and Care: My Running Journey
Emily Chang After six months of biking, sporadic runs and Chloe Ting, the warm-up jog on Interlake Track felt surreal….
- Thankful for the Memories of Sports
Kyle Wang This year for Thanksgiving and I have a lot to be thankful for in sports. Ever since the…
- What Dance has Given Me
Vanessa Lee Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that really makes me reflect. I feel like life can get so…
- The Twilight Invitational, A Washington Cross Country Special
Emily Chang Meet organizer Randall Edens and Interlake High School Cross Country captains share their October experience! As the leaves…
- Driller and health enthusiast Ashley Liang shares her quarantine workouts and bakes
Emily Chang Ashley discusses her thoughts on how to stay fit and motivated over quarantine in preparation for a socially…
- High school soccer player Brock Larsen maneuvers around COVID to continue practicing safely
Kyle Wang You may be wondering how athletes are maintaining their skills and techniques. Many athletes have found safe and…
- Charging into the new school season with Newport drill team captain Alayna Li
Vanessa Lee Alayna reflects over her past drill/dance season, sharing what she has been up to during quarantine and how…
- Lacrosse Player Ethan Tanner’s Quarantine Experience
Emily Chang As quarantine begins to wind down and social distancing measures relax, the future of team sports is still…
- Upon Return – From Wesley Vandevanter, a High School Math Teacher, Volleyball/Softball Coach and Athlete
Hannah Chen Wesley VanDevanter, better known as Mr. VanDevanter or Mr. V, is a math teacher at Interlake High School…
- “I love running not for the competition but for the feeling of running itself” – How UChicago XCTF Runner and Vegan Influencer Leela Sarukkai has Taken Quarantine as an Opportunity to Thrive
Emily Chang To rising college junior Leela Sarukkai, quarantine has given her more time to appreciate running not just as…
- Hear it from a Basketball Coach – Karim McDonald’s Quarantine Story
Audrey Kim For student athletes, quarantine was their worst nightmare. Being confined indoors left many without the proper space or…
- Becoming a Basketball Coach in a World of Racial Profiling – Karim McDonald Shares his Story
Emily Chang Today, racial discrimination in the athletic community is definitely not the overtly segregated playing field rife with unequal…
- Cheerleading Isn’t Just About Pom Poms
Audrey Kim Cheerleading. Behind the immaculate uniforms and pretty pom poms is a sport that requires much strength and practice….
- A BIPOC Athlete’s Take on Racial Discrimination – Runners’ Edition
Renee Ruan Rachelle Cormier runs cross country and track at Interlake High School, which she will continue attending next fall…
- Running Solo: Brent Nakashima, Isolated From His Team, Shares His Take on Self-Motivation
Hannah Chen, Emily Chang For many athletes whose sports are very team-oriented, isolating away from the team during these times…
- Dance Teams in Isolation: Sophomore Durva Patil Shares her Story
Emily Chang For high school driller Durva Patil, quarantine has canceled practice indefinitely, forcing her and her teammates to practice…
- Navigating Through Difficult Waters – With MIHS Senior Luna Chen
Renee Ruan Luna Chen is a graduating senior at Mercer Island High School in Washington, and a retired swimmer of…
- Mind Over Matter – From a Quarantined Soccer Player
Audrey Kim Mind over matter. Three simple words that mean so much to athletes in quarantine right now. Many athletes…
- The Cerebral Part of Athletics – From a Quarantined Soccer Player
Audrey Kim Mind over matter. Three simple words that mean so much to athletes in quarantine right now. Many athletes…
- A Ballerina Shares Voices from the Washington Climate Strike
Audrey Kim When you think about quarantine, you probably think about 2 things: sleep and when are the restrictions going…
- The Two Sides of Quarantine From a Soccer Player
Hannah Chen George Wang is a rising senior at Interlake High School, and a 2020 candidate of the IB program….
- Staying on Track Without a Season: Senior Sprinter Emma Brundige Continues Training in Isolation
Emily Chang In the wake of COVID-19 closures, high schools around the globe have been affected. In particular, the graduating…
- Remember Your Goals: Taekwondo Instructor in Quarantine
Emily Chang Richard Nguyen, 15 at the time, performs alley power leaping form for his black belt test at True…
- Injuries and Age Prevented this Gymnast From Coming Back – Now Quarantine Has Made it Even Harder
Audrey Kim In the sports world, age and health are two important factors when playing a sport. Many athletes retire…
- Quarantine is A Time for Growth – From the Eyes of a Competitive Badminton Player
Renee Ruan, Hannah Chen Hannah Chen, currently a junior at Interlake High School, is a competitive badminton girls doubles and…