By Will Butler Staff Writer Now, more than ever, students of all ages are eating unhealthy diets, and that has caused an obesity epidemic in America. A new course at Summit Tahoma, which was introduced during the second round of Expeditions, is Wellness and Movement, taught by Danielle Redlin. The course is focused on teaching good eating habits, learning about certain
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By Alejandra Gomez and Jasmeet Kaur Staff Writers The definition of community runs far deeper than simply a group of people who live in the same place. Community is a feeling that gives the members a sense of belonging, united through a particular interest and having greater strength together than as an individual. These are all aspects of a strong
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By Troy Pansoy and Trevor Wilson Staff Writers In January 2018, during the second session of Expeditions, Summit Public School: Tahoma offered a new psychology option for students who were willing to change their focus mid-year. We went to the new psychology class to learn more about what was being taught and why students were willing to switch to the
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By Gabriel Benyamin, Noel Cintron and Vaibhav Gopal Staff Writers Video Production is an Expeditions class that works on filming and acting. Vince Nelson teaches the students how to use cameras, how to work the lights and how to act. Students also learn how to record on camera. Video Production class involves directors to run the skit, filmmakers to film
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By Kristian Bekele and Micah Tam Staff Editors Helen Farkas, a beloved member of the community and an honorable Holocaust survivor, recently passed away. Ms. Farkas was a grandmother figure to one of the Expeditions teachers, Lissa Thiele, who encouraged her to share her story with a number of Summit Public Schools as part of the History of the Holocaust
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