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Along with on-campus opportunities, student run organizations like Glamour Gals, a group that visits and offers companionship to seniors, have seen an increase in members.
The Terms of Service
By Teddy Bergstrom, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2024

From the expansion of existing programs to the creation of new ones, students now have an easier time obtaining their necessary service hours. For the first time since the pandemic,...

The two intruders entered via the fire escape, "There was access from the third floor patio into the ULab itself," Thom said.
Old Break-in, New Questions
By Hannah Salemy, Reporter • October 2, 2024

  It’s the middle of the night, and 24th Avenue NE is quiet. Two figures climb the exterior fire escape stairs up the back of the ULab building. Reaching the third-floor...

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Ninth grader Mikael Harmelin leads a chant during UPrep's Homecoming Volleyball Game
Bringing Spirit Back

Silent halls. Masked faces. Empty bleachers. When Head of School Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau arrived at UPrep five years ago, UPrep’s school spirit was at an all-time low. “My...

Student leader Laura Capossela converses with faculty leaders Taylor Kanemori and Flor Hernandez Morales “We’re really excited,” Hernandez Morales said. “We will adjust to people because we really want LEAD to be for students.”
Revised LEAD, New LEADers

With an opening in the LEAD (Listen, Engage, Acknowledge, Discuss) coordinator position, as well as the graduation of the Class of 2024, new community members are stepping up to...

UPrep’s homecoming event took place at the historic Nordic Museum in Ballard.
First Dance Fever

On Saturday, Sep. 28, UPrep hosted the annual homecoming dance at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle.  ASB President and junior, Huda Hassan notes that the Nordic Museum wasn’t...

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Varsity boys basketball coach James Johnson does not blame the athletes for leaving. “When I see super talented kids,” Johnson said. “I have an idea that this may not be the best school for them because we haven’t had enough guys stay to make guys want to stay.”
Pivoting Away
By Carter Headstrom, Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2024

Over the last seven years, the UPrep boys basketball team has encountered difficulties retaining players. According to coach James Johnson, five students who play club basketball...

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Sophomore Duncan Kilgore plays tennis at Laurelhurst Park with the rest of the JV team.
Rained Out
By Hannah Salemy, Reporter • October 6, 2024

University Prep’s athletic program includes many sports throughout the school year. However, tennis is the only one played indoors and outdoors,...

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Athletic Director Rebecca Moe earned two awards within the last six months. “If you’re gonna make a difference, you just get involved, and I got involved,” Moe said.
Moe Awards
By Neva-Nataia Lowery and Sophia Spagnola October 2, 2024

UPrep Athletic Director Rebecca Moe has won the esteemed state-level Award of Merit from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).  This award...

Speaker Andrew Selby meets with students at the Investing Conference on March 22.
The Art of Investing
April 3, 2024
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Low Tide
Low Tide
By Graham Thomson, Reporter • October 2, 2024

After failing to make the playoffs, the Seattle Mariners have many unanswered questions. The offense is lost at sea, providing practically no run support all season. The only reason...

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