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Finding Community Through Club Sports
PASSION. In this photo, you see people who chose rowing as a club sport. There are lots of other club sports that people love to do, along with dance and many more. Photo courtesy of Grummer Photo. There are lots of sports students play at Vashon Island High School, some of which are connected to the school like cross country, basketball (boys and girls), softball, football, cheer, tennis and volleyball. But students also participate in club sports, such as dance and rowing

Mele Nelson
7 days ago4 min read
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Beyond the Scoreboards
Photo of the football team posing in front of the camera. VHS students enjoy football games because of the social environment. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Patterson. Football is a sport for people who are very competitive; some people are the heroes, villains, and a narrative unfolds with every possession. The Vashon island football team is one of the VHS Fall sports. The team practices everyday after school, and there's around three home games throughout the season. Everyon
Charlotte Patterson
Nov 142 min read
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Cross Country Runners Continue to Push Limits
STRIDE. These are the girls VHS cross country runners, they are racing in Port Townsend. The cross country running team works together to...

Mele Nelson
Oct 243 min read
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Rebuttal to concerns regarding VHS’s girls lacrosse team
This article was written by The Board of Directors of the VILC. The Board of Directors of the Vashon Island Lacrosse Club has recently...
Guest Writer
Jun 53 min read
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Soccer Team Hits Their Goals
WATCH The VHS boy’s soccer team grows and progresses as one of their most successful seasons continues. The team has truly showcased...
Evan Fisher
Jun 52 min read
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Building A Winning Team: Impactful Tennis Coaches
PLAY. This photo is of Sailor Frith playing in one of the tennis matches. She’s doing all the different serving techniques she learned...

Mele Nelson
Jun 53 min read
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Swinging for Success
STANCE! Pirates Caleb Connor (9th) and Sebastian Gallez (11th) are in a pickle! Caleb runs to third trying to not get tagged. Photo...
Sophia Cagle
May 23 min read
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Spirit of Track
BOLT. The girls’ VHS track team cheers on junior Cecilia Gunther on her relay race. The track team has always encouraged each other and...
Sofia Gomez
May 23 min read
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Introducing The Softball Coaches
POSE. The softball team poses for the camera to take a team photo. Coach Amy Drayer (far left) and Coach Tess Carmen (far right) had a...
Ashley Rice
May 23 min read
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Left On The Sidelines: Girls’ Lacrosse Cancelled
STRIVE. The Girls’ lacrosse team gathers for a photo, celebrating the memorable occasion of senior night. Despite the loss of their 2025...
Sienna Magdasy
Mar 273 min read
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Serving Up Success
ACHIEVE. The Varsity tennis team lines up for a photo. The Tennis team works together to form a community and make memories as they...
Tya Hollimon
Mar 273 min read
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Live to Cheer!
SMILE!The cheer team poses for a picture before the Girls basketball team has their game. Cheering for the basketball team is so much fun...
Bailey Sullivan
Jan 312 min read
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It’s Takedown Season
LIFT. Members of the Vashon Wrestling team celebrate a terrific win by lifting up their fellow teammate, Peter Medeiros. The whole team...

Seleana Korenek
Jan 313 min read
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The Popular and Overlooked Sports at VHS
SWING. The boys tennis team is warming up and practicing with each other on the court. They're getting ready for their upcoming game....
Soren Peterson
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Keep Calm, and Hoop On!
BUCKETS. Sophomore Lillie Youman shoots and scores to start the season on the right foot. It’s finally basketball season and the VHS...
Sofia Gomez
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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From Fumbles to Fame: How VHS Pirate Football Has Evolved Over Time
LEAD. Senior Captain Logan Conner guides the football team off the field to discuss the play. The team works together to decide how to...

Sloane Overdorf
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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