Charlotte Patterson

Kids ages 11 through 17 start using social media whether it's on their own phone or on a friend's phone. TikTok, Instagram Reels/posts, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube are all at the tips of kids’ fingers. The New York Times reported in June 2025 that kids are usually on their phones watching social media around 4.8 hours a day, which is way too much for teenage brains. New trends pop up everyday; it could be dances, style, or even a saying. For example brain rot is a huge trend currently. Social...

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. Everyone makes sure to...