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The Last Trip

The Last Trip

Lucas Verbeurgt, Staff June 15, 2026

In the start of June, Mrs. Leah, Mrs. Nordstrom, and Mr. Scott will be taking the FWPA 10th graders and going to Camp Arnold for a well-deserved break. 10th grade camp is a tradition at FWPA to give the...

New Clubs, New Memories to be Made

New Clubs, New Memories to be Made

Milana Polivoda, Staff June 12, 2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet, knit, or embroider? Well I have some news for you, 6th graders Ruby Nordstrom and Amelia Hervin are starting a student-led yarn club next school year. This club...

Remembering Benito

Remembering Benito

Anthony Ramos, Staff June 12, 2026

During Mr. Genzlinger’s years as a student at FWPA, he saw something that created a sense of uniqueness and personality in some of his classrooms. This was a variety of class pets, and when he became...

End-of-Year Field Trip

End-of-Year Field Trip

Chase Calhoun, Staff June 11, 2026

As the end of year approaches, the 9th graders took their field trip to the Seattle Aquarium, located on Pier 59 with a variety of different fish to see. There were other aquatic animals such as shorebirds,...

New Year, New Classes

Landon Truong, Staff June 11, 2026

Every year, FWPA decides to change up its schedule in one way or another, bringing in some classes and taking out others. People are often confused by the change in classes in the beginning of the school...

Changes needed at FWPA

Changes needed at FWPA

Lydia Lee, Staff June 11, 2026

Changes at FWPA have been discussed many times. Students have been complaining that FWPA’s traditions and events are not entertaining as they used to be. Dances and fundraisers have been decreasing from...

The Egg Drop

The Egg Drop

David Lachi, Staff June 9, 2026

Stakes are high, and the 6th graders are finally ready for the event they’ve been preparing for all semester. IT'S EGG DROP! Each year, the sixth graders take time out of their advisory to get ready...

A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT 
Mr. Anderson hands a Character Dare slip to Paul Kulev for December’s Character Dare, giving back to his friends, family, and classmates. Ms. Lasch chose Paul because she thought he represented December’s Character Dare. Paul believed October’s Character Dare, being responsible, was the hardest to earn a slip. “Advice I would give to a student who wants a Character Dare slip is to be respectful and friendly to others, especially teachers,” Paul exclaimed.

FWPA’s Character Dare Slips

Lydia Lee, Staff June 9, 2026

Have you ever heard about FWPA’s news? Well, Mr. Anderson introduced a new system that focused on the behavior and actions of students at FWPA. FWPA’s Character Dare recognition rewarded students who...

6th Grade Field Trip: Which one is this now?

6th Grade Field Trip: Which one is this now?

Will Totey, Layout Editor June 9, 2026

What’s going on? The 6th graders went on a field trip to the Federal Way Performing Arts Center, on Wednesday, February 11th. Once they got there, they watched actors teaching the 6th graders history...

End of Semester Madness

Rachel Dunn, Staff June 9, 2026

At the end of the semester, one can imagine students cramming at the last minute, and sometimes it is true. But there is a range of emotion and activities that can be discovered throughout the school. Maha...

Math is Cool Competition

Math is Cool Competition

Lucas Verbeurgt, Staff June 9, 2026

On February 7th, the annual Math is Cool competition took place at Liberty High school for middle schoolers. This competition is important for FWPA, as it is one of the three annual competitions our math...

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