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New and Improved! FWPA has been working on changes for the upcoming school year. The plan is to make the school's academics have more variety, and more opportunity to support students who are struggling.

Time for a Change

Awa Ouedraogo June 11, 2025

FWPA has undergone many changes since its first creation, but what will next year's be? Maybe a new 6th grade elective, more AP classes, and maybe even a new PE class.  Mrs. Thornton, and others who...

“I am cramming for the test, and I am extremely nervous,” Yaman Hameed complained. He’s trying his best to gather all the information to pass his AP Modern History test. The AP testing happened on May 8, 2025 at the Todd Beamer High School.

AP Testing: The Best Way to Earn College Credit

Sana Frozan June 10, 2025

How can 9th and 10th graders earn college credit? FWPA students had their chance for the first time this year. Principal Thornton decided to add an Advanced Placement (AP) class to FWPA because she...

Soliha Khudaiberdieva works hard on designing her poster for the upcoming Culture Fair. Culture Fair is a yearly event where 7th graders present an assigned country for other curious students in FWPA.

Connect in Culture

Isla Yi June 10, 2025

The chattering and cultural music overlap each other as people walk around in the commons. Smells of different foods fill the air, as adults and children alike can make connections with different stands....

The Bell Still Tolls

The Bell Still Tolls

Hunter McQuistin March 23, 2025

The bell arrived in the Illahee parking lot, beckoning a new crop of students. Dr. Charles “Ray” Griffin appeared in front of them all, mallet in hand to ring in a new school year for everyone. In...

Last year's FWPA graduate Winston Nyugen shares this image of the UW campus, where he is currently studying after being accepted into the Robinson Program. Many of this year's graduates are applying to study at UW, where they’ll be attending college at only 16 years old. “I’m really hoping I get in because it seems really cool but if not I’ll just reapply after Highline,” Olivia Tay shares.

10th Graders Prepare for the Future

Maria Fernandez March 19, 2025

As the FWPA 2025 graduates prepare to move on to the next chapter of their lives, they each have different and unique aspirations and goals that will shape their futures. From aviation to beauty, construction...

Show it off! The 10th graders went on stage at the end of the talent show. It has been a long-time tradition for the sophomores to close the show with a festive song.

The Talent Show

Ericka Sun, Copy Editor January 24, 2025

Now that Winter Break and the New Years have passed, what are some resolutions that you made? Some examples could be exercising more, not procrastinating on homework, or reading a book every day.                            But...

AI at FWPA

AI at FWPA

Hunter McQuistin January 24, 2025

While AI has been around since the creation of computer word processors with the use of autocorrect, generative AI has seen an uptick within the last three years. Students are using the program, Chat GPT...

Members of the sixth grade class gather in the photo booth together. The photo booth is always a favorite way for students to capture memories of the evening.

Behind the Scenes: FWPA Dance

Julia Dumar December 3, 2024

Many students find school dances enjoyable, but have you ever thought of the effort that goes into planning them behind the scenes? The Disney Dance, which was the first dance of the school year, allowed...

Josiah Zimoglyad plays the saxophone during auditions after school Wednesday.

Talent Show Preview

Ericka Sun December 3, 2024

Have you ever thought, I wonder if people even know the different hobbies I do? Do they know that I play basketball or play the violin? On December 19th, 2024, the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades will hold...

During the Welcome Back assembly, Suri Kern introduces Mr. Sagastizado and Mr. Roberts. Students got competitive trying to guess facts about them.

Saying Goodbye and Hello

Maria Fernandez December 3, 2024

Federal Way Public Academy unfortunately wished farewell to two teachers last year, but this year welcomed two new teachers: Mr. Sagaztidado and Mr. Roberts.  The new Spanish teacher, Mr. Sagastizado,...

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