Eyes glued to his sheet music, senior Andrew Gillies accompanies the Jazz Band as the pianist. During the annual Winter Jazz Concert, Gillies was chosen to improvise a solo during the song, “T.J. Boogie.” ¨I love concerts [because of] how the audience reacts, and just the stage lights [shining on me],¨ Gillies said.
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Orchestra, band, jazz band and jazz choir take their preparation to the stage
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![All eyes on him, senior Jack Mullen raises the sacred chalice of the Addams Family. Mullen’s father was his inspiration for his role as Gomez Addams, who was Wednesday Addam’s father in the show. “The most impactful part of this experience was getting closure, because this was my last show, [and] it was probably my favorite show I've done here. I wanted to do the best I could, and to reflect on my growth and experience in the program. The thing I learned is that not everything is going to be perfect. I went through a lot vocally, and so I had to protect my health, and I overcame it,” Mullen said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC4947-1200x798.jpg)
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![Passing out candy to her friends, sophomore Fiona Corell smiles in her spirit wear. Corell showed up to school in her Rudolph onesie so she could not only spread joy and spirit but also stay comfortable. “It was a lot of fun dressing up and spreading school spirit [because] it gives our school a chance to gain unity. It was a comfy outfit. It kept me warm all day, and it channeled the energy of Rudolph,” Corell said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image6-1200x785.jpg)
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![The senior boys dress in suits and jerseys to cheer on the Powder Puff competitors. Senior Derrien Gatchel initiated the suit trend last Powder Puff season. “The thought process was [to pretend we were dressing for] a business trip. Since we won last year, we had to do it again this year,” Gatchel said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/unnamed-56.jpg)
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![Right foot in and arms wrapping around her teammates, freshman Hayden Oakley mentally prepares to race. Oakley ran in the freshman race in the Stan Nelson Invitational at the Northwest Early Childhood Center, Sept. 10. “Before [the race,] I was a little nervous because it was only the second [meet,] it was bigger, and there were a lot of people there. When we went into the huddle, that helped motivate and calm me down. [Also,] it was nice because it just made me feel more confident about the race,” Oakley said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Hayden-Oakley-900x600.jpg)
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About the Contributors
Natalie House, CJ1 Writer
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: 9
Years on staff: 1
Who is your favorite musician? Adele.
What gets you up in the morning? Knowing that I have softball at the end of the day.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? I don’t like blueberries.
Cindy Phung, Editor-in-Chief
Pronouns: they/she
Grade: 12
Years on staff: 4
Who is your favorite musician? Billie Eilish.
What gets you up in the morning? Besides a cup of coffee, I look forward to eating good food with friends and sleeping again.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? AI will take over and Cutelli will be its right hand man.
Kamori Berry, Yearbook Contributor
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: 11
Years on staff: 3
Who is your favorite musician? SZA.
What gets you up in the morning? Knowing that I get a chance to start over.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? Glee is underrated.
Laney Thomas, Yearbook Contributor
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: 10
Years on staff: 2
Who is your favorite musician? Any 80’s rock band.
What gets you up in the morning? Getting to see my dog.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? None.
Charlie Brady, CJ1 Writer
Pronouns: he/him
Grade: 9
Years on staff: 1
Who is your favorite musician? Either Tyler, the Creator or Kanye West.
What gets you up in the morning? Music and my great friends.
What’s an unpopular opinion that you have? Crocs are the superior footwear.
Sage Kelly • Nov 24, 2024 at 9:38 am
More to add to photography prodigy Charlie Brady’s repertoire. Truly the GOAT.