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Summit Performs a Tale of Shakespeare
Summit Performs a Tale of Shakespeare
In April, Summits theater program will present Shakespeare in Love
Caitlin Houston, Features Editor • April 11, 2025
Photo Credit: Kepler Orton
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center Announces Temporary Outdoor Pool Closure in 2026
Kepler Orton, Opinions Editor • March 31, 2025

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center is planning on closing its outdoor pool around Sept. 2026 to replace...

Senior Quinn Raynak plays guitar at the Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Khloe Garrett, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Summit High School hosted its second annual Open Mic Night on March 5 at Thump Coffee. The night kicked...

Thunder Pageant Storms The Auditorium March 19
Thunder Pageant Storms The Auditorium March 19
Scarlett Tucker, Opinions Editor • March 19, 2025

This year’s Thunder Pageant, an annual Summit fundraiser to help the school’s sparrow, will take...

Corben Hyatt, a founding member of the Office Group, stands beside a wall dedicated to the organization’s current and former students. Photo credit: Lauren Shein
An Office of Opportunity
Local nonprofit helps disadvantaged students achieve their educational aspirations
Lauren Shein, Features Editor • April 17, 2025
It’s Time to Move On
It’s Time to Move On
Laney McDonald, News Editor • April 9, 2025

When schools shut down and classrooms turned into Zoom calls, technology became a lifeline for students....

Storm Spotlight: Hazel McRobie
Storm Spotlight: Hazel McRobie
Tatum Hoffmann, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

Outfitted in pink cowgirl boots and a spotless number 12 jersey, with a cotton-candy pink Hydro Flask...

Join the Tamily
Join the Tamily
Hailey Pease, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Eyes aglow with the campfire light, the air is filled with the smell of pine and laughter. Life is good....

All photos credit of Pinnacle Staff
The Big Dill
Our journey to finding the best pickle brand available
Kaia Vrbata and Lucy DeMeester April 9, 2025
Behind the Buzz
Behind the Buzz
Zoe Brown, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

As the 8:45 a.m. bell rings at Summit High School, tired students slump into their chairs with a groan,...

Collage of Tiny Desk concerts by Kepler Orton
You Should Listen to More Live Music
Kepler Orton, Opinions Editor • March 12, 2025

In a cramped office corner, a grand piano sits beside a bass, glockenspiel, drum set, full string quartet,...

The Chaos of Comedy
The Chaos of Comedy
Khloe Garrett, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025

It’s 8:45 AM, you’re barely awake but still muster the energy to get ready and walk into class. Your...

Old Stuff
Crest
Old Stuff
A deep dive, an ode and a desire to revert
Finley Gober, Crest Editor • April 14, 2025
Not “Automatic”-ally Good
Not “Automatic”-ally Good
Blake Arnold, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

I popped in my earbuds, took a breath and armed myself, ready to be transported to lonesome but soulful...

New Restaurant Brings Vibrant Dining to Bend
New Restaurant Brings Vibrant Dining to Bend
Tatum Hoffmann February 21, 2025

On a stormy, cold night in midwinter, the building seems to glow from the inside out. Strings of lights...

Finally a Movie That's Got a Bite
Finally a Movie That’s Got a Bite
Khloe Garrett, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025

You walk into a movie theater down 20 bucks but ecstatic to see the latest horror movie. After stocking...

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Four Nations Hockey Makes Waves
Countries unite as NHL hosts inaugural tournament
Langston Bollert, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025
Photo by Mindy Mendenhall
Bend High Boys and Girls Swimming Too Much For the Storm
Langston Bollert, Staff Writer • February 17, 2025

The Bend High Lava Bears swam like real bears in this weekend's IMC Championships, taking home both the...

Photo by Cam Lewis
Summit Boys Basketball Secure Home Win
Langston Bollert, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

Summit struggled from beyond the arc Friday night but with suffocating defense and a solid fourth quarter,...

Fix College Football
Fix College Football
Langston Bollert, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

The College Football Playoff needs to change, and it needs to change now. After an unexpected early...

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