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The Summit Pinnacle

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The Summit Pinnacle

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The Summit Pinnacle

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. But oh, there’s a calculus test next week! Are the five days of memories away from school worth...

The Risks Of A Powder Day

The Risks Of A Powder Day

Violet Rodhouse, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Mt. Bachelor and Bend as an extension have received a massive amount of snow this past week. Though we all pray for snow, it comes with dangers hidden beneath the surface. Heavy snowfall up on Mt. Bachelor...

Twice the Fun, Twice the Funds?

Twice the Fun, Twice the Funds?

Eva Dicharry, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Yet again, the Thunder Pageant returned and this year with record breaking totals. The group raised $110,000 for Juliet, our current Sparrow. But this year brought a few changes to the event; because the...

An Ode to Overcash

An Ode to Overcash

Caitlin Houston, Features Editor March 14, 2025

In the library, on Eila Overcash’s desk, exists a world unto itself. An elegant white stead rears up on its hind legs while its gnome rider clings tight. Perhaps less galant but still beautiful are two...

Tasty Or Tasteless?

Tasty Or Tasteless?

Violet Rodhouse, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Eating out as someone who is gluten free can turn into a saga. It can go from being straight up rejected from restaurants, who offer zero gluten free options, or worse to others who lie about their contamination...

Teenage Drivers Beware

Teenage Drivers Beware

Halle Dao, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Students slide awkwardly like penguins on the sidewalk on their way to school, some even slip on the frozen puddle that's right before the first door where a trailing line of late students are seen waiting...

Pay to Play

Pay to Play

Eva Dicharry, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

In Bend especially, sports are a person’s identity. From a young age, there are soccer games, ski lessons and swim team practices. As children grow up, many join more advanced travel teams and clubs....

“Everything Just Fell Into Place”

“Everything Just Fell Into Place”

Sawyer Uetz, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

If you were to head down to the Old Mill in the summer or fall of 2024, it felt like there was a lack of places where you could grab a quick bite to eat. Sure, you had restaurants like Red Robin or Greg’s...

The State of Oregon Recycling

The State of Oregon Recycling

Dailey Arnold January 24, 2025

Bread tags, grocery bags, plastic caps and metal cans. All of these items end up in the recycling. But which actually belong there? And how often do they end up in the right place after they’re picked...

BBPCo employee poses in front of their variety of popcorn

A Local Snack: Brown Bag Popcorn Company

Halle Dao, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

Brown Bag Popcorn Company, or BBPCo for short, is the perfect place for anyone looking for something to munch on. Whether that be savory or sweet, it's a great snack to eat! BBPCo opened in downtown...

Finding Your Holiday Spirit

Finding Your Holiday Spirit

Blake Arnold, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

There’s always an energy in the halls before a break. Students are excited to be free from the endless homework, studying and responsibility. You can finally spend two weeks in your pajamas, letting...

From the Summit Classroom to Bend City Council

From the Summit Classroom to Bend City Council

Lauren Shein, Features Editor December 6, 2024

As votes were tallied and results were released in the 2024 election, the focus of many Summit students was concentrated on the presidential election and other high-profile national races. However, as...

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