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The Student News Site of Summit High School

The Summit Pinnacle

The Student News Site of Summit High School

The Summit Pinnacle

Student Spotlight: Bella Cox

Student Spotlight: Bella Cox

Bayla Orton, Associate Editor March 20, 2023

Although only a sophomore at Summit High School, Bella Cox has clearly defined herself within the school, creating a positive environment for dog and animal lovers alike. She loves puppy snuggles and helping...

Gina Zander: Bus Driver or Superhero?

Gina Zander: Bus Driver or Superhero?

Jesse Radzik, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

 Early in the morning every weekday, Gina Zander boards a school bus and conducts a pre-trip survey of the vehicle—checking the hoses, engine, oil and tires—making sure everything is working properly....

The Best Game Since Checkers

The Best Game Since Checkers

Kian Warnock, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Somewhere in India during the sixth century a new board game emerged called chaturangay the tenth century it had spread to both the Middle East and Europe becoming increasingly popular. This is a game...

Does ‘D’ Mean Diploma?

Does ‘D’ Mean Diploma?

Josephine Hall, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

The Bend-La Pine School District has announced that graduation rates are increasing. COVID-19 implemented different teaching and grading standards during virtual learning—the question now is whether...

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Teens Talk Therapy

Jesse Radzik, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

It’s an interesting time to be alive right now. A global pandemic threw the world into isolation, political divides are harsher than ever before, the earth is (still) burning, news of mass shootings...

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Summit Theatre Company’s Winter Production Dazzles Audiences

Lina McDonald, News Editor March 2, 2023

On Feb. 24, curtains opened for Summit’s 2023 Winter Musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.” The stage was decked with beautifully-costumed performers standing amongst intricate sets. Atop the largest...

Why It’s Okay To Be Self-Critical

Why It’s Okay To Be Self-Critical

Reese Campbell, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

 There is such a stigma around self-criticism and loathing. It could be described as, harmful, damaging, unhelpful, and every other word that correlates with being useless. I mean yes, that may be true,...

“Oh The Places You’ll Go” Doesn’t Only Entail College

“Oh The Places You’ll Go” Doesn’t Only Entail College

Maria Bartness, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

The future after high school is filled with an endless amount of possibilities. It’s commonly heard that “the world is your oyster.” However the most popular choice—attending a 4 year university—outshines...

Bend’s Beloved Santa Received His Very Own Miracle

Bend’s Beloved Santa Received His Very Own Miracle

Danielle Evans, Website Manager February 27, 2023

Central Oregon’s favorite mall Santa of thirty years, William Walther, has received his very own Christmas miracle with the help of his community.  A former resident of Burns, Walther has been Santa...

Cooper Kirchmeier’s Big Dreams

Cooper Kirchmeier’s Big Dreams

Abby Fagan, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

At Mt Bachelor Cooper Kirchmeier, a sophomore at Summit High school, took another lead in his skiing career. Kirchmeier is only 15 years old and already ranked first for all alpine skiers in the Pacific...

Don’t Be Afraid to Make Your Way to the Stage

Don’t Be Afraid to Make Your Way to the Stage

Madelyn Walsh, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Summit High School’s performing arts hall: a place of artistic accomplishment and a haven for expression. Countless shows and displays of various talents have taken place here, but many of them fail...

A Therapeutic Trip

A Therapeutic Trip

Kian Warnock, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

The use of psilocybin and other psychoactive drugs, such as ketamine, are working to cement themselves in psychiatric and therapeutic fields as safe and effective treatments for several mental health disorders....

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