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The Summit Pinnacle

The Student News Site of Summit High School

The Summit Pinnacle

Is There a Right Time to Vacation?

Is There a Right Time to Vacation?

Paige Parton, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Skipping school to go on vacation has always been a controversial topic for students, parents and especially teachers. It’s important to take into consideration when tests are and what projects are coming...

Saying No to Negativity

Saying No to Negativity

Kepler Orton, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

It’s never been easier for Summit students to anonymously shame and spread secrets about each other on the internet. While it’s just as easy to spread kindness and compliments on social media platforms,...

The Epidemic of Mental Health

The Epidemic of Mental Health

Sarah Hawkins, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2023

One student has their head in their hands, unable to focus due to lack of sleep. Another student is on the verge of tears looking at their Canvas To-Do List. The last student’s chair is empty and will...

Art featured from Robert Lindneux’s “The Trail of Tears,” 1942

You’re Learning a Different History

Adri Jolie, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2023

One of the most important aspects of history is how the story is told. Among the most highly debated controversies today, the U.S. History curriculum is one of the most passionate. For a typical high school...

Merriman Betters Bachelor

Merriman Betters Bachelor

Paige Parton, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

As it gets closer to cold weather and snowfall, Summit students as well Bend citizens can’t help but look forward to winter activities at Mt. Bachelor. However, in recent years, Mt. Bachelor has become...

Falafels for Freedom

Falafels for Freedom

Laney McDonald, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

In the Century Center there lies a small storefront, upon which a garage door sports a golden retriever who stares proudly to the horizon. The pup, named Bo, has become the symbol of Bo’s Falafel Bar....

D&D Leaves The Dungeon

D&D Leaves The Dungeon

Felix Finley, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

While faced with the stress of an AP exam or a night spent lonesomely revising an essay, the ordinary student’s mind wanders. It wanders to fantastical feats, possibly dungeons…and possibly dragons...

A Career of Science That All Began With the Flavr Savr Tomato

A Career of Science That All Began With the Flavr Savr Tomato

Caitlin Houston, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

During the school week Greg Lampard can be found in his upper A hall class, writing notes on the whiteboard, lecturing from his seat in the front of the room, sliding in witty sarcastic jokes when he gets...

Just Dance

Just Dance

Adri Jolie, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 6, 2023

Perhaps the most surprising—and fitting—addition to school spirit has been the dramatic rebirth of the Summit dance team. Coached by Marianne Cox and captained by Summit senior Sophia Monger, the Summit...

Navigating Halloween as a Teenager

Navigating Halloween as a Teenager

Fiona Cooper, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

The high school's queen bee, flanked by her clique of followers, throws the most exclusive Halloween party in town. An invitation is the golden ticket to teenage validation, and one’s costume choice...

The Dark Epidemic in Fitness

The Dark Epidemic in Fitness

Will Beltramini, Website Editor November 4, 2023

The fitness community is growing at a faster rate than ever before. Brands such as Gymshark, using fitness influencer marketing, have amassed huge amounts of capital—Gymshark alone is valued at over...

Tiny Art and Bigger Meanings

Tiny Art and Bigger Meanings

Laurel O’Brien, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Many Summit art students started the year off by donating their work to a program in North Carolina that supports art students and their future careers. The Tiny Art Fundraiser from Swell Art Gallery located...

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