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Credit: Unitarian Church Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon

Prom 2025!

Josephine Hall May 2, 2025

The new date for prom is set, and the theme is confirmed so head to the Unitarian Church Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon on Saturday, May 3 from 8-10 p.m. for a great night! The theme is Secret...

Summit’s Fun For All Club is participating in the 2025 Special Olympics Oregon 5k fundraiser, raising over $2000 for the upcoming prom. 
(Credit: Summit Fun For All Club instagram)

Summit’s Fun For All Club Prom is Making a Splash

Kaia Vrbata, Staff Writer April 26, 2025

Over 1,800 chicken nuggets, a room full of handmade jellyfish and a celebration of community—Summit High School's Fun For All Club is hosting its first ever prom for Central Oregon students with disabilities...

Summit Performs a Tale of Shakespeare

Summit Performs a Tale of Shakespeare

Caitlin Houston, Features Editor April 11, 2025

Summit's renowned theater program will perform their opening night of “Shakespeare in Love” April 24 at 7 p.m. on Summit's Elizabethan stage. Unlike their previous Shakespeare performances, this play...

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 the current structure cover. The outdoor facility consists of an olympic sized swimming pool which...

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 off at 3:30 with a performance from the school orchestra while Thump served coffee and food inside. As...

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 place March 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are available through QR codes on posters...

Summit’s green team at the Deschutes County Courthouse, taken by Mock Trial attendant.

Summit Teams Provide a Valiant Effort at Mock Trial Regionals

Scarlett Tucker March 4, 2025

On March 1, Summit’s Mock Trial teams competed in regionals against Bend High and Cascades Academy. Though neither the silver or green team won regionals, hope isn’t completely lost. Since there’s...

Showcase of Local Artists: Open Mic Night

Showcase of Local Artists: Open Mic Night

Josephine Hall, Managing Editor March 4, 2025

Summit is putting on an Open Mic Night at Thump’s NW York Dr location tomorrow, March 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for local artists and audiences to enjoy. Artists including poets, singers, impressionists...

Summit’s Mock Trial Teams Head to Regionals

Summit’s Mock Trial Teams Head to Regionals

Scarlett Tucker, Opinions Editor February 28, 2025

This Saturday, March 1, Summit’s two mock trial teams will be going against local rivals at regionals to determine who will be headed to state. The trials will take place at the Deschutes County Courthouse...

“Rhinestone Roundup” Transforms into “Nashville Nights”

“Rhinestone Roundup” Transforms into “Nashville Nights”

Blake Arnold, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Summit students had their boots and dresses laid out for the Rhinestone Roundup on Saturday, Feb. 8, until they were notified that the dance was postponed due to weather conditions. Activities Director...

Summit High School Hosts Annual Living Library Event

Summit High School Hosts Annual Living Library Event

Kaia Vrbata, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Summit High School will host its annual Living Library on Wednesday, Feb. 12, giving students the opportunity to hear stories first hand from people with unique life experiences. These human “books”...

Kiss Your Free Period Goodbye?

Kiss Your Free Period Goodbye?

Kaia Vrbata February 4, 2025

A shift is underway at Summit High School. The 2025-2026 curriculum guide is posted, and it's one that promises to reshape student schedules and redefine academic priorities. Not only does it tease an...

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