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From left to right: Martina Baltanas-Falomir from Spain and Geremina Callegari from Italy. / Photo credit: Ben Komar

Meet Your 2025–2026 Exchange Students

Ben Komar, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

We all know the halls of Summit. They are packed with people, leading to a whitewater current of students trying to get where they need to go. For most, it’s a repetitive, energy-sucking cycle. But for...

Members of Summit's Varsity Football team photographed at a game on Sept. 19. / Photo Credit: Wyatt Wilson

Summit Football Takes down Crook County 37–7

Nash Orton, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

Summit Football beat Crook County 37–7 on Oct. 18 at Crook County. This was their eighth win overall with zero losses, leaving them first in the state for 5A. With one game left in their season, the...

Access time options, shown in StudentVue. / Credit: Nash Orton

Is Advisory A Waste of Our Time?

Nash Orton, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

Students at Summit High School are now required to take an advisory class each day between second and third period, intended to spread information to students as well as support their futures. On paper...

The abundance of cars in Summit's parking lot. / Photo Credit: Zoe Tade

Self-Expression in the Summit Parking Lot

Kayleigh Mahony, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

At the surface, the Summit parking lot is a dreary place. It’s where students spend their final moments of freedom before entering the building for a tedious school day. In the mornings, schoolgoers...

At Summit and across the country, the tote bag trend is undeniable. / Credit: Heidi Marx

Is 2025 the Year of a Tote Bag Takeover?

Heidi Marx, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

Many students have recently switched from traditional backpacks to stylish tote bags. For tote bag users, the price, environmental aspects, fashion and maybe desire to follow trends has pushed the change....

Meet Assistant Principal Ashley Cooper

Jordyn Berry, Staff Videographer October 6, 2025

Bend-La Pine Schools has implemented a new dance policy, and students in cross-school relationships are frustrated. / Credit: Zoe Brown

No Date, No Dance?

Zoe Brown, Crest Editor October 6, 2025

For some students, Homecoming is more than just a dance: It's a chance to make memories with meaningful people in your life. Bend-La Pine Schools recently implemented a new policy affecting Summit’s...

Summit Assistant Principal Ashley Cooper is known around Summit for her wide smile and impeccable style. / Photo Credit: Jordyn Berry

“You Are All Welcome Here”: New Assistant Principal Draws on Personal Experiences to Create Community

Lauren Shein, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2025

For a video accompaniment, click here or visit our YouTube channel. Sporting winged eyeliner, spunky style and a disarming grin, Assistant Principal Ashley Cooper is taking Summit High School by storm....

The Storm and Lava Bears faced off in the pool on Sept. 23. / Credit: Hailey Pease

Once Upon A Stormy Pool

Hailey Pease, Senior Writer September 30, 2025

Both of Summit’s Varsity Water Polo teams took the win against Bend High in the Juniper Aquatic Center pool on Sept. 23. For the boys team, the win marked their seven year streak against Bend High. For...

In Summit's hallways, AirPods are commonplace and a barrier to communication.

Are You Listening?

Hailey Pease, Senior Writer September 27, 2025

One unusually good Thursday morning, I approached a student I thought was a former coworker. Tapping on his shoulder, I asked his name. However, met with the harsh response of him scoffing that he has...

This year, students walking through the doors of Summit High School will be met with many new faces. / Credit: Eva Dicharry

New to Summit, Still There For You

Eva Dicharry, Opinions Editor September 26, 2025

Every year, the Summit staff shifts but this year, with 14 new staff members, there are even more introductions to be made. ADMINISTRATORS: Ms. Knoll: Vice Principal Considering she was an English...

Storm and Cougar football players face off on Sept. 19. / Photo Credit: Wyatt Wilson

Summit Varsity Football Triumphs Over Mountain View In First League Game

Lauren Shein, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2025

Summit High School’s varsity football team defeated the Mountain View Cougars in a 21–14 win on Friday, Sept. 19. To many players and fans, this triumph felt monumental: Prior to the game, Summit had...

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