Meet Matilde! KM's Norwegian Exchange Student

Meet Matilde

 

          This week I got to sit down and interview Kent-Meridian's  very own exchange student from Norway, Matilde Gjesdal! We got to talk about her experience as an exchange student and what it's like going to an American high school like KMHS. 

When I asked Matilde what she liked about America, here is what she had to say:

"I love America! I love how different you can be and people will accept you no matter what because of the big diversity."

What do you miss about Norway?

"Of course there are many things that I miss about Norway. I crave the good food, my friends, and most of all my family. But I would not change a thing about my experience here. I love getting out of my comfort zone and doing new things."

What is different about American high schools compared to Norwegian high schools?

"American high schools are very different. First of all, the system is really different so in the beginning things were confusing. Luckily for me, I had good friends that helped me get going. The second biggest different is the size of the school. Where I come from in Norway, everyone knows each other because of how small the town is so we all go to school together. Here, I see new faces every day because there is so many students. Also, my high school does not have security guards or fights which shows how different Norway is."

What do you still want to do during your stay here?

"Everything! Even though I have been doing a lot of activities since I got here, there is still so much more that I want to do before I go back. I have not been to the Space Needle yet and really want to go. I also want to explore Seattle more, including the nature like beaches and Mount Rainier."

What is your favorite thing to do here?

"My favorite thing to do is hanging out with all my new friends and going to Seattle!"

What is something that you will always remember from your experience as an American high school student?

"I will always remember how well everyone accepted me and how welcome I felt from the minute I came here. I will forever remember my host family who does everything they can to make me happy and have an enjoyable experience. They are a second family to me that I will always love. I will also remember being part of the soccer team and all the friends that I made."

Be sure to say hi to Matilde if you see her in the hallways of our school and make her feel as welcome as possible! 

SPIRIT WEEK AT KENT-MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Here are some cool pictures from spirit week!

Royal Spirit Day

 Twinning Day

Color Day!!!

Homecoming Proposals!

Today is the big day: HOMECOMING! With a few hours left to go, we wanted to featured a few homecoming proposals we caught. :)

 Binyam Ayele asked Cece with a Disney-themed proposal! How sweet!

 Dylan Wagner asked soccer player, Amelia Drake, during one of her games and dressed up as a referee. Super creative, Dylan!

Sean Chounlamany asked Shanaya Baladad, with a volleyball-themed poster!

 Eric Engman asked Caylin with the creative pun "don't let me go SOLO to HOCO" with some candy and Starbucks!

Brodie Wilson asked his girlfriend, Sabrina Haag, on Splash Mountain at DisneyLand! How cute & original!

I hope everybody will have the best time at homecoming with their dates and friends! Stay safe, Royals!

- Diana

Homecoming Game

Congrats to the Royals for taking home the victory against Mount Rainier! For those of you who didn't go to game for some absurd reason, the final score was 40-21. Also, happy senior night to both the football players and cheerleaders. You guys rock and this last season has been a ride.

During half time, the Senior Prince Dylan Lam, and Princess Allyson Cruz was crowned! They both looked great! 

Peace,

Karissa 

TOP SAT STUDY BOOKS AND SITES

It's never too early to start studying for the SAT's. If you're a senior taking the SAT soon, then it might be a little too late, but Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, this is for you.
You have a higher chance of getting into your top choice college if you do well on the SAT. So start studying.
In addition to the tips we have shared for the test day, here are some helpful study materials;
1. The first list is of books that have been reviewed and used by many students
2. The second list is of sites that you can use to study more if you're an over achiever :)

Sites:
https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-questions
1. Try out the practice questions on here
2. Do the daily questions everyday to master SAT level 1 questions

http://www.majortests.com/sat/

https://www.4tests.com/sat

http://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/content_practice_tests.cfm

Wish you all the very best of luck!
-Imane Ayaba

Last night, JV Girls Soccer won their game against Mount Rainier 2-1. It's been about ten years since the team has won a game. Congratulations for changing that!

Sam Berrios scored the first goal followed by Mary Ahmed with a penalty shot. 

Written by Imane Ayaba

Looking for a club to join?

Are you into nature?

Then check out Nature Group
Nature group is pretty much like a green team. 
Their purpose is to raise awareness to the fact that people need to make the effort to help the environment. 
Some of their activities include:
-litter pick up around school(that counts as community service hours)
-HIKING!!! ( In order to appreciate the beauty of nature )
-working with the Green Kent organization 
Email Dylan Lam for more info!


Maybe you're not that into nature and you like Disney movies instead. If so, check out Disney Club!
Disney Club is a student led club. Some of their activities include:
-Making crafts relating to Disney movies to donate to Seattle Children's hospital
-Watching Disney movies and so much more
Email Regina Lorenzo for more info!

Enjoy this three day weekend,
Imane Ayaba

For the first time in a very very long time, KM girls soccer C-Team won their game 2-0 against Spanaway Lake High School. Congratulations girls! 1 goal was by Gladys Alphosine Malela and the other was by Melanie Martinez. What makes a team a great team is not necessarily how many wins they bring home, but the dedication, love and effort each and every player puts into that team. I applaud you all for not giving up, for encouraging each other and for continually having hope.
Once again, good job girls!

Written by Imane Ayaba

PSAT/SAT

Hey students,

October 14 is the day for the PSAT/SAT! Don't forget to get to school on time so that you won't miss out because the test is timed. 

Quick tips: 

1. Get a good night sleep! Teenagers need at least 9 hours. Seems ridiculous because in reality we only get 7 hours or less, but please sleep early as the test is important if you are planning on heading to college.

2. Have a good breakfast. Some of us may skip the meal regularly, but "it is the most important meal of the day," and you probably hear the all the time. 

3. If you are cramming to study in less than a week, you can find test tips at collegeboard.org with the SAT Question of the Day and more practice sample questions.

4. Bring snacks and water on the day of the test! It is about 4 hours long and there will be breaks given.

Best of luck on the test!

Peace,

Karissa  

DIY Spirit Gear: Hair Bow! 

Are you ready to deck out in spirit gear, and got your outfit but you don't know what to do with your hair??
This bow we are about to make will be perfect for any school event that you need to be decked out in spirit gear! (But aren't we always supposed to be spirited?) 

First off, the materials you will need are:

• Scissors
• 1 roll of 1.5" thick ribbon (color of your choice)
• 1 roll of 2 centimeter thick ribbon (color of your choice)
• Hot glue gun (w/ clear glue sticks)
• Bobby pin or Hair tie

Let's begin! 

1. Measure out how big you want your bow. (longer the bigger, i recommend 20-24") I used about 24" 
   
   2. Flip over your ribbon so that the shiny side is facing down and the dull side is facing up; the shiny side will be the side people will see! Now, fold your ribbon into the shape shown below. (Fold right side down and then left side) 
   
   3. (optional step) This step is optional but if you want to add a little detail to your bow, take each end and fold it in half and cut a diagonal like it is shown in the picture below! 
   
   4. Now, here is the kind of difficult part that takes a little time. Take about a 4" long piece of ribbon of your thinner ribbon. This will be the accent piece and the piece that will hold all this in place! Place this ribbon under the big bow like so
   
   5. Now, take the thinner ribbon below and make knot that is tight enough so the bow does not slip out. This is where you will adjust the bow to your desired size and shape. It should look something like this.
   
   6. If you did it right up to this step, it should look a little something like this. I know it looks funny but its okay, it'll get better! Now, since you tied the center piece in, all you need to do is adjust the size "ears" and end "tails" to your desired length and size. 
   
   7. Now, it should look something like this! Doesn't it look more like a bow now? Yay, we're almost done. Now you should have you bow to your desired shape and size. Now all you need to do is wrap the remaining center ribbon to hide to knot and glue it so that the bow will stay in place. (If you are using a hair tie glue the hair tie onto the bow also. If not, proceed to the next step)
   
   8. Last but not least, slip you bobby pin into the crevasses of the center ribbon! 
   
   9. Your bow should look something like this! If you want you can always add jewels or even just take a marker and write your favorite teams (ROYALS) name or even your name!