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Audrey II

The puppets make the production

Anise Izumi and Erika Briggs Nov 18, 2024

November 21- 24 marks an exciting time for the Prior Lake High School theater cast and crew when they perform the musical Little Shop of Horrors.     For some context, Little Shop of Horrors...

A Teacher for the Record Books

A Teacher for the Record Books

Calvin Lundquist, Contributor Nov 15, 2024

Students might know him for his festive ties or hallway greetings, but social studies teacher Jared Daggit is much more than just the greeter of the B200 pod.    Jared Daggit forges vital connections...

Sofia (in green) during a performance from the 2023 production of “Grease.” Photo courtesy of Rita Weaver photography.

Following in her sibling’s path is just the first step to achieving her goals

Breauna Krueger, Contributor Nov 15, 2024

Three AP classes, two AP classes in the previous two years, very time consuming after-school activities, and 80+ volunteer hours.  All of this is done with the hopes of getting into a good college...

New teacher feature: Ms. Koloski

New teacher feature: Ms. Koloski

Ms. Yakymi, PLHS Staff Nov 15, 2024

Ms. Koloski grew up in Shakopee, Minnesota, but is originally from Guatemala.  I have two black yorkie poos that I love dearly.  I graduated from Shakopee High School, and I completed my undergrad...

Ms. Kvinge, a new English teacher at PLHS

New teacher feature: Ms. Kvinge

Ms. Yakymi, PLHS Staff Oct 31, 2024

Ms. Kvinge is a new English 9 and 10 teacher at PLHS. She's excited to be back in the classroom after 5 years off to raise her two kids, now 5 and 6. Before that, she was a teacher at Roosevelt High...

International Students Club members

International Student Club thrives at PLHS

Nary Sophea, Wave Staff Oct 3, 2024

The International Student Club (ISC) is on a mission to unite all students with different nationalities and cultures within our school and community.    President Sharlene Vang started the...

Mr. Yager, new guidance counselor (H-K) at PLHS

New Teacher (or counselor) Feature: Mr. Yager

Ms. Yakymi, PLHS Staff Sep 26, 2024

Prior to PLHS, I was at an online program. I learned very quickly that I missed interacting with students/families/teachers/people, which is what brought me to PLHS! Prior to my online gig, I was at Farmington...

Mrs. Baer visiting Greece

A Super Star Teacher

Ava Thomas and Julia Johnson May 30, 2024

Being a teacher involves lots of unseen parts both inside and outside of school. For example, although many of Mrs. Baer’s students witness her in-class kindness daily, what she does behind the scenes...

The picture Keria Olabode posted to Instagram to announce her commitment to the University of Minnesota Duluth

Laker turned Bulldog

Julia Thoms, Contributor May 9, 2024

“It feels like a dream.” Senior Prior Lake girls soccer captain Keira Olabode explains how it felt to commit to the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) where she received the opportunity to play...

Picture of Mrs. Pedretti when she was selling jewelry. Photo credit Mrs. Pedretti.

Connecting: a love for life

Amara Nord, Contributor May 9, 2024

Connection. That's the best way to describe FACs teacher Mrs. Pedretti and her goal in the classroom.  Throughout Mrs. Pedretti’s life, she has learned to love the unique connections that come...

The PLHS Costa Rica group in downtown San Jose

Costa Rica Trip

Ava Thomas, Wave Staff May 6, 2024

Many students and teachers went out of state over spring break, but not as many went out of the country. Many who did go out of the country were taking part in the school sponsored trip to Costa Rica....

Eshaan at Taco Bell eating his favorite meal

Study hard, crunch harder

Ryan Gegenheimer, Contributor Apr 23, 2024

So, what is the secret to academic success? For one Prior Lake High School student, it is the popular fast-food chain, Taco Bell. Eshaan Dhavala, a senior here at Prior Lake, is ranked near the top...

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