![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2397-1200x900.jpg)
Student Speak Out on the Cold Winter
What do you think of this cold weather?
“I think it’s freezy frosty. I don’t like wearing big coats but my mom makes me wear them so I don’t get sick.” Alex Wells, sophomore.
“I snowboard sometimes but I still don’t like the cold. You get used to it but it is just not fun to be freezing all the time.” Rance Pittman, freshman.
How do you feel that this winter is colder than most?
“Normally winter is my favorite season, but this winter there is no precipitation, it is really dry. I would be happier if it stopped being so dry and snowed so I can do fun winter things.” Jessica Hodges, senior.
Does the snow discourage you to ski or snowboard now that it is colder?
“I don’t go up to the mountain that often but I don’t like the cold. I probably wont go up as much this year because I don’t like being cold,” Laura Meis, freshman.
“I don’t ski or snowboard but the weather is super cold and annoying. I like spring better where I don’t have to bundle up every time I step outside.” CeCelia Lewis, Junior.
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