![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: Prom
Students give insight on the cleverest ways of asking people to Prom.
What is a good way to ask someone to Prom?
Brooke Gath, freshman: “You should take them on a date and then ask them in front of a bunch of people; that would be cute. Because that way everyone can see and you feel special. As long as you make an effort I think that the girl will like it.”
Lucas Evans, junior: “The best way to ask someone would be to ask them with a chemistry joke. It would be clever and girls like that.”
Amani Grant, senior: “If you got one of those planes while you were walking on the beach. The smoke planes, and have them write in the smoke trail ‘Prom?’ with a question mark. That way it is also hard to say no, because it would be awkward if the plane just kept flying.”
Andrea Casad, sophomore: “Something that you are both into, make it something special and original. Just don’t be nervous.”
Prom is coming up on May 17 so get busy and think of a good way to ask your dat
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![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/I70A1454-1-600x400.jpg)
