Phoenix High School Kennewick

Looking Back & Dreaming Ahead with the Class of 2025 💭💫➡️

Meet Tori Yetter, a multi-talented senior who plays several instruments and dreams of becoming a music therapist so she can help others while doing what she loves. She’s a standout athlete on the Southridge High School Track & Field team and will continue her athletic journey at Clark College this fall.

As the third eldest of nine siblings, Tori takes on significant responsibilities at home, from transporting her younger siblings to helping care for them. Despite her many commitments, she remains deeply involved in her community, participating in the Forte youth choir, local theater productions, and her church.

Academically, Tori excels as a student with a passion for learning. “Tori stands out for her exceptional initiative, leadership, faith, and intellectual curiosity, which she has demonstrated through ambitious projects like leading the production on a rock-and-roll history video and conducting independent research on dance, cloud science, and soap making,” Jill Mulhausen, Tori’s advisor, said. “She’s an engaged learner who reflects deeply on her growth and actively applies feedback to improve.”

We’re incredibly proud of you, Tori, and we know you will continue to do amazing things!

Looking Back & Dreaming Ahead with the Class of 2025 💭💫➡️
Meet Isaiah Smith, a senior at Phoenix High School with a dream of becoming a distinguished author. He’s well on his way, with two published books and a dedicated spot on the shelf in the Phoenix High School Library.

His debut novel, Scion, is a science fiction adventure that follows a character named Simon who discovers he is from another planet. Isaiah also contributed a chapter to a collaborative book on indigenous history.

Beyond his writing, he’s also an active member of Destiny’s Dozen, Phoenix’s student leadership group.

“Isaiah is a big brother figure,” Sarah Ard, Isaiah’s advisor, said. “He shows an amazing amount of patience and leadership with all of our students, who gravitate toward him because he’s always really well-informed.”

We can’t wait to read what Isaiah writes next!

Student Board Member Application – Now Open!

Are you a 10th grader who’s passionate about making a difference? Want to represent your peers and help shape the future of Kennewick schools? Here's your chance!

The Kennewick School District Board of Directors is looking for a current 10th grade student to serve as the Student Representative-Elect for the 2025-26 school year—and step into the full Student Representative role in 2026-27.

This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and help ensure all KSD students are known well, feel safe and reach their highest potential.

What We're Looking For:
• A current 10th grade KSD student
• Meeting academic and behavior standards
• Willing to speak up and represent student voice
• Able to attend school board meetings

How to Apply:
• Complete the application form
• Include your resume and a short written statement (250 words or less)
• Get parent/guardian and principal signatures
• Submit three letters of reference (two from teachers/admin)
• Turn it all in to your school principal by May 15, 2025

Finalists will be interviewed, and the board will select the next student leader!

Think this could be you? Step up, speak out and serve your fellow students.

Questions? Ask your school principal.

Apply: www.ksd.org/studentrep