New Students at PHS
Dagen Halsey Moves Up the Hill
By Raleigh Pfeiffer
Pierce High School welcomes freshman Dagen Halsey, a former student at Zion Lutheran School. Halsey is the son of Kyle and Ashley Halsey.
Halsey has two siblings, including one older sister, Kaelyn Halsey, and one younger brother, Paxton. Halsey has one dog at home named Kasey.
Halsey says that he likes Pierce so far because “I’m with my friends, and it feels more involved here then at Zion.” He is involved in football, basketball, and track and field.
This semester his classes include algebra, English 9, Spanish, and strength and fitness. His favorite class so far is strength and fitness.
Halsey wants to be a dentist when he grows up.
Please welcome Dagen Halsey as his high school journey is just beginning.
New Student, Alayna Herian Arrives at PHS
By Lydia Cone
Pierce High School welcomes a new student, Alayna Herian. She attended Zion Lutheran before transferring up to the high school for her freshman year.
“Switching classes and meeting new people,” is what Herian said is her favorite part of high school so far.
Herian is involved in volleyball, basketball, and track, along with student council.
Her favorite thing to do outside of school is hang out with her friends.
She lives with her parents, Matt and Lyndsay Herian, and has three siblings: Nora, a senior; Wyatt, a 6th grader at Zion Lutheran; and Baker, who is in 1st grade at Zion as well.
Make sure to give Herian a warm welcome.
New Student Joins Pierce High School
by Brynley Koch
Please give a warm welcome to new student Keelan Claussen, who joined Pierce High School this year as a freshman.
He previously attended Zion Lutheran School, down the road from the high school. Claussen has two half-brothers named Royce and Kynor Larson. He is also the owner of a playful dog whose name is Blaze.
When asked what he likes to do in his free time, he replied, “I like to play basketball and hang out with my friends.”
Claussen stated that he has been enjoying his first few weeks at the high school and that the people have been very nice. His favorite class so far has been pre-algebra.
