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PRESIDENT’S BLOG: WHAT MAKES GREAT TEACHERS?

Steve Schmutz
September 16, 2019

In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something else. — Lee Iacocca I credit my love of history—and my decision to become a history teacher—to two of my

MEET MAY ALUM OF THE MONTH: TAYLOR LOUTSIS ’07

AMHS
May 27, 2019

After graduating from AMHS in 2007, Taylor attended Washington State University before transferring to The Herberger Institute of Design at Arizona State University to study graphic design; finishing an 8-year undergrad. While in design

AMHS WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

AMHS
April 29, 2019

On behalf of the AMHS community, I am honored to announce the hiring of Alicia Mitchell as school Principal for the 2019-2020 school year. Alicia brings tremendous experience from over fifteen years in education including teaching English

MEET APRIL ALUM OF THE MONTH: ANDREA “CASEY” HAMMOND ’04

AMHS
April 1, 2019

After graduating from AMHS in 2004, Casey attended Washington State University where she received her degree in Finance. She has built a successful career in finance working previously at Amazon.com as a Financial Analyst and now at Boeing in

ARCHBISHOP MURPHY MOCK TRIAL IMPROVES RANKING AT 2019 STATE MEET – FINISHES IN 14TH PLACE

AMHS
March 27, 2019

In a courageous effort by a positive, supportive group of students, Archbishop Murphy's Varsity mock trial team improved on their 18th place ranking from last year at the Washington State high

PRESIDENT’S BLOG: FROM PARENT TO VOLUNTEER TO EMPLOYEE

Steve Schmutz
March 11, 2019

The first day I arrived on the campus of AMHS was in April 2006 as I interviewed for a social studies position for the 2006-2007 school year. Heath Hall was not yet constructed and the main offices were then located in Holy Cross Hall in what

AMHS MOCK TRIAL TEAM TAKE HOME FIRST PLACE AT DISTRICTS

AMHS
March 5, 2019

In a competition featuring the most AMHS mock trial students in team history (43), the Archbishop Murphy High School mock trial team advanced its "Black" team to the State Meet after capturing 1st place in the Snohomish County Mock Trial

MEET MARCH ALUM OF THE MONTH: PHIL HOBAN ’13

AMHS
March 5, 2019

Shannon Reese Mar 5 2019 8:34 AM After graduating from AMHS in 2013, Phil Hoban attended Santa Clara University where he received his degree in Economics and Entrepreneurship. He returned to Washington after college

MEET FEBRUARY ALUM OF THE MONTH: AVERY COLGAN ’12

AMHS
February 1, 2019

Shannon Reese Feb 1 2019 8:49 AM After graduating from AMHS in 2012, Avery went on to attend Washington State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Hospitality Business Management. She currently lives in Santa

President’s Blog: A SIT DOWN WITH ONE OF OUR FOUNDERS

Steve Schmutz
December 3, 2018

Kris Smith was the Principal at Holy Cross and AMHS from 1994 to 2008. She shared the following reflection of Pat and Bill. “They were instrumental from the very beginning, i.e. the first meeting to determine interest. Pat was the first