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Ethan Spisak

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor

Ethan Spisak is a senior ready to make his last year of WBN remarkable! In this final year, he hopes to showcase all the aspects of the arts here at WHS. When not writing, he likes to edit videos, read, and obsess over TV shows, recommending “Merlin,” “Poker Face,” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

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Students come together to learn tap, some having experience while others know next to nothing. Following the leadership of Eve Brindis, students were able to learn the basics and more of tap in two hours.

Like somethin’ is brewing and bout to begin

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
August 25, 2025
The Meow Mag is Wilsonville High School's literary and arts magazine. This year's digital edition is available now.

WBN publishes the 2025 edition of The Meow Mag

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
June 5, 2025
The Meow Mag is Wilsonville High School's literary and arts magazine. This year's digital edition is available now.

[Photo] WBN publishes the 2025 edition of The Meow Mag

June 5, 2025
Theatre director Jason Katz creates a half-inch scale of the black box, a model of how riders for the space will be created. The room will need to be completely cleared out and deep cleaned, the bare space a ghost of its usual full capacity.

Black box bliss

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
May 22, 2025

NWOC art show

Ethan Spisak and Grace Haack
May 9, 2025
After a wonderful performance Cederberg embraces Grandma Carrie with whimsy in her heart. Being able to have both her parents accompany her on the trip made it all the more memorable.

The talented few

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
April 29, 2025
When creating this piece Camila Vera-Boyzo "wanted to inspire people to fight for themselves and what they know is right." They used Photoshop and a "technique called “double-exposure,” where you combine two different images and layer two different exposures onto a singular frame."

“Make Your Mark” district art show

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
April 18, 2025
Creating bird-seption Josephine Peykanu's portrait is a collage. She explains how she, "made this piece from a jumble of bird related National Geographic images from their magazines!"

Grace Ferguson's painting depicts a woman surrounded by a scene of scuba divers finding treasure. She "wanted to make it a very textured piece, a painting you would look at and one of the first things you notice is the texture of the background!"

Nikolai Kurashov created three creature pieces in which "I did pencil sketch, corrected it and then start cross hatching with liners again and again to give body volume and shadows." Finising the project with scanning and editing in Photoshop, helping to clear the image and apply more shadows.

Molly Foster named this alebrije Chuck! She explains, "His animal components are a tiger shark, capybara, and a beetle."

"Ambriel" created by Kalia Huff features a blend of three critters. Huff stating "I put blood sweat and literal tears into Ambriel and I’m proud of my little alebrije."

Having a great turn out the Art Show quickly became hard to maneuver. Many people piling the space in front of pieces, relishing in their beauty and effort.

Featuring boats in a harbor and a cityscape Joslin Jones painted this landscape. He found inspiration from "the time I spent on the Oregon Coast and how different it can feel from the rest of the state."

Paired with live music the event became a celebration of all kinds of art. People of all ages being able to enjoy the celebration.

Canvas placed around the PAC lobby stood next to papers describing to "Make Your Mark." Pushing people to doodle and draw on the canvas' to create a community art piece.

Rio Fernandez gases upon the many art pieces created by elementary schoolers. Featured in their own section, the district show is able to celebrate all ages artistic ability.

Micah Ferguson crafted this with clay, attributing "the growth of [the] brain and how our thoughts change as we get older. This symbolizes my brain growth from kid to adult."

Cadence Svendsen finds that her "painting was inspired by life. I wanted the surrounding areas to be kinda dead but when life touched it then it would be lively."

Kurashov had no inspiration to these pieces, claiming, "I thought about a guy, and I drew a guy." The title "Dancers," also has no depth, he explains "There is no meaning behind the title, just thought it’s funny."

Alannys Townsends portrait is a social statement piece on our current U.S. government. It depicts what she sees as the cost for people at the moment.

The symphony orchestra rises to their feet after their final piece, marking the end of an action-packed concert. Performing for an audience is a celebration of the work every musical student has pushed themselves toward.

That springtime sound

Ethan Spisak and John D’Souza
March 21, 2025
Created by Grace Haack this poster became taped up around school to promote Stevenson's talk. As most of Stevenson's work is social art finding pieces to visually represent them became a difficult task.

You too can be a Master Artist

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
March 7, 2025
Arthur Roeder (Skyler Hopper) and Charlie Lee (Axel Lauthner) receive a report from Dr. Cecil Drinker (Stevie Binns). The report explains safety concerns found within the U.S. Radium Corporation.

“Radium Girls” ingest enough radium to kill ten people

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
February 27, 2025
Titled "Am I Letting Her Down," Alannys Townsend's portrait of her younger self displays in the PAC. Mixing together realism and supernatural the large canvas depicts anger.

From photo to canvas

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
February 18, 2025
Erin Lauthner performs Feel It Still at ICHSA. Soul'd Out members accompany her voice as she sings lead vocals.

Soul’d Out competes at ICHSA

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
January 30, 2025
Members of Chamber Orchestra play Christmas Triptych by Ian David Coleman. Connected through the music, each member holds their bow at the same angle.

Winter celebrates all kinds of music

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
December 21, 2024
7th period film students watch the 1934 movie "It Happened One Night." The dark atmosphere becomes calming as the pitch black room is only lit up by the glow of the TV.

Murder in 7th period

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
December 13, 2024
Cast and crew of Anastasia smile as they get in close to fit the frame of the camera. Gyovani Andrade-Angel can be seen jumping for joy in the back.

Anastasia delivers a night to remember

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
November 21, 2024
Wilsonville student was messing around, jokingly peering into the PAC. Art comes in many forms and styles.

People of the Ville – Jeremy Wilhelm

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
November 20, 2024
Axel Lauthner gazes toward the PAC window while conversing with friends. Lauthner spends much time in this area, since he's heavily involved with the drama department.

People of the Ville – Axel Lauthner

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
November 20, 2024
Nichols poses in front of plastic gravestones, dressed in a pink outfit and topped with a tiara. It's that time of year!

People of the Ville – Taylor Nichols

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
November 20, 2024
Women at the Neva Club come together for a energetic dance break, each person yielding a white handkerchief in her right hand. Lily (Sydney Cederberg), belts the song "Land of Yesterday," as she leads the group.

Anastasia opens!

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
November 7, 2024
Zander Vigil strums his guitar minutes before the start of the concert. The "cages" behind are used to store instruments at the school when not in use.

“Band”ing together!

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
October 29, 2024
James Lee plays the xylophone, an addition to the percussion of the band. Later in the concert Lee shows his talents on the piano, an instrument that stay out of use in the moment.

Ian Ellingson practices before the start of the concert. The band room fills with music as students flood in and have last-minute rehearsing.

Chad Davies conducts the group, every member of the band focusing on his direction. While Davies does guide throughout the concert, students have also practiced to a point of knowing the song.

Student musicians stand as a form, bowing. The crowd erupts with cheers, displaying their enjoyment for every moment of the concert.

After wrapping up a piece, musicians collect themselves and the things around them to prepare for the next song. Each instrument requires a different preparation.

Sophia Culp and Kemberly Ramirez jam out in Jazz band. Behind them, Xander Layne records the performance, hidden in the shadows of the stage's legs.

Band director Chad Davies discusses last minute technical concerns. Davies can be seen running around before almost every concert, trying to put together every piece of a concert puzzle.

Senior Yahir Corona trumpets away, his solo requiring a high level of focus. Students surrounding him prepare for the next portion of song they will play in.

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Creating a more in depth detail, a 3D rendering of the sketch brings the set to life. The actual bringing it to life requires more in detail designs and renders.

¡Construyendo un set en un tiempo escaso!

Ethan Spisak and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
Creating a more in depth detail, a 3D rendering of the sketch brings the set to life. The actual bringing it to life requires more in detail designs and renders.

Building a set on a time crunch!

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
October 10, 2024
Soul'd Out meets in the choir room in the morning to practice their music. Harmonies and melodies strike together when they sing, creating a symphony of musical talent.

¡Llenos de alma, tanto que están Soul’d Out!

Ethan Spisak, Christian Epping
October 10, 2024
Soul'd Out meets in the choir room in the morning to practice their music. Harmonies and melodies strike together when they sing, creating a symphony of musical talent.

Full of soul, so much they’re Soul’d Out!

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
September 27, 2024
A painting deemed as just "color practice" becomes something more. What the woman reaches for is completely unknown, the viewer choosing what she may be looking for.

Arte afuera del clase

Ethan Spisak and Ruben Velazquez
September 16, 2024
Drama club students gather to watch "Anastasia" in preparation for the upcoming musical. The crowd is made up of people planning to audition, tech interested folks, and people just there to have fun.

Anastasia auditions, what and how?

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
September 8, 2024
A painting deemed as just "color practice" becomes something more. What the woman reaches for is completely unknown, the viewer choosing what she may be looking for.

Artistry out of school

Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor
August 28, 2024
2024 spring choir concert

2024 spring choir concert

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
June 7, 2024

Pets galore; snoozing, slithering, staring

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2024
Music flows from the soul of an Apple earbud. The music could turn heads as it flows with elegance.

Musically meaningful

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
April 29, 2024

[Video] Oregon Thespian State 2024!

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
April 15, 2024
Wilsonville High School students flock to the cafeteria to grab lunch. Opinions vary on whether or not that food is fire.

Some good grub

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
March 22, 2024
One of the many wonderful creations of one Elie Katz. An axolotl covered in a color explosion of yarn.

Hobbies of the bored

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
March 12, 2024
Wilsonville's Graham and Tooze Sasquatches celebrate Valentines Day. The two lovers dressed up as celebrities Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Hugs and kisses -sincerely, Valentines Day

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
February 16, 2024
Taylor Nichols takes a beautiful photo in her natural habitat, Barnes and Nobles. She clutches onto her newfound treasure as she scans the walls for more written wonders.

Comfort in a place

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
January 26, 2024
A person stares upon a paper and can read nothing other than stress. School overwhelms them, needing a break soon. Drawing created by the author.

Stressing less

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
December 15, 2023
Lucy Neron's beautiful contribution to this cloud collection!

An ode to clouds

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
November 9, 2023
People rush to the Bridgeport cinema to watch the debut of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie. They are in awe as they await to watch it.

Five Nights at Freddy’s, is it just a game theory?

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
November 3, 2023
Grace Ferguson and Jay Klepper find themselves thoroughly spooked at a terrifying scare. The two share similar reactions.

Back to the past, Halloween edition!

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2023
In the audience, waiting for the show to start! The program details the performing ensembles and students.

[Photo] The fall band concert through photos!

John D’Souza, Staff writer
October 22, 2023
The Wilsonville High School library, within it you can find many of these TV adaptations. Books such as “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” and “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, however most are checked out quite constantly.

Beloved (and hated) book adaptations

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
October 12, 2023
Image created by the author.

2023 WVHS New Staff

WBN Team
September 14, 2023
Ms. Breckley is a new Spanish teacher located in room 119. Here she's getting interviewed on what it's like existing and being new.

Wilsonville's new class now has it's very own logo. The Life Class logo consists of a tree creating both the I of Life and L of class. Image provided by Wilsonville Admin.

How’s life going? The class that is

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
September 11, 2023
At Wilsonville, phones are now only permitted to be used during non-class hours. Students use their phones during lunch to catch up on anything they missed during class.

New phone guidelines celebrate their first day of school

Ethan Spisak, Opinions Editor
August 30, 2023
The top ten challenged books of 2022. Mrs. Demaray keeps this sheet in her class, encouraging students to read challenged books.

Book banning prevents creativity

Ethan Spisak, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
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