Savannah Butcher's Portfolio - Supplementary Graphics

Graphics I've designed for articles.

"Conversation surrounding disabled student advocacy at VHS engages both staff and students"

Published in October 2021 for the Riptide

SUPPORT. Students served by 504 plans and IEPs make up 22% of the student body at VHS. The other 78% do not have written accommodations.

AID. Some students who use devices such as mobility or hearing aids report a lack of awareness and education around disabilities.

COLLABORATE. School administrators are listening to students’ concerns surrounding disabled student advocacy. Students have expressed these concerns in a variety of ways.

SPEAK. Disabled students at VHS have taken to the mic to share their experiences. The Disabled Student Advocacy club hopes to help these students find a supportive community.

"Mental health in crisis during online instruction (or, the kids are not alright)"

Published in March 2021 for the Riptide

Graphics republished by the Beachcomber

CONNECT. A teen meets with their therapist virtually. Just over 20% of VHS students report coping with their mental health by going to therapy.

PRESCRIBE. Some VHS students report depending on prescribed medication. Some of these medications include antidepressants such as Zoloft, pictured above.

AID. The social connection among peers becomes increasingly impactful. Based on two surveys conducted by The Riptide, VHS students reported coping with their mental health by socializing 24.4% more during the 2021-22 school year, compared to the 2020-21 school year.

"Grades during online school: did they put the “C” in COVID-19?"

By Lila Cohen, Deputy Editor

Graphic by Savannah Butcher

GRADE. Teachers reflect on the struggles of grading during online school.

Pirate Talk

Every couple of weeks we like to ask a few Vashon High School students a question so we can learn more about our student body and each other. For our first Pirate Talk of 2020, we asked students what their favorite nostalgic album was.

Senior Eric Ormseth: “To me, [‘Helplessness Blues’ by Fleet Foxes] is about looking back on your life and wondering how you got where you are, and what you wish you could have done differently. Definitely one of my favorite albums ever.”

Junior Franki Brown: “My favorite nostalgic album is probably ‘Californication’ by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It reminds me of winters when I was younger and would get up early in the morning to go skiing on the weekends, because it was frequently played on the car ride up to the mountain.”

Sophomore Maisy Long “The album ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ by Selena Gomez [is my favorite nostalgic album], because I used to love Selena Gomez so much and she would always be on the radio when my mom drove me to school, and [her songs were] also on ‘Just Dance.’”

Freshman Liv Ormseth: “My favorite nostalgic album is ‘1’ by The Beatles. My parents are old and they played The Beatles for me and my brothers a lot when we were younger. When I listen to the Beatles, it reminds me of road trips, guitar lessons, and a carefree childhood. My favorite song from that album is ‘Hey Jude.’”