Endeavors begins its mission in Medical Lake

The start of a school year means many new things lie ahead for students and staff.

And for those at Endeavors, this is especially true. Endeavors you say? Just what is that?

That is the new name for the former Medical Lake Alternative High School as the rebranding became official several days ago when new signage took the place of the old.

"We'll always deal with the stigma of the word, 'alternative,'" school director Lyra McGirk said.

That is a state-level description so there is no getting around it on an official basis at least. But on the local level, things are different.

"We're definitel...