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Senior Joseph Bauer and other WHS seniors pose for a picture on the Marthasville Elementary School playground. “The final picture of all of us on the playgrounds we used to play on as kids was probably the most memorable,” Bauer said. Bauer still keeps in touch with his former elementary school classmates.

WHS seniors visit elementary schools

Sophie Koritz, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2019

In the month of May, WHS seniors have one thing on their mind—graduation. They anxiously await to receive the greatly coveted high school diploma and start the rest of their lives. May is full of a variety...

English teaching Rachel Stahl was awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2019 school year.

Mrs. Stahl wins Teacher of the Year award

Alyssa Luecke, Reporter May 10, 2019

Several teachers are appreciated at WHS, but the one who stood out most to students this year was English teacher Rachel Stahl. During her seventh year teaching at WHS, Stahl was recognized at the 2019...

WHS hosts Color Run/Walk

WHS hosts Color Run/Walk

George Smith, Reporter April 17, 2019

On May 10, WHS will hold the Third Annual Color the Campus Fun Run/Walk. “Key Club, National Honors Society and Student Council are helping with volunteers to help for that day,” special education...

Washington residents turn out for bridge demolition

Washington residents turn out for bridge demolition

Madilynn Kipp, McKenzie Dohm, and George Smith April 15, 2019

At 10:30 a.m. on April 11, 2019, Washington history was made, or as some would say, demolished. After hours of waiting in anticipation, crowds viewed the implosion of the famous Washington Bridge....

WHS journalism students pose for a photo after the awards ceremony at Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s 50th Annual Journalism Day on March 25 at the University of Missouri - Columbia. “I think [winning awards] just shows how hardworking we all are and that we’re actually in class doing stuff every day,” junior and Blue Jay Journal staff member Megan Duncan said. “...It’s just really rewarding, and it’s so nice when we can win, and everybody’s just happy about it.” The yearbook, newspaper and broadcast programs won a total of 35 awards.

Student journalists attend MIPA’s Journalism Day

Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor April 2, 2019

Twenty-five journalism students from the yearbook, newspaper and broadcast programs attended and competed at the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s 50th Annual Journalism Day on March 25 at...

The opposition to Trumps wall rises.

The opposition to Trump’s wall rises.

Miles Hellebusch, Reporter March 14, 2019

On Feb. 15, 2019, at 2 p.m., President Donald Trump declared a national emergency regarding entering the United States southern border. A proclamation that released by the White House and signed by Trump...

WHS DECA students pose with their awards at the district competition Feb. 6. “It’s really cool to be able to go [to state] and see everybody you’re competing against and all the organizations that they helped,” senior Sophie Hellebusch said. Hellebusch plans to attend the University of Nebraska next year as a business major.

DECA students advance to the state level

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor February 27, 2019

This year, nine DECA students are advancing to the state level in Kansas City on March 24. DECA is an organization of business and marketing students who participate in community service, professional...

NJROTC hosts Fourth Annual Military Ball

NJROTC hosts Fourth Annual Military Ball

George Smith, Reporter February 12, 2019

On Feb. 2, 2019, the Fourth Annual Military Ball, hosted by the Washington NJROTC Booster Club, was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, honoring former veterans and current NJROTC members. “It's...

Junior Tristan Zeh poses with the Board of Education after he is sworn in as the 2019 student board representative Jan. 23. “It was very interesting in getting to see the reports they give, how the superintendents report to the board members and how that administrative side of running things look,” Zeh said. Pictured from left to right is Kevin Blackburn, John Freitag, Scott Byrne, Zeh, Trish Mitchell, Bob Oreskovic and Susan Thatcher.

Student becomes new student board representative

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor February 5, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 23, junior Tristan Zeh was sworn in as 2019’s student representative for the School District of Washington Board of Education. “I hope to help give insight to the other board...

The School District of Washington sent out a tweet, call blast, text and email to parents and students Jan. 11 to announce a snow day.

Inclement weather forces SDOW to call off Jan. 11

Sophie Koritz, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2019

The School District of Washington was closed Jan. 11 due to an expected winter storm. The snowfall started Friday in the early afternoon and left over six inches of snow and ice in Washington and surrounding...

A sign at Muir Beach Overlook in San Francisco notifies the public that due to the government  shutdown it is closed. Photo by Flickr.

How the government shutdown is impacting the U.S.

Alyssa Luecke, Reporter January 11, 2019

At midnight on Dec. 22, 2018, the government was put under a partial shutdown because President Trump would not agree to sign the bill without receiving $5.7 billion from democrats for the wall on the...

When spotting a poster, take a slip for yourself or for someone else. “They could help our school get more confident and grow more as a friends instead of just peers,” senior Olivia Emke said. The posters can be found on the walls around school on classroom doors, bathroom mirrors, near water fountains and more, so keep an eye out.

Leadership class spreads kindness

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor November 29, 2018

This November, the WHS Leadership class has hung posters around school to spread the love. Simply take a slip reading various messages such as “you are loved,” “thank you for being so kind” and...

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