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Anna McFarland was nominated by journalism adviser Erika Robertson. McFarland is involved in Student Council, Leadership and Blue Jay Journal TV. “One of my favorite memories from high school was the first time I filmed a football game for Blue Jay Journal, which was my sophomore year,” McFarland said. “Being down on the field filming that game was really when I realized that film was my passion.” McFarland plans to study filmmaking after high school.
Junior Nina Zimmermann claims victory at the Missouri Juniors Freestyle Championships Sunday, April 24 in Sedalia, Mo. I am anticipating some really good competition from the girls in other states, Zimmermann said. Im preparing by sticking with my daily routine, practicing positive self talk, staying hydrated and focusing on technique. Zimmermann placed runner-up for 112 Juniors at the state competition.
Jaywalkers junior dancers Isabella Fitzgerald and Gabrielle Ziglin pose before the start of their performance in the Big Blue Jay Gym on Wednesday, Jan. 5. [Nationals] is such a big competition, but obviously we want to go, we want to do good and we want to maybe take something home, Ziglin said. The dance team will compete at national competition Feb. 18-20 and and their state competion on Sat. Feb. 26 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.
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WHS students write messages of support for Ukraine outside of Northington Lobby during a peace vigil hosted by Community Advocates on Friday, March 4. [Students] were able to just gather in a safe space to maybe think and reflect about what the Ukrainian people [are] going through, said WHS Community Advocates advisor Kerri Flynn. The event also raised money to support the Ukrainian refugees.
Standing With Ukraine
Rachel Derner, Reporter • April 1, 2022

WHS Community Advocates, with support from GSA and Interact, hosted a peace vigil on Friday, March 4 to honor and support victims of the Ukrainian-Russian...

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Omicron surge forces Missouri educators to consider alternative learning
Kyle Meyer, Reporter • January 28, 2022

As Omicron cases surge in Missouri, causing districts to have a shortage of staff, lawmakers’ choice to rescind on COVID-19 policies from last year has...

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2022 Retiring WHS Staff
2022 Retiring WHS Staff
Rachel Derner , Reporter • May 25, 2022

Carla Campbell Washington High School teacher Carla Campbell is retiring after a 17-year career in Special Education. Throughout her time as a teacher, Campbell has been inspired by students’ persistence and ability...

Students open up about mental health, seeking help
Students open up about mental health, seeking help
Sophie Nieder, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2022

Throughout high school, students are bound to experience a wide variety of intense emotions: joy, loneliness, excitement, embarrassment and more. However, how do you know when the intensity and prolonging of these emotions...

Being a part of jazz band gives students new opportunities. “I really like music in general,” Rylee said, “and the more opportunities that I have to play is great because [band is] always going to be something I can do.” Photo Provided by- Andrew Busch
Jazz band starts new season
March 16, 2022
Students dance the night away at a Courtwarming 2.0 dance held by Washington High School seniors. “I loved that there was always someone on the dance floor, there was never a dull moment,” sophomore Malayjah Hellebusch said. “Being a freshman in the prime year of COVID, I never got to experience a regular school dance. With these 2.0 dances, I’ve gotten a better insight into how school dances will hopefully look like in the near future.” After two successful dances, seniors have donated over $200 to charities and hope to hold one more event before the end of the school year.
Living in the Spotlight
February 28, 2022
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GSA hosts spirit week, welcomes more members
October 27, 2021
Washington High School Orchestra students play in their first concert of the school year on Wednesday, October 13. “Its really cool to display something that weve put a lot of effort and work into for months,” explains Senior Molly Schaedler. Concerts allow students to share music with the community.
Orchestra Plays On
October 26, 2021
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Goodbye WHS
Goodbye WHS
Jadyn Whittall, Advertising Editor • May 19, 2022

If there is one thing I have learned throughout high school, it’s that you need to believe them when they say it goes by in the blink of an eye. The...

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The importance of our school boards
Kyle Meyer, Reporter • March 31, 2022

Washington, Missouri has municipal elections on April 5, 2022, where voters will decide who will be the next mayor of Washington, several ward representatives,...

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