Foreign exchange impacts lives of teens
Emeline Heimos, Reporter
November 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
For many, considering living in a different country seems terrifying. However, for those brave enough to try out the experience, foreign exchange can be an exciting way to immerse yourself into a language and culture. So while it may seem scary, the experiences are often more positive than negative. ...
WHS theater prepares for musical ‘Guys and Dolls’
Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor
October 28, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Twenty years ago, the WHS theater troupe performed “Guys and Dolls” in the newly built CJ Burger Fine Arts Center. The current WHS theater troupe is preparing to honor this anniversary Nov. 8-10 by performing the same musical. "Guys and Dolls" is a romantic comedy set in New York and Havana around...
WHS welcomes creativity club
Alyssa Luecke, Reporter
October 25, 2018
Filed under Features
“Create, Inspire, Give.” This is a new motto to look for this year at WHS. With her creation of Creativity Club, junior Joette Brinker has a plan to bring people together through the passion of art. “Basically, our mission is to use any creative means, any creative skill or idea to help peopl...
The Washington Optimist Club looks forward to its newest event
Paige Ritson, Reporter
October 12, 2018
Filed under Features
On Oct. 19, the Washington Parks Department and Washington Optimist Club will be showing “Wonder” in the park and hosting food trucks at the Washington Fairground, the movie starting at dusk and the food trucks available from 5-8 p.m. The Night Club group, a club within the original Optimist C...
Leadership class revamps Homecoming
Sophie Koritz, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
When looking around the hallways of WHS during the week of Sept. 10, one may notice students dressed up in beach gear, twinning with a teacher or wearing clothes from decades ago. All of these students are participating in the Homecoming spirit week in hopes to win a ticket to the dance. However, if one l...
Student explores passion for art
Sophie Koritz, Features Editor
May 9, 2018
Filed under Features, Multimedia, Showcase
When senior Olivia Tucker was a child, she would receive comic books, but unlike her other peers, Tucker would draw herself into the story. Tucker would illustrate a new comic strip where “The Fantastic Four” and her would go on new adventures to solve new problems. She could spend ho...
National Autism Awareness Month
McKenzie Dohm, Reporter
April 16, 2018
Filed under Features
The month of April is nationally recognized as Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects nearly 1 in every 68 children, according to the National Autism Association. A diagnosis of autism normally takes place at a young age, and it means something dif...
Biomedical science students host blood drive
Willa Reust, Reporter
March 19, 2018
Filed under Features
Biomedical science classes organized the WHS spring blood drive held March 19 to help those in need. Project Lead the Way students were able to gain medical experience while helping the community. “When we talk about medical issues, we don’t usually get to see the patients, but today they get...
All Abilities Athletics expands, continues to impact community
McKenzie Dohm, Reporter
March 4, 2018
Filed under Features
Almost a year ago, history was made on the grounds of WHS when All Abilities Athletics held its first official event on its campus’ football field and track. All Abilities Athletics was started by Chris Homyk, the father of a child with autism. After his son attended similar groups in St. Louis, Ch...
Theater, orchestra and choir…Oh my!
Sophie Koritz, Features Editor
February 26, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Junior Ezra Miles is not the average high schooler. He may hang out with his friends, take challenging AP classes and like creating memes, similar to many others his age, but Miles is the only WHS student who partakes in Chamber Choir, orchestra and the theater program. “I’ve been doing orchestra since the fif...
WHS Scholar Bowl team challenges students, wins GAC title
Sophie Koritz, Features Editor
February 20, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Washington High School is home to many teams—ranging from football to golf to swim—but one team specifically challenges students’ academic ability while still allowing them to engage with teammates. The WHS Scholar Bowl team challenges students on their ability to answer a variety of questions r...
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