Feltmann family celebrates 100 years of Modern Auto
Sophie Koritz, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
The year is 1919. Men once in distant battlefields in Europe are slowly returning to a small town along the Missouri River with only a population of 3,000 called Washington. John Feltmann was among one of the World War I soldiers arriving home, and with the knowledge acquired at Sweeney Automobile School in...
WHS theatre performs ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Willa Reust, Editorials Editor
March 8, 2019
Filed under Features
On March 7, 8 and 9, the WHS theatre program is performing the classic Shakespearean play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” “I’m really nervous…but I’m excited for those high energy moments where everybody is also stepping into their characters,” junior Audrey Bush said. “We finally get t...
‘Angsty Teens’ improv club brings acting experience to WHS Theatre Guild
Katelyn Garrett, Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2019
Filed under Features
‘Angsty Teens,’ the improv club at WHS, was started by a graduated senior three years ago and has helped many future actors in the WHS theatre guild. “My sister and I used to watch ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ on Youtube, which is a really amazing improv show, so I was always kind of interes...
Read all about it
Emeline Heimos, Reporter
February 28, 2019
Filed under Features
Reading is a very important aspect of many students' lives. For WHS senior Samantha Hymer, however, reading has a different meaning, as she writes book reviews for a column in the eMissourian. “I try to write one once a week,” Hymer said, “then on the blog once a week.” Hymer had the position recommend...
WHS staff decorates classrooms for the holidays
McKenzie Dohm, Sports and Photo Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Features, Multimedia
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially in a few classrooms here at WHS, thanks to staff that are making school feel a little more festive during this season. "I just think it creates a warm atmosphere and the kids seem to like it," English teacher Jocelyn Coates said. "I just think...
Local bookstore spreads reading spirit
Emeline Heimos, Reporter
November 24, 2018
Filed under Features
An independent neighborhood bookstore found a great way to bring a community together with one sole purpose: sharing a love for reading. Neighborhood Reads is a local bookstore located across from the Washington Public Library. Dawn Kitchell, owner of Neighborhood Reads, opened the store in June of 2017. ...
Junior pursues passion for drawing
Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor
November 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
For most high schoolers, art is seen as a hobby. For others, it’s seen as a class or maybe as a way to pass the time. However, for WHS junior Sarah Simons, art is seen as a passion. “When I was little, I really liked animals and I liked to draw animals,” said Simons. “Drawing a lot of ani...
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...
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