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...
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...
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