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...
Student signs off of social media
Olivia Robinson, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
The new year means new resolutions, taking time out for yourself and a fresh start to new opportunities and a new year. One WHS junior took this opportunity to find more time for herself by signing off of social media. "A lot of my time was on social media," Ayers said. "I wasn't feeling good about...
WHS student takes gaming to new level
Bailey Bair, Sports Editor
January 31, 2018
Filed under Features
For the majority of students, as soon as the final bell rings they rush home to try and relax from the hectic school day. This involves laying in bed watching Netflix, playing on their phones or playing video games. For one local student, this hobby developed into so much more. “I’ve been semi-pr...
WHS STEM classes multiply opportunities for students
Elizabeth Busch and Sophie Koritz
December 14, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
The world is constantly growing and becoming more connected—thanks greatly to technology. However, technology has not always been around. Famous innovators who defied the status quo like Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were high schoolers once. In an effort to inspire the high schoolers o...
Student spreads Christmas spirit
Willa Reust, Reporter
December 12, 2017
Filed under Features
The stress of finals leaves every student in need of a little cheer. When looking for a smile, keep a lookout for sophomore Chloe Weiss and her festive attire. In the true spirit of Christmas, Weiss has devoted her December wardrobe to one item—Christmas sweaters. “I started wearing Christmas s...
WHS family dedicates their life to Jiu Jitsu
Katelyn Garrett, Reporter
December 1, 2017
Filed under Features
Does your family have family traditions that you do every year? Well this family has a “tradition” every day, five days a week: training for competitions, meeting new people and encouraging others to try the sport of Jiu Jitsu. The Luecke family have been practicing jiu jitsu at Gracie Barra...
FRCC students dedicate time, hard work to rebuild tractor
Bailey Bair, Sports and Photo Editor
November 30, 2017
Filed under Features
On October 25, 2017, a crew of 15-20 students traveled to Indianapolis, Ind. to compete in the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition. They dedicated countless hours and lots of Tuesday and Thursday nights to this project. “We spent 1,547 hours and 49 minutes split between 15 people on this tract...
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