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Teachers work to transition into new school year

Teachers work to transition into new school year

Elena Roewe, Features Editor September 28, 2020

While students have been dealing with a new set of struggles while coming back to WHS after a strange and abrupt end to the last school year, there is another group of individuals who have been working...

A picture of the movie screen at Cinema 1 Plus  shows the setup for their drive-in movies. The environment was so wholesome, junior Cecilia Tornetto said. It always made my day and was a great time.

From Captivity to Community

Jadyn Whittall, Photo Editor September 26, 2020

At this time in our lives, countless people feel unsure and curious of what the future holds. We are truly living out history. In the midst of all this chaos, the Washington movie theater, Cinema 1 Plus,...

The Technology and Learning Center is where WHS principal, Dr. Joseph Dierks, is now located for his new administrative role. Right now I am the Virtual Programs Administrator (K-12), and I am still the A + coordinator for the district, Dierks said. This is a temporary position that fills a need for the district. Prior to becoming an administrator, Dierks was a teacher for 16 years.

WHS principal takes on new administrative role due to COVID-19

Kaylee Karll, Reporter September 24, 2020

As the debatable 2020-2021 school year rolled around, Washington High School students and staff are still in the process of getting into the swing of things. Many upperclassmen, who are more familiar with...

In the eyes of high school seniors

In the eyes of high school seniors

Jadyn Whittall, Reporter April 30, 2020

All over the world, the coronavirus has taken a huge toll on people’s day-to-day lives. Whether it is being able to go to their job, go to the store or even just take a walk outside, people are affected...

Sophomore Olivia’s Courtney uses acrylics in many of her paintings. “[Art] also gives me an opportunity to listen to music,” Courtney said. “I dont like making art in silence, so I use music to fill that silence. [I feel] the mood of whatever song or album I choose, or certain lyrics that really strike me.” Courtney has recently been listening to the bands Death Grips and The Strokes to boost her creativity.

WHS sophomore creates unique artwork

Willa Reust, Editor-in-chief April 30, 2020

Sophomore Olivia Courtney is spending her time away from school developing her talent— creating her unique artwork. “I've been interested in art for as long as I remember,” Courtney said....

Photo submitted by Lillian Nix

Unfiltered

Bobbie Morrison, Entertainment Editor April 22, 2020

Many students invest their time into learning hobbies that allow them to express themselves. One hobby that students at WHS partake in is photography. Through photography, student photographers are...

Microspora algae is viewed at 400x through a microscope.

Filming the microscopic world

Elizabeth Derner, Reporter April 13, 2020

Curious about the organisms all around us, senior Sarah Simons began using her microscope to view and film them up close. She’s shared her interest in biology with peers by posting the videos on Instagram...

A girl gets marked on her forehead with the cross for Ash Wednesday.

The history and impact of Lent, Ash Wednesday

Jadyn Whittall, Reporter March 31, 2020

There are many different religions throughout the world. The Catholic religion is probably the most common that celebrates Lent and Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting,...

Senior Levi Weber prepares to go out into the world playing the game Assassin. 
The game is fun, Weber said. He and his friends were inspired to create the game after watching a show on Nickelodeon.

Student-created game sweeps across campus

Emma Hillermann, Reptorter March 30, 2020

A new game has taken Washington High School by storm. A game called “Assassins,” created by Levi Weber, Cameron McElhaney and Jeremiah Broadbent, a large number of students have become involved in...

Mark Lohan, second from left, poses with a trophy in a City of Washington tennis tournament. The only time I ever won money off a tournament was a [Pro-Amateur] tournament that I played in Mississippi, Lohan said. I was paired with an amateur, and we ended up taking first place, and won about $500. Lohan once ranked #2 in Mississippi in open doubles tennis.

Former tennis amateur-pro coaches in hometown

Sophie Nieder, Reporter March 19, 2020

As spring break draws to a close, many students are looking for ways to hold onto their first taste of summer by getting outside. A great activity to try might be tennis lessons, taught by tennis coach...

Senior Drew Post poses with fellow theater students. Just to constantly watch all of us simultaneously have such a good time, Post said. He has been creating videos since he was young.

Post preserves memories by recording YouTube videos

Emma Busch, Reporter March 3, 2020

Watching YouTube videos is one of the many things some students do in their free time, and senior Drew Post not only likes watching YouTube videos, but he also enjoys making them.  “I've been recording...

Choir teacher Jessie Patterson performs in 9 to 5: the Musical at East Central College. “I love doing acting and musicals and that kind of thing because it makes me a better teacher, Patterson said. I get to learn from other directors and work with different people and learn how they do shows, what makes a show great to them, because everyone has a different idea. 9 to 5 ran from Feb. 20-23.

WHS teacher performs in ECC musical

Elena Roewe, Reporter March 2, 2020

At WHS, students are typically well-informed of the plays and musicals the theatre group will be presenting. Many students show their support by attending the productions and cheering on those who make...

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