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Pictured above are members of the winning team, “All I Want for Christmas is Your Defeat.” From left, are senior Sebastian Secor, sophomore Samantha Doepker, senior Audrey Bush and senior Ian Maloney. “Every year I get so excited because it’s the one time I get to show off my catalogue of semi-useless facts,” Bush said. “Doing it in front of the whole school is both awesome and nerve-wracking.” Along with placing first against students, the team also defeated an all teacher team.

[Photo] Annual Brain Bowl competition takes place at WHS

Willa Reust, Editor-in-chief
December 1, 2019
Senior Joette Brinker poses with their work. “To improve, critiques and experimentation have probably been the most helpful,” Brinker said. “It's always beneficial to hear what others have to say about your work, even if it's not particularly something good about your work.” Brinker has recognition for their work, placing “best of show” at the Washington Fair, photography competitions and by earning a five on their AP Studio Art portfolio.

[Photo] Brinker embraces artistic talent

Willa Reust, Editor-in-chief
October 29, 2019
When spotting a poster, take a slip for yourself or for someone else. “They could help our school get more confident and grow more as a friends instead of just peers,” senior Olivia Emke said. The posters can be found on the walls around school on classroom doors, bathroom mirrors, near water fountains and more, so keep an eye out.

[Photo] Leadership class spreads kindness

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor
November 29, 2018
Cooks Jada Summer and Mary Ann Kassebaum serve breakfast to students before school Sept. 26. “They’re trying to get more kids to eat the breakfast to start off their day right,” cook Jada Summer said. “This way they have two locations to go to.” The FRAC states that children who increase their school breakfast participation make improvements in their math scores, attendance, punctuality, depression, anxiety and hyperactivity.

[Photo] Food service brings new breakfast opportunity to WHS students

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor
September 28, 2018
Sophomore Abbie Vollmer talks to senior Gina Luko while she donates blood. “The students get to see what’s going on,” science teacher Krista Williams said. “They have the opportunity to help their future patients or people in the real world.” Students were able to watch Mercy Hospital’s medical professionals take blood while interacting with blood donors.

[Photo] Biomedical science students host blood drive

Willa Reust, Reporter
March 19, 2018
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