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Future peer tutors train to work with WHS students
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Share on FacebookMeza takes over orchestra teacher position
By Daniel Brount, Editor-in-Chief Alex Meza, orchestra teacher, took over when Sarah Yun, last year’s orchestra teacher, accepted a full time position at a different school. The school began its search for a replacement on Aug. 15. According to Megan Knight, English and fine arts division head, “it was a challenge” to find a replacement [...]
Share on FacebookStudents participate in annual blood drive
by Kristina Piamonte, staff photographer The annual blood drive took place on May 26 from 7:25 to 2:30. Like many other students at WHS, Daniel Ramirez, senior, donated for the fifth time this year. “I just felt like doing it [donating blood], like the Rachel’s Challenge and the cycle; if someone sees you do something [...]
Share on FacebookStudents now required to buy literature books
by Liz McDaniel, staff reporter During the next school year, 2011-2012, students attending WHS will have to purchase books for the literature class they are enrolled in. According to Megan Knight, English and Fine Arts Division Head, the students will buy no more than 2 books for the class. “Teachers selected the books that have [...]
Share on FacebookSenior prank tradition continues with flour, eggs, water
by Jessica Livingston, staff reporter The seniors pulled their annual senior prank during the passing period before fifth on May 26. Seniors threw eggs, flour and water balloons. At least 100 seniors participated in this prank, according to an anonymous senior who helped organize the prank. “It was really obnoxious because there was flour everywhere [...]
Share on FacebookLiterature classes attract attention to issues around world
by Valerie Westin, Photo Editor For the past three years, sophomore Honors World Literature classes have studied a world issue of their choice and created a presentation to show to others during the lunch periods. This year, World Issue Awareness Week took place during the week of May 16. Each group had to present during [...]
Share on FacebookGirls track sophomores qualify for State
by Rosalie Chan, News Editor Two girls on varsity track, Sydney Keith and Jessi Zuba, sophomores, qualified for state at the meet on May 13 at Buffalo Grove High School. “Qualifying for state is the ultimate experience for these ladies. It’s an accomplishment and what a lot of girls have been shooting for this year,” [...]
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