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Counselors: how they care, cater and advocate for the student body.
May 16, 2023
Sophie Glenn, 24, and Kevin McCormick have developed a friendship over a love of music, and mutual kindness. I feel like whenever I see him I just like to say hello, its good to see a familiar face, especially in the hallways, Sophie Glenn, 24 said.
Special friendships: Kevin McCormick and Sophie Glenn
May 16, 2023
Practicing religions at WHHS
Practicing religions at WHHS
May 16, 2023
E.D. Morel, a British journalist famous for bringing the abuse of the Congolese people by the Belgians, the former rulers of the DRC, to the public eye, described the Congo as “a gigantic slave-farm reeking with cruelty.”
The bad side of batteries
May 15, 2023
Opinions
It turns out Syd was Wally.
The Reveal of Wally Hill
May 10, 2023
Metacognition is a column that will appear in every other issue.
Metacognition
May 8, 2023
I am so thankful that I was able to experience a year in the United States. WHHS and the ideals of the United States are things that moved me during my whole exchange year.
How many miles from home?
April 25, 2023
Created by Lonzo Montgomery on Canva.
Narrowing the scope
April 25, 2023
Created by Max Blessing on Canva
WHHS on a journey
April 11, 2023
Arcade
Three students reflect on how they feel about prom.
What are your opinions about prom?
May 16, 2023
The Fans
Homecoming Game Drone Photos
March 7, 2023
SENIOR Lily Clark has taken on Arcade Attack as its leading host.
Arcade Attack
March 3, 2023
Bachelor perspectives
March 1, 2023
The other side: What students wish teachers could see
The other side: What students wish teachers could see
May 6, 2022
Financial literacy word search
Financial literacy word search
April 4, 2022
Fourth quarter calendar
Fourth quarter calendar
March 23, 2022
Piper Peanut

Piper Peanut is the official mascot of the Peanuts section of the Chatterbox. She provides honest (and anonymous) feedback from the perspective of a WHHS student to help middle schoolers navigate their way through our school.

Peanuts
Krebs is on the sidelines of junior high baseball games in case of any accidents. “I think one of the benefits of being an athletic trainer is that we are here all the time,” Krebs said.
Playing through the pain
May 8, 2023
A student opening TikTok. According to CNBC, TikTok reached 1 billion users in 2021 and has been growing ever since. “I like being able to share content with others and the interactive aspect of watching people’s content,” Catherine Berninger, ‘28 said. “It’s addicting.”
TikTok: the savior or downfall of our generation
March 20, 2023
The name Noir Pride Cosmetics means Black pride cosmetics. This is one of the many ways Hawkins showcases her heritage through her brand.
Side-hustle success
March 10, 2023
Sports
Created by Elena Brown on Canva
Spring sports overview
May 16, 2023
Playing sports together has made the Givens spend more time together and has allowed them to become quite close.
Siblings who play together stay together
May 11, 2023
As spring sports commence, SENIOR Brooklyn Shafer plays lacrosse with her teammates.
Spring sports calendar
April 5, 2023
Girls Lacrosse is now in full swing, with the opening games of the season right around the corner. The eagles are hopeful for a successful season this year.
Lacrosse in Full Swing
April 5, 2023
Seniors shine bright as Walnut takes on the Milford Eagles on senior night
April 5, 2023
Style & Culture
Created on Adobe Illustrator by L Mahler
The console war
May 16, 2023
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Itching for Glitches
April 25, 2023
This infographic made on Canva displays different spring break activities.
Spring break ideas
Lael Ingram, Section Editor of News
Premiering Jan. 15 on HBO, The Last of Us took an already beloved game and turned it into a nine episode TV series.
How “The Last of Us” went from acclaimed video game to hit show
Ben Schneider, Section Editor of Style and Culture
Azariah’s Black History Month Movie Review Series
Azariah’s Black History Month Movie Review Series
Azariah Cuff, Staff Writer
Trending Stories
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As of the 2019-2020 school year, WHHS has done away with the former grade matrix in place for an algebraic calculation to determine the students’ final semester grade. WHHS has in turn reacted with mixed emotions.

Navigating the matrix

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Six of Dr. Seuss books have been recently discontinued due to racist and antisemetic stereotypes.

Students weigh in on discontinued Dr. Seuss books

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National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11 and it recognizes LGBTQ+ pride, which is represented by the rainbow flag. It was created in 1988 by LGBTQ+ rights activists Robert Eichberg and Jane O’Leary to be on the anniversary of the 1987 Gay and Lesbian Rights March on Washington.

10 LGBTQ+ Songs for National Coming Out Day

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Many have criticized Disney for the lack of diversity and inclusion in its content, old and new.

Where's Disney's diversity?

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Since the advent of texting and video calls, many people have turned away from phone calls as their main method of communication.

Why don’t we talk on the phone anymore?

Featured Staff
PJ Varatta
PJ Varatta
Staff Writer & Photographer

In his first year as a Chatterbox staff member, PJ Varatta, '26, is excited to work as a staff writer this year. Varatta hopes to expand his skills as a journalist and get his first taste of what it is...

L Mahler
L Mahler
Fine Arts

In her second year as a Chatterbox staff member, L Mahler is conflicted about working for the Chatterbox newspaper. She hopes to put multiple of her articles in the paper, although she’ll currently...

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