Shadowing is a tool used by many, whether it is for a job, for school or simply for learning, and it can be helpful in helping you decide which path you want to go down in life. WHHS is one of many schools that participates in shadowing, both for aspiring students and teachers.

Nahla Braswell, ‘28, was both a shadow and hosted a shadow.

Braswell said to apply to be a shadow, she filled out a form on Schoology and then got an email that she was accepted. She wanted to shadow at WHHS because she wanted to explore the school and enjoyed her time as a shadow.

“It was relatively fun, [and the person I shadowed] was one of my friends,” Braswell said.

Braswell also shadowed at Seven Hills but liked her experience as a shadow at WHHS better.

“I feel like the one at Walnut was better because I knew the person that I shadowed,” Braswell said. “I feel like I had more connection here.” 

When asked why Braswell chose to be a shadow she said, “I thought I had a good experience shadowing so I wanted to give that chance to someone else.”

When Braswell had a shadow she said she showed the shadow around the cafeteria, library and around the different floors.

Braswell would recommend both being a shadow and having a shadow.

“I feel like people would have a good time showing them around and them seeing how awesome Walnut is,” Braswell said.

Braswell said she liked the experience of being a shadow better than having a shadow because she was scared she was going to lose her shadow.

Based on feedback the experience of having a shadow and being a shadow was mostly positive and many people enjoyed their experiences.

“I really liked being a shadow because it felt like I was part of the school before I even came here, it also felt nice to help the new students see what Walnut is like,” Avery Klenowski, ‘28, said.