Letter from the editor

October 3, 2023

All views shared in the Opinions section of the Chatterbox belong to their respective authors, and may not represent the views of the publication as a whole.

Welcome back Walnut!

My name is Kaylee Robbins, and I am thrilled to be your Editor-in-Chief for the 2023-2024 school year. I have been waiting for this moment since I was 12 years old, and after five years of being on staff, I am ready to take on the job.

I’ve found solace in The Chatterbox since my very first day at WHHS, and I hope to make a newspaper that can provide the same for all of you. We are one of the only activities at WHHS that is not only a club, but a class, a potential career path and a family.

I have learned a lot from my past mentors, including but not limited to, Hajra Munir, The Chatterbox’s last Editor-in-Chief, and one of my closest friends. I am excited to pass on all that I’ve learned to the WHHS community.

I hope to encourage student readership and writing. The Chatterbox accepts all voices, whether you’re in the club, the class or just walking down the halls and decide, “Hey, I want everyone to know my opinion on this issue.”

We are that forum for each and every student. No one can write about student stories and student problems quite like a student. It is our First Amendment right that we have freedom of speech, but that means nothing if we don’t use it.

Before I joined The Chatterbox, I truly believed I was just some Effie whose voice didn’t matter, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.

I started writing for Sports in seventh grade and from there, I went nuts for Peanuts as its Section Editor my eighth grade year. After that, I was a Managing Editor during my freshman and sophomore years before taking on the role of Deputy Editor-in-Chief last year.

All of this experience has made it clear to me how much work is put into this paper.

The important thing to remember is that this paper doesn’t just magically appear.

The Chatterbox, which consistently ranks top in the state, would be nothing without its student writers.

WHHS is a diverse school with a multitude of student backgrounds.

As Editor-in-Chief, I am calling all students to come forth, write something meaningful and have their stories heard.

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About the Contributors

Kaylee Robbins, Editor in Chief

In her sixth year as a Chatterbox staff member, Kaylee Robbins is ecstatic to work as the Editor in Chief. This year Robbins hopes to focus on meeting deadlines and having fun doing it. Through editing and publishing, Robbins hopes to encourage and get people excited about writing for Walnut. Robbins was a Sports Writer her seventh grade year, Peanuts Editor her eighth grade year, Managing Editor of Viewpoints her freshman year, Managing Editor of Current Events her sophomore year, and Deputy Editor in Chief her junior year. Robbins also rows for CJRC. Robbins is committed to row at The Ohio State University and hopes to major in law. When she finishes school, Robbins aspires to be a family law attorney. Robbins enjoys cooking and reading.

Sarah Wilson, Managing Editor of Visual Elements

In her third year as a Chatterbox staff member, Sarah Wilson is excited to work as the Managing Editor of Visual Elements. Wilson’s goals this year include building her photography skills and emphasizing visual storytelling in all elements of the paper. Wilson was previously the Section Editor of Opinions for the 2022-2023 school year and a writer for the features section during the 2021-2022 school year. Wilson is also the secretary for the Student Congress Class of 2025, a member of the WHHS Advanced Steel Band and a member of Sources of Strength. She hopes to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field. In her spare time, Wilson enjoys reading, being outdoors and volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo.