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The WHHS Junior Classical League members who attended the convention pose with their awards on the final day of the convention. This convention is the only state-wide event that the WHHS JCL attends during the school year.

Veni, Vidi, Vici

Abby Jay, Managing Editor of Visual Elements
April 11, 2019
The WHHS step team performed at both the junior high and high school winter pep rallies this year. Over twenty students from all grades participate in step, which partners with Black Culture Club.

Stepping up their game

Chyna Smith, Style and Culture Section Editor
April 11, 2019
Kate Burroughs strongly believes in what the Writing Center does, and it’s importance to the students at WHHS. “This is the time for students to get the practice and enhance their skills,” Burroughs said.

The parents behind the papers

Abby Jay, Managing Editor of Visual Elements
March 14, 2019
What My’Dia Cruz,‘22 and Yazmeen Campbell, ‘22 like most about their natural hair is the versatility and expression. “I like that I can do whatever I want with it,” Cruz said. “If I want to go to the beach all I have to do is get box braids.”

Being fair to natural hair

Chyna Smith, Style and Culture Section Editor
March 14, 2019
In February, Bring Change to Mind club placed “Positivitrees” around WHHS. Students placed kind notes on them to show support and spread positivity among their classmates.

The stigma of mental health

Conrad Kleiner, News & Features Writer
March 12, 2019
Joseph Gerth leads the students on a historical walking tour of Boston, from the hotel, through Boston Commons, to Quincy Market. “We spend our free time really productively on Friday morning by going on the tour led by Mr. Joe Gerth… you all were able to get out for some fresh air and learn something new,” Bramlage said.

WHHS delegates dominate at Harvard

Abby Jay, Managing Editor of Visual Elements
February 26, 2019
This poster from the year 1900 shows a comedian transforming himself from white to “black.” The history of blackface is long in the United States and has become a common topic of discussion in light of recent political scandals.

Politicians, Gucci involved in blackface scandals

Chyna Smith, Style and Culture Section Editor
February 26, 2019
English teacher Julie Vernon started at WHHS this year.

The Musical Chairs of Academia

Abby Jay, Managing Editor of Visual Elements
February 12, 2019
On March 14, 2018, WHHS students walked out of class during third bell as a part of the National School Walkout. Students gave speeches, registered others to vote, and held a moment of silence for the 17 people killed one month earlier at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

One year after Parkland

Isabel Nissley, Deputy Online Editor in Chief
February 12, 2019
AP Literature and Composition teacher Jake Riordan helps SENIOR Isabelle Brandicourt (right) and Louis Martini, ‘20 (left), with ideas for a project. Riordan worked closely with his students during second quarter as they completed a comprehensive poetry study, including guiding them as they wrote poems in the style of a living poet and then sent their poem to the poet.

WHHS’ Living Poets Society

Drew Brown, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Members of Black Culture Club work on a poster that will later hang in the Forum. Black Culture Club has been planning their festivities in recognition of the month for weeks, even coming into school on snow days to prepare.

Students emboldened by Black History Month

Essaye Tekia, News & Features Writer
February 12, 2019
Class rank, a long standing part of the WHHS graduation process, has been voted down and will no longer be implemented at WHHS. This has caused an outcry from students who feel that their opinions weren’t fully considered in the decision.

The removal of class rank

Conrad Kleiner, News & Features Writer
January 29, 2019
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