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Nicholas Astafiev-Holmes (left), ‘24, and Mischa Sella (right), ‘24, sing the lead role of Miles in the opera The Turn of The Screw. Describing the final performance, Astafiev-Holmes said, “It was my favorite because we all bonded for the last time and we all hugged and gave out notes to each other. It was just a fun experience to get to be at closing night and we wanted to give it our best.”

Young phantoms of the opera

Bobby Keegan, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2018
Juuls and other vapes are nearly as unhealthy as cigarettes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Juul, one of the largest vape pen manufacturers, has been under fire for its marketing to under age audiences.

Juul vs. FDA, What’s the buzz about?

Elizabeth Ramos, Style & Culture Writer
December 11, 2018
SENIOR Quintin Cooks’s National Scholastics portfolio features a series of Zak Essakalli, ‘21, sitting throughout the city. By having him keep a consistent pose, Cooks showed even though one’s environment changes, they always have support.

The future of creativity

Grace Sublett, Style & Culture Writer
December 11, 2018
SENIOR Chase Pope has distinguished herself as a high achieving and socially conscious student, as exemplified through her acceptance into the Smithsonian Secretary’s Youth Council, a selective organization that seeks to give youth chances to express their opinions on and influence what they do at the institution.

SENIOR Chase Pope inducted into the Secretary’s Smithsonian Youth Advisory Council

Essaye Tekia, News & Features Writer
December 11, 2018
Coach Adam Lazar shows his dismay after a questionable call from the official. After a close game with the West Clermont Wolves, the WHHS Lady Eagles won 49-41.

The spark behind the Lady Eagles’ fire

Jackson Dunbar, Sports Writer
December 11, 2018
Hill Climber, released Dec. 7, 2018, is Vulfpeck’s fourth studio album and eighth project total. Vulfpeck releases music on their own label, Vulf Records, run by front man Jack Stratton.

Vulfpeck revives modern funk in Hill Climber

Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
The cover of a 2009 re-release of 1968's The Beatles. The original album cover did not feature the faces of the band, rather only their name, lending it being called the White Album.

The Beatles are back with White Album re-release

Owen Cummings, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
December 6, 2018
Students speak with representatives from multiple colleges at one of many visits schools make to WHHS. To see what schools are visiting soon, stop by the Counseling office.

College Applications Giving SENIORS a Headache

Rehme Leanza and Arianna Boddie
December 5, 2018
Ice cream shops like Graeter's Ice Cream in Hyde Park are some of the many places people interact with retail workers every day. The next time you grab a cone, think about the person on the other side of the counter.

Holiday Forgiveness

Isabel Nissley, Deputy Online Editor in Chief
December 5, 2018
A statue of Freddie Mercury stands in Montreux, Switzerland, on coast of Lake Geneva. The statue was dedicated in 1996, with the other members if Queen present for the ceremony.

Bohemian Rhapsody: The good, the bad and the Freddie

Sydnie Barrett, Managing Editor of Broadcast
November 20, 2018
SENIOR Jowon Briggs is well known for his athletic prowess and achievements on the field. He received offers from schools such as University of Alabama and Ohio State before committing to the University of Virginia. Aside from football, Briggs also holds many creative interests, including acting, and his performance in Ragtime led Anthony Nims to recruit him to join the choir program.

Tackling more than sports

Alonna Johnson, Managing Editor of Student Life
November 15, 2018
Howard Wilkinson (left) and Ken Rudin (right) visited WHHS to talk to AP U.S. Government and Politics students on Oct. 30. Wilkinson and Rudin cohost a political podcast published by WVXU.

In defense of the First Amendment

Isabel Nissley, Deputy Online Editor in Chief
November 15, 2018
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