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Grant was also passionate about all things sports. On Nov. 14, students were encouraged to wear the colors of the Green Bay Packers, Grants all-time favorite football team, in his memory.

Remembering Grant

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Daniel Ruff, ‘24, is excited to share his new animation about a future student that has magical abilities. He hopes to share a piece of art that brings students together through comedy and sends the message for students to be themselves.

The Wreckoning

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2023 Junior Book Award Recipients

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Russell Corby, ‘24, takes a shot on goal against Miamisburg.

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Fine Arts
This year’s senior high musical, Chicago, has been nominated for 28 Cappies awards ranging from “Best Musical” to “Best Critic Team.” The winners will be announced at the Aronoff Center on May 23.
Countdown ‘til Cappies
James Overton, News and Features Writer • May 17, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, the high school theater departments of the greater Cincinnati area are preparing for their annual grand finale, the Cappies Gala. The gala...

Steel drum bands perform at Chalk Drawing.
WHHS Music: Opportunity and community
May 16, 2024
“We had to wear our full uniforms. We were out there in Florida weather and were in tuxedos and dresses,” Caliguri said. “Then the marching band wore their full marching band uniform, they were hot and they had to march all that way.”
A trip of friendship
May 14, 2024
Special Coverage
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2024

WHHS Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC) Minutes WHHS Parent Association Minutes   WHHS Local School Decision Making...

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Israel-Hamas war resource guide
Sarah Wilson and Kimaya Mundhe • January 19, 2024

Purpose statement Over the past months, the Israel-Hamas war has amassed significant international attention, particularly following the Hamas-led...

News & Features
Walnut Weekly - May 17
Walnut Weekly - May 17
May 17, 2024
Students draw on the ground at the chalk drawing competition.
Earth Jam 2024
May 17, 2024
Ollie Oudomsouk, SENIOR and Mary Urbas, SENIOR, review the Buffalo Wild Wings on Calhoun street and share their opinions.
BOGO breakdown
May 17, 2024
Steel drum bands perform at Chalk Drawing.
WHHS Music: Opportunity and community
May 16, 2024
Opinions
Ollie Oudomsouk, SENIOR and Mary Urbas, SENIOR, review the Buffalo Wild Wings on Calhoun street and share their opinions.
BOGO breakdown
May 17, 2024
Just take my word for it is a column that appears in every other issue. (Made by Dominic Hamon on Canva)
Just take my word for it one last time
May 10, 2024
The effects of Ohio’s gun laws are shown through research about Ohio’s gun death rate compared to the national average according to research by Everytown for Gun Safety. (Created by Kimaya Mundhe on Canva)
Enough violence. Enough bloodshed.
May 9, 2024
Students and staff can check out the Sandy Hook Promise Learning Center website at https://www.sandyhookpromiselearning.org/.
Breaking their PROMISE
April 9, 2024
After reading each other’s articles, Dominic Hamon and Ben Schneider sat down in the J-lab to defend their point of view and ask questions.
Expect the worst: Hope for the best
April 1, 2024
Arcade
If you prefer less rich foods, top your treats with whipped cream! It won’t do very much to the richness, but it tastes good.
L's kitchen: brownie blast
May 17, 2024
Fun fact! My dog ate these. Nearly all of them. So they must be good.
L's kitchen: spring into spring cinnamon rolls
May 16, 2024
Sudoku
Sudoku
May 15, 2024
Flower finder
Flower finder
May 15, 2024
Arcade attack: Movies
Arcade attack: Movies
May 13, 2024
Issue 11: Sudoku
Issue 11: Sudoku
April 15, 2024
It’s time for Fun Facts with L! I don’t actually like key lime pie.
L's kitchen: Key lime bars
April 2, 2024
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
Fiona Kelley, 28, poses with her friends, ready to have good night at the Twilight Ball. I think this [dance] is gonna be really fun, Kelley said.
The thrilling Twilight Ball
May 9, 2024
MAP testing is done on the NWEA app all students have on their computer. 16.2 million students, 149 countries and 50,348 schools participate in MAP testing, according to the NWEA website.
The minds of MAP testing
May 7, 2024
When hosting a shadow you go about your normal day just with an extra person. Many find this to be an enjoyable experience. “It was really fun showing my shadow around and introducing them to my friends,” Racky Barry, ‘24 said. (Made by Iman Divanovic on Canva)
Shadowing stories
April 11, 2024
Sports
WHHS vs. La Salle on Apr. 30.
Boys' Volleyball SENIOR night
May 16, 2024
Although Peerless has played tennis for five years, this is his first year a part of the WHHS tennis team.
What's with all the racket?
May 14, 2024
Here are some fun new sports hairstyles to try from Cosmopolitan: A braided ponytail, a fishtail braid, or double french braids.
“Look good, feel good, play good.”
May 13, 2024
Russell Corby, ‘24, takes a shot on goal against Miamisburg.
Lacrosse living large
May 8, 2024
While the school may not have a home field for the WHHS softball and baseball teams, efforts have been made to make the transition easier. “My coach tries her best for us to get playing time at that field,” Whitehead said. “We used one that was closer, but then people were using it and we couldnt use it, so she tried to get one closer.”
No plate to call home
May 7, 2024
Style & Culture
Students draw on the ground at the chalk drawing competition.
Earth Jam 2024
May 17, 2024
Ollie Oudomsouk, SENIOR and Mary Urbas, SENIOR, review the Buffalo Wild Wings on Calhoun street and share their opinions.
BOGO breakdown
May 17, 2024
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New perspectives
Makenzie Ellison, Sports Writer
J. Cole’s one liner off “First Person Shooter” has single handedly caused lots of commotion in the rap scene.
Explaining Drake, Cole, Kendrick beef
Cal Moore, Style and Culture Writer
The series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” released on Apr. 7, and served as a satisfying high note to end the beloved series on.
“Curb” ends on a high note
Ben Schneider, Section Editor of Style and Culture
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