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James Overton

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer

During his two years as a member of the Chatterbox staff, James Overton, ‘25, is thrilled to have been Walnut’s very-own Arcade Attack anchor and a news & features writer.

Overton takes pride in not only the video editing and writing skills he has gained as a journalist, but also the organizational, time management, and team building skills as well.

Overton plans to attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio for Molecular Biology.

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With the end of April’s stormy season comes an end to severe weather and flooding, and a return of park attendance across Cincinnati.

Just a park of our lives

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
May 9, 2025
While the original game was released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was remade for the Nintendo 3DS as well as emulated as a part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

An Ocarina for all time

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
April 24, 2025
A selection of students in Art X work individually on their projects during class. This class teaches students creative skills that they can apply both in and out of the classroom. “... If I have a pair of jeans that [have] a hole in them, I’ll embroider over them like cute flowers, or I’ll use the skills I learned in that class, and I’ll use them outside of school …”Sam Namaky, ‘27, said.

[Photo] Tales of textiles

Miriam Monroe, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
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Scientists revive dire wolves

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
April 15, 2025
“[Dr. Carlton-Ford] is one of my favorite people in the whole world,” Audrey Symon, ‘25, a Writing Center helper, said. “I’ve formed a super close bond with her, some of my best friends are from the Writing Center and [formed a bond with] people that I’ve not necessarily met through there, but have become closer with through the Writing Center.”

Writing centered help

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 20, 2025
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Student goes missing on spring break

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 17, 2025

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 12, 2025
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Marvel revives Daredevil series

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 11, 2025
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Leonard Peltier freed after 50 years

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
February 27, 2025

[Video] Arcade Attack: The Unsinkable Molly Brown

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
February 20, 2025

Arcade Attack: Super Hero Edition

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
February 13, 2025
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Luka Doncic traded to Lakers

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
February 12, 2025
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Inmate escapes via vents

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
January 30, 2025
The WHHS students contains numerous student-led ensembles like The Hot Rileys (top left) and Tangerine (bottom right), while also numerous solo acts like Wizard-Ben (bottom left), who has self-produced multiple albums (“Doctor Wizard” by Wizard Ben is pictured top right).

Band together

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
January 30, 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 announced

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
January 27, 2025
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Trump receives sentencing

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
January 17, 2025
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Japan faces tsunami warning

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
January 17, 2025
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
December 18, 2024
“[My favorite holiday decoration is] by far the light displays,” Brian Meeron, a WHHS math teacher, said. “Especially when neighborhoods come together and do these giant ones. Even if it’s not my holiday tradition, it’s still fun to experience others having fun, too.”

Decorative December

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
December 18, 2024
Daniel Ruff, ‘24, the creator of “2054: The Wreckoning,” has been promoting the release of his film’s director’s cut across the campus of University of Cincinnati.

Return of “The Wreckoning”

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
December 6, 2024
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Tua Tagovailoa receives knee to the head

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
November 20, 2024
Sally Lundgren’s first bell English 8AA was granted the opportunity to interview a finalist for the national book award, Kenneth Cadow. Lundgren’s class read Cadow’s book, Gather, and she decided to reach out to see if he would be interested in an interview. To her and the classes’ surprise, he was.

[Photo] Book look

PJ Varatta, Section Editor of News and Features
November 21, 2024
When picking music to sing, Nims has countless options. “I have to use my professional judgment on music, which will be educational but also rewarding and fun,” Nims said. “I try to do a variety of styles from a variety of time periods. I want to pick music, which is worth spending a couple of months working on.”

[Photo] Keep calm and sing on

Elena Brown, Managing Editor of Student Life
November 19, 2024
Made by Marwa Khzir on Canva

Nintendo makes music app

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
November 13, 2024
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Timothee Chalamet look-alikes contest

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
November 13, 2024
Originally, WHHS football home games would have kickoff at 7 p.m., but as of late, they have been pushed back to 5:30 p.m. Schedule changes such as this have been implemented by CPS to help students avoid community violence.

Proactive pushbacks

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
November 12, 2024
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Timothy Chalamet look-alikes pack Washington Square Park

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
November 6, 2024
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Trump seen working at McDonalds

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
October 28, 2024
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Assassination misery throughout history

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
October 28, 2024
“When I told my parents about how I was breaking the rule intentionally because I thought it was dumb, they told me to talk to an administrator,” Joseph Sutton, ‘25, said. “So I emailed Ashley Morgan, thinking she wouldn’t respond, and then she did and then we had a really productive conversation.”

Students step up

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
October 14, 2024
Tre Hall, ‘25, sits patiently for choir class to start while wearing a mask after returning from COVID-19 quarantine.

Pandemic part 2?

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
September 20, 2024
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, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
May 17, 2024
Students are gathered throughout Blair Circle, hanging out with friends and enjoying Kona Ice as part of Earth Jam for the 2021-2022 school year.

Earth Jam through the years

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
May 8, 2024
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Dave & Buster’s to add betting system

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
May 7, 2024
Sunrise Movement celebrates with their supporters after they finally achieved their goal in getting the Electrification and Renewable Energy Resolution passed by the CPS board.

Resolution passed: Sunrise Movement achieves long-time goal

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
April 17, 2024
Jan Biesada, '24, and Liam Kelly, ‘28, fence in the forum.

[Photo] Phenomenal fencing

Axel Kindel, News and Features Writer
April 12, 2024
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Dodgers hitter Ohtani fires interpreter

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
April 11, 2024
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Baltimore bridge collapses

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
April 11, 2024
Youtuber Matthew Pattrick, known for multiple theorists channels, has retired from his hosting duties as of Mar. 9. Fans across the globe are saddened over the news, with even some WHHS students throwing the YouTuber a retirement party as appreciation for his years of entertainment.

MatPat steps down

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 21, 2024
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Dragon Ball creator dies

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 18, 2024
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Haiti nearing gang-led war

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 12, 2024
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American moon landing

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 6, 2024
Sunrise movement met with the CPS board over the past couple of months with high hopes of converting the district to renewable energy. “It all depends on whether or not the resolution passed,” Sophie Krumm, ‘25, a Sunrise member, said. “If it doesn't get passed, we're gonna go try again. At some point, someone's gonna have to do it. They can't stay on gas forever.”

Sunrise meets with board

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
March 1, 2024
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Teen dies a day after school fight

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
February 27, 2024
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Mayorkas’s impeachment

James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
February 21, 2024
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