James Overton, Managing Editor of Gold Team of Broadcast | News and Features Writer
In his second year as a Chatterbox staff member, James Overton is ecstatic to work as Managing Editor of Gold Team and a News and Features Writer. He hopes to improve and broaden his style of writing through this journalistic experience.
Overton also participates in the WHHS theater productions, is a member of Sources of Strength, Ping Pong Club, Green Club, and is the President of Mens’ Ensemble. Overton also enjoys volunteering at the zoo.
Later in life, Overton aspires to be either a molecular biologist or a TV writer, and hopes that WHHS prepares him for either of these careers.
James enjoys playing video games, the piano, and solving puzzles when he’s not busy with extracurriculars.
![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.](https://whhscbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Group-Art-X-pic-2-1200x800.jpg)
![“[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.”](https://whhscbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DC2-1200x800.jpg)
![“[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.”](https://whhscbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Festive-Graphic-900x1200.png)
![Over the past few weeks, Sunrise Movement has been spending its meetings researching CPS board members in preparation for an eventual meeting. “We just want [the CPS board] to at least consider renewable energy whenever they make a new energy decision,” Sophie Krumm, ‘25, one of the club’s co-presidents, said.](https://whhscbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5087-e1699462029522-900x1200.jpg)
