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The Student News Site of Walnut Hills High School

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Kat Swift

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints

In her third year as a Chatterbox staff member, SENIOR Kat Swift is thrilled to work as the Managing Editor of Viewpoints. This year she is so excited to introduce new staff members to the joys of journalism and to produce content that she can be proud of.  

In the past, Swift has taken Newswriting 1 and 2, been a writer for the News and been a Section Editor for Peanuts and News. 

When not in the newsroom you can find Swift in the music wing of the building where she is a part of both Women’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra or hunched over in a corner somewhere studying. 

Swift has no idea what the future may hold in terms of college or a career but hopes that she figures it out soon (hopefully). All she knows is that she wants to explore every career path she can. 

In her free time, you can catch Swift binge-watching nerdy tv shows, attempting to bake (and doing it poorly), drinking tea, or listening to music. 

All content by Kat Swift
The cheerleaders always bring their energy and smiles whenever they are cheering on the teams.

[Photo] Spreading school spirit

Sameera Degaulle, Section Editor of Sports
November 1, 2022
WHHS alumni enjoyed an evening of good music, food, and conversation as they celebrated the 125th anniversary of their alma mater. “Walnut is, not only is it such an iconic institution, but all of who have gone there know that it occupies a serious, warm place in our hearts,” alumnus Dion Graham ’79 said.

[Photo] 125th +2 celebrations

Lael Ingram, Public Relations and Social Media Manager
October 20, 2022
How memes deceive

How memes deceive

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
March 11, 2022
Students making history: Maxwell Fairman

Students making history: Maxwell Fairman

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
February 27, 2022
Among the many major events that permeated the week one of the top headlines was Stephen Sondheim’s death. The Broadway giant died the day after Thanksgiving at the age of 91.

What did you miss?

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
January 6, 2022
Julie Sellers, president of the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, discussing the testing at the Nov. 22 school board meeting, which is currently available on youtube. The meeting was filled with people who were expressing their disapproval of the new policy. “Teachers must be treated as the professionals they are and be able to create their own formative assessments that will inform their instruction” Sellers said.

District introduces bi-weekly testing policy to CPS

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
January 6, 2022
Sandee Coats-Haan’s AP Physics 2 class worked through force calculations, prototypes, testing and to make their final boats. The regatta was held at the pool on Nov. 8, it is available to be viewed on the Walnut Hills Chatterbox YouTube channel.

[Photo] Smooth sailing

Kimaya Mundhe, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
November 15, 2021

Afghanistan War comes to a close: Recap of Major Events

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
October 21, 2021
Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols after testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee about Larry Nassar’s abuse and their subsequent interactions with the FBI. (Ea Perkins)

Gymnasts testify to the senate: Larry Nassar case

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
October 4, 2021
Alaric Harris is retiring after 34 years of teaching. He plans to spend his retirement traveling with his wife as well as doing home repairs and gardening.

Retirees: Alaric Harris, Effie for life

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
May 16, 2021
Several changes have been made to the performance dates to the Frozen Jr. musical. Currently there will no longer be in-person performances.

Frozen Jr. performance updates

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
May 11, 2021
Burger King’s International Women’s day tweet went astray when the company was accused of sexism by many online.

Burger King, sexism and advertising

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
April 11, 2021
Among Us has recently seen a surge in popularity which led to the creation of a tournament for junior high students so that those who played the game could enjoy it in a way that fostered community with their peers. The tournament seems to have been successful in not only having a positive impact on students, but organizers as well.

Junior high council organizes Among Us tournament

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
March 1, 2021
 The Virtual PBIS Soar Store displays the different tiers of prizes. The store was created to motivate students to exhibit positive behaviors during school.

SOAR store rewards positive student behavior

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
December 20, 2020
Students at WHHS walked out of class to take part in a national student gun violence protest in response to the Parkland shooting in 2018. Student activists have shown with walkouts such as these that students, even though they cannot vote, can make a change.

Peanuts and politics: young students speak out

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
December 6, 2020
App and website recommendations for online learning

App and website recommendations for online learning

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
October 27, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to impact the United States, xenophobia is becoming more common. A poster in a New York City subway station seeks to combat this xenophobia by raising awareness of the problem.

Xenophobia on the rise as COVID-19 spreads

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
May 9, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads, Ohios healthcare workers and hospitals are being overwhelmed. Masks are critical, but they are in short supply. Gov. Mike DeWine, pictured above, is working to get more masks and sanitze existing ones.

Coronavirus in Ohio

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
April 14, 2020
Boy Scouts recite the Scouts Law. Recently, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), through their use of the BSA’s Volunteer Screening Database, has determined that there have been more than 12,000 alleged sexual abuse claims from 1944 through 2016.

Boys Scouts file for bankruptcy

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
March 11, 2020
Border wall construction at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. To clear the path for the 
US-Mexico border wall crews have begun “controlled blasting” in areas such as Monument Hill, where a O’odham 
burial ground lies.

‘Controlled blasting’ begins at the border

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
February 27, 2020
The sanctuary of Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church in Indian Hill, Ohio. The United Methodist Church has been at an impasse on LGBTQ+ issues since 1972.

The United Methodist Church impasse

Kat Swift, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
January 23, 2020
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