Whenever someone asks me which sport I play and I answer wrestling, I always get the most interesting reactions. Some people stare at me...

What is the best holiday? I talked to many students and teachers at Waltham High School about their favorite holiday. I found out that many people view holidays differently. Some people like certain holidays because of family, some because of friends, and some because of experiences they have had around these holidays. I took a poll about their favorites and these are the results. Christmas 77.5%...

Senior Revue is a musical dance extravaganza directed by WHS teacher Deborah Finnell in November showcasing the talent and community of Waltham High School seniors. Students celebrate finally making it to senior year, after a long twelve years of schooling.  Finnell choreographs the dances and directs the show, while managing her regular teaching schedule with her Stage and Body classes. Finnell holds...

This past November, the Waltham High Varsity Cheerleading team won the state competition for the 3rd time in the history of the program. November 20th, 2022, marked the second consecutive year in a row that the Large Coed Team won the Fall State Championship.  The first time Waltham’s Varsity Cheer team won states was the fall of 2016, under Division 2 (all girl). There were 16 on the mat then,...

You may have heard the saying you get what you make out of it. Most people hear it when they are in school, specifically high school. In high school, many people have the expectation for students to know what they want to do upon graduation. There is also the expectation to build strong relationships. But what do Waltham High School students want to get from their four years of time in this special...

There has been a growing debate around the topic of gender identity (1) in recent years, with laws being passed either in favor or against LGBTQ rights, but how does this pertain to Massachusetts schools? Lets see:  Part 1: Title IX Waltham High School, a public school, must abide by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects students on the basis of sex. “No person...

Do you ever hear about students falling asleep in class? Do you get enough sleep? Do you feel ready for school the next day? Here at Waltham High School students and staff members can all agree on the fact that the students need more sleep. We talked to the junior and freshman student adjustment counselors (SACs) as well as 61 students to better understand what is going on with teens and sleep. The...

Happy Holidays from WHS Adaptive Drama   Throughout classrooms, teachers' whiteboards show fun charts such as money thermometers with a large total they hope to reach. Representatives of each homeroom, encourage their classmates to donate any amount of money to help their assigned child. A Christmas Waltham High tradition since 1984, homerooms, clubs, sports, Waltham High School Alumni,...

People say it all the time. Over an upcoming essay, debates over Math versus English, or just an overall declaration. “I hate writing.” That’s totally valid. Writing is hard. It's complex, it’s annoying, and you have to sit down and just think. Writing is so broad, there are so many forms of expression that fit into one little label. Writing is so many things. But if you realize the potential...

If I say the words “Holiday Season” most people will picture a big green tree, hear Christmas carols, and smell gingerbread. There is nothing wrong with that. The holiday season is a beautiful time when people come together, give to others, and try to be better people.  I celebrate Hanukkah during the month of December. And no it is not Christmas in blue and silver. I believe that people should...

On October 26th, upwards of 500 students at Waltham High School walked out of the building during their last period class (12:50pm). Students protested against the administration inadequately dealing with incidents of inequity. The Revolutionary Equity Council which is the umbrella organization for the five affinity groups at WHS -- Asian Student Union ASU, Black Student Union BSU, Gender and Sexuality...