The Talon Tribune

  • WHS Show Choir and Show Band attending a national show choir competition in Nashville
  • Sophia & Gavin will perform at Lincoln Sudbury HS at Eastern District Festival March 10-11, 2023
  • Two WHS orchestra members earn spots at MMEA Eastern Junior District Festival
Music to Mind
Music to Mind
Miyana Bahl, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

Music is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of...

The Impact of Discrimination on Education
The Impact of Discrimination on Education
Bruna Souza, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

We all crave knowledge. Education is meant to enable us to gain the knowledge and skills we need and desire in order to succeed. Yet, we are...

What is the Willow Project and What are the Consequences of this Controversial Project?
What is the Willow Project and What are the Consequences of this Controversial Project?
Annalia Torcasio March 23, 2023

Since Earth Day is right around the corner, I think it is beneficial to talk about the controversial Willow project which has been approved....

Should We Boycott Walgreens?
Should We Boycott Walgreens?
Maggie Ngo, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

Should we boycott Walgreens? Why is Walgreens currently under fire? Recently Walgreens declared they will stop selling and delivering abortion...

Roe v. Wade Needs to be Talked About
Roe v. Wade Needs to be Talked About
Zoe Rodriguez, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023

Roe v. Wade was a landmark supreme court decision, ruling that the choice to have an abortion was protected by the The Constitution of the United...

Could the End of the World be Closer Than We Think?
Could the End of the World be Closer Than We Think?
Annalia Torcasio March 7, 2023

The hand of the Doomsday Clock was set to 90 seconds before midnight on Tuesday, February 7th, the closest humankind has ever come to self-annihilation.  The...

Just Do It:  Eliminate Procrastination
Just Do It:  Eliminate Procrastination
Miyana Bahl & Maggie Ngo, Staff Writers • March 27, 2023

Coming to the close of academic Quarter Three, many WHS students are starting to feel done with school, causing them to procrastinate on completing their work. Procrastination can cause a build up of work, stress, and can eventually lead to a breakdown. It can be a very difficult thing to overcome because part of procrastination is feeling unmotivated.  There are many strategies that can help stop...

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Gun Violence in the U.S. -- How do Students at Waltham High School Feel?
Gun Violence in the U.S. -- How do Students at Waltham High School Feel?
Samantha Adourian and Rachel McIntyre, Staff Writers • March 23, 2023

Do you feel safe in school? In response to escalating school-related gun violence in the United States, how safe do students at Waltham High feel? It's no secret that school shootings have been increasing in U.S. and according to The Washington Post, "school shootings in 2020-21 soared to the highest number in two decades." Post data states there have been 373 school shootings since 1999. As a result,...

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New Choices, and Yes, Another Schedule Change
New Choices, and Yes, Another Schedule Change
Rachel McIntyre and Samantha Adourian March 17, 2023

Calling all incoming Waltham High School freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors! Some of you know the saying “in like a lion and out like a lamb” that is sometimes used to describe the weather in the month of March. In this case we are using it to describe the schedule changes and process of selecting new classes for next year. With yet another schedule change happening next year for 2023-24,...

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Course Selections = Schedule My Life
Course Selections = Schedule My Life
Erik Yegoryan, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

Every one of us is going through this right now because this is so important for our lives. It's about our future education, maybe the job that we are going to have, maybe something that is going to be our way of making money and building our future. Course Selections. For me right now it's crazy because I have to choose what I want to learn, what is interesting and important to learn, considering...

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Meet the Women Who Run the Class of 2025!
Meet the Women Who Run the Class of 2025!
Sophia Alpert, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

The class of 2025 is run entirely by impressive female students. These students lead a lot of behind-the-scenes work to provide WHS students with a fun school year filled with events. The 2025 class council comprises Kayleen Mukire, Aimee Le, Leanne Jeanty, and Jessica Quaranto. It is important to recognize hard-working female students all year round but especially during Women’s History Month! President  The...

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The Evolution of AfroBeats
The Evolution of AfroBeats
Shifrah Nakazzi, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023

Afrobeats is digitally produced pop music originating from West Africa. In 2022-2023 AfroBeats finally started to boom and become popular in the United States.  In my experience, dance programs often claim to teach all styles of dance, yet Afrobeats are not included. For example, at Waltham High School in the dance class Stage and Body, Afrobeats aren’t included, and it makes the class less fun...

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Roe v. Wade Needs to be Talked About
Roe v. Wade Needs to be Talked About
Zoe Rodriguez, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023

Roe v. Wade was a landmark supreme court decision, ruling that the choice to have an abortion was protected by the The Constitution of the United States. Last June, the news that Roe v. Wade was overturned shook the US and sparked protests across the country. Thirteen states have now criminalized abortion. Literal children as young as 10 have been denied abortions because of where they live. Not to...

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Equity Grading
Equity Grading
Maggie Ngo, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023

Everywhere, students are talking about the new grading system Grading for Equity. Students have many opinions of this system, but first, what actually is equity grading? Equity grading is a system for grading in which teachers use a 0-4 scale instead of the standard A-F scale. Some teachers will not grade homework and use it as an extra practice tool. Not grading homework is part of the equity grading...

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Senior Scholar- Athletes:  Is Graduation Goodbye to the Sport that Helps Define You?
Senior Scholar- Athletes: Is Graduation Goodbye to the Sport that Helps Define You?
Johanna Moynihan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023

As my final high school softball season approaches, it's bittersweet. Unsure if college softball is in my future, these feelings are something I am sure many high school athletes feel.  It may be that high school athletes are burnt out and need a break after senior year or they aren't interested in being recruited. Whatever the reason, varsity high school athletes spend roughly 10-12 hours...

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Halfway There! So How Are We Feelin?
Halfway There! So How Are We Feelin'?
Sophia Alpert, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

  We have finally made it to Quarter 3 and are starting off 2023! This is usually when people reflect on their past mistakes and goals going forward. I asked students of WHS how they felt about reaching this checkpoint.      How has this year been for you so far? Samantha (9th grade) - Stressful but fun. Anonymous (9th) - Pretty good. Griffen (9th) - It’s...

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Romantic Killer... Just in Time for Valentines Day
"Romantic Killer"... Just in Time for Valentine's Day
David Molina, Staff Writer • February 10, 2023

For many decades, anime has entertained large audiences of all ages, and thanks to the internet, there are tons of shows for people to watch whenever they want, at their convenience. And while not all anime will be for everyone, there are always a few that stand out from the rest. Enter “Romantic Killer”, a recent addition to the Netflix catalog. It revolves around a high school freshman named...

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Senior Revue 2022
Senior Revue
Jordan Kelley, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023

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...

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