When hanging out with your friends, how many times does it revolve around food? If you've decided that’s getting boring, here are 10 things...
My experience volunteering with Understanding Our Differences was unexpected and invaluable. I don’t believe anyone could ever put an exact...
When the word ‘library’ comes to mind, you might imagine dusty books, dim lighting, or desks patrolled by strict librarians. Aisles of bookcases...
On January 25, 2024, Boston Logan International Airport made national headlines after a video revealed that Massachusetts transformed a section...
The history of the U.S. attempting to buy Greenland dates back to the 19th century when the U.S. had both considered and made several attempts...
At 12:01 am on March 4th 25% tariffs went into effect on Mexican and Canadian imports after a one-month delay. Trump said the day before, “There’s...
Lainie Ferree is a dedicated, hardworking student, and much like her peers, Lainie is living a very balanced life. Ferree, a straight-A sophomore...
As the final days of the school year dwindle, the seniors at Waltham High School find themselves amidst a whirlwind of emotions and reflections....
The lights are dimming on senior year at Waltham High School and I can't help but look forward to what is in store for the future. College is...
The lights go on, brightening up the stage, welcoming a familiar show once again. But it’s not the same. It’s a new stage, a new school, a new era. And the show persists. Dance Theatre is back once more! Dance Theatre (DT) has become a staple at Waltham High School. The program was started in 1985 by former WHS educator, Deb Finnell, this being the 40th anniversary. Finnell retired last year,...
Introduction Waltham High School’s Theatre Department is comparable to no other and once again had a successful year of shows. And this year we have to say goodbye to the Theatre as we move to the new high school. However, this year was yet another major success for the Theatre Department. Almost Maine Starting the year off strong, WHS Theatre Department presented this year's play, Almost...
The lights go on, brightening up the stage, welcoming a familiar show once again. But it’s not the same. It’s a new stage, a new school, a new era. And the show persists. Dance Theatre is back once more! Dance Theatre (DT) has become a staple at Waltham High School. The program was started in 1985 by former WHS educator, Deb Finnell, this being the 40th anniversary. Finnell retired last year,...
Sleep is vital in our daily lives, and good sleeping provides us with better physical and mental health. When you wake up, your mood and the way you feel reflect how well you slept the previous night. As you sleep, your brain stays active throughout the night “playing a housekeeping role that removes toxins in your brain that build up while you are awake” (NIH). Sleep is a necessity in our lives,...
Finishing up on the final weeks of the Fall season, with only football and field hockey left, we congratulate our athletes on all of their hard work as we look forward and get ready for the Winter sports season! Field Hockey: The Girls field hockey team had their first and final playoff game last Monday and unfortunately lost with a score of 3-0. Our girls put up a good fight and celebrated...
Closing up on another successful week for Waltham sports! With many sports coming to a close, we congratulate our teams on an amazing season, and wish luck to the teams leading up to their final games. Boys Soccer: The boys soccer team ended their season with two games on Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th! Unfortunately the boys didn’t make it to the tournament this year but...
As we approach the end of the fall sports season it is important that as a school community we recognize the hard work and commitment put into the various sports this season. The weekly highlights are based on the information provided by the coaches. If this article is missing your favorite in-season sports team, rest assured that there will be updates to follow about them until the season has ended! Boys...
Lainie Ferree is a dedicated, hardworking student, and much like her peers, Lainie is living a very balanced life. Ferree, a straight-A sophomore at Waltham High School, takes part in many after school sports and clubs. She is on the cross country team, the dance team, and the spring track team. In addition to this, she is in science club and journalism club. Ferree also makes time to work at the Waltham...
Students at Waltham High School are suffering from an overwhelming amount of projects loaded into the last few weeks of school. In a peer survey we did of over 30 students from grades 9, 10 and 11, 73.5% of the students said that “projects make [them] overwhelmed”. Oftentimes projects are looked at as something fun to give students as a break from the monotonous day-to-day of school. However, when...
As the final days of the school year dwindle, the seniors at Waltham High School find themselves amidst a whirlwind of emotions and reflections. Last Friday marked their last official week of classes, and now, they face finals weeks, preparing for prom, and beep day, where the seniors gather in the senior parking lot and beep their car horns for the last goodbye. As the reality of graduation looms,...
The lights are dimming on senior year at Waltham High School and I can't help but look forward to what is in store for the future. College is a big step in a person's life and graduating high school to me has always been something that seemed like a distant plan. Now that I made it to this point, I can't help but think about all the people and events in my high school career that made it memorable...
When hanging out with your friends, how many times does it revolve around food? If you've decided that’s getting boring, here are 10 things to do with your friends that don't involve food. Hiking Go outside and enjoy the nature. Research local trails and go on a quick hike with your friends. Maybe listen to music. Trampoline park This can be fun for all ages. Trampoline parks have...
Littlest Pet Shop was one of the biggest toy brands for girls in the US in the 2000's owned by Hasbro. The toy brand consists of little plastic...
