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...
As we get closer to the end of the year, the inevitable AP test season is once again upon us. Everyone is scrambling to cram in last-minute studying...
Being an athlete who plays basketball during a time like March Madness, it is fun to stay caught up in the competitiveness of the game. Competing...
Show Choir (noun) A show choir is a musical ensemble that combines choral singing with choreographed dance, often with an overarching theme. Introduction So,...
In my life, Ethiopian Coffee is essential. In the morning, I drink coffee because if I don’t have coffee my body doesn’t function. Like coffee...
People always talk about being a sustainable shopper, but what does this actually mean and how can you help along this journey? Shopping sustainably...
When you think of Theater what do you think of? A stage? Elaborate costumes? Actors? Shakespeare? Probably all of the above. When Theater is talked about, one essential aspect is often overlooked: The stage crew. There are so many jobs on the crew and each crew member has different roles. For example the stage manager can also be part of the running crew. And someone on the prop crew can help...
Show Choir (noun) A show choir is a musical ensemble that combines choral singing with choreographed dance, often with an overarching theme. Introduction So, you’re looking into starting your school's show choir journey? Buckle up because there's a lot more to it than good dancers and singers with their feet together. Show choir takes a group of kids with a common love for singing and dancing...
Described as a game where you find words that share a common thread, Connections is a New York Times game featured along with the viral Wordle game, The Crossword, and other NYT brain teasers. Through the pandemic you heard people say, “Did you get the Wordle?” or you saw your mom send her scores to her friends. So is Connections the new craze? Its popularity grows every day simply from the phrase,...
As we get closer to the end of the year, the inevitable AP test season is once again upon us. Everyone is scrambling to cram in last-minute studying and trying to find the best way for them to achieve a five on their tests. Last-minute studying seems to be the way most high school students study for their exams, but what are the most effective ways to do so? Here is a list of the top 7 ways to study...
As you’ve transitioned classes or taken a bathroom break you may have noticed cute ducklings running around the courtyard. For a while our adorable neighbors were fun to observe from a distance. We took pictures of the ducks and admired the thoughtful signs put up on the windows about respecting our ducks. We gathered information peering through the windows in the Guidance Office which overlooks...
Being an athlete who plays basketball during a time like March Madness, it is fun to stay caught up in the competitiveness of the game. Competing in sports I would say is considered both a mental battle and a physical battle. The physical battle takes hard work and shows the determination an athlete has in getting stronger in the gym or staying after practice to get up more shots, however what is arguably...
When you think of Theater what do you think of? A stage? Elaborate costumes? Actors? Shakespeare? Probably all of the above. When Theater is talked about, one essential aspect is often overlooked: The stage crew. There are so many jobs on the crew and each crew member has different roles. For example the stage manager can also be part of the running crew. And someone on the prop crew can help...
Show Choir (noun) A show choir is a musical ensemble that combines choral singing with choreographed dance, often with an overarching theme. Introduction So, you’re looking into starting your school's show choir journey? Buckle up because there's a lot more to it than good dancers and singers with their feet together. Show choir takes a group of kids with a common love for singing and dancing...
My experience volunteering with Understanding Our Differences was unexpected and invaluable. I don’t believe anyone could ever put an exact value on what I got out of it and that to me is something worth sharing. My grandmother, works for an organization called Understanding Our Differences located in Newton. This program works with kids in schools to educate them about their peers who might have...
Guatemala is a small country in Central America south of Mexico with a population of 17.11 million people (as of 2021). The native language is Spanish, and the capital of Guatemala is known as Guatemala City, the largest city. Beyond the capital city, volcanoes, rainforests, and many ancient Mayan sites surround the beautiful land. Throughout the country are many small towns and villages surrounded...
Mental Health is a very current and worrying issue at Waltham High School and around the world. But what is the issue? And how do you deal with the stress and anxiety of our everyday lives? Mental Health is a widespread health issue that has gotten worse over recent years. Between the pandemic, inflation, wars, and many other challenging circumstances, there are many things for people to stress...
As WHS students, we conducted a survey to gather student input of the numerous AP courses offered by our school. With information coming from past AP Students, you may find descriptions of each course below. Our goal is to help students feel better prepared and more confident while choosing their courses in order to succeed for years to come! English: AP...
In 30 years, two thirds of the globe will have water shortages. Sink water isn’t endless. Only 0.5% of all of Earth’s water is drinkable....
