![Senior Narciso Valenzuela Alvarez takes a break from her portfolio to focus on another piece. Most of the time I work on a piece, I portray myself and what I feel, Valenzuela Alvarez said. For example in that piece I wanted to portray how I see myself and express that [on the paper].](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/studio-art-1200x800.jpeg)
Educational specialist Evelyn Torres can now teach her students vocational skills such as washing dishes or preparing food with a newly installed sink. With multiple ongoing and future projects involving new and renovated facilities, these changes bring many benefits to our campus. The library renovation will also bring the college and career center into the building, providing students easier access to academic and career development. Before such changes occur, the district must first assess what are the most important needs for the school and it also must be approved by voters in Walnut...
On Oct. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 873, a bill that requires all California schools to educate students of every grade level...
FTC Voltech led a robotics workshop course for students at Suzanne and South Pointe Middle School. The workshop took place over eight weeks...
At the start of each school year, teachers are provided $25 or $30 for each class for classroom supplies, yet 88% of teachers have paid for classroom...
On Mole Day, chemistry teacher Garrett Lim's AP class engaged in an extra credit assignment to showcase their creativity. Moles are a basic...
Though WHS has seen a 22% decrease in student enrollment since 2014-15, the decline in enrollment has steadily plateaued in the last two years. The...
With the eagle as its mascot, Ron Hockwalt Academies (RHA) is all about honesty, strength and courage. The students of Karen Alorro’s Advanced...
Cameras and flashing lights zoom in on actor freshman Trevis Zhang. Ignoring the hammering in his chest and coursing adrenaline, Zhang recites...
With his calm and composed demeanor, freshman Maximus Ngo dominates the fencing piste (playing area), climbing his way up national ranks with...
Nodding his head to the beat and scribbling down lyrics is when sophomore Keneh Ejike feels most like himself: as rapper and music artist K’nae. Ejike’s...
The words “S-K-I-B-I, let it ring inside your head” ring true for junior Ibi Hajar, not only encapsulating the lyrics of his most popular...
As the turntable whirs to life, senior Tylee Chan, junior Jakobi Chan and freshman Ariana Fuentes take the stage. Under deft hands, a myriad...
Ingredients like cinnamon, pumpkin, peppermint, gingerbread or even s’mores, always make their way into our everyday food during the autumn...
On a cold, chilly evening, a hot bowl of noodle soup is exactly what someone needs to warm them up. If you ever feel in need of a nice meal with...
SEGA: A prominent publisher whose name you’ve likely seen before. In cooperation with Atlus, they’ve recently released a spinoff game for...
“The Marvels” directed by Nia DaCosta, is a sequel to “Captain Marvel,” and was released on Nov. 10. Heading into the movie, I was excited...
“Where are we droppin’ boys?” A nostalgic phrase in our childhood throughout elementary and middle school that was used when we would kick...
![Senior Demetrius Stampley runs towards the end zone scoring a touchdown early in the second quarter. At the time, I just remember trying to get into the [end zone] and running as hard as I could, Stampley said. The goal now is to make it to the CIF championships so were going to work every week and prepare for the next team.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/high-res-football-1200x800.jpg)
Is it the virtual freshmen year? The long-term effects of distance learning? Is it the lack of senior merchandise, or any year's merchandise...
Since 2000, 15-year-old students across the globe have taken the Program for International Student Assessment, a standardized exam that tests...
California’s public university system is widely regarded as one of the best in the country, but even getting a chance at entrance comes at...
This past week, a student in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District was suspended for voicing “Free Palestine,” to another student. The...
On Oct. 30, President Joe Biden issued a far-reaching executive order seeking to limit the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). The...
After Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, killing more than 1,400 people, social media has been flooded with information about the...
The crisp smell of fresh pages and a line of book spines neatly arranged against rows upon rows of shelves are what come to mind when I think...
Biden is failing American-Palestinians and United States citizens. The government’s inability to support Americans in Palestine and Muslims...
As a chorus of harmonious voices echo off the classroom walls, senior Calvin Chen sings along with the other students in Chamber Choir. Chen...
The head drum major senior Markus Truong alongside assistant drum majors senior Kenia Hernandez and juniors Jaden Diep and Lucas Eibert represent...
![Junior Melody Wang practices a new choreography for upcoming performances with Color Guard. I feel excited to learn [because] it’s fun to [practice] for our show [using] the new choreography,” Wang said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-25-at-11.36.04-AM-902x1200.png)
Behind the wave of colorful flags are Color Guard performers who share the same goal: to put on the best show possible. Color Guard does a large...
![Violinist sophomore Lucas Villareal performs in his church orchestra along with the church choir. “Playing at church makes me really happy. [Performing] with my church orchestra gives me a sense of belonging and it feels like home,” Villareal said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7476.jpg)
![Stagecraft junior Kai-Yi Ho (right) builds stairs for the set with his partner stagecraft senior Ethan Chau. “[Stagecraft] is tiring most of the time, but the feeling you get when you finish a project is one that you can’t beat,” Ho said.](https://whshoofprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-22-at-10.35.40-AM-1200x801.png)
