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WA Ghostwriter

Bangaru stands with her family at the walkathon

Walking for a Cause: Nidhisha Bangaru leads sinus cancer walkathon

Nihal Mark, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

In a heartfelt initiative to raise awareness and funds for sinus cancer research, senior Nidhisha Bangaru  spearheaded a walkathon dedicated to her late father, who passed away from this rare form of cancer. The walkathon, which took place on Nov. 19, promised to be a community-driven event, rallying...

Wig-wearing students stand outside the entrance of WA during the first Wig Out in 2021.

NHS to hold their second Wig Out to raise awareness for rare cancers

Srivas Arun, Staff Writer Nov 23, 2022

Kathleen Aylward, a WA math teacher and an advisor of the WA National Honor Society (NHS), was watching Channel 5 News in August 2021 when she was inspired to bring a new fundraising event to WA.  Aylward was compelled by the story of mother and businesswoman Jacqui Lewis who had been diagnosed with...

A bulletin board displaying the 8 teachers that participated  in No-Shave November.

Relay for Life brings No-Shave November to WA

Deepa Gautam, Staff Writer Dec 3, 2021

Throughout November, eight male teachers put their razors to rest as part of their participation in WA’s first “No Shave November” contest, held by Relay for Life.  The teachers taking part were challenged to collect the most donations from students and the winning contestant will be required...