As the end of my freshman year approaches, I look back and can't help but realize how different it was compared to my expectations. From social situations to the classroom, it definitely doesn't play out how you expect. One of my fears going into 9th grade was the size of the school. Finding all...

Every season we see the numbers and names change on every sports team. This year, the varsity football team welcomes in freshman Jack Wilson. This ninth grade offensive tackle has been playing with the varsity team all season providing protection in the pocket when his skills are needed. Being a...

Tommy Welham and Oliver Davey aren’t just new to the halls of the WA, but new to the tennis courts of the boys’ varsity team. However, the work it takes to get onto a varsity team in freshman year doesn’t happen overnight, but through years of practice and preparation. Oliver Davey was inspired...

In October, Julianne Lee was elected class president for the WA Class of 2019 Although in the past few years she has "always wanted to be a part of student council", she has never actually had the chance to run for a position because she never had enough time. This would be her first time having...

Constantly sprinting up and down the turf, freshman Grace Stickel displays quick speed and stamina on the soccer field. Playing the fast paced position of outside midfield, being able to take accurate shots, and having exceptional ball control are some of the aspects of the game that Stickel excels...

Meline Almasian, or Mel, is one of the few freshmen girls that made the WA girls' varsity soccer team this fall. Almasian has been playing soccer since a she was younger--first starting with travel soccer and now being positioned as a striker for WA. She says she does not want to take this opportunity...

By Alok Ganguly Public Relations The swimmer dives into the water, and cuts through the small waves like a knife cutting through butter. As he clambers out of the pool, completing his trial run, his coach scurries up to meet him, bearing incredible news; he qualifies for States. Jason Jung, a freshman...