New schedule issues cause students to make compromises
The high school color block schedule has been around for several years. Each student requests the classes they wish to attend, and for the most part, get what …
Month: November 2016
Varsity football has best season in years, plays first game on new field
To the WHS football team, any doubts that their season would be in jeopardy were laid to rest early in the first half of last Saturday’s playoff game. …
Captain Scott Westerman excited to be part of strong varsity class
Scott Westerman ’17 has high expectations coming into his senior year. As a senior co-captain of the varsity football team, his goal is to make a successful playoff …
Maeve Kelley excels on two fronts, violin and viola
In a typical orchestra, a viola’s sound usually blends and harmonizes with the other instruments, providing support to any ensemble. However, the sounds of Maeve Kelley `17’s viola …
Thanksgivings Past: 134 years in the making
Wellesley vs. Needham is the oldest public school football rivalry in the country totaling 134 years. You don’t have to be in Wellesley long before you find out …
Powder Puff: Past, Present, and Future
The last thing that comes to mind when hearing the name “powder puff” is an image of muddy girls racing down a field with their eyes set on …
Diverse American Voices introduces new cultures and perspectives
It is relatively safe to say that race is a prominent issue in modern society. It is also appropriate to state that racial tensions and the understanding human …
‘Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War’ portrays Wellesley’s role in World War II
A version of this article appeared on print in our November 2016 issue. A young woman in 1940’s style clothing walks along a train station platform, clutching the …
Seniors combine for annual pep-rally dance
Over the summer, Ms. Jacqueline Maxwell, Dr. Stephanie Cacace, Ms. Lindsey Yamaguchi, Ms. Amanda Brown, and Mrs. Kathy Brophy worked to examine and ensure gender equity in the …
One Wellesley club looks to heal community
A version of this article appeared on print in our November 2016 issue. “Disappointed.” “Worried.” “Tiring.” “Frustrating.” These were the feelings of students in the One Wellesley club …