Fremont teacher of the year John Muragu’s dedication and impact
Becoming the teacher of the year isn’t just a title; it is evidence of dedication, passion and a positive impact on students’ lives. John Muragu is a resource teacher at Washington High School with a deep-rooted commitment to his students.
Embracing diversity: A look at the multicultural assembly
Throughout the year, Washington High holds various events celebrating school spirit and unity—Spirit Week, Winter Week, Battle of the Classes, and more. This month in particular focuses on unity through the recognition and empowerment of our diverse groups at Washington, as highlighted in This is Us week and the Multicultural Assembly.
Jobs post-high school
For some students, getting a job may be harder right after school, while for others it may not. For instance, the ones that have had jobs during high school have a jump start at obtaining a successful job post-graduation.
From accessible to exclusive: The growing selectivity of college admissions
College admissions have always been a rat race in the United States, demanding a relentless, competitive pursuit of academic success. However, in recent years, it has transformed into what students believe to be the mere luck of the draw…
Tears of the Kingdom: The best DLC $70 can buy
Among the many high profile game releases of 2023, Tears of the Kingdom (TotK), was arguably one of the most anticipated…
The evolution of rom-coms: Positive or negative?
Ever since the release of the first romantic comedy, the fusion of displaying romantic relationships alongside a lighthearted, humorous plot took the world by storm, improving drastically as time has gone on.
WHS PAC presents: Chicago
The Chicago Musical is set in the jazz age and explores diverse themes such as corruption, adultery, love, and ambition.
Combatting creative burnout
Burnout: it’s every artist’s worst nightmare. Not knowing what to make and feeling exhausted is a common occurrence among artists, yet those with burnout often feel like they can never recover from it…
Ethan George: Washington’s next chess grandmaster?
Ethan George is a Junior at Washington High. He is a part of the WHS Chess Club and will be next year’s President. George is also a role model for others in his chess club and a great learner.