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Venya Karpelevitch

Venya Karpelevitch is a junior at Washington High School. He has lived and grown up in Fremont, California. This is his first year at The Hatchet. His journalistic interests are politics and Jewish issues. His hobbies include video games, biking, and debate. He plans on pursuing chemistry in college, as well as learning at a yeshiva.

Washington needs a uniform

The official FUSD dress code

May 2, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Washington High School, as well as most public schools, have a mandatory dress code, although it is rarely enforced. It could be vastly improved with a uniform as school is a place for education, not self-expression.

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WHS mask mandate lifted

Cubism inspired illustration of people taking off their masks.

March 30, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Washington has lifted its mask mandate, leaving some students worried and others eager to return to the norms of pre-Covid life.

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Humans of Washington High School: Essential Workers

H-building at Washington High School, a green lawn in front of it.

March 23, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Many staff members at Washington work hard to support students and ensure they have everything they need to learn.

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Humans of Washington High School: Tak Fudenna

Tak Fudenna Stadium.

March 14, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Washington Class of 1939 graduate Takeo Fudenna gave much to his family, community, and nation.

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Wilhelm Scholz: WHS’s musical talent

Wilhelm Scholz

February 22, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Wilhelm Scholz is a talented musical artist who creates jazz and lo-fi music!

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New Year, New Staff!

Collage of new WHS teachers.

February 1, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

For the 2021-22 school year, Washington High School welcomes new staff onto campus.

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Seasonal holidays: Chanukah, חנוכה


January 24, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Chanukah commemorates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Green empire and an ensuing miracle. Today it is celebrated with candles, a menorah, by spending time with family, and eating delicious food.

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Cycling to school: Discouraged and neglected

Student exiting a car.

November 3, 2021 by Venya Karpelevitch

Though Fremont has increased accessibility for bikers in various parts of the city, it has failed to do so near Washington High school—a central hub for bikers; one potential solution is The Bike Master Plan.

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The possibility of vaccine mandates at Washington

vaccines

October 19, 2021 by Venya Karpelevitch

Image by Venya Karpelevitch. With President Biden requiring Covid-19 vaccination for all workers at companies with 100+ employees, mandates for schools have begun…

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