Changing the Tune
November 18, 2025
New Year, New Staff: Raquel Tripp
Raquel Tripp just entered Washington High as an Art 1 and Digital Imaging teacher. She went to San Jose State University, primarily because…
New Year, New Staff: Elizabeth DeRushe
Elizabeth DeRushe is the new math teacher for primarily ninth and tenth grade students. She went to Humboldt State University where she received…
New Year, New Staff: Mihail Proynov
Mihail Proynov teaches SDC English and SDC History at WHS. He moved to the US from Bulgaria at the age of 10 and…
Kavya Jolly – Poetry
“Make America Great Again” “Make America Great Again” they say. with their empty promises for a better way. It begs the question when…
New Year, New Staff: Ashley Albers
Ashley Albers is teaching Special Education English Classes for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade. She is currently enrolled at the University of San…
New Year, New Staff: Karyn Ellis
Karyn Ellis is currently teaching science and geography in the Special Education Department at WHS. She grew up in Portland, Oregon, and has…
A new Athlete of the Month: Adam Flick and E-Sports
In quarantine, traditional athletes have seen little progress when it comes to the return of sports. That’s where Adam Flick, a junior, comes…
New Year, New Staff: Leah Hovenier
Leah Hovenier is another new Living Earth teacher and loves educating her students about their surroundings. She attended the University of Colorado, where…
New Year, New Staff: Rebecca Oliphant
Rebecca Oliphant is a new Living Earth teacher and Girls Volleyball varsity coach at WHS. She earned a degree in biology from Sonoma…