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, Shaunak Roy, Dylan Mabunga and Renée Diop

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

March 14, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

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

The arches in front of Washington’s original school building, c. 1923

March 9, 2022 by Aniket Panda

Humans of Washington High School aims to capture a snapshot of the many diverse individuals who make up our school.

Student seated in classroom with a red question mark by their head, representing their confusion at the empty teacher desk.

February 15, 2022 by Nishika Datla

Due to the quickly spreading Omicron variant, many teachers are falling sick, resulting in staff shortages that negatively impact the teachers who are filling in as well as students’ learning.

Student asleep in class with late slip on hoodie.

February 15, 2022 by Advik Kunta

New guidelines should be put into place in order to make second semester senior year more relaxing, such as allowing students to skip classes as long as they maintain a B- or higher and most assignments are complete.

Animated drawing of two students eating lunch amidst a leafy backdrop, the text 'Longer Lunches' between them.

February 15, 2022 by Dylan Mabunga

Currently, Washington lunches are too short, preventing new, longer club activities from starting as well as making it difficult for students to go off campus, do homework, and finish their meals.

Chloe Dang holding a basketball in uniform

February 15, 2022 by Trinidad Hellman

Chloe Dang, a Washington senior, is an incredibly successful athlete, having played both tennis, track and field, and basketball, all while supporting her teammates and being a leader on and off the court.