Humans of Washington High School: Women’s History Month
The women of Washington High School work actively to spur change in their communities and educate others.
The women of Washington High School work actively to spur change in their communities and educate others.
Our current education system is plagued by requirements and rules, which prevent students from exploring their passions in-depth. It’s time to implement key reforms—removing core requirements, allowing students agency over their course selection, etc.—to give students control over their learning.
Although no badminton players were able to succeed in their best of three rounds against Mission San Jose, the experience was valuable for the team. Both the players and the coach expressed a desire to improve their skills and repertoire to boost the school’s status in the league.
Though many believe bullying is no longer an issue at WHS, many students have been harrassed and had food and juice thrown at them.
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.
Though drugs are often associated with adults, teenagers who use also often struggle with addiction and recovery; thus it’s important to understand how to create safe, supportive spaces centered on healing and honesty.
Huskies are fearful of potential nuclear war and Russian takeover of Ukraine, question the value of sanctions, and ponder the war’s effects on the US economy.
Washington celebrated Black History Month with Power Week, during which various events were held to educate students and support the local Black community.
The narrative of black history has consistently overshadowed current problems. It’s time to focus on the future.