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TSA agents get paid, airports return to normal after shutdown
TSA agents get paid, airports return to normal after shutdown
May 27, 2026
BESTOWALS: After a warm hug and many congratulations, Kelman and Sundberg posed with ASG students Amelie Ortiz ‘28 (left) and Alexis Broadhead ‘28 (right), proudly displaying the plaque and celebratory poster.
Annual Kelman Kindness Award shines spotlight on Sundberg
May 4, 2026
STRIVING FOR SUCCESS: Angela Liu ‘26 proudly holds her scholarship check with Christy Fanous, Southern California Edison Vice President of customer experience and performance. Liu was surprised during her class with the award and kind messages from staff members. “I was so surprised when the Edison Company representatives showed up in my 4th period AP Chemistry class to give me the award,” said Liu. “I couldn’t stop smiling.”
Senior Angela Liu receives $50,000
April 2, 2026
WHS transitions away from valedictorian policy, towards Latin honors
WHS transitions away from valedictorian policy, towards Latin honors
February 2, 2026
New York City mayoral election extends impact nationwide
New York City mayoral election extends impact nationwide
November 19, 2025
Ethnic Studies class to become mandatory in schools
Ethnic Studies class to become mandatory in schools
March 17, 2026
WHS welcomes local fourth grade students for CTE pathway workshops
WHS welcomes local fourth grade students for CTE pathway workshops
March 5, 2026
Behind the humor and fast–paced staging was months of intense preparation. ACA consists of 14 members — M.J. Byrd ‘26, Scarlette Daych ‘28, Madison Gamble ‘26, Zoe Gardiner ‘26, Keiran Greding ‘26, Mia Hernandez ‘26, Howie Johnson ‘26, Ammon Jones ‘26, Lex Kirkpatrick ‘26, Jordan Greene ‘26, Logan Ortiz ‘26, Kori Shen ‘26, Julian Tognacchi ‘26 and Toni Villalobos ‘27 — all of whom evidently worked tirelessly to deliver their best work.
A Class Act Choir launches “ACA Y2K” show
February 23, 2026
SUPPORTING STUDENTS: Choir director Amy Rolniak leads members of the Concert Choir during the “Jingle All the Way” winter concert in the Carpenter Theatre.
Finding harmony inside Amy Rolniak’s classroom
February 11, 2026
Inside the NewJeans contract dispute
Inside the NewJeans contract dispute
February 9, 2026
Photo Courtesy of Spotify
Best albums for spring break
April 2, 2026
Dancing into spring with Style: Harry Styles releases fourth album
Dancing into spring with Style: Harry Styles releases fourth album
March 23, 2026
Celebrate Women’s History Month by listening to these three all female bands
Celebrate Women’s History Month by listening to these three all female bands
March 6, 2026
Bad Bunny begins un “baile inolvidable” al Super Bowl
Bad Bunny begins un “baile inolvidable” al Super Bowl
February 5, 2026
Albums to enjoy during the winter season
Albums to enjoy during the winter season
December 15, 2025
Foul–baiting is just part of the game
Foul–baiting is just part of the game
June 2, 2026
STATE SUCCESS: The WHS girls soccer team hoists the CIF–State Division II finalists trophy after an overtime loss against San Ramon Valley High School in the first–ever California soccer state championships. The 2026 CIF-State Southern California Division II regional champions marked the furthest run in WHS program history, despite losing their leading goal–scorer due to international duty.
Girls soccer scores regional title, cements legacy
March 24, 2026
Asher Cohen '27 and Ethan Karkoon '26 kick off the Unified Sports Basketball game against Newbury Park High School with a welcome speech addressed to the student body.
Unified Sports climbs to new heights
March 23, 2026
Olivia Elsokary '28 dribbles past a defender on her way to the basket in a home game against Thousand Oaks High School on January 12.
Girls basketball, boys basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer advance
February 12, 2026
Which sport owns Christmas?
Which sport owns Christmas?
December 8, 2025
Foul–baiting is just part of the game
Foul–baiting is just part of the game
June 2, 2026
The internet isn’t fun anymore
The internet isn’t fun anymore
April 30, 2026
Dancing into spring with Style: Harry Styles releases fourth album
Dancing into spring with Style: Harry Styles releases fourth album
March 23, 2026
The job journey
The job journey
December 9, 2025
Which sport owns Christmas?
Which sport owns Christmas?
December 8, 2025

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