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WJ S*T*A*G*E’s Diary of Anne Frank
November 22, 2011 • Claudia Nguyen, Megan Chun, Print Assistant News Editor, Online Feature Editor
Although many school plays tend to focus on comical or light-hearted theatric productions, WJ S*T*A*G*E has decided to key in on a more serious and historic interpretation this fall. Adapted from the novel of the same title, “The Diary of Anne Frank” is set in Amsterdam during World...
Four Guys and an Interview: Homecoming Video Preview
November 22, 2011 • Megan Chun, Online Feature Editor
The week of homecoming provides students with an opportunity to showcase their spirit through various activities and events, such as the hall decorations and spirit dress days. Since 1997, the presentation of the homecoming video has been paramount to the spirit at WJ. Although the writing of the video...
Wildcat Lore: Traditions and Mascots of WJ’s Past
November 22, 2011 • Sari Amiel, Print Feature Editor
During the fall sports pep rally on the first Friday of school, a panda stood, cheering, alongside WJ’s mascots. Evidently, the time had come to figure out which mascots we do have and why. The answer lies deep in WJ’s history. WJ opened in 1956. In 1967, WJ transferred students to Woodward High...
A Pathway to College: Make the Most of your College Visit
November 22, 2011 • Girard Bucelle, Anders Norberg, Danielle Markowitz, Online News Editor, Staff Writer, Online Editorial Editor
Why they Matter 1. It shows colleges that you’re interested. “If you’re interested in a college, show interest,” said American University admissions officer Alicia Hilligas. “If I have two identical applicants, [but] one attended the info sessions and visited the college, who am...
WJ Welcomes New Staff
November 21, 2011
Principal Jennifer Baker By Jenny Deutsch This is not new principal Jennifer Baker’s first time working at WJ. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Baker came as a brand new teacher to teach math to the bright-eyed and bushy tailed students of WJ. Ever since then, she has not been able...
Senior Standouts
June 3, 2011 • Anders Norberg, Staff Writer
Jake Reynolds: Rhode Island School of Design As a small boy, senior Jake Reynolds loved to watch Saturday morning cartoons and draw pictures. He never knew this hobby of drawing would lead him to the college of his dreams. Reynolds is attending Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) one of the nation’s...
Senior Standouts
June 3, 2011 • Emily Cosentino, Staff Writer
Tianhao He: Harvard University Harvard University, located in the heart of Cambridge, Mass., has been considered a prestigious school since it was established in 1636. From Presidents to Supreme Court justices to the creator of facebook, many influential people have attended Harvard, a school ranked...
Senior Standouts
June 3, 2011 • Jenny Deutsch, Staff Writer
Gaby Cavanagh: University of Edinburgh Whether it’s because of the Harry Potter-esque campus, the rich Scottish history, or just because the city of Edinburgh is really cool, senior Gaby Cavanagh has decided to enroll in the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. She feels that the advantages...
Senior Standouts
June 3, 2011 • Emily Cosentino, Staff Writer
Sam Um: Eastman School of Music Out of the 12 total students from WJ who have applied to the prestigious Eastman School of Music since 2006, senior Sam Um is one of the three who have been accepted. As a sophomore, Um decided to pursue classical percussion. While researching top-ranked music schools,...
Senior Standouts
June 3, 2011 • Anders Norberg, Staff Writer
Sara Peterson: Colorado College Imagine only going to one class each day for three weeks, surrounded by the clear air and craggy cliffs of the Rockies. This is exactly what senior Sara Peterson will be doing next year. Peterson plans to go to Colorado College in Colorado Springs in January 2012.For...
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