Thursday, February 27, 2020

5 Fascinating Extracurriculars at Washington High School

By: Pashia Vang
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” -Walt Disney
Doing activities after school adds new interests into ones school. It gets you excited for the school day to end, not to go home, but to stay after to learn and socialize. Click ‘Read More’ to learn about 5 of Washington’s engaging and fun extracurricular activities.

5 Cons About Your Phone You Didn't Know About

By: Casey Yang
Did you know that you can get Brain Cancer from being on your phone for long hours? Constantly being on your phone can affect you in your daily life and you won’t even notice. Check out the list below to see what is affecting you in your daily life. 

5 NFL Teams That May Surprise You Next Year

By: Branden Davis




“ Any given Sunday” A term that is coined by former NFL commissioner Bert Bell, and is proven every single week in the NFL. Because you are dealing with the best football players in the world you can never count any team out. Click ‘read more’ to find out some teams this year that may shock the league when their game clock hits zero.

Friday, February 7, 2020

Hope Lives at Washington

By: Genesis King

Washington High social worker Aarion Rideaux poses happily in front of her meaningful “Hope” sign that sits directly above her desk on February 6th, 2020 at Washington High school.  Rideaux wants to help every student that enters her office. “This is a safe place where hope lives”. Aarion said.

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Helping Hand




By: Casey Yang
Pashia Vang poses in the JROTC hallway at Washington High School on January 31st, 2020. As one of the best cadets in Washington High School, she helps other cadets to reach their goal. “I’ll continue to help others and myself.” said Pashia. 

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To Be The Change, You Gotta ‘Lovett’ 1st

By: Andrew Goering


Ms. Lovett talks about the Black Student Union at Washington High School on February 3, 2020. She wants to address the black student representation issues, as well as educate others about black culture through cultural events including other cultural groups. “Black Student Union hopes to bring joy to Washington High School. We hope to change the narrative of black students at Washington High School”. Ms. Lovett said.

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Bowling Right Up My Alley

By: Kevin Chairez - Ramirez 
Senior Wildcat bowler Mekhi Brening poses with his plaque at the Lawrence Free State High School Tournament on January 10th, 2020. Mekhi won the tournament with a score of 676, taking home the trophy for Washington High School’s bowling team. “The mentality that I need to get in before heading into regionals is what I have to expect when I go into state.” Mekhi said.

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

🏅Washington’s First Exceeding Unit🏅

Washington’s First Exceeding Unit  
By: Pashia Vang


Cadet Col. Angel Bailey smiles proudly in the Washington High School’s JROTC flightline on February 4th, 2020. The Cadet Wing Commander hopes to continue to succeed after the program. She worked hard, along with the leadership team, with the goal to show the Air Force that Washington’s AFJROTC unit was a good one in the inspection, which comes every 3 years, held on January 27, 2020. “I definitely knew we were going to be an Exceeds Standards [one of the highest JROTC inspection ratings]. We have a lot of good cadets in our program.” Bailey said.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

49 Problems and The Chiefs Are One!!!

By: Joseph McCray
The San Francisco 49ers defense prematurely celebrated in the endzone after intercepting Patrick Mahomes for the second time Sunday during Super Bowl LIV in Miami. This same 49ers defense later gave up 21 points in the 4th quarter falling to the Chiefs 31-20 in a thrilling game. “Truthfully, I feel like this just made us stronger and we’re built for this,” Raheem Mostert said after the loss.

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Nail In The Coffin

By: Christain Graves


Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams celebrates after his Super Bowl win sealing score on Sunday February, 2 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This touchdown ended any chance of a 49ers come back. “They’re a great team.  I’m not taking anything from them’’. Damien Williams said.

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

By: Abigail Casas
Kansas City Chiefs receiving core huddled up at Hard Rock Stadium before Super Bowl LIV on February 2nd, 2020. The highly touted group torched the 49ers secondary helping lead the Chiefs to a 31-20 victory. “You get one, you want to go get another one, but we’ve got to backpedal for about a minute here and enjoy this one. And we’ll get busy on the next one.” said Andy Reid, Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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🔥🔥 Fire Starter 🔥🔥

By: Kevin Chairez-Ramirez
Youtube
WR, Tyreek Hill catches a 44yard pass from QB, Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl on February 2nd, 2019 in Miami. The Chiefs were down by 10 at this moment in the 4th quarter but this play ignited the fire the Chiefs needed to begin their comeback. Minutes later the Chiefs scored their first of three fourth quarter touchdowns to secure the 31-20 Super Bowl 54 win . “We never lost faith” Mahomes said.

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Long Time Coming

By: Javelle Hunter


Andy Reid, Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs receives his championship Gatorade shower at Hard Rock Stadium on February 2, 2020. The Chiefs spectacular come from behind 31-20 victory of the 49ers is his first Super Bowl win since starting his head coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999. “I’m going to get the biggest cheeseburger you’ve ever seen” said Andy Reid.

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Kelce’s City

By: Joseph McCray
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs holds the Vince Lombardi trophy at Super Bowl LIV on February 2nd, 2020 in Miami, Florida at Hard Rock Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 31-20. “It was a mindset. I could look at every single one of the guys in that huddle and I knew we all had one goal in mind,” Travis Kelce said.

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Another One Bites the Dust

By: Luis Saenz
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV on February 2nd, 2020 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Mahomes earned the Super Bowl MVP by finishing with 286 passing yards 2 td’s, and 29 rushing yards adding a score on the ground.“I’m going to Disney World.” Mahomes said.

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No Snow No Problem

By: Casey Yang

Demarcus Robinson from the Kansas City Chiefs makes a snow angel in the confetti celebrating their Super Bowl 54 win in Miami, Florida, on February 2, 2020. The Chiefs were able to turn the game around in the 4th quarter and the final score was 31-20. “If you believe you can do it, you can do it!” says Demarcus Robinson. 

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Super Bowl 54 honors #24

By: Bawi Sung
USA Today


The NFL honored Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and 7 other people who died during last Sunday’s helicopter crash in Calabasas during Super Bowl LIV in Miami, FL on February 2, 2020. The touching tribute included a moment of silence as Kobe and Gianna’s photo and a list of the names was displayed on the jumbotron. ‘’Kobe Bryant is a legend and we will alway remember him in our hearts ‘’ said Patrick Mahomes.

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The Kingdom Reigns Again

By: Branden Davis


Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs kissing the Lombardi trophy after their Super Bowl 54 victory in Miami, Florida, on Feb. 2nd, 2020. The Chiefs made a comeback victory in the 4th quarter after being down by 10 to start the quarter. The final score was 31-20. “You’ve gotta fight for your right to Lombardi,” Travis said. 

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