Weston Drama Club production brings fun and liveliness to the stage
Livvy Yun, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
From an evil teacher turning into an apple to another mysterious teacher hypnotizing a student with a pickle, this year’s winter play explored children’s stories with laughs and silliness. On February 28 and March 1, the Weston Drama Club performed the play Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapte...
Students express creativity in a cappella community
Eunho Lee, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Every year, the a cappella groups at WHS perform to display their talents in music. Performing without instrumental accompaniment, the Town Criers, Pralines, and Team AC meet weekly to practice and share their musical talents. With three different groups, sophomore Maximilian Wohlfeld commented on...
Seniors contribute to their legacy
Megan Malur, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Every year there is a theme-based project made by senior volunteers and art club members. This year, the senior project will portray their diversity, spirit, and unity. Several seniors will contribute to the creation of an ink mural of every seniors’ face compiled together into a collage. Ac...
Winter Art show displays various student art
Michael Curley, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
The 5th annual Winter Art show on January 17 showcased a wide range of WHS student artwork, from self-portraits to anti-vaping posters, photos of Boston, and clay pots. The Winter Art show was created a few years ago by the Weston Art Program, directed by Christopher Fehl, with the purpose of display...
Upcoming Macbreakfast to showcase student work
Graziella Vezza, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
The annual Macbreakfast is a unique event that offers a creative stage for students to thrive upon and a place to display their hard work. Macbreakfast will be held in the library of Weston High School this upcoming December 13. Sophomore students will be able to show off their Macbeth-inspired...
Revived dance team brings confidence and culture to WHS
November 28, 2018
While walking down the hallway past the black box after a long school day, most students would not expect to hear the booming sounds of hip-hop music, the thuds of dancing feet and the shouts and laughter of teenage girls. However, this fall the black box theater has become home to the revival of the WHS ...
Upcoming winter play to present children’s stories on stage
Sarah Augustine, Photo Editor
November 28, 2018
Under the direction of English teacher and drama director Anne Slotnick, WHS Theater Company will be preparing to cast the short play “Sideways Stories from Wayside School.” Auditions for the winter performance are open to all and will take place on Tuesday, November 27 in the black box, with...
Fall play brings folklore to WHS
Sarah Augustine and Yara Attar
November 14, 2018
Every fall, throngs of parents and students fill the auditorium to watch a story unfold in front of their eyes. This year's fall play will aim to provide this same experience to its viewers through its unique plot that has both supernatural and romantic elements. Taking place in the Appalachian Valley durin...
Back to school crossword answers
Casey Friedman, Feature Editor
October 5, 2018
Down 1. New Start Time 3. College Process 5. Dark of the Moon 6. Dr. Ribisi 8. Geometry Across 2. Golf Team 4. Football 7. Attendance Office 9. Pumpkin Fest 10. Ms. Slotnick 11. Biology
Theater Company wraps up the year with stunning performance
Heather Lee, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 31, 2018
Bursting with catchy rhythms and smooth harmonies, WHS Theater Company’s production of “Godspell” was a success. From the fast-paced pop song “Day by Day” to the slower ballad “Beautiful City,” the musical masterfully presented how the sharing of stories and the acceptance of others brings a comm...
Taking joy in art: student excels across multiple mediums of art
Heather Lee, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 30, 2018
Sitting behind a wheel and throwing the cool, thick clay down again and again is this student’s favorite part of the day. Working the clay with her fingers and palms, she lets the rest of her life fade away as the creative process restores her from the stress of a busy day. Since entering WHS, se...
Theater Company wraps up the year with powerful message of unity
Heather Lee, Arts and Entertainments Editor
May 2, 2018
The WHS Theater Company (T. Co) will conclude its award-winning 2017-2018 season with a modern musical classic, Godspell. Mixing rock, folk, and standard show tune musical styles, Godspell demonstrates the ways rituals and stories can bring people together. Loosely based on the Gospel of Matthew,...