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Photo Credit: Tanusree Munshi
Class of 2012 sleeps on her Calculus textbook.
December 6, 2011
Tanusree Munshi
Photo Credit: Mazher Ahmed
The senior volleyball players being honored in their last home game.
November 15, 2011
Cyril Sambrano & Mazher Ahmed
On November 11, the girls’ volleyball team had their last home game against Irvington. Lots of people came to help support and cheer on the team. The team lost 3 games to 1. For seniors Darra Lanigan, Katie Majumdar, Jennifer Mullaly, Caitlin Jorgens, Francesca Santeramo, and Emily Marden however, it was also senior night. The seniors, all whom play varsity, received balloons, flowers and more from their fellow volleyball teammates and parents after being walked down the red carpet by their escorts. Touching speeches were made for the seniors by their teammates as well, all showing how important the seniors were to the team. The seniors had mixed emotions about the nights, some expressing their sadness because their last season was almost over, while also saying that they were happy that they got the chance to play. It was altogether a sad and happy night. The team still has MVAL’s however for anyone that wants to go and support them.
Photo Credit: Amanda Sabeh
Senior boys take part in the cross dress dance during the Senior spirit skit, "Spirit Wars".
November 2, 2011
Amanda Sabeh
“Out of all the skits we’ve had this year, this one was the best and went the smoothest,” said senior Kate High. It has been Husky tradition for the past 10 years for Senior boys to cross dress during their last skit at our school. As some of you former students may know, some teachers had quite a controversy with class of 2011’s cross dressing segment, feeling it was inappropriate. However, this year class of 2012 proved them different. Senior boys still managed to partake in the cross dressing tradition while keeping it appropriate and entertaining. Paris was not afraid to pull the plug if seniors abused their skit privileges, although she was very confident that they got the message. Ms. Paris said, “I haven’t seen a class so respectful in the last 5 to 6 years. Their skit could not have been more tasteful, it was fantastic!”
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January 13, 2011
Osika Tripathi
The week before the finals, which is a four day week , ASB is putting on “Relaxation Week”. Each day of the week, one of Washington’s four classes is going to be hosting a noon-time activity to help students relax and not stress too much about their upcoming exams. This event is going to be held at amphitheatre at lunch time, so be sure to drop in!
Senior class officers are hosting on Tuesday, Juniors on Wednesday, Sophomores on Thursday, and Rally commissioners are hosting on Friday.
Student and Staff appreciation, which is a new commission in leadership also liked the concept of “relaxation week” and have decided to take part in it. But, instead of focusing their attention on the students, they have set their sights on making the teachers at Washington feel appreciated. They will be giving out gifts to all the teachers, in recognition of their hard work this past semester and to give thanks for all they have done.
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January 12, 2011
Rachel Das and Ashley Yang
As most students probably already know and perhaps have even anticipated, seniors are able to drop a class next semester and be responsible for only five periods a day instead of six. This is an option for seniors who have completed all their requirements for graduation and use the time to study, work, or even to catch up on sleep.
“It would be perfect if you have completed all your credits and are caught up on all your service hours and everything,” senior Tabitha Kirk said.
If seniors drop their first period, the extra-sleep option may be utilized more than other ideas. This would be advantageous to students who aren’t getting the energy they need due to lack of sleep. Since senior year is a notably stressful one, the dropped period could be considered an opportunity to catch up on work as well. If seniors drop their sixth period, the only other class they are allowed to drop, they have more time in order to work on projects or homework assignments. Also, students who have jobs may further practice their self-sufficiency by getting to work a little longer, using time that would have otherwise been committed to an unnecessary class period.
“I think it is a good way to make your day easier and your life more enjoyable,” senior Paige Diamond said.
While people naturally find this chance to lighten their day appealing, many seniors don’t jump on the chance. One major reason for keeping all six courses is the looming pressure of college. Generally, four year colleges require students to notify them if there is a change in their class schedules. They might even require a detailed letter explaining the reasons behind the dropped class. This entire process can be both annoying and time consuming, and seniors might not think it worth the effort. Dropping a period might also be looked down upon by colleges because they might assume that a student is not willing to take on a challenge.
“It might look bad for students who applied to competitive colleges,” Diamond said.
Many students end up reasoning that the one class they can drop is already casual enough, and staying one more period wouldn’t kill. It might not be worth the risk.
Photo Credit: Jimmy Young
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