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Joseph Stanichar: What is something about this year’s SENIORS that differentiates them from past years? Francesca Bownas-Rayburn: I’m noticing more seniors that aren’t necessarily taking the traditional Walnut path of going straight into a four-year college plan. I know some seniors that are going to welding school. I know some seniors that are just going to keep working full-time at the jobs they’re currently working at part-time. I think seniors are seeing other options for themselves out there in the world, and it may be the result of their older siblings having a degree and being back living at home, working the same part-time jobs they were working in high school. So perhaps this generation of seniors is thinking, “okay, I’ve got more options than maybe my parents were presenting to me initially.”
Katherine Noland: I think this year’s seniors seemed a little bit more organized or communicated better. Prank week was more successful this year than it has been. Senior skip day was more successful this year than it has been. It didn’t seem as though there were as many cliques as there were in the past. Friend groups, yes, but “We’re not doing that because they’re doing that,” no. It seemed that this year’s senior class came together more. JS: What is some advice that you would give to SENIORS starting college next year? FBR: Absolutely, positively, consider all options. I know a lot of times, students start college with a career goal in mind: “I want to go to school to study this in order to be that.” But definitely keep an open mind. And education-not only college education but
also life education--could wind up leading people anywhere, and I think students need to be open to opportunities that they weren’t expecting, and being able to take some chances on maybe deviating from a strict path that they have pre-set for them. KN: You have to stay true to who you are. If you aren’t happy with the school that you chose, transfer. If you aren’t happy with your classes, then that’s not your major. You might have to take more than four years to finish your degree, but that’s okay as long as you get through, and you’re doing something that you love. JS: What is some advice that you would give to SENIORS going into the workforce? FBR: Don’t stop reading. Because even if you’re not reading for a living, and even if you’re not spending the next four years in a classroom, the language of the world around us is still very important. Of course I’m biased about this, as an English teacher, but whether you’re in a classroom situation or not, you’re still a student of the world. You’re still a student of the society in which you live. And so all of us need to keep reading, keep being aware of the world that’s around us, making sure that we are knowledgeable, literate citizens of the society in which we live. KN: Never be complacent. You’ve got a long time left to figure out what you want to do, so maybe college isn’t for you right now, but maybe it will be in a few years, and it’s okay at that point to start it.
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Writing Center volunteer makes lasting impact on students
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Terrence Cheeseman works alongside of Cindy Carlton-Ford in the Writing Center Wednesdays through Fridays. Cheeseman has helped many students write their college essays and continues to inspire them outside of WHHS.
“I admire his uncanny ability to communicate, his mastery of the English language, the breadth of his knowledge, and his inimitable style and approach to teaching,” Franke said. She stayed in touch with Cheeseman after high school, throughout her time at University of Pennsylvania and graduate school. Isabella Noe, a recent graduate of WHHS, currently attends Northwestern University for theatre and mechanical engineering. “I reached out to Mr. Cheeseman last year, as I was struggling through the college application process,” Noe said. Cheeseman first interviewed Noe in order to learn about her on a personal level so that he could help her define herself in a college essay. “He remembered obscure facts about me that most people would forget. He made sure, in editing my essays, that I never lost my voice,” Noe said. Even after completing her essay Cheeseman wanted to know where Noe was accepted and where she committed. “When I told him I had committed to Northwestern, he was so thrilled and told me how proud of me he was,” Noe said. Not only do alumni accredit their college success to Cheese-
man, but he also inspires teachers. Cindy Carlton-Ford, a writing center volunteer, and Ferd Schneider, a WHHS math teacher, are both close friends of Cheeseman. Carlton-Ford met Cheeseman when her son, Ware, took his AP English class in 2005. “Ware recounted great class debates and Mr. Cheeseman’s erudite, even arcane, vocabulary,” Carlton-Ford said. She recounts his dependableness and great listening skills as reasons why students adore him. Carlton-Ford, though not one of Cheeseman’s students, still sees how he affects their lives. “Being valued by someone as smart and kind as Mr. Cheeseman has profoundly affected students for more than thirty years,” she said. Carlton-Ford values Cheeseman’s work in the writing center. “He shares my goals for the Writing Center, and that energizes me and makes me work to match him for patience and good humor,” Carlton-Ford said. Schneider has known Cheeseman for over 20 years. The two are very close, and Schneider refers to him by many different nicknames including, “the big cheese,” “cheeseball” and “queso hombre.” Cheeseman never gives bad advice according to Schnei-
der, which is one of the first things that comes to Schneider’s mind when asked about Cheeseman. Cheeseman and Schneider hold many fond memories together, including a conversation that Schneider has yet to forget. “We, a few teachers at Walnut, were having lunch discussing the ten most important numbers of all time. It was mostly math teachers and the Cheeseball, an English teacher. We had zero, one , pi, e, phi, speed of light, root of negative one and so on. Cheese stops us and says ‘how about 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 with those can’t you make any number you want?’ Beautiful,” Schneider said. Schneider believes that Cheeseman has made him a better teacher just by observing him. “If you listen to what the man has to offer, you become a better educator and in a student’s case a smarter person,” Schneider said. Cheeseman continues to inspire teachers and students through his continuous work in the writing center. His caring personality and persistent interest in students motivates students to perfect their college essays.
Terrence Cheeseman has volunteered at the WHHS Writing Center for 11 years, helping students write college essays by finding out who they are and where their writer’s voice lies. His work in the Writing Center affects students’ lives long past high school. Kristen Franke, a 2006 WHHS alum, worked closely with Chee-
seman during her senior year and during her time volunteering in the Writing Center with him. “I volunteered at the writing center for about two years and loved every second,” Franke said. “I often collaborated with Mr. Cheeseman on how to improve students’ writing and learned so much from him.” Franke discovered her passion for tutoring in the Writing Center and from Cheeseman.
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2018 chalk drawings
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Left: Catherine George, an art teacher at WHHS, oversaw the 2018 chalk drawings. On April 20 hundreds of students came outside to watch the chalk drawing magic take place.
Shiv Malhotra, ‘20 As FC Cincinnati continues to roll through their season, many fans wait for a bid to the Major League Soccer (MLS). One of the most important things Cincinnati needs in order to receive this bid is a plan for a stadium suitable for FC Cincinnati, rather than the currently used Nippert Stadium, which is owned by the University of Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati has decided to build a new stadium on the West End of Cincinnati right behind Taft High School. In order for Cincinnati Public Schools to allow FC Cincinnati to build their stadium, FC Cincinnati has agreed to pay a high property tax to Cincinnati Public Schools and put money into developmental programs for neighborhoods on the West Side. FC Cincinnati plans on building a stadium with the capacity of 28,080 people. Currently FC Cincinnati is working with Hamilton County and city legislation to make plans for parking garages for fans.
Right: SENIOR Olivia Hughes creates the 2018 chalk drawing banner on Blair Circle. Bottom right: Students participating in the chalk drawing go outside and make art, rather than attending classes. Bottom left: SENIOR Maya Newman works with her chalk drawing team to create an outdoor masterpiece.
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School year in review 2017-2018
The stories a ffectin g WHHS students
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Principal John Chambers began the year as WHHS’s interim principal before being named permanent principal later in the year. His primary goal has been to evolve academic programs and extracurriculars to reflect and value the needs of the students.
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Bernie Sanders and John Green came to
WHHS this school year on Aug. 29 and Oct. 18, respectively. Invited by Joseph Beth Booksellers, Sanders and Green promoted their new books. They also gave students the opportunity to hear them and learn from their unique perspectives.
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The WHHS theatre department’s theme this year was “Demons, Dragons, and Dreams.” The season began with the comedy, She Kills Monsters, which won 19 Cappies nominations. This was followed by Still Life With Iris, Pippin, The Children’s Hour and Curtains.
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had great success this year. The women finished with a 14-0 conference record and a 25-2 regular season record, the best in school history. The men had similar success, finishing with a 13-1 conference record and an 18-6 overall record.
Where school meets real life
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WHHS students rallied together after the death of SENIOR Justin Fu in September. Putting uplifting post-it notes on lockers around the school, spreading positivity with messages of support and love and petitioning for better mental health services at school, students came together to ensure that each and every student at WHHS felt valued, successful and a part of the community.
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The gun safety movement became a student-led initiative across the United States after the shooting in Parkland, Florida, and WHHS students quickly joined. Organizing days of solidarity by wearing white with orange pins, walking out of school to protest gun laws and lobbying state legislators, WHHS students worked to make an impact on the issue of school safety.
The news in the national headlines
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Natural disasters grabbed headlines
throughout the year in the United States. From hurricanes that harshly hit much of the Caribbean and Gulf Coast to fires that blazed in California, millions of people felt the impact of these events.
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The #MeToo Movement became one of
the strongest calls for gender equality in recent history. Providing a rude awakening to many Americans, it exposed the sexism that exists in many parts of society and gave women a voice that many feel they had lacked for decades.
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Tensions between the United States and North Korea have fluctuated greatly.
Though war seemed likely at times, the United States and North Korea are currently shifting their focuses toward diplomacy, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo even meeting Kim Jong Un.
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ence turmoil throughout the school year. While making progress on some of Donald Trump’s campaign promises, many positions have changed hands, and investigations continue into several of Trump’s past actions.
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WHHS BIDS FAREWELL TO STAFF Delaney Owens, ‘21
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Linda Sawan has been a WHHS student, parent and counselor. She graduated from WHHS in 1970 and went on to work in agen-
cy and community counseling. Inspired by her love for helping people, she became a licensed school counselor. She began working at WHHS 10 years ago. “I have loved being a part of Walnut Hills,” Sawan said. “There is an energy here which highly motivates everyone to do their best.” In retirement, Sawan plans to spend time with friends and family, volunteer, learn new skills and buy a camper to travel. “I have no doubt that Walnut students will be our leaders of tomorrow,” Sawan said. She advised students, “Don’t be so hard on yourself, and take time to enjoy life. Keep the relationships with your friends and classmates because they will be your friends for life. Come back to your reunions! Make the world a better place! Love what you do and love life!”
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Dennis Duermit is a familiar face to WHHS students. During his 44 years at WHHS, Duermit has held various positions
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taught at Clark Montessori, where he still coaches the ultimate frisbee team. Wuesthoff will be leaving WHHS and Cincinnati. “I am going to be moving away from the place, the people, and the life I know best,” he said. “I am excited to take on the challenge of creating a new life for myself.” He advised students, “Don’t rush through life. Spend less time stressing about the past and future, and more time enjoying and taking advantage of opportunities in the present.” Wuesthoff said that he will miss the students at WHHS. “All of you make this DELANEY OWENS/CHATTERBOX DELANEY OWENS/CHATTERBOX such a special place to be, and it will be difMax Wuesthoff has taught SpanReina Dickey has taught choir at WHHS ficult to walk away from that. Thank you ish at WHHS for five years. He grew up to anyone and everyone who made my time for five years. Dickey grew up near Toledo in Cincinnati and went to Miami Uniand attended Miami University. She became here so wonderful.” versity. Before coming to WHHS, he
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Lynne Ha nsen es Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology. Hansen attended University of Cincinnati for undergraduate and graduate school. Before coming to WHHS in 2010, Hansen taught Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology at St. Ursula Academy. She also taught Nutrition at University of Cincinnati. Hansen is leaving WHHS this year to instruct outside the classroom as a personal trainer. “I have been blessed to love what I do every day as a teacher,” Hansen said. “I can’t wait to continue teaching in a CAROLINE HORVATH/CHATTERBOX new capacity and loving what I do evLynne Hansen has been a teacher at ery day as a personal fitness trainer.” WHHS for eight years. She currently teach-
as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He grew up in Cincinnati and began coaching basketball at WHHS in 1973. Duermit first retired from WHHS in 2003. He was soon hired back as an administrator by Jeff Brokamp, whom Duermit had previously taught and coached. He has been a Health and Physical Education teacher, head basketball coach, athletic director and dean of discipline. According to Duermit, his favorite job was coaching basketball. He was recently inducted into the class of 2018 in the CPS Athletic Hall of Fame. “It’s quite the honor when you think about all the coaches in CPS through the years” Duermit said. He was honored along with 13 other CPS athletes and coaches for his achievements.
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Brian Link is leaving WHHS after five years as a science teacher. He currently
a teacher to share her passion with students. “Choir, like any other team effort, requires everyone to be on board to create something bigger than any of us.” Dickey said. Dickey is leaving to pursue a master’s degree in choral conducting from Temple University in Philadelphia. “I’ll be looking forward to immersing myself in music and a peer group who is equally geeked out to be studying music” Dickey said. As she turns a new page in her life, Dickey hopes that graduating SENIORS will appreciate WHHS as much as she has. “In our last days at Walnut, it’s tempting to look straight ahead to the next chapter of your life without taking time to close the previous one. Find moments to be present and take hold of, so that when you look back, you have memories to cherish.”
teaches Chemistry and Physics and has also taught eighth grade Science. Link has especially enjoyed working with students individually and seeing their grades improve. He will continue to teach one-onone as a private math and science tutor. In addition to tutoring, Link also hopes to focus on his leatherworking hobby and eventually expand it into a business. He looks forward to spending more time with his children. Link advised students to keep an eye on their goals. “Have in mind where you want to go,” Link said. “Be honest with yourself about where you are currently. Focus on the next step to get to that destination.”
Wally Hill revealed My name is Camille Williams, and I’m Wally Hill. Fellow Chatterbox staff may have assumed I was too busy editing three pages as Managing editor of Viewpoints to be Wally Hill. Nevertheless, I met (most) deadlines and wrote four articles on the Opinions page this year. Paradoxically, sustaining my deadline-driven, careful, managing editor self produced an elusive and dilatory Wally Hill. I checked my Wally Hill email for the first time writing this article, even though I check my personal email every day. My Chatterbox peers often inquired, “Where’s Wally Hill?”
“I don’t know” I shrugged, knowingly. The irony was almost too great to bear; I chuckled often. Among the challenges of this dual role was enduring Nick Robertson AKA Political-Commentator-in-Chief AKA section editor of Opinions roasting me like a peanut. Yet instead of jumping to my own defense, I concealed my identity by appearing frustrated about Wally Hill’s poor communication and procrastination. I also struggled to give Wally Hill the same scrutiny I gave other articles as Managing editor. I once wrote a thoughtful, paragraph-long comment on how to clarify ideas
in a Wally Hill article that I purposefully left problematic. Nick found the comment particularly accurate. Well played, me. Thank you Mrs. Gerwe-Perkins for bestowing this great honor upon me. Shout out to my homey Editor in Chief Hanna Bundschuh and cool Honors-articlewriting-sudoku-making-sectioneditor Delaney Owens for keeping the secret this week. Thank you to Chatterbox staff for making this awesome paper, and to Chatterbox readers like you. Though I am eager to start a new chapter in my life, I only tentatively hit the fast-forward button, for I will miss the good
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sign, I shall never forget my time with The Chatterbox. Sincerely, Wally Hill
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Blast From The Past Both SENIORS and teachers have changed a lot since Junior High.
Can you figure out who is who?
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Joseph Gerth
Joe Garry
Alaric Harris
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Managing Editor of Viewpoints 2 years in Chatterbox Future plans? Northwestern Medill School of Journalism What are you majoring in? Journalism Favorite Chatterbox memory? “Coming up with Peanuts stories specifically about peanuts. It was the bomb.”
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Managing Editor of Visual Elements and Design 2 years in Chatterbox Future plans? University of Cincinnati What are you majoring in? Interior Design at DAAP Favorite Chatterbox memory? “The first time I wrote an article, then realized I never wanted to do it again.”
Keegan Sullivan
Mentor and Peanuts Section Editor 3 years in Chatterbox Future plans? Salem College What are you majoring in? English Favorite Chatterbox memory? “Seeing my very first byline.”
Joseph Stanichar
Fine Arts Writer 1 year in Chatterbox Future plans? Ohio University What are you majoring in? Journalism Favorite Chatterbox memory? “The Mintsssss.”
Sydney Rhone
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News and Opinions Writer and Photographer 1 year in Chatterbox Future plans? Howard University What are you majoring in? Broadcast Production Favorite Chatterbox memory? “Picking symbols for T-Shirts.”
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Aaron Espelage
Business Manager 3 years in Chatterbox Future plans? John Carroll University What are you majoring in? Business Management Favorite Chatterbox memory? “Going to Disney World for the JEA convention.”
Hayden Willhite
Sports God 1 year in Chatterbox Future plans? University of Cincinnati What are you majoring in? Business Favorite Chatterbox memory? “Making front page with the Kameron Gibson article.”
Karrington Butler
Opinions and Style and Culture Writer 1 year in Chatterbox Future plans? Miami University What are you majoring in? Nursing Favorite Chatterbox memory? “Jeresa and I got to write an article about who would win the Grammy’s. It got pretty competitive.”
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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
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goals
the object of a person’s ambition or effort
underclassmen setting goals
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“I had set a goal that I would play basketball and soccer and still maintain my grades,” Mariah Couch ‘22 said. To achieve this goal, Couch used her study hall and managed her time to finish her homework and studying. Next year, when Couch will be a freshman, she has the same goal of continuing to play sports and maintaining her grades.
Break Flipflops Fun Graduation
Hot Relax Senior Sunscreen
Sudoku
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From left to right: Tony Kurtz and Tommy Dwyer ‘23. Dwyer’s goal for this school year was to “get all A’s” during his first year at WHHS. Kurtz offered advice to achieving this goal, saying to “study your Latin”.
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From left to right: Brianna O’Neal, Jaylyn Nurredin ‘23. O’Neal had the goal of getting good grades this school year. To students looking to achieve the same goal, “flashcards and outlines always help,” O’Neal said. Also, she recommends using the library since it “is a great resource”.