Volume CXIII, Issue 1
The student news publication of Walnut Hills High School
Tues., Sept. 11, 2018
Security changes testing the mettle of Walnut
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Students wait to file in through the newly installed metal detectors. Metal detectors were installed over the summer as an answer to a wave of requests for increased school security to combat the epidemic of mass shooting in American elementry and high schools.
Chyna Smith, ‘22
got on a bus and headed to Washington D.C. for the “March For Our Lives” protest. The March For Our Lives was a demonstration led by students pushing for sensible gun control legislation. Consequently, several safety procedures have been put in order by Cincinnati Public Schools, including installing new metal detectors. When asked about her thoughts on these new developments in the school, English teacher Lauren Posta said, “I think if we’re going to have them and we want them to be effective for the purposes of keeping our school safe,
is bad, or it’s raining or when it’s...30 degrees outside if those As Cincinnati mourns the Sept. lines are still going to be happen6 mass shooting in the lobby of ing, and I don’t know if that’s the Fifth Third Center downtown, necessarily safe for our students”. WHHS students continue to see a Assistant Principal Ashley Morreminder of such violence as they gan believes the metal detectors enter school every day. will ultimately be a positive change Beginning on the first day of for the school. “I think they’re goschool, Aug. 15, 2018, WHHS stuing to be effective, we just have a dents got their taste of the newly lot of kinks to work out. Our disinstalled metal detectors. Little trict knows this. Walnut has a very did they know the metal detecunique campus,” Morgan said. tors would cause an unforeseen Principal John Chambers amount of tardies and a line wants to use the metal detectors as stretching from the front door to a way for him to interact with stuthe buses. dents and see the precautions they Bella Tan, ‘22, shared her have to experience. “I’d rather be thoughts on metal detectors: “I there to see the kids come through I think they’re think they are a bit inefficient. Esthan just putting it off on somepecially because of the fact that going to be effective, one else. I want to feel the pain they pick and choose random of the students going through kids to get searched, while we just have a lot of kinks it,” Chambers said. “I want to they let others go to class.” to work out. Our district be right there with the kids SENIOR Kayla Terrell to see their experience of it.” knows this. Walnut has a also agreed, “I thought It seems that the metal detectors are here to stay. This that the installation of the very unique campus. change is impacting most of the metal detectors would make - Assistant Principal people, students and adults, on me feel safer in school than campus. It feels like a big change, beforehand, but ultimately they Ashley Morgan but many see it as only a small just became another obstacle that step to greater school safety. I have to face when trying to get to sure that we first bell on time in the morning.” and making According to a Chatterbox sur- don’t have weapons coming into vey posted on Schoology, 175 the school, they are being used ef- The information provided in this arstudents are not at all satisfied fectively. Yes, I know that there are ticle is accurate as of Sept. 5, 2018. with them and only four are. entrances that students and adults Since the school is still tweaking the Of the students that answered and outside people can get in, use of the metal detectors, The Chatthe survey, the answers were so I don’t know how much safer terbox staff recommends that students split evenly in half between hav- they’re making our building.” take steps to make sure they are aware ing been late to a class because Posta said, “I can see how of the latest policies. As of today, of the metal detectors and not. that could create an unsafe envi- students can be punished for opening On Feb. 14, 2018, a gunman ronment, not just for a school locked doors that do not lead to a metopened fire at Marjory Stoneman shooting, but in general, hav- al detector in an effort let people bypass Douglas High School in Parkland, ing that many students lined up. the metal detector lines. Florida. On March 24, 2018, a And I don’t know how that’s gogroup of students from WHHS ing to work when the weather
Do you feel safer with metal detectors at school? (1 = Not at all, 5 = Much safer)
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As shown by the Schoology survey data above, 201 students don’t feel safer with the newly added metal detectors and only four people do. This data may come as a surprise as the main purpose of the metal detectors was to increase school security. Contrarily, many students feel as if they are proving ineffective and serving more as an inconvenience than a barrier between them and a threat.
How pleased are you that metal detertors are on campus? (0 = Not at all, 10 = Very pleased)
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175 students are not at all pleased by the metal detectors on campus and four students are completely pleased as shown by the data above. The displeasure of students is thought to be a result of the believed ineffectiveness and invasive nature of the metal detectors. Additionally, the time it takes to go through the metal detectors caused many students to receive tardies on the first few days of school.
OPINIONS
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On Metal Detectors CAUGHT IN THE WEB between school safety and reform, metal detectors receive praise, grief and scorn
An Open Letter to CPS Isabel Nissley, ‘20 Dear Superintendent Laura Mitchell, This past month you placed metal detectors in seven of the 31 entrances at WHHS. These rectangular boxes, you supposed, would placate our fears and be a comfort in our own school. You supposed that we would adapt to these. You supposed that we would believe these sensors of fear actually protect us. You were wrong. Despite the fact that these metal detectors were supposed to give peace of mind to students and parents, their inconsistent use has disrupted the school day and altered the WHHS school culture. Every day, we wait up to fifteen minutes just to walk through a metal detector, listening to its shrill response to metal earrings, car keys, zippers and pass on through as if nothing happened. We proceed to have our bags halfheartedly searched by a security guard, who will send us on our way--our daily welcome to school. But not every entrance searches students the same way. While some entrances require every student to pass through the metal detectors--such as Sulsar--others perform random checks, such as the one off of the main football field. “When I’m on the bus, they usually just let us through,” Aidah Witte, ‘24, said. After the morning ordeal, we are permitted to exit and enter the building anytime in the period between classes, without going through the detectors again. “If someone wanted to come through, they could just come through between classes because they never [check people] then,” Jackie Hall, ‘21, said. How will this make us safer? If students can come and go, as they please, why have metal detectors
to begin with? This should have been a matter of all or nothing, requiring metal detectors and searches to be consistent at every school entrance or none of them. Additionally, because there are only seven detectors, students find unlocked and unguarded doors which they just slip through, sometimes, right in front of the security guards. These looming objects make students feel like suspects in their own school. “It feels like [WHHS] doesn’t trust us,” Kyndall Griffin, ‘23, said. This feeling of being distrusted has caused rage, irritation and even hopelessness that our society has come to have so little faith in humans that we need to be inspected before we are allowed to learn. And the metal detectors in no way enhance the learning environment. Whenever the word is uttered by a teacher, student or administrator, conversation breaks out, only quelled when students have had their fill. Because of these, class time has been disrupted and morning routines altered, yet few students feel safer because of them. Although an increase in school safety is important due to the prevalence of shootings and violence in our society, the use of metal detectors is not an effective method. Instead it feels like a precaution, a shrug of the shoulders after tragedy strikes saying “we did all that we could.” And maybe right now this is all you can do. This past month, you placed metal detectors in seven of the 31 entrances at WHHS. You supposed that these would placate our fears. But to feel safe, we must be safe, and haphazardly placing metal detectors around some school entrances does not fit the bill. All views shared in the Opinions section of The Chatterbox belong to their respective authors, and may not represent the views of the publication as a whole.
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Students have had to wait up to fifteen minutes to enter the school through metal detectors in the morning. This cuts into their time to eat breakfast or socialize.
“It feels like [WHHS] doesn’t trust us,” Kyndal Griffin,‘23, said.
Making a difference: Nick Robertson, ‘19
As we, WHHS students, wait in the lines before school every morning, it is important to remember why we are here. On Valentine’s Day 2018, 17 students were killed in a school shooting in Parkland, Fla. In response to this tragedy, hundreds of thousands of students from around the country, including many at WHHS, protested the violence that has plagued the American school system.
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Aidah Witte, ‘24, learned of the metal detectors before the first day of school from her mom. Witte believes that the metal detectors will keep her safe.
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Bobby Keegan, ‘22, closes his backpack after having it checked. At the Sulsar entrance, students must walk through the detectors with their backpacks open.
“I do have to wait in long lines and wish they would put more metal detectors around more doors,” Jonathan Moody, ‘24, said.
Disclaimer: Bobby Keegan, ‘22, is a member of The Chatterbox staff.
Taking action on gun violence in America
It is important to remember when you go through a metal detector, that they are there because we spoke out. Students from around the country spoke out. But little changed. Most gun legislation is still in place. It is still relatively simple to purchase and legally obtain a firearm, even as an 18 yearold student. We cannot forget what we did last spring, and we cannot forget what we were protesting for. The push for more comprehensive, common sense, gun control has
not stopped, and neither should we. It is our duty, as students, to represent the views of all young Americans, and demand these changes that have been long overdue. It is our duty to get involved. • Join student organizations. Students Demand Action is a club started last year, focusing on protest and lobbying of gun legislation. They meet Mondays in Kelsey June’s room, 2307. • Support pro-gun reform candidates. Volunteer for local,
state and federal candidates for public officewho support gun safety legislation. • Make your voice heard. Contact your congressman and let them know your views on the state of gun legislation in the United States. Find your congressman at govtrack.us. All views shared in the Opinions section of The Chatterbox belong to their respective authors, and may not represent the views of the publication as a whole.
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Letter from the Editor
Dear readers, As we begin another journey together this year, we all must realize that we have a story to tell. Every member of the WHHS community has woken up early in the morning for some purpose. Somewhere, whether in the struggles we have faced or in the dreams we have lived, there is a story. This year, in Volume 113 of The Chatterbox, we will work diligently to highlight these interesting, important stories. As a publication, we recognize the immense responsibility and opportunity we have been given as “the student news publication of Walnut Hills High School,” and we are ready for the challenge. We have a fantastic staff, all committed to reporting accurate, relevant and stimulating news to our school community. My name is Matthew Youkilis, and I have the privilege of serving as Editor-in-Chief this year. I am honored to be able to build on the legacy of The Chatterbox, following in the footsteps of many great young journalists who have been motivated to tell these crucial stories. In order to accomplish this goal, we recognize the need for progress as a publication. This year, in addition to 13 bi-weekly print issues, we will better utilize our website, whhscbox.com. This way, we can tell more stories and report news even when we are not publishing in print. Digital announcements will also be visible on our website, as well as on the TVs in the cafeteria. We also hope to expand our video production this year, so we can tell the news in more engaging ways and better feature our student body. Finally, we will soon begin creating podcasts on various topics, including news, music and sports. We invite all members of the WHHS community to contribute to The Chatterbox. WHHS students certainly have opinions, and we would love for more students to write guest articles. We also welcome letters to the editor, questions for Piper Peanut, photo submissions, comments and constructive criticism. Students can join The Chatterbox club by coming to room 2306 every Thursday during lunch and every other Tuesday after school, where they can improve their skills in writing, photography, design and more. We have many goals this year, following two primary intentions: to tell those stories that only exist in our WHHS community, and to accurately show how news around the world may affect our community. I am excited to begin to work toward these goals, and I can’t wait to see all of you reading The Chatterbox! Matthew Youkilis
The Chatterbox Policy Statement The Chatterbox has been guaranteed the right of freedom of the press through the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The administration of Walnut Hills High School is thus bound to support and protect the Chatterbox’s inalienable rights as a free press. As an integral part of the Walnut Hills High School community, the Chatterbox has the responsibility to report in the most comprehensive and objective manner possible. Students,
parents, faculty, and administrators are encouraged to use this publication as a forum to express any ideas or concerns, whether they be personal or of local, national, or international scope. Journalists are required to work under established guidelines. Invasion of privacy as a means of news gathering is prohibited. Articles found to be discriminatory, libelous, or unnecessarily obscene (as determined by the editors or the advisor) will not be published. Finally, journalists are granted the right to keep private the name of
a source from whom they received information with the understanding that the source was to remain anonymous. The role of the newspaper advisor will be to provide counsel and criticism pertaining to the newspaper’s content and production. Although both the advisor and the administration hold certain powers regarding the Chatterbox, both must respect the paper’s autonomy. No student shall be prevented from joining the staff on the basis of sex, race, creed or national origin.
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The Chatterbox Editorial Staff Matthew Youkilis, Editor-in-Chief
Amanda Anderson, Managing Editor of News and Features
Grace Berding, Managing Editor of Student Life
Ibrahim Munir, Managing Editor of Viewpoints
Caroline Horvath, Managing Editor of Visual Elements
Nick Robertson, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Allyson Garth, Business Manager
Emma Heines, Video Content Manager
Samantha Gerwe-Perkins, Adviser
Dawn Wolfe, English Department Chair
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REMEMBERING 9/11 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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TRIBUTE IN LIGHT
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Courtesy of U.S. Air Force <https://www.af.mil/> The “Tribute in Light” memorial is in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The two towers of light are composed of two banks of high wattage spotlights that point straight up from a lot next to Ground Zero. This photo was taken from Liberty State Park, N.J., Sept. 11, the five-year anniversary of 9/11.
NEW SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS NEW COURSE OFFERINGS
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Michelle Martinez reviews a Greek passage with her students. Greek is one of the newest additions to the WHHS curriculum, aiming to provide an in-depth study of the language and culture. Similar to Latin, it is also a classical language that enriches the student body. Conrad Kleiner, ‘19 This year, WHHS has added two new classes to its already vast list of options, the first of which being Themes in Irish History, commonly referred to as Irish studies, and the second being Greek. These classes have many students intrigued and wanting to know what they can learn from them. Irish studies, true to its name,
is based around the history of Ireland, and was of great interest to the students in the class. “I’ve been very interested in the history of the Celtic people since my inception,” SENIOR Graham Inglert said. On the other hand, Greek is based around the language itself. “Greek is basically Latin I except we learn Greek instead. We’ve been doing both language and culture,” SENIOR Olivia Fitzgerald said.
One of the main attractions of Irish Studies was Mr. Murphy himself. “I took this class because Mr. Murphy is awesome,” SENIOR Breanna Horstmeier said. Other students shared similar sentiments. “I optioned because of Michael Murphy. It’s a very rocky relationship,” Inglert said. And so far, he has put the students in high spirits about the class. “It’s laid back. We still learn but
we still have fun,” Horstmeier said. “It’s so cool. It’s vibing. With the people, it’s so upbeat, and it’s got a great energy feel,” SENIOR Gracie Holloway said. Over in Greek, students shared similar sentiments. “We have like 13 people, so it’s not casual, but it’s easygoing and relaxing,” SENIOR Arthur Sprague said. “It’s really laid back. Ms. Martinez is pretty young. We take
things really slow too because grammar is scary,” Fitzgerald said. The students also remain hopeful for the future of the classes. “I think it’s going to last just because of the passion the faculty has for it, and there are always kids who want to learn,” Sprague said.
PEANUTS
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teaming up for seventh grade
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Seventh grade students sit in a classroom, all approaching their work in different ways. The “teaming” system helps students interact with those who may have different learning styles or personalities than them. Sofia Tollefson, ‘21 Bobby Keegan, ‘22 In 2015, WHHS introduced the method of “teaming” for seventh grade students. Initially, only about 90 seventh graders participated. “When we first started it was English, Latin, science, social studies and math. We’ve been teaming for four years, but until now it’s been kind of hit or miss,” seventh grade English teacher Mallory Kessen said. The first year teaming was introduced, there were only two sets and it included all the core
subjects. The next year, the teaming program dropped math, and the year after social studies was dropped. Last year, the program adopted three teams, and this year there are six teaming sets. This is the first year that all seventh graders are partaking in teaming. All seventh graders are assigned to three teachers for English, Latin and history. Each teaming teacher has around 90 kids, even though those kids might not be in the same bells. While teaming sounds very similar to the Honors system, the Honors system has the same kids
in the same bells for the same three subjects. However, in teaming, a large group of students has the same teachers in the same subjects but not necessarily the same bells. Someone might have English second bell, Latin third bell and history fourth bell, while another person might have the same exact teachers but in different bells. Kessen explained, “As a teacher, I absolutely love it. It lets me have a chance to collaborate with people from other departments. In addition it kind of opened my eyes to what else is going on in the building. [It especially helps] if we see
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Macen Hall, ‘24, sits on the hallway floor, working on a project. As all seventh graders are now in a team, they can look for creative ways to do work together. any students who are struggling, so we can keep an eye out for that.” One of the major purposes of teaming is to have seventh graders recognize familiar faces throughout the day and to become more comfortable with the WHHS environment. “The teachers working together makes it a lot easier for me to understand every class because they are working together to create a better learning environment,” Leiland Barnes, ‘24, said. Many of the teaming teachers share similar policies and test/project schedules. It also
The big Transition
opens up the opportunity for field trips and hopefully causes less stress to seventh graders. “I think overall it’s a pretty positive reaction that I’ve seen in my classes. I think it’s kind of helpful, instead of having three wildly different teachers you have three who are on the same page,” Kessen said. “I’m really enjoying, I think what would be fantastic is if we could reach the point where each team has its own identity. It would be really exciting if we could get it to be part of the school culture. That you come in with this team.”
Ali Plush, ‘23, is a new eighth grader at WHHS and is “looking forward to projects in class.”
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Issaiah Birl, ‘23, is another new student who is happy to have kind teachers to help him adjust. He is most excited for “meeting HEAVEN ONLEY/CHATTERBOX
Seventh and eighth grade students head toward their different lunch spots. As the new wave of junior high students enter the WHHS community, it is important to remember that staff and students alike are there to help with your transition. Heaven Onley, ‘19 We’ve all been there before. Wandering through the hallways trying to find our classes, carrying those heavy backpacks filled with binders and notebooks and a totally different experience from what we are used to. Transitioning from elementary school to a much bigger atmosphere such as WHHS can be quite challenging for the average middle-schooler. You are now shifting from being the oldest kids in your old school to the youngest in your new school. The elementary days are behind you and ahead of you is high school and possibly college, which ultimately leads to adulthood. When you come to such a broad school like WHHS, there are
a lot of “new” aspects that are added to your life like new teachers, new friends, new experiences and new lessons. Of course you should expect that the workload will be greater than what you are used to, which leaves less time for leisure. Although you may feel that you are being engulfed into a new world that you may not fully understand yet, there are people here to help you! You can chop it up with your teachers, counselors and administrators if you need help with many things. “I have really good teachers, the teachers, and staff are really helpful,” Ali Plush, ‘23, said. Also, the some of the biggest help you can get is from the older students. Whether it’s a sophomore, junior or senior, we’ve been
in your shoes before so we could offer the best assistance you can get besides talking to one of the adults. It’s never only about education. We are here to help you with anything because great mental health is key to having a great school year. Also, there are many things to look forward to this school year. There are many events and outlets to attend such as sporting events, pep rallies, the Twilight Ball and so much more. The thought of your future can be overwhelming but the overall gain from your school years will be the biggest reward. Cheers to the new year!
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Junior high students eat lunch together in the Arcade. The various places available for students to eat lunch are examples of the indpendence that many students learn during their time at WHHS.
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SPORTS
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SECTION EDITOR: RYLEIGH SANBORN
A look at the WHHS football season, and the highs and lows of the past seasons
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The WHHS varsity football team runs onto Lakota East’s stadium turf on Friday, Aug. 24. SENIOR Jowon Briggs, defensive tackle for the team, is already committed to play football for University of Virginia after he graduates this spring. Jackson Dunbar ‘19 WHHS looks to make some noise this season in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference that put three teams into the playoffs last season (Milford and West Clermont in Division I, Anderson in Division II). Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Garry Beauchamp is leading his team with a strong out-of-conference schedule that pits the Eagles against three teams that were all in the playoff hunt last year. They have opportunities to win games for more than bragging rights; the team is committed to having a breakout season. SENIOR wide receiver Andre Allen said that “Chemistry and team work is at an all-time high. Everyone is on the same page. No slackers.” WHHS is coming off a 3-7 season, a 4-6 record in 2016 and a 2-8 record in 2015. There is only one direction to go:
up. This team has worked hard all summer and they’re ready to prove to everyone that they are a legitimate contender. The Eagles believe they have great leadership this year. “We came together as a unit and we’re motivated to win,” SENIOR defensive tackle Jowon Briggs said. Briggs said, “we aren’t just a football squad, we’re a family.” The team consists of mostly WHHS kids since the beginning: kids that were seventh graders once, now playing under the lights on Friday nights with nothing to lose. Offensively, the Eagles will be led by quarterback Garry Williams, ‘20. The team will primarily be running a spread offense. The main weapons this year will be SENIOR wide recievers Tyler “Red Rifle” Heinecke and Allen. Running back Tyrese Dorn, ‘20, should also be a big part of the offense. Heinecke and Allen have been playing for
WHHS since seventh grade and are both confident this team has something special.
“We aren’t just a football squad, we’re a family.” -SENIOR Jowon Briggs Heinecke wants his opponents to remember him. He said, “When they see me in public, they better be running.” On the defensive end, Defensive Coordinator Coach John Cupps looks to make
some headway running out of a 4-2-5 defense with Briggs causing chaos for other teams. Other defensive players to watch for includes the duo of Nathan Rudnick, ‘20, and Lundyn Lane, ‘20. Cupps’s strategy is to be aggressive and force the offense to make mistakes and turn the ball over. “Coach Cupps has a brought an intense attitude to our team that we really needed,” Briggs said. With a schedule lined with schools that have solid programs, every Friday is a new opportunity to earn a chance that ultimately decides what eight teams make the playoffs in the region. The last time the Eagles made the playoffs was in 2011, when they went 8-2 with a 6-0 start lead by Coach George Kontsis.
FC Cincinnati rises to MLS
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A sold out crowd at Nippert Stadium cheers for the FC Cincinnati in a 2017 Open Cup game against Chicago Fire. FC Cincinnati will face the Chicago Fire in league play during 2019. Bobby Keegan, ‘22 In 2015, FC Cincinnati was announced as a pro soccer club to begin play in, at that time, third-division soccer league known as the USL, or United Soccer League. Now, just three years after the establishment of the team, FCC plans to play in the first-division Major League Soccer also known as the MLS in 2019 as part of a league expansion. Once FCC joins, there will be 26 teams in the MLS. Currently, FCC plays at Nippert Stadium, the University of Cincinnati football stadium, but in the wake of being named an MLS team for 2019, FC Cincinnati has drafted a plan for a new stadium in the West End. The new stadium would
hold 25,000 spectators, with the ability to expand. Nippert stadium currently has a 35,000 person capacity. The new stadium is an important change for the club, considering it is a requirement for all MLS clubs to have their own soccer-specific stadium. However, the location of the new stadium is already occupied by the Taft High School football field, so FCC will have to build a new state-of-the-art stadium for the school. Because FCC will be in the first-division next year, ticket prices will increase. This year the average ticket price is about $12; however, in 2019 the average ticket price is expected to be about $19 dollars. Season tickets for 2019 were released to current season ticket holders on Aug. 12 with a goal to sell 25,000 season
tickets, which would be 10,000 more tickets sold than the 2018 season, although the ticket price has increased due to being in the MLS. This year in the USL, FCC has 17 wins, three losses and six ties as of Aug. 31, making them the best team in the USL, as well as favorites to win the USL cup. These statistics are what really convinced the MLS to add FCC for 2019 along with their massive fan base. People have questioned whether they will have the same success in the MLS or not. Since 2015, the club has continuously gotten better and they are showing no signs of stopping. At the end of July the club signed two new players to the squad, both being well known for their talent and both coming from the MLS. One is Fernando Adi,
a forward who had 56 goals in 126 games for the Portland Timbers. The other is Fanti Alashe, a defensive midfielder from the San Jose Earthquakes. Both of these new signings are expected to have a large impact on the team in 2019; however, both will be with the club for 2018 to get used to the squad. Along with these new player signings, the club just extended the contract of head coach Alan Koch that will keep him with the club through the 2020 season. Brining a soccer team to the city of Cincinnati back in 2015 was a big change for the city and has had a impact on people across Cincinnati. Many are interested to see what the future holds for the team and the city as a whole.
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STYLE & CULTURE
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Back to school in style Arianna Boddie. ‘19 Elizabeth Ramos, ‘20
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When Kadence Ewing, ‘21, was asked how her style makes her feel, she said that it makes her feel “happy” and “proud” of who she is. She also said that her major style influences were “Zendaya and Kylie Jenner.”
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SENIOR Caleb Streat said that his fashion makes him feel “confident”. According to Streat, his “mom, Bryson Tiller and Travis Scott” inspired his fashion choices.
SENIOR Tevonna Bonner said that her style makes her feel “confident, bold and I always feel pretty.” She also said that “Lil Uzi, (SENIOR) Caleb Streat and Kehlani” inspired her fashion choices. ARIANNA BODDIE/CHATTERBOX
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Olivia Garr,‘20, said that her style makes her feel like she “can influence others and be a trendsetter.” Her main fashion inspirations were “Tyler, the Creator and Sydney Kitchen, ‘20.” ARIANNA BODDIE/CHATTERBOX
Sydney Kitchen,‘20, said that her style makes her feel “muy feliz (very happy) and like herself.” She also gives credit to her sister, Morgan Kitchen, as well as Colombian R&B singer Kali Uchis for inspiring her style.
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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before follows Lara Jean, a high school student and hopeless romantic, as she explores teenage romance. When Lara Jean’s secret love letters to her crushes are mysteriously sent out, she is forced to face her feelings in the real world. The movie was released by Netflix on Aug. 17. After its release, To All the Boys instantly trended, spawned a few memes and earned a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Some critics have compared its innocence to teen classics like Sixteen Candles, which Lara Jean even references. This refreshing purity stands out from the darker, more sexualized image of teens seen in shows like Riverdale. To All the Boys has received praise for its cast as well as its quality. But what ultimately makes To All the Boys such a success is its characters. Lara Jean is a quirky, lovable protagonist that I couldn’t help but root for. Both love interests, Josh and Peter, surprised me throughout the movie. As Lara Jean’s relationships with both boys change, they are revealed to be more complex, and even more likeable, than they seem. Josh is still struggling with his breakup with Lara Jean’s sister, while Peter is learning to carry on after his dad left. The boy next door and the popular jock are allowed to be just as emotion-
When asked about how his style has developed over the years, Ayoub Adil, ‘21, said that he has recently dressed a lot more uniquely and made his style his own. He has no particular style icon, but said that he looks to his brother for fashion advice.
Charlotte Noe, ‘21, says that she likes to dress “comfortable and casual.” When asked about her style icons, she said that she is largely influenced by Youtubers and Instagram models. ARIANNA BODDIE/CHATTERBOX
Review: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Delaney Owens, ‘21
Braden Lonergan, ‘23, said that his style made him “feel comfortable.” When asked about his style icons, he said that he does not have any specifically, he just “really likes cars and has a ton of shirts with cars on them.”
ally vulnerable as the female characters are. The story takes off when Lara Jean and one of the boys start a fake relationship for their own benefits. The fake relationship trope, which has long been a staple of romantic comedy, fits seamlessly into a teenage coming of age story. It embraces insecurity, secret crushes and confusion. Lara Jean wants to fall in love just as much as she is afraid to, in a way that is so uniquely teenage. Lara Jean’s fake relationship allows her to understand and overcome her fear of real ones. To some, especially high school students, the plot might seem too unrealistic. And it’s true, To All the Boys is firmly planted in fiction. It leans on unlikely circumstances including a perfectly timed school ski trip and a few scheming sisters. However, it is well aware of its improbability. To All the Boys is also not afraid to mix adorable with uncomfortable. The setting is picturesque and the characters are welldressed, but Lara Jean’s high school is no utopia. She is seen eating lunch alone and says that she often feels invisible. There are cliques, rumors and grudges held since middle school. To All the Boys falls gracefully somewhere between the picture-perfect High School Musical and the heartbreakingly real Eighth Grade. It is just real enough to be relatable, and just cheesy enough to be enjoyable.
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Lana Condor and Noah Centineo star in Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Condor previously appeared in X-Men: Apocalypse, while Centineo got his start on Austin & Ally. In the end, Lara Jean crushes on the wrong person, but ends up with the right one. To All the Boys ends in the happiest, most wholesome way imaginable. It follows a recent trend of portraying teens in a responsible and refreshing way. We have already seen this positive trend in teen movies like Love, Simon, and I hope to see it in the upcoming movie The Hate U Give. If the success of To All the Boys is any indication, a sequel will be considered. I hope that any future adaptations of the original books by Jenny Han will be as enjoyable as
To All the Boys. However, with the renewal of 13 Reasons Why and the release of Insatiable, I don’t know what to expect from Netflix. For now, I can hope that the response to To All the Boys will inspire more movies like it and more positive teen representation in pop culture. Whether you’re a rom-com fan or not, To All the Boys is worth a watch. You might be surprised by how familiar it is. I’ll admit, you probably won’t find the plot of a teen rom-com at WHHS, but you will find a lot of Lara Jeans.
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The WHHS theater department will put on five shows during the 2018-2019 season, the first being Tony nominated Into the Woods. All five productions incorporate the common theme of magic and love into their plot, allowing for beautiful storytelling to take place. Owen Cummings , ‘22 turned back to his grumpy attitude, junior high musical, Xanadu Jr. and sues the Ghosts of Christmas Audition dates are March 4-5 and The WHHS theater program time and Jacob Marley for endan- are open to all seventh through has already started with the school gering his life (a la The Incredibles). ninth graders. Based on the box-ofyear almost one month in and The second Senior High pro- fice flop Xanadu by Universal Picthe Senior High musical Into the duction is William Shakespeare’s tures, this show’s book was writWoods being cast. But what is the A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Audi- ten by Douglas Carter Beane, and significance of Into the Woods and tion dates are Nov. 26-27 and are the music and lyrics were written the other four shows that will be open to all ninth through twelfth by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. performed this year, and what con- graders. Written over 450 years ago The story is simple: Kira is a nections do the productions share? and first performed in 1595, Shake- Greek muse who, in 1980, creates The 2018-2019 season kicks off speare’s most famous comedy fol- the first Roller Disco with help with the senior high musical Into the lows four lovers in Greece, who are from her new mortal friend SonWoods, showing Nov. 1-3 and 8-10. mixed up in a very confusing love ny, who she starts to fall in love The production originally opened square that gets even more compli- with, but is forbidden for a god in 1987, with the book written by cated when magic is accidentally and a mortal to be in love, and James Lapine and music and lyrics placed on the men to switch the peo- while she is, her evil sisters start by Stephen Sondheim. The play ple they are in love with. Oh, and causing trouble that interferes follows a baker and his wife who a handyman gets a donkey head. with them, and the end is Kira wish for a child, but cannot have This show has been performed trying to fix what she has done. one until they lift a curse placed countless times over the past four While all five productions don’t upon the baker’s family by a witch. centuries, and has been made appear to have a coherent theme, The Broadway production was into several motion pictures from Medea, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, nominated for 10 Tony Awards, 1935-2017. It is also read by high and Xanadu Jr. all have elements winning three, Best Book for a school students at WHHS during from Greek mythology, and Into Musical, Best Score Written for the their English class in eighth grade. the Woods and The Trial of Ebenezer Theater and Best Performance by The third senior high play, an- Scrooge have some fairy tale asan Actress in a Leading Role. In other Greek epic, is Euripides’s Me- pects. The main common theme 2015, it was made into a movie by dea. Audition dates are Jan. 28-29 is telling an unrealistic story that Disney, which has received mixed and are open to all ninth through incorporates magic and love into a reviews by audiences and critics. twelfth graders, and shows are colorful blend of adjectives and enThe junior high season starts April 18-20. First performed in 431 tertainment. If anyone wants to get off with The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, B.C., this show is a sequel to the involved with any part of the proa Christmas Carol sequel/spin-off classic Greek myth of Jason and the ductions, check regularly with the written by Mark Brown. This show Argonauts. The once heroic Jason theater bulletin board in the 2500 isn’t a musical, and is much more suddenly leaves the family after he hallway, or see Michael Sherman in modern than Into the Woods, but nev- falls in love with the king’s daugh- Room 2506. ertheless is a holiday play that will ter, which makes Medea so upset entertain audiences. Show dates are that she curses herself and her kids, Dec. 7-8, and auditions are open and she vows to get her revenge to all seventh and eighth graders. on Jason and the king’s daughter, Set one year after the events of leaving the audience wondering if ALLYSON GARTH/ CHATTERBOX Charles Dickens’s classic redemp- this is Medea’s tragedy or Jason’s. Michael Sherman, a drama and stagecraft teacher, helps run and manage the tion story, Ebenezer Scrooge has The school year closes with the productions at WHHS. Students interested in the theater program can find Sherman in Room 2506.
Art Around Cincinnati Amiah Heard ‘19 The Queen City hosts many great events concerning the arts right here in our own backyard. From festivals to art shows, there are many opportunities to view art, either local or abroad. Here are few coming up in the month of September:
FallFair Arts Festival
When: Sept. 28 5 - 9 p.m.
When: Sept. 16 Where: Cotell Park 5847 Irwin-Simpson Rd. Deerfield Township Ohio 45040 What You Can Expect: Performances, a “creation station” for the kids and booths ran by artists Cost:
Art After Dark
Free
admission
Sixteenth Annual Pyramid Hill Art Fair
When: Sept. 29 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sept. Where: Cincinnati Art Museum 30 12 - 5 p.m. 953 Eden Park Dr. Cincinnati Ohio 45202 Where: 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd. HamilWhat You Can Expect: Event details can ton Ohio 45013 change depending on theme and the current exhibition What You Can Expect: Live music, activities, food vendors and artist booths Cost: Free admission Cost: Five dollars per car load
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WHHS TRIVIA
What was your favorite memory of the summer?
1. What is WHHS nationally ranked among high schools? 2. What athletic conference are all WHHS sports teams in? 3. What is the school motto? 4. What year did WHHS expand to grades 7-12? 5. What is the school’s address?
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“Going on a cruise to the Bahamas with my family was the highlight of my summer.” - Isaiah Jackson, ‘23
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“Chilling with my bros and enjoying the amount of time I had to focus on my dreams.” - Jerien Stallings, ‘20
6. In what year did the WHHS football team qualify for the playoffs for the first time in history? 7. What notable alum was the first African-American to win an individual Olympic gold medal? 8. What is the junior high Halloween themed dance called?
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“I went to go see Hamilton and it was super fun!” - Courtney Prevost, ‘24
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“The relaxation and the amount of rest that I received was my favorite part of the summer.” - Fred Tudor, Dean of Dicipline
9. When did WHHS first open as a neighborhood school? Find trivia answers at the bottom of the page.
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