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Holiday Activities in Des Moines
Winter is here, and if you’re looking for fun things to do in Des Moines, you’re in luck! There’s so much happening around town that’s perfect for hanging out with your family or friends. Whether you’re into holiday lights, skating, or checking out cool shows, Des Moines has something for…
Why Christmas Music is Lackluster and Has Lost its Flair
The Christmas spirit has remained powerful for centuries in American pop culture, captivating listeners with songs about Christmas and other various wintertime festivities. But honestly, it’s grown stale. The “Queen” of Christmas, Mariah Carey, only rose to number 10 in the billboard top 100 for “All I Want For Christmas…
Reviewing Holiday Movies
As the holiday season unwraps, everyone is watching their favorite Christmas movies. Traditionally, the most watched Christmas Movies each year are Home Alone, Elf, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, and more. These Movies bring holiday spirit into the season and bring…
Same Same But Different
Whether you are moving to a new state, country, or even continent, there’s always something unique that you will learn about that place. This learning curve is commonly called culture shock. Something that may seem like an everyday thing to you could be totally alien to someone from a different…
Winter Refugee Drive
Find out more about how you can help around the Waukee community during this holiday season!
What’s Winter Guard? Is It Worth It?
Although the marching band season has ended, there are still opportunities to participate in similar activities. An example of that is the Waukee combined winter guard.
Holiday Traditions
The holiday season is a time when people all over the world come together to celebrate, reflect, and spend time with loved ones. From vacations to special family rituals, each person’s holiday traditions are unique and meaningful. In this article, we’ll explore the holiday customs of three individuals– Florie Liu,…
Volunteer & Job Fair
On November 18th at Waukee High School, over 30 organizations and employers visited students in the west gym. This event was the Volunteer & Job Fair. Tables set up in the gym during lunch hours housed many options for students to get involved in the community. Mrs. Heitland, with the…
Final Frustrations: Should Term Two Exams Come Before Winter Break?
Term two’s hectic schedule causes stress for many students and staff at WHS.