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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…

by Sadie Muselman  •  Dec 12, 2024
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Winter Refugee Drive

Find out more about how you can help around the Waukee community during this holiday season!

by Payton Burkhead  •  Dec 6, 2024
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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.

by Miku M  •  Dec 5, 2024
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Reviewing the Starbucks Holiday Menu

A fun review of some new and some old holiday menu items at Starbucks for 2024.

by Victoria Bohnenkamp  •  Dec 4, 2024
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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…

by Sophie Shepherd  •  Dec 3, 2024
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Final Frustrations: Should Term Two Exams Come Before Winter Break?

Term two’s hectic schedule causes stress for many students and staff at WHS.

by Ella Makohoniuk  •  Dec 3, 2024
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Wicked, Worth the Wait?

After years of anticipation the movie musical adaptation of “Wicked Part One” has been released. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait another year for part two to be released in fall 2025. Usually, I find it hard to sit through movies, especially when I’m not allowed to go on my…

by Bayla Boyce  •  Dec 2, 2024
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The eSports 2024 Winter Season

Find out some of the changes happening on the eSports team in preparation for the winter season and information about how to join.

by Dan Murlaga  •  Dec 2, 2024
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The Other Side

The Waukee vocal music program has always been held to a standard of high excellence, which directly correlates to the success of its show choir. This year’s Millennium is composed of 53 singers and dancers. The show begins with a mashup of “The Other Side” by Justin Paul and “Cross…

by Samuel M.  •  Dec 2, 2024
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A Year Abroad: What Exchange Students Really Learn

As the school year continues and we begin our second term, let’s get word from our exchange students to see how they feel about their experience at Waukee. This year we have four exchange students: Alexia Manea representing Romania, Natalia Romano representing Italy, Wiktoria Majduik representing Poland, and Ulrik Zangenberg…

by Layla Reed  •  Nov 26, 2024