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A Look Into the Recruitment Process

Many athletes in high school aspire to continue playing their sport at the next level. Roughly 6% of those kids end up playing in the NCAA. The recruitment process for athletes can be a roller coaster. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and patience to get to play…

by Lena Bruening  •  Jan 15, 2025
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Should Finals be Before or After Break?

What are your thoughts?

by Layla Reed  •  Jan 14, 2025
Culture

Many Laws Affect Transgender Minors

In recent years transgender related subjects have been very controversial. Many laws have been made limiting transgender minors and their treatment. Such laws include House File 180, which according to itself, prohibits schools from “Facilitating any accommodation that is intended to affirm a student’s gender identity, if that gender identity…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Jan 9, 2025
Culture

Happy New Year’s!

Do students at Waukee High School set resolutions?

by Falyn DeBord  •  Jan 9, 2025
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Cultivating Leaders

Opportunities for students to learn new skills and introduce new friendships.

by Emma Howg  •  Dec 16, 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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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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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