Minute to Win It
While many students and teachers are watching the NCAA basketball games and hoping that their brackets will be the best, sophomore Ashley Chiu has been working on some brackets of her own. Ashley is planning a new event, Minute to Win It. “It’s based on a TV show on NBC,”…
Midterm Relief
Midterms are finally over, but Student Council took the opportunity to stay involved during this hectic time. Student Appreciation chairperson Katie Heffernan hosted a Free Breakfast event between the two midterms. I helped put all of the muffins, bagels, pastries, and cookies on the table and was excited by the number of…
Winter Wonderland
Second semester is almost here and Student Council has a treasure trove of events in the works. After a successful December with events such as the Senior Center Dance, a visit to the Florence House in Worcester to babysit, Candy Cane Sales, Christmas Caroling at Stop and Shop, Uno’s Night, and “Toys for…
Fall Spirit
Homecoming has come and gone but Student Council most certainly has not lost its momentum. Pumpkin for Your Pupmkin is underway and council members are selling pumpkin bags of candy corn for one dollar at lunch. Students may buy these for friends or their “pumpkin” and they will be delivered to their classrooms. Make sure…
A “Glowing” Dance
Student Council is back for another school year and this past Friday night marked the first dance of the year: the glow in the dark Welcome Back dance. Students dressed up in neon colors and some even cracked glow sticks on their clothing to get in the spirit of the event. The…
Didn’t Rain on Our Parade
It is hard to believe that the end of the year is approaching; yet, it is clearly drawing nearer. The seniors’ last day of school, Junior Prom, Senior Ball, final sports competitions, concerts, clubs’ officer elections for next year, and banquets mark the encroaching last day of school. Student Council’s year is…
Hope for Japan
Japan has faced tumultuous events recently. In light of recent occurrences, many individuals and organizations have stepped up to help the Japan relief efforts in some way. The Student Council is currently sponsoring a Japan Relief Fundraiser. Chairperson Ayako Mikami has organized bracelet sales during lunches and a donation bake…
A StuCo “History” Lesson
The WHS Student Council recently made its annual sojourn to Hyannis for the MASC Student Council conference. This three day conference is a fast-paced, fun trip as it combines keynote speakers, workshops to help improve Student Councils, elections for the MASC State Board, and scoring of student councils through assembled…
Connect the Dots with Amy Haskell
There are all kinds of state organizations involving extracurricular activities: the MIAA, the MMEA, but another interesting one is the MASC: Massachusetts Association of Student Councils. This organization is a state level association for student councils as the name lends itself to describe. One of our own WHS peers, …
Jumpin’ Jumpin’
Members of the Student Council met on a cold Sunday night, bundled in fleece jackets and warm clothing to prepare for a “pilgrimage” to Pump-It-Up. Student Council has regular bonding events and visiting Pump it Up in Shrewsbury is a new tradition which began last year. A Freshman Buddy event,…