Heart of the Panther assembly honors students and staff
Sylvia Hwang, Sports Editor
May 23, 2017
Filed under News, Photo Gallery, Showcase
The annual Wenatchee High School Heart of the Panther awards ceremony presented five dedicated individuals and organizations with the Heart of the Panther award, while presenting excellence awards to several other WHS seniors. The recipients of the Heart of the Panther award were as follows: Senior...
Mariachi Huenachi featured on NPR
Bailey White, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2017
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Mariachi Heunachi was featured on the Here & Now Show on National Public Radio (NPR) on May 3rd. The story by Emily Schwing, Inland Northwest Correspondent, included interviews with Ramon Rivera, Wenatchee High School Mariachi advisor, and seniors Sarahi Hernandez-Rubio and Rosa Espinoz...
Sports Med Program participates in NCW Tech and STEM showcase
Layne Knipfer, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2017
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Wenatchee High School’s Sports Med Program participated in the NCW Tech and STEM showcase and Pybus Public Market on May 13. Five members of the program including adviser Dale Blair spent the day teaching members of the community how to use the technology they use in the classroom every day....
Wenatchee DECA comes away with National top honors
Sydnee Young, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2017
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Two members from Wenatchee High School’s DECA chapter took home first-place titles at the International Conference held in Anaheim, California from April 25-30. Wenatchee had a back to back International champion, senior Vivian Noyd, who placed first in School Based Enterprise Food Operations. Last year Noyd placed first place in Sports and Entert...
Hunters and Runners takes a turn towards trouble
Moses Lurbur, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2017
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As the spring sun began to drop below the hills beyond Wenatchee High School, the controversial tradition of “Hunters and Runners” began yet again with the familiar pounding of feet and revving of engines. The game, played on April 27, combines hide and seek with tag in the neighborhoods between WH...
Wenatchee students receive awards at museum art show
Ashley Turner, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2017
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In the past month, many students from Wenatchee High School garnered awards at the ongoing art show at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Sophomore Zachary Banken submitted a photograph titled ‘Crash Landing’ which was awarded Best of Show and was sent on to be displayed in Olympia to compete with piece...
WHS Sports Med comes away with 2nd place at State
Brooklyn Vickery, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017
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Sports med students showcased their skills and knowledge at this year’s annual Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association State Competition. The competition took place in Tacoma on on April 14-15, 2017. The competition featured nearly 50 schools and 800 students. Students take ...
Apple Blossom event schedule
Hadassah Lurbur, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017
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On The Stage: Opening Ceremonies: Thursday April 27th: Beginning at 6:00 pm at the Gesa Credit Union Stage in Memorial Park, the opening ceremonies include live music and an exciting karaoke competition. Friday April 28th: An Daire Wenatchee Traditional Irish Step Dancers will be preforming ...
Inspire Club raises marijuana awareness
Moses Lurbur, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2017
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Inspire Club partnered with Together for Youth and the Listen 2 Your Selfie campaign yesterday during lunch to raise marijuana awareness. The display featured a booth with educational pamphlets and props for taking selfies with friends. Students were also asked to share what was important to them that...
Apple Leaf staff receives honors at National Convention
Spencer Bruno, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2017
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Apple Leaf staffers won awards at the National High School Journalism Convention from April 6-9, with the overall paper receiving 10th in Best of Show. Sophomore Sports Editor Sylvia Hwang got an honorable mention for Sports Writing, sophomore Staff Reporter Morgan Narby won an award for Review Writing, and senior Brenden Britt won an awa...