Get to Know the New Choir Teacher
Brookelyn Shantler, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under News
Amber Blakovich was born and raised in New Jersey. She has an adorable 3-year-old beagle named Copper. “He’s my little dude,” said Ms. Blakovich. She has been singing ever since she can remember. Her parents had her audition for a children’s choir when she was in 3rd grade and she stayed with...
WAHS Got Talent
Grace Berigan, Staff Writer
March 6, 2017
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Contestant Erin Nelson was flooded with excitement as she began her duet with Rebekah Carroll, and commented on her experience in the arts and past talent shows. “I tried out (for the talent show) all through middle school. I didn’t have time to audition last year, even though I really wanted...
Once Upon a Musical
Rosie Dougherty-Herrmann, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Students are working hard on putting together the spring musical, “Once Upon a Mattress.” The musical is a retelling of “The Princess and the Pea.” To prepare for the show, students work on directing, costume making, working on lights and sound, building the set, singing, dancing, acting, making r...
The Summer Job Search
Eva Massarelli, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Filed under News
Looking for a summer job? Hopefully this helps you find out how to get a job that suits you. How to get a summer job: Connections can help you get a job, so ask some family friends to look out for jobs you could do. If you find a place you would like to work at go in and talk to a person ab...
Big Class Makes Tiny House
Sidney Jackson, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Kevin Matheny’s block three shop class has been working hard since the beginning of the year on their latest project: The Tiny House. Tiny Houses are the latest trend in alternative living and home building. They are a way of condensing a lot of stuff into a small space by using all of the square footage...
Students Explore Future Careers With Practical Law
Jessica Klees, Copy Editor
January 4, 2017
The Practical Law class might sound like it could be dull, but it is quite the opposite. Recently the class has been going on many exciting field trips to learn about how the criminal justice system really works. In October, Practical Law students took a tour of the Albemarle County Police Department....
WAHS Remembers Coach Myriam Pitts
Grace Berigan, Staff Writer
January 4, 2017
Filed under News
Myriam Pitts passed away on Monday, November 7, after struggling with both breast and bone cancer. After being a world language teacher, she founded the Western Albemarle Rowing Team in 2007. Her devotion to the rowing team never faltered throughout her battle with cancer, and the team was extremely...
ESA Students Help at Local IRC Garden
Madeleine Andrews, Web Editor
January 3, 2017
With land waiting to be cared for at the International Rescue Committee’s Community Garden in Charlottesville, leave it to the ESA freshmen class to lend a hand and truly connect to their studies. The International Rescue Center, or IRC, has a program called “New Roots” which provides information...
Mini Med-School is a hit with WAHS students
Sophie Creager-Roberts, Staff Writer
December 16, 2016
Filed under News, Showcase, Uncategorized
The Mini Med School is a new program offered to students at Western that has sparked enormous interest in those hoping to pursue a career in medicine. Western’s program was modeled after a Mini Med School program at UVA that few WAHS students were able to get into. Parents and teachers have been...
WAHS Remembers Mr. Betthauser
Tim DeSimone and Staff Writers
November 28, 2016
With piano chords and guitar strums, mourning students lifted the memory of teacher Eric Betthauser above the choir room and into the halls. It was a time of reflection and togetherness for students suffering the pain of a loss dear to their hearts. Betthauser was an active member of the music community at both W...
Stampede! Drama Department Unveils Fall Play, Rhinoceros
Eva Massarelli, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Filed under A&E, News, Showcase
Ms. Pitts, the drama director, was inspired to put on the play Rhinoceros this fall after reading the play multiple times and seeing the performance live at UVA. The WAHS drama department has been practicing since early September, meeting every day after school. Since the auditions were school-wide, ...
Clinton wins WAHS Mock Election by 2 Votes
August Lamb, Web Editor
November 11, 2016
Filed under News
The results of the 2016 Western Albemarle High School Mock Election
Evelyn Garey awarded for acting and activism
December 18, 2018
School celebrates No-shave November
December 18, 2018
“The Hate U Give” Forum Sparks Discussion
December 6, 2018
Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Preview
December 29, 2018
Cross Country Enjoys Early Success
October 12, 2018
