MoCo Committee Meetings: The Photos
August Lamb, Photo Editor
March 9, 2017
As Model Congress 2017 rolls around again, The Western Hemisphere provides continuous coverage of its happenings. Here are the photos from this morning.
WAHS Students Take Political Action
Jessica Klees, Copy Editor
March 2, 2017
On the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, hundreds of thousands all over the world marched to support women’s rights and issues. Western students were not an exception. From the protest in Washington to the march of support at Ix Art Park in Charlottesville, g...
Johnny Riordan Immerses Himself in Japanese Culture
Talley Johnston, Student Life Editor
March 2, 2017
Over the summer Johnny Riordan participated in the High School Diplomats in America program, a cultural exchange that brings American and Japanese students together. HSD is just the first version of the United States High School Diploma Program (USHSD). “It is a great experience of exchanging ideas...
Cool Girl of the Month: Meg Richey
Olivia Gallmeyer, Managing News Editor
March 2, 2017
In this new interview series, the Western Hemisphere is taking a look at some of the talented and driven women of WAHS. This time, we talked to junior Meg Richey, runner-up in the national Search for Hidden Figures contest. Read on as Meg discusses not only her scholarship win, but the woes and wonders...
Max Jung: Teacher in the Making
Sidney Jackson, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Unlike most freshmen, Max Jung already has a plan for his future career. Jung is interested in a career path that allows him to help other people, and to be able to pass on his knowledge and influence his community. Teaching enables him to combine both. This year, he will have the opportunity to do just...
Cool Girl of the Month: Catherine Adams
Olivia Gallmeyer, Managing News Editor
January 3, 2017
In this new interview series, the Western Hemisphere is taking a look at some of the talented and driven women of WAHS. This time, we talked to senior Catherine Adams, this year’s Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship nominee and a captain of the varsity girls’ swim and dive team. Read on as Cathe...
Governor’s School Follow Up
Brookelyn Shantler, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
This summer, several exceptional Western students attended Governor's School. Before the start of the summer, the Western Hemisphere interviewed two of the students attending Governor’s School, juniors Meg Richey and Maygan Reynolds. Now, they’re back to share the experience. Every year Mrs....
2016 Homecoming Court
August Lamb, Photo Editor
October 18, 2016
A gallery of Western's 2016 Homecoming Court
Emma Bittle Gets New Digs
Talley Johnston, Student Life Editor
October 17, 2016
Emma Bittle, a junior and third year ESA student, has chosen to live out of a duffel bag and in a tent for ten weeks. So far she has two weeks down and eight to go. We all know that ESA students enjoy learning about dirt, rocks, and nature but we never thought it would become this extreme. “I wan...
Vote: Julian Waters for School Board
Sidney Jackson, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Balancing the heavy load of schoolwork with college applications, involvement with your school, and planning your campaign for school board takes a multi-talented person; and that is just what Julian Waters is. Waters’ interest in model planes and drones encouraged him to start the Model Aviation...
Sarah Brewster Flies Towards Her Pilot’s License
Sophie Creager-Roberts, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
Sitting in the cockpit, Sarah Brewster navigates her way through the sky while practicing speaking on the intercom and maneuvering with the various controls. Ever since Brewster was 11, she has been involved in the Civil Air Patrol; a year from this moment, she’s hoping to become a certified pilot. ...
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