Rebel mascot and flag do not belong in Walpole »
In January, America inaugurated its first African American president. For many people across America, the racial barriers had finally fallen, and the stains of the decades-long era when thousands of blacks were prevented from having basic rights had been erased. From the time of the Civil War and lasting well into the 1960s, blacks in [...]
Boys Track stays undefeated with win over Milton »
By Chris Lotsbom
Class of 2009
Walpole Track and Field boosted their record to 2-0 with a dominant win in the home opener versus Milton on April 7. Even with a chilly cross wind blowing and the temperatures dipping into the 30’s, the Rebels stayed hot, ran hard and performed well.
Senior captain Chris Cameron led [...]
Dissatisfied juniors plea for a change to the system »
Unified arts requirement comes under scrutiny amid budget cuts and student concerns
The Guidance Office at Walpole High School has been recently barraged with scheduling conflicts from disgruntled juniors who are struggling to meet the graduation requirements concerning unified arts. The main source of the student body’s frustration surrounding the required two years of unified arts [...]
A mix of classic and comtemporary broadens U2’s “Horizon” »
Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. have done it again: U2’s “No Line on the Horizon” is another hit in the band’s long history of successful albums.
The album is a mix of traditional U2 style combined with some darker and more experimental tunes. “Crazy Tonight” and “Magnificent” are some of the [...]
Student art exhibited in Covidien show »
March is Youth Art Month: a time for art ecucators plan events to exhibit and share their students’ work with the community. Therefore, in 1993 Mrs. Diana Hampe proposed an art exhibit to Rich Meelia, CEO of Covidien, then Tyco Kendall Healthcare. Mrs. Hampe says, “I was looking for an authentic experience for my students.” [...]
Obama’s first 100 Days »
The hype surrounding President Obama’s inauguration has died down since the ceremony, but the constant and glaring inspection of Obama’s actions remains even though Obama has now passed his 60th day in office. The comparisons to Kennedy’s speeches and rise to popularity, to FDR’s sense of hope in a time of trouble, and to Lincoln’s [...]
Art Direction adds the professional touch »
Hidden behind the unassuming doors of the English wings’ janitorial closet lies this year’s secret weapon for the 7th annual WHS Film Festival: the Art Direction office. Though their storage room and workspace is confined to a cramped 10 by 8 closet overflowing with boxes and props, the Art Direction team has used their office extremely effectively to help out the 2009 films.
Pin-hole Camera Debut in Photography Club »
With the economy still in the depths of despair, the Photography Club at Walpole High School is cutting back on its costs by using the frugal and effective pin-hole camera for their winter photo shoot.
Pinhole cameras are used commonly for everyday picture taking made from household items, and its availability makes it a favorite [...]
Walpole schools attempt to close $3.5 million budget gap »
By Caroline Cohn
Class of 2010
The first steps of an extensive budget reduction model, proposed by Superintendent Lincoln Lynch, received a unanimous endorsement at the March School Committee Meeting. His propositions were accepted with a sense of urgency, as the Walpole Public Schools struggle to close a $3.5 million budget gap within the upcoming fiscal [...]
A new and modern way to distract drivers »
Those drivers who are chatting on their cell phones behind the wheel seem almost harmless when compared to the ones who have their eyes glued to their phone screen in a texting conversation. The phenomenon of new cell phones with internet, instant messaging and texting access have drivers more focused on their silent conversations than [...]