Reports of gun fired in parking lot during dismissal, no one injured
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
December 14, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Local, News, School
Winnetonka High Schools' administration released this statement regarding reports of a student firing a gun into the air during dismissal: "At dismissal, a male reportedly fired a gun into the air while located in the parking lot at Winnetonka High School. While this action was heard and s...
Upcoming Winter Dance
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
December 4, 2018
On Friday Dec. 14, The Winter Dance will be in full swing from 7-10 p.m. The theme for the dance is Grease, the movie with leather jackets, slick-back hairstyles and spontaneous singing. Popcorn, lemonade and water will be provided at the event, as well as an DJing from DJ Lord Stokess. Tickets are ...
Comedy & Cookies fundraiser Dec. 6 at 7-9:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
December 2, 2018
Filed under Arts, Dramatic and musical, News, School
This Thursday night from 7-9:30 p.m., the Winnetonka art department is hosting the Comedy & Cookies fundraiser. Tickets are $5 per person. Baked goods and drinks will be sold during the intermission time. The event will be hosted by English teacher Andrea Caspari with 48th Street Players coach...
Shorts 2019 auditions after school on Monday Dec. 3, Tuesday Dec. 4
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
December 2, 2018
Filed under Arts, Dramatic and musical, News, School
Auditions for this upcoming year's Shorts will be held in the little theatre after school on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday Dec. 3, students will perform a monologue they picked themselves or one provided at the general audition. Each audition will be limited to around 45 seconds. The callbacks...
Dismissal procedures altered due to utility repairs
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
November 30, 2018
On Thursday Nov. 29, administration sent teachers an email shortly after fourth block began. The email explained that although there was a gas leak outside of the East side of the school, natural gas testing deemed the inside of the school safe and dismissal procedures would be adjusted accordingly. Student...
Former Oak Park teacher, swim coach pleads guilty to production and possession of child pornography
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
November 28, 2018
A former teacher and swim coach at Oak Park High School has pleaded guilty on November 20 to secretly filming a sexual activity with a minor in December 2013. James Russell Green Jr., 54, was indicted earlier this year with nine counts of sexual misconduct involving minors. He pleaded guilty t...
18th annual craft fair and portrait fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 1
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
November 26, 2018
In Winnetonka's main gym, the 18th annual craft fair will be in full swing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1. The fair will include approximately 100 booths, sponsored by the Winnetonka Girls Basketball Program, and hourly raffle drawings, featuring items donated by crafters. Running from 10 a.m...
Seniors JaShawn Walker and Rosie Rodriguez appointed as Homecoming King and Queen
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
October 13, 2018
Filed under News, School, Uncategorized
Seniors JaShawn Walker and Rosie Rodriguez were named Homecoming King and Queen at the Homecoming football game on October 12. Students were presented with information about each candidate during Friday's formal assembly. Information given included the candidate's name, a list of organizations or c...
Former Chiefs player Will Shields visits Winnetonka
Kelsey Cowden, Contributing writer
September 28, 2018
Filed under Local, News, School, Sports
Former Kansas City Chiefs football player Will Shields was welcomed to Winnetonka on Sept. 27. He’s highly recognized in Kansas City, the owner of the 68 Fitness Center and founder of the Will to Succeed foundation. In 2015 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Shields created 68’s I...
2018 Homecoming candidates revealed at Fall Sports Assembly
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
September 23, 2018
The 2018 Homecoming candidates: Izzy Bautista Rosie Rodriguez Vincent Rizzo Lexi Eskijian Trenton Kauzlarich Lana Moerer Sutton Ward Katie Bullock JaShawn Walker Hailey Grant Hani Yousif Alyssa George...
Back in Action
Makenzie Jackson, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2018
Filed under Local, News, Photo gallery, School
Winnetonka graduate Bailey Kleindienst (on the right) qualified on Heart of America NSDA District team for World Schools Debate over the summer. Photo submitted. The theatre department poses after performing "Alice in Wonderland," adaptation by Jason Pizzarello, at the...
Volleyball coach Mike Espinosa achieves 500th win
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
September 19, 2018
Filed under News, Photo gallery, School, Sports, Volleyball
Coach Mike Espinosa achieved his 500th win on Sept. 18. After the volleyball team won Tuesday's game, he was congratulated and awarded with a trophy. He is one of 50 high school coaches in the nation to accomplish this. Photo submitted....
Elizabeth Payton, Editor-in-chief
December 14, 2018
Winnetonka High Schools' administration released this statement regarding reports of a student firing a gun into the air during dismissal: "At dismissal, a male reportedly...
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On Friday Dec. 14, The Winter Dance will be in full swing from 7-10 p.m. The theme for the dance...
Comedy & Cookies fundraiser Dec. 6 at 7-9:30 p.m.
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This Thursday night from 7-9:30 p.m., the Winnetonka art department is hosting the Comedy & Cookies...
Shorts 2019 auditions after school on Monday Dec. 3, Tuesday Dec. 4
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Dismissal procedures altered due to utility repairs
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On Thursday Nov. 29, administration sent teachers an email shortly after fourth block began. The email...
Former Oak Park teacher, swim coach pleads guilty to production and possession of child pornography
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