The Chatterbox - Jan. 26, 2018 - CXII.07

Volume CXII, Issue 7

The student news publication of Walnut Hills High School

Friday January 26, 2018

Women’s march takes strides towards equality

On Saturday, Jan. 20, the one year anniversary of the inauguration of Trump, thousands of women gathered in downtown Cincinnati to voice their opinion.

SENIOR Sarvani Vemuri

SENIOR Sabine Hansen “Marching this weekend taught me the value of community and what people can do when they put their minds together. It was really empowering to be with both women and men that supported positive changes in our society.”

“I have never been to one of these marches before. I wanted to go because I knew that people coming together for a strong cause would be powerful. Although I think that there is still a lot of progress to be made in terms of what we were marching for.”

From left to right: SENIORS Dana Godsey, Hannah Connley, Sabine Hansen, Sarvani Vemuri, Maggie Murphy

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“I could just feel for every woman standing out there fighting for equality and many of the issues that reside in America today. As an intersectional feminist, I could do nothing but smile the entire time because I could just see the progress that we are going to make in 2018 with every step.”

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From left to right: Rhyan Taylor ‘20, Rikki Joiner ‘20, and Klarke Giffith ‘20.

“I am marching today because I believe that women, especially young women are the voice of the future. Climate change issues heavily affect indigenous women in rural countries and it’s an issue that’s really often overlooked and overshadowed by other equally as important issues in the feminist movement.”

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SENIOR Olivia Hughes

SENIOR Nuthara Jayasinghe

“I march for all the women that don’t feel represented in today’s society. The Woman’s March is a step in the right direction, but it needs a sustained focus on inclusion and diversity.”

‘I march for women who aren’t often represented in mainstream feminism. I believe there should be more inclusivity and the ideas behind all women having vaginas among many other [ideas] ha[ve] to go.” Jayasinghe was inspired by her mom to stand up for women’s rights.

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Jaiden Smith, ‘20

Camryn Morrow SCPA

‘Seeing so many people participate in this event just goes to show that we are making an even bigger mark on the world.”

“I march for all of the women who are not given voices and whose voices are silenced.”

Morrow attends the School for Creative and Performing Arts and stands with her sister. Many generations of women and men marched in hopes of creating a better future for all Americans.

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SENIOR Sam Pogue “This March signifies the start of a new era of progressivism which is exactly what we need.”

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From left to right: Jaiden Smith ‘20, SENIOR Sam Pogue

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With or Without White Allies Sydney Rhone, ‘18

As a SENIOR at WHHS who has been here since seventh grade, I am no stranger to the diversity our institutions boasts, and rightfully so. Diversity is progressive and encourages improved race relations. But one thing I have learned in these six years is that people tend to give themselves too much credit when they feel that diversity has been achieved.

WHHS has made it clear to me that on a smaller scale, race relations can not improve based on diversity alone, for diversity is simply an opportunity to grow and learn.

The desired results of diversity vary depending on our how much we care to take advantage of this opportunity, and on a larger scale, America’s state of racial relations reflects that we care very little.

When discussing racism, it is important to acknowledge the presence of systematic oppression. For generations, AfricanAmericans have transformed and rebranded the fight equality. Progress has been made, but it is possible to win battles while losing the war. The primary privilege granted to white Americans is that if they choose not to acknowledge the issue with race in our country, then it simply does not exist.

Those benefiting from the uneven distribution of power and privilege present in our society must care about issues that do not affect them or issues from which they benefit.

This is where the idea of white allies resides, from white abolitionists in the 1860s to government interference in the civil rights movement. But the popular opinion among

the majority of white people is that equality for African-Americans is not a priority.

In a country where the Justice Department classifies Black Lives Matter as a “black identity extremist group”, many see the idea of racial equality as radical.

Among the many causes for racial equality created by black people, Black Lives Matter’s message is one of the most diluted. Given the disproportionate amount of injustice inflicted the black community, it is hard to understand why a rudimentary statement like “black lives matter” causes so much controversy. Dismissing Black Lives Matter based on this statement alone exposes prejudice and hinders the fight for equality.

To change the minds of an entire race is a utopian solution. I could come up with dozens of clever metaphors or anecdotes illustrating how racism in America oppresses minorities, but it is impossible to simulate a social construct that is 400 years in the making.

The lack of awareness has proved extremely detrimental to our democratic society, but it is in no way my job as an African American to lend my existence to teaching white people how to empathize with those without the privileges they possess.

There is also the issue of problems within the African-American community only being addressed or broadcasted when they coincide with popular culture. I struggled to find an angle to this article that would make students want to read this lengthy piece and see the topic as something that is worthy of being addressed. We either move on too fast from the hand full of stories that make headlines, or the media does not care to broadcast certain instances of injustice.

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Racial Conflict in America

“...it is impossible to simulate a social construct that is 400 years in the making.”

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Thousands protested in Jan. 2017 at what became known as the “Women’s March”. Many of the protesters also supported the Black Lives Matter movement. These protesters gathered at the monument to Christopher Columbus near the Capitol building in Washington, DC. The march was repeated this year, and again contained many protesters supporting the BLM movement, along with dozens of other causes.

The reality is that the need for justice does not stop once society gets over H&M’s racially insensitive advertisements that reveal a lack of black voices within their corporation, or after President Trump makes disrespectful comments about predominantly black countries. Racism does not disappear once the most recent case for the murder of a black individual at the hands of law enforcement closes.

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On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being No Support and 5 being Strong Support.

Our fast-paced lifestyles have awarded the us the opportunity to collectively not care about racism until it becomes a profitable, “relevant” topic. This is problematic because for many of those who are not subjected to the experience of a black person in America, they only have to address racial conflict when the media feeds the information to them.

But much like diversity, awareness is only an opportunity to make a change, and what people do with that information determines how successful we are in improving America’s race relations. Diversity fails in the form of high school cliques and the bare minimum done by PWIs (Predominantly White Institutions) to include minorities. Awareness fails in that despite all the information and statistics available, opinions and preconceived notions often trump facts (pun intended), especially in topics as sensitive as race.

But what leverage do we have to get other people to empathize with us? There are virtually no tangible incentives for other POCs and white people to care about the rights of African Americans. The idea that history repeats itself is most prevalent in how long African Americans have navigated through a society riddled with systemic injustices.

Ignorance of the majority debilitates the rights of minority. Bettering race relations involves awareness, accountability and acknowledgement of the privileges granted to white Americans.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by writers on the Opinions page belong to their respective authors, and may not represent the views of The Chatterbox as a publication.

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Race against the lights Start here

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Find your way to one of the power outage locations, But watch out for administrators along the way!

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Grammys Crossword

Across 7. At 19, he is the first teenager to receive a Best New Artist nomination since Justin Bieber in 2010 10. “Thunder” by ___ was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

12. With 62 nominatons, she has more Grammy nominatons than any other woman 13. The ___ of this year’s show will be James Corden.

15. Last year this English artist took home five awards 16. The music video for this song is currently the most viewed YouTube video of all time 17. This rapper is the leading nominee with eight nominations 18. She is up for Best Spoken Word Album for “The Princess Diarist” 20. Singer Julia Michaels said that she wrote this song based on her own relationship problems Down 1. This rock band formed by Dave Grohl is nominated for Best Rock Song for “Run.” 2. This song by Cardi B is nominated for Best Rap performance and best rap song 3. This artist won three awards last year including Best Rap Album for “Coloring Book” 4. The Grammy awards are often called Music’s ___ Night.

5. This song won Kendrick Lamar a nomination for Best Rap Song 6. SZA is the top female nominee with five nominations for her album, ___.

8. Grammy awards each weigh ___ pounds.

9. Lorde was nominated for Album of the Year for her second album, ___.

11. The Grammy awards are named after this sound device 14. Awards will be given in 84 different ___, like Best New Artist.

19. This year the Grammy Awards celebrates its ___ aniversary.

Sudoku Jack Knellinger, ‘21

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One on one with Mother Earth Natural disasters cause climate controversy Ibrahim Munir, ‘19 Throughout the past few months, multiple natural disasters have been occurring back-to-back around the world; from hurricanes in Florida and Puerto Rico to flooding and wildfires in California, it almost seems that Mother Nature has developed a personal grudge against the Earth.

Many believe that these disasters are connected to Climate Change, and the discussion about Global Warming and the planet’s needs are becoming a growing priority for Americans and the world.

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will probably boost temperatures over most land surfaces, though the exact change varies per region. Possible outcomes of this rise in temperature include an increased risk of droughts and increased intensity of storms, including tropical cyclones. Many claim that Hurricanes Harvey and Irma became much stronger because of a warmer, harsher climate, calling them “climate change disasters,” not natural disasters.

In the U.S. government’s recent Climate Science Special Report, assembled through the work of hundreds of scientists around the world, claimed that hurricanes will only get stronger in the future.

An average increase in global temperature will also to lead to higher extremes in both hot and cold temperatures. It will become more likely to see record hot temperatures, as well as cold.

These record temperatures could lead to more intense and damaging natural weather disasters.

In addition, 97 percent of actively publishing climate scientists believe that Global Warming will also cause rising sea levels, making coastal flooding more common and dangerous during storms.

Countries such as India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Niger,

the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria have been devastated by floods, killing hundreds.

In the wake of all these disasters, it is important to stay mindful of the ways we use energy and how to help stop climate change.

Simple things such as switching to LED light bulbs, contacting your local politicians and supporting environmentally-aware candidates, flying less and using more energy-friendly ways of transportation are all ways

to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our carbon footprint.

Another way of helping out the environment is possible right within WHHS. Many clubs such as Sustainability Club, Bio-Eco Club and Green Club all work within and outside the school to create a more environmentally-friendly world. They have many volunteer and service opportunities to offer students as well. Read more about them in the adjacent column.

Sustainability Club serves WHHS

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The WHHS Sustainability Club stands behind recycling bins at the 2017 Flying Pig Marathon. The club covers many different community events in Cincinnati.

Matthew Youkilis, ‘19 The Sustainability Club works to ensure that WHHS recycles and reduces food waste.

They most recognizably coordinate the Rumpke recycling and Terracycling bins that appear across campus, at lunch and at school events. The club also covers the food share program in the cafeteria, which allows them to limit waste and donate hundreds

of pounds of food to local food pantries.

SENIOR Lauren Doepke, Co-president of Sustainability Club, said, “As students, I think we should do as much as we can to help the environment. Sorting your lunch out every day, recycling when possible, bringing reusable lunch containers and encouraging others to do the same are just a small part of the big end goal.”

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Wild fires and hurricanes are two examples of the effects that climate change has had on the environment. There are many ways that students can help cut down on these effects, including participating in club activities like those of the Bio-Eco

The Bio-Eco Club meets in Mr. Schnure’s room every Tuesday. The club focuses on both community and global issues, including coordinating Earth Jam. Matthew Youkilis, ‘19 participate. Many members also took part in the recent tree plantBio-Eco Club is a student- ing initiative along Sulsar Ave. driven club that aims to allow the On a broader scale, the club also WHHS community a greater op- works to educate themselves and portunity to improve the environ- the WHHS community about the ment and enjoy the outside world. environment.

They coordinate many of the “We care both about the local Earth Jam festivities that occur environment and the environment during the spring, hoping to cre- as a whole,” William Culbertson, ate a day for students to have ‘19, said. “We definitely try to raise fun outside. The club also puts awareness about global issues and together several wilderness trips local issues.” every year in which students can

Green Club gardens for WHHS

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This chart depicts data from 1870-2008 of change in sea level in inches. The data shows a constant linear increase in sea level as time goes on, and it is predicted that sea levels will continue to rise if there is not a major change in global lifestyles.

Many scientists believe that the rise in sea levels over the years directly correlates to climate change and the rising global temperatures. These rising sea levels can become dangerous in the occurrence of stronger tornadoes, monsoons, flooding, and other disasters.

Adeleigh Karrtehi, Chabrielle Broache and Divine Grayson (left to right) work by the Arts and Science Building. Green Club helps maintain this courtyard.

Matthew Youkilis, ‘19 outside the Arts and Science Building that is filled with various plants, Green Club focuses on garden- including many vegetables, which ing at WHHS to keep the campus the club donates to a local food as green and beautiful as possible. bank. During the winter, the club “It’s kind of like a little break, takes on smaller projects such as a and it’s a chance after school for recent cell phone recycling project. you to just be outside and garden Overall, Green Club foand get fresh vegetables and flow- cuses on enjoying what nature ers,” SENIOR Anna Brooks, co- has to offer and giving back to president of the Green Club, said the WHHS community and The club maintains the courtyard the Earth as much as they can.

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WHHS ballerina breaks barriers Salome Tregre takes ballet stage by storm

Salome Tregre, ‘22, stuns in the performance of the Cincinnati Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. As Clara, she receives a toy nutcracker for Christmas and dreams of helping the nutcracker defeat the Mouse King.

Keegan Sullivan, ‘18 Keegan Sullivan: How long have you been dancing?

Salome Tregre: 11 years.

KS: What company do you dance for?

ST: Cincinnati Ballet Academy.

KS: What brought you to ballet?

ST: I’ve kind of always been in it, since I was four years old. I’ve been in soccer, tennis and ballet. It was just a few years ago I decided to stick with ballet.

KS: Do you want to be a role model for other young girls?

ST: Definitely.

KS: Is it hard being a minority in ballet, do you get along with everybody else?

ST: I definitely get along with tons of people. It’s not so much a matter of discrimination, it’s just that for this role there hasn’t been a first yet.

KS: Did you feel pressured being the first?

ST: Kind of, I definitely feel pressure but doing my best is all I really can do.

KS: What motivates you?

ST: It’s something I’ve always had a love for; it helps me bring any emotions out I’m feeling in that moment.

KS: How do your parents feel about ballet and this role?

ST: My parents are always supporting me; no matter what, they’re always with me.

KS: Do thing else ST: No.

KS: Have you felt any criticism for your role? From public or the people in the production?

ST: No, not that I know of.

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KS: How do you feel being thrust into the spotlight like this?

ST: It’s pretty cool, I’ve always wanted to be a big star. It’s okay. I never had a plan [for becoming famous].

KS: When you’re on stage dancing, can you feel the energy from the audience?

ST: Yes, all the time. It’s kind of an amazing thing where you’re just dancing. It may

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seem small for just dancing on a stage, but when you realize the audience is there just watching, it gets pretty big. I think the audience was about 1,000 [people].

KS: Now that it is over, how do you feel it has impacted you as a person?

ST: It’s definitely changed me a bit to realize that people of my color can do things like this. I just hope that I can keep moving forward with breaking barriers.

KS: Goals and plans for the future?

ST: I’m not sure yet; I’m okay with whatever is coming.

KS: Any dream roles?

ST: Clara was definitely a dream role. I’ve always wanted to be the white swan in Swan Lake, Giselle, the Sugar Plum Fairy.

KS: Role models, in or out of industry?

ST: In the industry, definitely Misty Copeland. Out of the industry, my mom.

She has been through a lot of things. I just find it amazing that she has overcome all that stuff and I get to be her daughter.

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Pointe is a ballet technique that takes a lot of practice. A ballerina puts all of their weight on their toes in a pointe shoe.

Fight ing racial discriminat ion on pointe Allyson Garth, ‘19

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Salome Tregre, ‘22 balances ballet training with schoolwork. Studying and extracurricular activities is a battle for many students.

As the curtains for the annual Cincinnati Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker opened and ballet dancers filled the stage of Music Hall, one dancer stood out from the others. Salome Tregre, ‘22, a WHHS student, broke through racial barriers as the lead role.

Tregre played Clara, a traditionally white role. She is officially the first African-American Clara to ever be cast in the 50 years of The Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. This monumental role shapes the future of ballet, leading to the potential of casting more AfricanAmerican ballet dancers in major roles.

Many ballet productions typically are discriminatory, in that many roles are traditionally type-cast for white ballet dancers. The lack of lead roles can discourage African-American ballet danc-

ers. When Misty Copeland became the first African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, she motivated the movement for diversifying in ballet. Likewise, Tregre performing a traditionally white role in a major production is a new stride towards equality.

By rising to the top, despite racial discrimination, Copeland has become one of the most respected ballerinas in the country. For young African-American ballerinas like Tregre, Misty Copeland is a true idol.

Tregre says that this experience has made her “feel special” and made her realize that “people of my color can do things like this.” With this new step toward equality, new doors are beginning to open for young African-American ballet dancers to gain more major roles in ballet productions.

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New Yea r, New You! A guide to reaching your goals.

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E n su r i n g succe ss for you r he a lt hy l i fe style Grace Berding, ‘19

MICHAEL JUDGE/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS There are many places in Cincinnati to box. Cincinnati Fitness Boxing-Camp Washington, The Punch House-North Avondale and Iron Sharpens Iron-Hyde Park are all popular boxing destinations.

GRACE BERDING/CHATTERBOX Cycling is a high cardio workout that is well liked in the Cincinnati area.

Cyclebar Hyde Park, Cyclebar Kenwood and Cyclebar Liberty Township are three of the many studios across Cincinnati.

SEIJI MA/WIKIMEDIA COMMMONS Barre is a combination of elements from pilates, dance, yoga and functional training. Studios across Cincinnati include Pure Barre-Dent, The Barre Code-Downtown and DEFINE Body and Mind-Oakley.

SIDD HASANA/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Yoga is a great way to increase flexibility and muscle strength. Popular places to practice in Cincinnati are: Modo Yoga-Columbia Tusculum, Clifton and Northern Kentucky.

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1. Arrive early for your class! The people working at the different studios love when people show up early. This allows time to be introduced to the facilities and set up any equipment that you will use during class.

2. Drink a lot of water. The average person should drink about two liters of water per day. Carrying around a water bottle during school could be the little difference you need. Tip: All local Cyclebar studios give out FREE water bottles.

3. Try getting active at least two days a week. Starting small and working up to your goal is the best way to condition your body.

4. Mix up the workouts you do during the week. Aim to do at least one cardio session per week and one muscle building workout per week. Tip: The cardio does not have to be running on a treadmill. There are other high cardio workouts like cycling or boxing!

5. Set small goals for yourself. Realistic, short-term goals help your mind to succeed.

6. Eat healthy.

You cannot limit your healthy habits to the gym, or all of your efforts will be ruined due to the junk food you eat afterwards.

7. Have fun! This sounds cliche, but working out is truly finding what works for you.

There are all different types of places to exercise across Cincinnati so find the perfect one for you. Tip: The majority of studios in the Cincinnati area offer a first class free promotion, so if you do not end up liking it, you will not be out of your money.

Who should win the Grammy award for album of the year?

Lorde’s melodrama vs Kendrick’s damn The Grammys is an annual music-based award show broadcasted live from Los Angeles, CA. One highly sought after award is the Album of the Year award, being fought over by artists including Lorde, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars.

Karrington Butler, ‘18 This year the nominations for Album of the year are an unusual mix. There are two R&B albums, two hip-hop albums and one pop album. With four albums so similar, there is only one album that has a chance of win. In a divided field, Lorde’s “Melodrama” is a clear winner.

In 2013, Lorde released her song “Royals”.

People became infatuated with a sound that hasn’t been heard before. The song told a meaning of jealousy and insecurity, Lorde resents the status, privilege and trappings of success that the royals have achieved.

Soon after, she released her debut album “Pure Heroine” at only 17. With tracks like “Tennis Court” and “Glory and Gore”, it was clear that Lorde wasn’t a one hit wonder.

After her album, it took almost four years for Lorde to write her second album, “Melodrama”. During this time period, Lorde was going through a breakup which only helped her as she found herself.

From heartbreak to self discovery, “Melodrama” tells the tale of how to live life in the best way possible.

Bringing a new sound to the table with Green Light, it was clear that Lorde had

made her mark on the music industry.

The song takes alternative elements, while having a pop sound that makes you want to just get up and dance. All 12 tracks on the album have a clear sound that is not only unique, but true to Lorde. She owns her sound and does it unapologetically.

This year Lorde was nominated for a Grammy, Album of the Year.

While the competition for Best Album of the Year is tough, it is clear to me that she is the winner. From releasing this album at only the age of 21, to making something so unique to the music industry, “Melodrama” is something to talk about.

Others could argue that Kendrick Lamar’s album had a more political subject matter and the rapping was exceptional. That might all be true, but there has been music like that done before like Joey Bada$$ and his album “ALL AMERIKKKAN BADA$$”. His album, like Kendrick’s, wrestles with political themes.

“Melodrama” is a creative piece of music, that shows one’s journey of self discovery in a quirky yet somber tone.

This album which features a different pop sound, with rock and alternative elements deserves Album of the Year.

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Jeresa Anderson, ‘18

“Damn’s” biggest competitor would be Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic”. Mars’ album It wouldn’t be the Grammys gained a lot of hype among Mars’ younger without a snub, but Kendrick La- audience while also capturing the attenmar’s album, “Damn.” deserves to tion of an older audience because of its bring home all the glory this year. throwback feel. Mars’ album topped R&B Coming into this year’s Grammys, Ken- Billboard charts for 21 weeks, yet, it is drick Lamar is nominated for seven cate- not nearly as creative as “Damn.” because gories, includit did not offer ing Album anything new to of the Year. music in 2017 Lamar has because it was a history of deeply influenced creating work by a nostalgic that shows his music from the self explora80s and the 90s. tion and politWhen it comes ical consciousto the Grammys, ness. “Damn.” many people was the eighth question how highest selling they judge certain album, makcategories. Kening it one of drick Lamar has the biggest been snubbed at albums of the the Grammys beyear. Lamar’s fore. In 2014, LaELADA BUDI/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS lyrics were quick, witty, intense, mar lost to Mackland powerful. Overall, it was the most emore & Ryan Lewis for the Best Rap Album creative and versatile album of the year. category and accepted the loss with grace.

“Damn.” was released on April 14, With Lamar’s album being one of 2017 and is Kendrick Lamar’s fourth the top selling and most critically acstudio album. It topped the charts in claimed albums to be nominated, a the United States and Canada with three loss for him would further show that singles: “Humble”, “Loyalty” and “Love”. the Grammys accepts mediocrity While Lamar’s album was very suc- over an actual creative piece of work. cessful, it does have some competition.

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Scholarships for students seeking success

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As the school year dwindles down, high school seniors are anxious about how they plan on funding the tuition for the college of their choice. The alumni foundation provides many scholarships that may help alleviate this stress for students who apply. The scholarships are based on a number of criteria, including merit, personality, and activities.

Allyson Garth, ‘19 Amanda Anderson, ‘19 As the college application process for many seniors winds down, many are looking for and applying to scholarships that various schools, as well as other foundations offer.

The WHHS Alumni Foundation provides scholarships ranging from $1000 to a full-ride scholarship for various achievements. Debbie Heldman, Executive Director of the Alumni Foundation, helps to make these scholarships possible.

By speaking to various willing donors, she helps them create scholarships and make them available to the student body.

The scholarships themselves are fit to each student for a variety of reasons, such

as merit, personality, accomplishments and character.

A scholarship is usually the product of a faithful alumni who wishes to either give back personally or in the memory of someone else.

For example, Heldman explained a scholarship called “The Glue” scholarship.

This scholarship was created by the parents of a student who had died as a young man.

He was often described as “The Glue” of the school because he knew and socialized with students from all the different groups of cliques.

The scholarship is now given to a current student who embodies these qualities themselves in the hopes of promoting the success of that type of student.

The application for a scholarship like

this consists of two parts: a basic background sheet listing information about the student and a personal essay about the student.

According to Heldman, the essay is the most important part of the application.

She emphasized that the personal and intriguing stories written in the essay not only convince her to pick that student for the scholarship, but also impact her personally.

This scholarship opportunity is one of the only ones available that does not require high levels of merit. The story you tell in your essay is very important — it shows the Alumni Foundation who you are as a person so that you can be placed with the best scholarship for you.

Once Heldman has read an essay, if

qualified, she matches the student to a scholarship that encapsulates the different parts of the student such as merit, personality, and extra curricular activities.

Although there are numerous scholarships available, many WHHS students do not take advantage of this opportunity.

In the past years there have been roughly 30 to 40 scholarships available.

Senior classes usually have around 400 students, however Heldman says she only gets about 200 applications.

Heldman urges students to at least submit an application. There are informative packets available in the college information center and grade level offices.

A full list of scholarships and opportunities will be available in April.

The Ha rt of Walnut Olympic Alumni William DeHart Hubbard Shiv Malhotra, ‘20

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for the Civil Rights Movement as an African American who fought through barriers to achieve athletic excellence.

After college, Hubbard worked for the Cincinnati Public Recreation Commission and later for a housing project.

WHHS remembers Hubbard and his achievements in Track and Field and for his contributions in the Civil Rights Movement by holding the DeHart Hubbard Track and Field invitational for Junior High and High School students.

William De- Hart Hubbard, WHHS class of 1922, became an icon of the Civil Rights Movement as the first African American to win an individual Olympic Gold M e d a l .

During his time at WHHS, Hubbard was known for his talents in football and track.

While trying to participate in the football program, Hubbard and the rest of the team fought racial issues by protesting Hubbard’s prevention from playing because of his race, thereby forfeiting the rest of the season. Pushing through these hardships, Hubbard excelled on the track team. After graduating from WHHS, Hubbard accumulated nu- EDITOR: FIRST LAST SECTION merous division titles and record times at the University of Michigan.

As a junior in college, Hubbard competed in the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris in the long jump competition.

He won an individual gold medal in this event, becoming an important icon

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Mary Wineberg, ‘98, raced her way to gold from an average high school runner to an Olympian. After graduating from WHHS, Wineberg attended the University of CincinWHHSCBOX.COM nati on an athletic scholarship and graduatCINCINNATI, ed in 2002 with a Bachelor of ScienceOHIO in Education with a focus in Health Promotions.

After qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing by placing second in the U.S. Olympic Trials, she won gold during the 4x400 meter relay in track and field.

After retiring from running, she joined Cincinnati Public Schools as a second grade teacher, where she educates and inspires children to pan some gold of their own one day.

Though tensions between North Korea and South Korea seem to be rising, the two countries have announced a slight detente by deciding to march together at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea under the Joint Korean Flag.

The countries also plan to train their skiers together at a North Korean resort and may even form a joint ice hockey team.

However, controversy has shrouded these agreements, as some believe that it is not fair that some South Korean hockey players may get cut from the Olympics since there is a 23 player cap per individual team.

Some people have protested against this unification by burning unification flags, North Korean Flags and photos of Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea.

Information on Olympics Location: Pyeongchang, South Korea Dates: February 8 to February 25 Television Channel: NBC

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WHH S cl aim s victory over We st Clermont

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On Wednesday Jan. 17, the Eighth Grade Boys Basketball team played against the West Clermont Wolves at West Clermont. The game ended 62-31, with WHHS taking the victory.

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The Cheer Squad serves tacos to students during lunch on Tuesday, Jan 25. The Squad is planning on more taco Tuesdays to help fund their way to Nationals on Feb. 10.

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For the first time in Cincinnati Public School history, the WHHS Cheer Squad will be attending nationals on Feb. 10 and 11 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Cheer coach E’Lyse Hill is coaching her third year at WHHS and has been preparing for this moment. Hill has always believed in this particular group because, “they are very self motivating and always look to perfect the task at hand,” Hill said.

Prior to attending nationals the cheer squad is putting in extra work and practices to prepare for this event. The cheerleaders are fundraising in multiple ways in order to first make it to Florida in February. They are having taco Tuesdays where they have tacos on sale during all three lunches; two tacos for four dollars. The cheerleaders are also selling chocolate bars for a dollar during school and at competitions to help reach their goal.

According to Hill, fundraising is going very well. The cheer team is

about 3,000 dollars from their goal.

Not only are the cheerleaders raising all their money on their own, they are also putting in extra time and practice to make sure they perform their best at nationals. They are practicing four hours on the weekends and adding three-to-four hour practices during the week.

The cheerleaders hope to have an increase in support during February to ramp them up for nationals. A competition is being held before nationals on Feb. 3, starting with a dance at 10 a.m. and the competition at 1 p.m. in the WHHS senior high gym.

“We need everyone’s support. We are judged on crowd effectiveness and that’s where the fans come into play. We need the gym packed with blue and gold shouting with us,” Hill said. Signs will be provided at this competition to help with the routine, and wearing a WHHS shirt will get you free admission. Also the cheerleaders will be walking around at this competition with boxes of candy to help with the fundraising goal to attend nationals.

Yearbook baby ad sales end Feb. 15.

Go to Jostens.com/yearbook and search Walnut Hills High School. Baby ads are listed as RECOGNITION ADS.

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