For our final editorial of the school year the Charger staff would like to thank some of the teachers and staff members moving on from WHS this year. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us and we wish you luck with your future. The editorial is the opinion of the Charger staff. Send letters to the editor to whscharger@gmail.com.
The Charger offers advice for incoming freshmen
In honor of tonight's 8th grade promotion ceremony, the Charger has some advice for students as they enter high school. Entering high school can be intimidating. While some are concerned with changing social aspects, others are looking towards college and academics. Luckily for you, we’ve been there and done that, hopefully we can help make... Continue Reading →
Opinion | Use honesty to avoid a bad breakup
Initiating a breakup might be one of the most awkward and difficult things you’ll ever have to do, especially in high school. No matter how you go about it, it probably won't go down as smoothly as you hope, but knowing some proper breakup etiquette could help prevent the situation from becoming your worst nightmare.... Continue Reading →
Opinion | KSHSAA should change postseason assignment process
As each team begins its season, players and coaches anxiously await to find out regional or sub-state assignments. It seems every year the reactions to assignments are either very excited or very disappointed. As of now, high schools smaller than class 4A are split up into regionals and sub-state by the location of the school.... Continue Reading →
Editorial: Prom is great, but could be improved
We’re not sure if prom really is the “most magical” night of a high schoolers life, but everyone on the Charger staff had a great time this weekend. We love seeing everyone dressed up in dresses and tuxedos for promenade and seeing everyone pull up in the nice vehicles, or in some cases, farm equipment.... Continue Reading →
Opinion: Barber siblings handle pressing prom questions
Siblings Luke and Laurel Barber are back to answer the most pressing issues surrounding Saturday’s WHS Prom. How much should I spend on Prom? Laurel: The max you should spend on prom night is $250 between flowers, the dress or tux, dinner and accessories. There is no need to go crazy for prom. It’s one... Continue Reading →
Editorial: Basketball coach’s departure raises concerns
Chris Smart will not be returning as head boys basketball coach next year. While no one on the newspaper staff played basketball under Smart, we have several concerns about his departure. Of course, no one working for the district will comment on the circumstances surrounding Smart’s departure. That’s standard for personnel issues. While Smart did... Continue Reading →
Editorial Briefs: School excited to support basketball team at state
Girls Basketball Returns to State Tournament Excitement runs rampant at WHS as the girls basketball team returns to the state tournament. A big shout out to those who made the trip to Marion to watch the girls at substate. The WHS Pep Band will be heading out to Hays on Thursday to support the girls.... Continue Reading →
Opinion: WHS Pep Club needs to try harder
Wabaunsee has the worst student section in the Mid-East league. When the team travels to other schools the first thing you notice is the many students in the student section cheering for their team. On a few occasions, the other teams have student sections that travel with the team. The Wabaunsee student section is very... Continue Reading →
