Senior Elan Assayag Uses Gap Year to Explore

Michael Frangeskos, Staff Writer
March 22, 2013
Filed under School Feature

A gap year after high school is a good way to relieve stress, take up personal interests, or travel. For senior Elan Assayag, a year spent in Israel next year will help him mature into the man he hopes to become and make up for time missed with relatives in Israel. Completing four years of high school... Read more »

“Exchange isn’t a year in your life, it’s a life in a year”

Elsie Boskamp, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
Filed under School Feature

In a year of opportunity and newfound experiences, junior Jenny Reynoso is pursuing a new life, language, and love.  While WHB endures hurricanes and winter weather, Jenny is enjoying the nearly year round sunshine and summertime of Brazil’s beautiful cities, friendly communities, and irreplaceable... Read more »

WHB Goes to France!

Emma Galasso, Staff Writer/ Assistant Editor
March 18, 2013
Filed under School Feature, Top Stories

Bonjour tout le monde! Hello everyone! Some lucky WHB juniors and seniors spent their February break in France. While taking in the culture and breathing in the foreign aroma, students enjoyed the week-long trip visiting castles, devouring crêpes, and exploring famous French monuments. On the night... Read more »

Having a Twin: Good or Bad?

Skyler Arrasate, Staff Writer
February 26, 2013
Filed under School Feature

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a twin? Another you, a person you will always have to be with, who looks like you? Twins Sam and Taylor Oudeans don’t have a choice. They are always with each other, and some times they will act like best friends and other times enemies. But once you really... Read more »

Blast to the Past with Ms. Fabian and Mr. Bass

Remi Bader, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
Filed under School Feature

  Did you ever wonder what any your teachers were like when they were in high school?  Do you think they looked the same, acted the same, and spoke the same way they do now?  I decided to ask two of our favorite WHBHS teachers about what they were like when they were your shoes at WHBHS years... Read more »

Everyone’s Favorite Substitute

Dineen O'Rourke, Staff Editor
February 14, 2013
Filed under School Feature

There’s nothing better than walking into a class and seeing that Ms. Kelsey is your substitute. She’s the sweetheart of our hallways, and loved by all administration, teachers, and students. “It’s impossible to find a phrase to sum up my admiration and respect for Mrs. Kelsey,” says Ms. Cardo,... Read more »

Spirit Week 2012

Jodie Sipala and Jamie Mato
October 1, 2012
Filed under School Feature

During Spirit Week, the Hurricanes showed their school spirit as the students prepared for the Homecoming game Friday night. Students dressed up every day of the week as is Spirit Week tradition. Monday was Twin Day, Tuesday was Patriotic Day in honor of 9/11, Wednesday was Fake an Injury Day, Thursday... Read more »

WHB’s Favorite Yogi

Katie McCarthy, Staff Writer
April 5, 2012
Filed under School Feature, Uncategorized

Around school lately, there’s been much buzz about a new activity: yoga. Once a week, during March Wellness Month, students filled up the new health and wellness center to take part in a yoga class taught by Spanish teacher Mrs. Kearns. Students, both regular yogis and those new to the exercise,... Read more »

The Rockin’ Smile Behind the Desk

Sam Bello, Staff Writer
April 5, 2012
Filed under School Feature

There’s more to the smiling face behind the desk at Laptop Central than meets the eye.  Whether you’re stopping in to say hi or to confess you broke something, Mrs. Hansen's bright smile to will welcome you.  It may surprise you to hear that she has been to several HUNDRED concerts! Mrs. Hansen... Read more »

Hobby of Horror

Brandon Pereyra
April 3, 2012
Filed under School Feature

The coolest evolutionary plant is grown across the world, including right here in WHB and Quogue. The Venus Flytrap, or the Dionaea muscipula, is a carnivorous plant that eats bugs - the prime example of evolution.  With so many misconceptions about this plant, a majority stemming form the movie Little... Read more »