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Upcoming events

2010-09-02T02:19:21Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: September 1, 2010

Some upcoming events are as follows:

Sept. 3 - No school due to a teacher LID day.
Sept. 3 - The first varsity football game at Hermiston.
Sept. 3 - The Wa-Hi band performs at the fair.
Sept. 13 - Wa-Hi holds the annual open house.

Annual fair entertains the masses

2010-09-02T02:08:13Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: September 1, 2010

The annual Walla Walla County Fair began on Sept. 1 and ends on Sept. 5.

Entertainment highlights consist of country musician Gary Allen performing on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., the demolition derby crushing cars on Sept. 2 at 6 p.m., Pari Mutuel Horse Racing making their marks Sept. 3-5 at 1 p.m., and the PRCA Rodeo (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) competing on Sept. 3-5 beginning at 7 p.m.

Among these activities some members of FFA are showing animals. Multiple entrees will be showcased in the pavilion and other areas of the fair.

Along with competitive entrees, vendors will be selling food and merchandise. Game booths will be available, and rides will make your time worthwhile.

Admission prices are $7 for adults (ages 14 and up), $3 for children (ages 6 to 13), and children under 5 are free.

For more admission and ticket prices, click here.

For more schedule information, click here.

For directions and a map of the fairgrounds complex, click here.

Students dance the night away at the Luau (with photos)

2010-09-01T02:05:59Z

Journal photos by Deven Desalvo and Miranda Ruff

Photographers will capture smiles on Sept. 1

2010-08-27T01:59:56Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: August 26, 2010

Pictures will be taken on Sept. 1 during English classes.

Those students who have a 7th period English class will be given passes to have their pictures taken at another time on the same day. Full time Running Start students may report to the library for their picture.

All students need to have their pictures taken for their ID/ASB cards whether they are purchasing a picture packet or not.

The card will be printed at the time pictures are taken.

Homecoming spirit days and activities kick off on Sept. 20

2010-08-31T02:12:46Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: August 30, 2010

Homecoming week kicks off on Sept. 20 and ends Sept. 25.

Student may show their Blue Devil pride by dressing up and participating on the following days for the annual spirit week.

Spirit Days:
Sept. 20 - Class Color Day (purple is freshmen, yellow is sophomores, green is juniors and red is seniors)
Sept. 21 - Stoplight Day (green means single, yellow is "it's complicated" and red is taken)
Sept. 22 - Western Day
Sept. 23 - Pajama Day
Sept. 24 - Blue and White Day

Homecoming Activities:
Sept. 20 - Homecoming royalty announced at the assembly along with the theme; senior and junior boys will play in Buff Puff
Sept. 21 - Pack the Pitch at the soccer field where Wa-Hi battles Davis
Sept. 22 -Senior and junior girls participate in Powder Puff
Sept. 23 - Jam the Gym where the Lady devils play Moses Lake on the volleyball courts and Fill the Pool where the swim team will race in the pools
Sept. 24 - Concert is after 6th period and a pep assembly takes place after 7th
Sept. 24 - Pep assembly and homecoming football game where the Blue Devils will take on the Chiawana Hawks
Sept. 25 - Homecoming dance in the small gym

Big Blue Weekend sign ups begin

2010-08-31T01:39:46Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: August 30, 2010

Big Blue Weekend occurs on Oct. 1-3 at Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Ore.
Sign-ups have already begun and the cost is $75 per person. Only 300 students may attend this retreat.

Big Blue Weekend is a retreat for the entire student body and is designed for building positive relationships with students and staff members.

Along with the usual activities such as The Swing, rock wall and gymnasium of there will be games that aim to remove social barriers, have students step out of their comfort zones and obtain skills that they can use in their lives.

Academic Lab held in the library

2010-08-31T01:38:22Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: August 30, 2010

Academic Lab for math, English, science, history and foreign languages will be held this year in the southwest corner of the library.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30-8:25 a.m., and Monday through Thursday, 2-4:10 p.m.

"The purpose of the Academic Lab is to provide a comfortable and helpful learning environment. Students receive help in all subjects. We also encourage student independence and responsibility in their learning," coordinator Sue Weber said in an e-mail correspondence.

Students can voluntarily use the Lab for homework, completing quizzes and tests, studying or accessing grades.

For answers to questions, contact Sue Weber or Dan See at 526-8653.

AVID students present to Rotary Club

2010-08-28T02:05:30Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: August 27, 2010

Walla Walla High School students participating in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program presented to members of the Walla Walla Rotary Club on August 26. The students explained how AVID has improved their school experiences and academic performance.

AVID Student Presenters:
Junior Ana Andrade
Junior Cynthia Ongers
Junior Marcos Medina
Junior Erika Torres
Junior Cristina Sosa
Junior Caitlin Lun

AVID is a program that helps students who are bound for college. The class improves their study and communication skills.

"It was an inspirational time for the AVID students because it was our moment to realize that there are people in the community willing to further our education and make college not only a dream but a plan," Sosa said.

ASB prepares for annual Luau dance (updated with dancing rules)

2010-08-27T01:59:58Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal.
Published: August 26, 2010

The annual first frolic of the year is this Friday, August 27 from 8 to 11 p.m.

The Luau, a tropical themed dance sponsored by the ASB, will take place in the academic courtyard.

To attend, students will pay $3 with an ASB card and $5 without.

"Meet new students, have a good time, meet your new ASB Cabinet Members, hang out, professional DJ, and weather should be perfect," ASB adviser Arch McHie said.

Recently the ASB Leadership students have worked with the administrative staff to create the behavior expectations for dances this year.

Dance rules are as follows:
1. No making out.
2. No freaking, excessive grinding, dirty dancing, etc.
3. No moshing, slamming, etc.
4. No body surfing, piggy back, etc.
5. No bending and backing it up.
6. Have your ID to get through the line faster.

Students must sign a sheet agreeing to the rules before entering the dance. If a student breaks a rule, the student will call his or her parents before leaving.

The leaders created the slogan, "If your parents would be uncomfortable, it's wrong."

Security staff issues lockers

2010-08-26T01:46:24Z

Written by: Maddy Nelson for The Wa-Hi Journal
Published: August 25, 2010

Tired of carrying around all those books? Sign up for a locker.

Lockers will be issued by the security staff to students August 30-Sept. 2, during the lunch hours in the courtyard outside the small gym.

There is no fee for a locker.

Two students need to share a locker and both students' names and six digit ID Numbers are required when signing up for a locker.