 Image Credit: We Are Teachers By Rowena Greenleaf Wojeck Walsh '27
At WHS, a small art and literary magazine meets every Monday in Room 22 of the art wing. This small group spends an hour and a half after school writing, drawing, and creating for the WHS lit mag, "Pieces." “This is my second year being the sponsor for the club, but the club has been around for quite a while. I was always connected with it through NAHS. 'Pieces' is our school's art and lit mag, and it's a place where anyone can come together with other individuals to create written work or artwork in a free environment. Eventually, participants' creations are assembled into a magazine and published,” said Ms. Haas, the club's sponsor. "Pieces" has long been a place for the school's creative minds to work freely, with no deadlines, no judgment, and no limit on what participants can create. Students are able to unleash their creativity and push themselves outside of their comfort zone. Many artists and writers work together to provide constructive criticism and collaborate on incredible work. All types of art are welcome in "Pieces." Photography, painting, digital art, poetry, short stories, songs, and memoirs are all shared. The only restrictions on content are that it cannot be offensive or school-inappropriate. When asked what made her want to join, junior Julie Unajan said, “I heard about it on Blue Eagle News and I thought it sounded really fun. I really love art; I’ve been doing it since I was 7 years old. Art is my way of getting what's going on. I put my mind out on paper.” The WHS art and lit mag encourages students to try new things. It is a great way to get to know other artists in the school and to dive deeper into writing and creating. Participants work together to add to the rich artistic community here at WHS.
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 by Adeena Aijaz '28
Wethersfield High School’s Student Council strives to craft a locus where student voices shine uninterrupted. Shayne Munoz, the advisor for Student Council, believes the most important attribute of the organization is “bringing the school spirit and bringing the school community together”. Student Council expresses this trait in many ways throughout the school year. In the fall semester, the council stays busy with tasks. From homecoming and the Turkey Bowl to pep rallies and candygrams, members are constantly occupied at the beginning of the year. Yet, in the current school year, they are seeking even more. As Leyna Rodriguez, class of 2026 president, affirms, “We are listening to the students' voices and what they said during WeConnect. And so we have a plan... try to get the courtyard open, hopefully”. With a $5,000 grant from the WHS administration, Student Council is putting its best foot forward to reopen the school courtyard for student use. They hope to use the money to clean up the area and collaborate with the WHS environmental club to create a lively scenery. The main goal for the end of the 2025-2026 school year is to open the courtyard as a pathway to class. Plans to install picnic tables and unlock the courtyard during study hall and lunch are in the works for the 2026-2027 school year. On top of the ongoing courtyard renovations, Student Council is providing support to the student population during the stressful exam week. As midterms approach, the council has created motivational posters to keep student spirits high. Members also made gift bags filled with candy and fidget toys to hand out during midterm week. Overall, Student Council is attempting to keep the student voice alive. Regarding future opportunities, Munoz says he wants students to “feel a pride of being an eagle here at Wethersfield High School" and to "expand the amount of those activities that we do to make sure that students are enjoying their time". Rodriguez also expressed wishes for the council's development, stating, “I just wish we did more during the spring for everyone”. If not for Student Council, the events that help shape the high school experience would not occur. It remains the one voice for the thousands that echo throughout Wethersfield High School.  Image Credit: WFSB by Dylan Cyr ‘26
Wethersfield residents woke up Monday morning to snow-covered land as Winter Storm Benjamin passed through Connecticut. The storm, which peaked on Sunday, Jan. 25, hit us with around 16 inches of snow, with some parts of the state reaching upwards of 22 inches. The recent nor’easter was recorded as the largest snowstorm in almost a decade, majorly affecting local businesses and travel plans. Eric Fanelli, a Wethersfield resident and owner of Fanelli Hockey in Newington, felt the negative impact of the storm firsthand. “Because of the recent snow, we had to close 7 hours early on the busiest day of the week, which is Sunday for us,” Fanelli said. “So lost revenue was a big impact, and if we do get another storm, it'll happen on a Sunday as well... I’m really hoping we don’t get this storm.” After a full week of temperatures in the single digits and wind chills below zero, Fanelli’s fear of another storm may become true. The National Weather Service is tracking another system for the upcoming Sunday, Feb. 1, as the possibility of a 40 percent chance of snow is on its way. However, WHS students like me are enjoying being snowed in. Sophomore Nolan Greenwell shares his thoughts. “Well, it kept me inside a bit,” Greenwell added, “but I played a lot of video games and chilled at home.” As the cleanup for Benjamin continues, the chance of even more snow reminds us that winter is far from over. Even though students are praying for more days off and the community is trying to push through and recover from the storm, it's important to remember to stay warm and stay safe in this freezing winter. List Editor: Edita Becirovic '26
High school is a time for growth and preparing for the future, but often students fall into habits that hold them back instead of helping them succeed. It’s easy to develop behaviors that seem harmless but actually hurt grades and the way teachers and administrators might look at them in the long run. This is why I am looking forward to giving an honest look at the top 10 things students in grades nine through 12 should stop doing in order to stay focused in school. 1. Stop walking around the hallways with phones The number one rule in every school around the United States is that no phones are to be used during school hours. Use of a phone can take away from learning and cause students to not pay attention to what is being taught. At WHS, there is a silver box where each student is assigned a number to put their phone in so they cannot get distracted during that hour of class. There are cameras all over the school, so if you start walking around with your phone while in a class that is not a study hall, you can be reported by security and get in trouble with the admin. — Edita Becirovic ’26 2. Not making a SmartPass You are required to create a SmartPass so teachers know where you are in case of an emergency. If they have no idea where you are because you left without asking and did not make a pass—which only takes a couple of clicks—the entire school would start looking for you, and you could get in deep trouble. — Edita Becirovic ’26 3. Making risky decisions Listen, I get it; high school and your teenage years are the time to make mistakes. There is no greater teacher than a hard truth, than messing up and learning how to make things right. Experience can teach you things even the best teachers could never muster, but you do not want to mess up your future with decisions made in your high school years. Have fun, but think before speaking, posting, or acting. — Mr. Martin 4. Being afraid to ask teachers for help It’s important to always ask for help on anything you might need; your peers and teachers are here to help you pass the class. If you don’t ask, you will never know what to do. Your teachers aren’t evil; at the end of the day, they are just like you. It’s okay to feel shy, but it isn’t okay to ignore your needs! — Elijona Avdimetaj ’26 5. Avoiding your schoolwork Doing your schoolwork keeps you ahead of the game! Your teachers always pour lots of effort into making these lessons, and it's important to respect how much they’re willing to do for you. Do your work on time and be engaged. The more active you are, the more free time you’ll have. — Elijona Avdimetaj ’26 6. Skipping class Stop skipping class! The WHS admin has become stricter with attendance. This isn't because they hate you, but so you can get the knowledge you need. They have a new strategy for students with unexcused absences: a red paper for teachers to sign if it was a mistake. If it’s not excused within the next day, students get detention. Once again, they didn’t do this for fun; they did it because students were taking advantage of leaving whenever they felt like it instead of learning. — Edita Becirovic ’26 7. Talking over the teacher Talking over teachers is disrespectful, disruptive, and annoying. It is disrespectful because they took time to make a lesson for you. It’s also disruptive to the kids who are actually trying to listen. Half of the disruptions that occur are off-topic comments that a normal person does not find funny. There is no need to talk over teachers; the only exception is if it’s a 20-minute boring rant and not a lesson plan. — Ava Ramsey ’26 8. Smoking in the school bathrooms Smoking in the bathrooms is a recurring issue that is not appropriate for school grounds. There is plenty of time after school to smoke if need be. Smoking is bad for you in general, but the least you could do is keep the secondhand smoke away from nonsmokers; it can seriously damage people who don’t consent to inhaling it. — Olivia ’26 9. Cussing Cussing isn’t nice; it can be hurtful. While an extra word or two can be helpful for expressing how you feel, be mindful of who is around you. Use these words privately instead of out loud in a public area. Some people find it disrespectful, especially older generations. Keep the mean words to yourself and find new ones to use instead. — Elijona Avdimetaj ’26 10. Being late to class Nothing makes teachers more frustrated than when students are late for no reason. You’re telling me I have to reopen PowerSchool, change your attendance, and catch you up on what you missed just because you took forever to get to class? No, your bag at your desk doesn’t mean you are here, and no, you can’t go to the bathroom. — Bogdan DiCicco '26 |
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