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  • Cat Tracks

    Sam Harder, Student Correspondent|Updated Feb 21, 2013

    The student body of Washtucna Schools has been extremely busy these past few weeks. Despite a sweeping sickness that plagued the area and the excitement of post-season basketball, our students have persevered to continue their achievements in academics. Here is a look back to what our school has done since December. Upon our return from winter break, students and teachers began immediate preparations for the first semester finals. This is undoubtedly one of the more stressful times of the school year as students study extra h...

  • Here comes Christmas! (And New Years)

    Sam Harder, Student Correspondent|Updated Dec 20, 2012

    As the holidays swiftly approach, the Washtucna ASB officers and the National Honor Society (NHS) chapter have stayed busy for the past few weeks. Nov. 27 marked the start of the annual community food drive; a combined effort organized by the officers of the student body, the NHS, and also the elders of the Washtucna Community Church. The entire school, including preschoolers and staff members, donate canned or non-perishable foods on a daily basis. To boost the input of food, the ASB and NHS officers have divided the school...

  • Cat Tracks: Washtucna Band

    Sam Harder, Student Correspondent|Updated Nov 15, 2012

    The Washtucna junior high and high school music program had a very busy schedule last week as they performed four times within five days in various concerts from Kahlotus to Oakesdale. Music students traveled to Washtucna, Kahlotus, and Oakesdale for various performances that surely captivated audiences at all three venues, while further expanding their knowledge and skill in the art of music. The Washtucna-Kahlotus band, affectionately known as “The Big Blue Band,” is under the direction of Lora Hille, who teaches music at b...

  • Washtucna Campus Update: Washtucna on the air

    Sam Harder, Student Correspondent|Updated Nov 1, 2012

     Washtucna’s publishing class, along with Washtucna’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, visited Radio Tri-Cities in Kennewick on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Radio Tri-Cities is home of four FM stations and two AM stations including “Cities” 95.7, “Eagle” 106.5, and “Power” 99.1; and it is owned and operated by Ingstead Radio Washington.  The students were given a tour of the offices and studios by the program producer, A.J. Brewster, and were able to ask questions regarding marketing, broadcasting car...