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Fighting Summer Boredom: How to Stay Busy in Westchester
Fighting Summer Boredom: How to Stay Busy in Westchester
Trophies and Thunderstorms: A Trip to Remember
Trophies and Thunderstorms: A Trip to Remember
The Real Impact of Energy Drinks on Teenagers’ Health
The Real Impact of Energy Drinks on Teenagers’ Health
Public Domain: Official White House Photo of President Donald J. Trump
Trump’s Second Term: Policies, Tariffs, and the Future of the U.S. Economy
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
A student takes a brief nap during her first period class after a long night of dance rehearsal and studying.
Why Students Are Exhausted—and What Schools Can Do About It
People protest outside Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, after Wisconsin county judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by U.S. officials, charging her with helping a man in her court evade immigration authorities in an escalating dispute between President Donald Trump's administration and local officials over immigration enforcement, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Vincent Alban
Opinion: Deportation: A Nation Divided Over Immigrants and Identity
Opinion: Making Waves: Rethinking Mandatory Aquatics at White Plains High
Opinion: Making Waves: Rethinking Mandatory Aquatics at White Plains High
Opinion: Cellphone Pouches Aren't Necessary
Opinion: Cellphone Pouches Aren’t Necessary
Stop the Tragedy of School Shootings Now
Stop the Tragedy of School Shootings Now
Finding Help, Finding Hope
May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) with a member of the medical staff on the court after an injury in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Tatum would leave the game with an injury after this play. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Staying in the Game: Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them
An infestation of lantern flies that the team at Westmoreland were working to stop.
From Mud to Mayapples: A Firsthand Look at Conservation Under Threat
Students dressed to impress for the junior prom
Masquerade Magic: WPHS Juniors Shine at Unforgettable Prom Night
Why is Wealthy Westchester County's Child Poverty Rate So High?
Why is Wealthy Westchester County’s Child Poverty Rate So High?
Senior game photo
GIRLS VARSITY LACROSSE 2025 SEASON RECAP
Girls Softball Crushes Rival Ketcham to Take Section Title
Girls Softball Crushes Rival Ketcham to Take Section Title
May 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
The Subway Series or the Soto Series?
Tigers Baseball Defeats Ossining in First Round of Playoffs
Tigers Baseball Defeats Ossining in First Round of Playoffs
Coach Joseph Singleton
A Look at the Legacy of Coach Singleton: One Final Year Coaching at WPHS
School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
WPHS Pride Day JUNE 9
WPHS Pride Day JUNE 9
Spring Original Showcase
Spring Original Showcase
Essay Contest - Deadline Extended to May 15
Essay Contest – Deadline Extended to May 15
Senior Walk
Senior Walk
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Model UN: A Path to Global Citizenship
Some of the actors set to perform in the One Acts.
A Stage Awaits: WPHS One Acts Bring Drama to Life
The WPHS Photography Group enjoys a call with Kodak engineer, Ben Gibson.
The Rejuvenation of Film Photography
WPHS Dance team from left to right: Isabella Arco, Haziel Perez Nahue, Addison Javier, Sara Espaillat, Analise Di Guglielmo, and Advisor, Nicole Reis.
Dubset Dance Team Welcomes All Skill Levels and Styles
Join Upcoming SEED Meetings
Join Upcoming SEED Meetings
The Minecraft Movie - A Silly Tribute to Gaming
The Minecraft Movie – A Silly Tribute to Gaming
Some of the actors set to perform in the One Acts.
A Stage Awaits: WPHS One Acts Bring Drama to Life
Songwriters' Spring Cover Showcase Slays
Songwriters’ Spring Cover Showcase Slays
A Spring in Our Step
A Spring in Our Step
Pippin's Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players
Pippin’s Extraordinary Seniors Pass the Torch to WPHS Newest Players
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Opinion: Making Waves: Rethinking Mandatory Aquatics at White Plains High

Opinion: Making Waves: Rethinking Mandatory Aquatics at White Plains High

Katelyn O’Donnell, Contributor
May 14, 2025
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