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Coral Cravey

Coral Cravey, Page Designer

Coral Cravey is a freshman this year at WSH. Coral Took newspaper as her love for designing and writing would be of great use. Coral is a reporter on the newspaper team.Outside of school Coral is a swimmer for the TC Tritons swim team here at WSH. Coral interests include being outdoors and activities such as skiing.

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Caitlin Clark’s Basketball Reign

Coral Cravey and Olivia Kandow April 19, 2024

  Catlin Clark, a 22-year-old basketball star who plays for the Iowa Hawkeyes, finished her career as the leading Division 1 scorer in Women’s basketball. Clark has ended her college career with a total...

Professionals Share Knowledge with Students During Career Day

Professionals Share Knowledge with Students During Career Day

Coral Cravey, Isla Wien, and Olivia Kandow March 14, 2024

  On Thursday, Mar. 7, guest speakers from various job fields shared information about their careers with students. The day took place in three sections, which were 30 minutes each, where students...

The Legend Behind Groundhog Day

The Legend Behind Groundhog Day

Coral Cravey, Olivia Kandow February 12, 2024

  On Feb. 2, many people in America and Canada celebrate Groundhog Day by watching Puxatony Phil. Phil is considered to be the most famous groundhog in America. The first ever Groundhog Day was in 1887....

Kanye West Fans Await New Album Vultures

Kanye West Fans Await New Album “Vultures”

Coral Cravey and Olivia Kandow January 22, 2024

  Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign announced their collaboration on a new album named “Vultures” in October of 2023. This album has been set to release multiple times since and is still not fully available...

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Winter Illnesses to Be Aware Of

Coral Cravey and Sydney Fleming December 22, 2023

    Winter brings along great times being outside, but some unfortunate parts come with winter: illnesses. Winter illnesses are something students are advised to look out for whether they're...

Tritons swim team at the Coastal Conference. Photo Courtesy: C. Cravey

Tritons Swim Team Takes Home the Coastal Conference

Coral Cravey, Page Designer November 15, 2023

  On Nov. 4, 2023 the girls varsity swim team, the Tritons, won their Coastal Conference for the third year in a row. The Coastal Conference took place at Paine Aquatic Center in Manistee, MI. The conference...

Cancer Awareness Around School

Cancer Awareness Around School

Olivia Kandow and Coral Cravey November 1, 2023

  Around our school, many events and activities are in place to help support causes such as cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which plays a crucial role in raising awareness about...

Fall Drinks to Try From Starbucks

Fall Drinks to Try From Starbucks

Coral Cravey, Olivia Kandow October 20, 2023

Photo Credit: C. Cravey/O. Kandow

Porch Fest 2023

Coral Cravey and Olivia Kandow October 3, 2023

    Porch Fest 2023 is a place for musicians to play on porches in Central Neighborhood. It was a successful event for musicians, including the Titan Drumline. In total, 44 Musicians played...

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