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Zoe Washington

Zoe Washington

Zoe Washington August 30, 2023

I'm a Junior I'm in AVID, a Junior Representative in STUCO, and some other councils at South High My position on the staff this year is one of the Assistant Editors and Social Media Editor Some...

South Students' Thoughts On the 22-23 School Year

South Students’ Thoughts On the 22-23 School Year

Zoe Washington May 4, 2023

As this year comes to an end, I've reflected on how its been and how it was different compared to my freshman year. I've learned important lessons, tried new things, and had a good year overall. But,...

2000s Fashion Trends: Now vs Then

2000s Fashion Trends: Now vs Then

Zoe Washington March 1, 2023

As the new decade continues, many 2000s fashion trends have resurfaced and been popularized again. Some figures that have brought back these trends have been Bella Hadid, popular clothing companies (like...

Things to Learn Before Turning Eighteen

Things to Learn Before Turning Eighteen

Zoe Washington January 30, 2023

In high school, time always seems to fly by fast; especially towards the end of senior and junior year. Before you know it, you'll be leaving school and moving on to college or a career path. But graduating...

Girls Soccer Conditioning

Girls Soccer Conditioning

Zoe Washington January 26, 2023

Are you interested in playing soccer this spring? If you are, then it's important to know that soccer conditioning is starting soon. Next Monday, January 30th, girls' soccer conditioning starts after...

How To Regift Properly

How To Regift Properly

Zoe Washington December 7, 2022

It's finally December, which means it's time to figure out what you're getting your relatives and friends this year for Christmas. But, it's hard to figure out anything if you don't know what to get them...

Principle Advisory Council SuperSuperSac Meeting

Principle Advisory Council SuperSuperSac Meeting

Zoe Washington November 28, 2022

On Wednesday, South High's PAC attended this fall's SuperSuperSac Meeting (Superintendent's Student Dialogue session) with other councils from Wichita high schools. They met at the School Service Center...

Sign Up for the YMCA Job Prep Program

Sign Up for the YMCA Job Prep Program

Zoe Washington November 28, 2022

The YMCA Job Prep Program is a free program that aims to help high school students gain these skills for a summer job: Job applications How to dress properly for job interviews How to do interviews Managing...

Youth Employment Project: November

Youth Employment Project: November

Zoe Washington November 28, 2022

Are you looking for a job this month? The YEP's (Youth Employment Project) goal is to promote employment for teens and young adults. They promote this goal by releasing job newsletters with updated job...

Itaewon Crush Leaves 150+ Teens and Young Adults Dead

Itaewon Crush Leaves 150+ Teens and Young Adults Dead

Zoe Washington November 7, 2022

Itaewon, a popular neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea held a Halloween celebration during the weekend, but it quickly turned deadly. As the first big celebration since Covid-19 restrictions had lifted,...

Three of the Stupidest TikTok Trends

Three of the Stupidest TikTok Trends

Zoe Washington October 31, 2022

Stupid trends have been on the internet for years, but with the recent rise of TikTok popularity, many of these trends have moved and started on TikTok. With most of these trends or challenges, you'd...

South High's Newspaper Issue is Out Now!

South High’s Newspaper Issue is Out Now!

Zoe Washington October 31, 2022

The Torch has released its first paper issue of the 2022-23 school year! This issue has special Homecoming and Halloween stories featured in them. Our newspaper is designed by our advisor (Mr. Welch)...

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