Biology students learn about a hot science field from a Drexel student
May 26, 2013 • By Alyssa Palumbo '16
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Most people, especially high school students have probably never heard of histotechnology or a histotechnician. It’s a job where scientists prepare slides with the tissues of organisms. Sarah Kotter, a student enrolled in a one-year program at Drexel University is studying to become a histotechnologist. ... Read more »
Baseball and softball teams raise $2,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation
May 26, 2013 • By Chris Dugan '13
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In the second week of May, the WDHS atmosphere was filled with support for breast cancer awareness. The baseball and softball teams teamed up to have a bake sale to raise money for the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. “I think it was a great idea. A lot of kids in our school like to buy cookies... Read more »
WMMR names Tim Campbell the coolest teacher at WDHS
May 25, 2013 • By Casey Roetz ‘13
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During the week of May 6th, the students of West Deptford High School were asked to text in to a popular radio station, WMMR, and vote for whom they feel is the coolest teacher that they have at their school. “It feels really cool to be voted the coolest teacher,” said Timothy Campbell, English teacher.... Read more »
Staff judges student semi-annual cake decorating contest
May 25, 2013 • By Talon Staff
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Administrator Ryan Dougherty, Applied Technology Department Chair Ray Kirschner, Nurse Lynn Zoll, Business Education teacher Lauren Newman judge 12 student cakes that were created in Family and Consumer Science teacher Yvonne Herbst’s Baking and Pastry Class. The Overall Winners: The 1st Butter... Read more »
Campbell’s band airs on major Philadelphia radio station
February 12, 2013 • By Casey Roetz ‘13
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Creating a band is a dream of many high school students. Young musicians enjoy getting together with their friends, sharing some cords of music that they have written, and playing music together. English teacher Timothy Campbell has a similar dream that he has taken to a whole new level. A major Philadelphia... Read more »
Seniors take Powder Puff victory
January 21, 2013 • By Valerie Palmer'14
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Powder Puff football is a tradition here at WDHS. Monday, December 3rd, the senior and junior girls played under the lights for the annual Powder Puff football game. The seniors were victorious, winning 35-28. Coached by juniors C.J. Chando, Andrew Turco, Ty Castellano, John Gordon, Justin Hansen, Isaiah... Read more »
Three-year champion West Deptford Marching Band completes most successful season yet
January 21, 2013 • By Cassidy Bethke '15
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The 2012 West Deptford Marching Band season came to a close Saturday, December 8th, finishing off a very successful year. The band attended the championship states football game on Saturday, playing pep songs to cheer on the team and performing their 2012 field show “Expressions of Elegance”... Read more »
Fenning will perform at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
December 13, 2012 • By Amanda Dolbow ‘14
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There are only 125 members In the United States All-American Marching Band, and this year a West Deptford Eagle, senior Caitlin Fenning, is representing the school district. The nvitation Only U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players... Read more »
Teacher duo trains for upcoming marathon
December 13, 2012 • By Valerie Palmer ‘14
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When it comes to the thought of running, most people grimace. Jeannine Izzo-Caballero, a Spanish teacher, and Jody Davis, a math teacher, have been training to run a marathon in this coming November. “Running keeps me sane,” Izzo said. “I like the feeling of being together with so many people who... Read more »
New school lunch policies fuel many opinions
October 14, 2012 • By Alyssa Palumbo '16
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The first day of school for students of all ages is always a big day. It is a day full of change– new friends, new teachers, new assignments, and this year new lunches. New school lunch guidelines changed for the first time in nearly fifteen years because of the initiative of Michelle Obama.... Read more »
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