The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight
The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight
The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight

Amanda McManus, Author

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The large square of land is the Walpole prison, with the fields being the lighter green land in the center of the photo.

Purchased land by Cedar Junction expected to be community bonus

Amanda McManus
May 13, 2013
The school experienced a memorable superfluous amount of snow days two years ago.

Walpole Should Be More Cautious with Delays

Amanda McManus
January 31, 2013
Higher Tobacco Age Limit Infringes on Rights

Higher Tobacco Age Limit Infringes on Rights

Amanda McManus
December 16, 2012
Should You Join the CoStu?

Should You Join the CoStu?

Amanda McManus
October 24, 2012
Students should be able to handle the privilege to use cell phones at lunch.

New cell phone policy is nothing but positive

Amanda McManus
September 23, 2012
The Beastie Boys as young hip hop artists, Yauch pictured on the right.

From the Vault: The Rebellion remembers MCA and the Beastie Boys

Amanda McManus
June 15, 2012
Mr. Connor teaches two Prom-goers how to pull off a spin.

Community Takes New Precautions as Prom Approaches

Amanda McManus
May 17, 2012
Some women involved in the League of Women Voters converse with a student registering to vote.

League of Women Voters Advocates Voting in High School

Amanda McManus
May 8, 2012
Davis' drawing of a building received National Recognition by the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers.

Walpole Student Emily Davis Welcomes Prestigious Artistic Recognition

Amanda McManus
April 15, 2012
The campaign poster features the democratic elephant and the republican donkey coming together to work for peace, as the overlapping dove symbolizes.

Skepticism over “Kony 2012” Contains Faulty Arguments

Amanda McManus
March 20, 2012
Oscar-nominated documentary pays respect to West Memphis 3

Oscar-nominated documentary pays respect to West Memphis 3

Amanda McManus
March 8, 2012
A Walpole runner fights for a lead against their Herget foes, the Wellesley Raiders.

Walpole boys win Herget fourth year in a row; girls defeat Wellesley for first time ever

Amanda McManus
February 7, 2012
The Rockwood Trail stands tall in remembrance of Ray Rockwood.

Rockwood Trail Dedication Musters Emotional Response from Friends and Family

Amanda McManus
January 23, 2012
A Walpole runner leads in the mile race.

Things Look Up for Girls Track After Natick Loss

Amanda McManus
January 6, 2012
The club shows us a preview of what the 2012 calender will look like.

Photography Club Hopes to Expand With 2012 Calendar

Amanda McManus
December 5, 2011
The two top runners of the cross country team pose for a picture.

Ganshirt and Connolly to Leave Footprint on Boys XC

Amanda McManus
November 26, 2011
Maria Hall poses with new healthy food options available at the new daybreak cafe.

New breakfast Area Makes Debut at Walpole High

Amanda McManus
October 1, 2011
Girls Cross Country team suffers loss against Brookline, beats Norwood

Girls Cross Country team suffers loss against Brookline, beats Norwood

Amanda McManus
September 27, 2011
The top Walpole runner at the end of the first mile trails Natick's third runner. (Photo/Luke Witherell)

Girls XC Grows Despite Loss

Amanda McManus
September 20, 2011

Manchester Orchestra’s newest work brings mixed reactions

Amanda McManus
June 10, 2011

Paranormal Activity 2 Trumps Prequel

Amanda McManus
October 25, 2010
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