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The Searchlight
The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight
The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight
Danielle Abril

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor

Danielle Abril, Class of 2021, is the Opinion Editor for The Searchlight. At school, she is captain of the swim and dive team, a member of NHS and the Spanish Club, and a director for the Film Festival. Outside of school, she works as a lifeguard and swim instructor, and enjoys reading and being with family or friends.

All content by Danielle Abril
Covid-19 has been spreading throughout the fall season.

People Should Follow CDC Guidelines for Celebrating Thanksgiving

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
November 25, 2020
SAT Scores are an Ineffective Approach to Understanding Students

SAT Scores are an Ineffective Approach to Understanding Students

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
November 20, 2020
Students Provide Thoughts on Learning From Home

Students Provide Thoughts on Learning From Home

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
June 18, 2020
The current pandemic will be harmful for the economy.

COVID-19 Will Take a Toll On the Economy

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
May 20, 2020
Justine Prophil Uses Instagram to Connect the Class of 2020

Justine Prophil Uses Instagram to Connect the Class of 2020

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
May 19, 2020
Reading a book more than once helps establish a deeper understanding for the text.

People Should Be Encouraged to Reread Books

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2020
Tom Brady Leaves The Patriots: Online Talk

Tom Brady Leaves The Patriots: Online Talk

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
April 8, 2020
Everyone Should Be Social Distancing

Everyone Should Be Social Distancing

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
April 7, 2020
Netflix Releases New Young Adult Romance Movie "All the Bright Places"

Netflix Releases New Young Adult Romance Movie “All the Bright Places”

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2020
Society Needs to Stop Sexualizing Female Clothing

Society Needs to Stop Sexualizing Female Clothing

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2020
Teachers Should Consider Excusing Unannounced Assessments

Teachers Should Consider Excusing Unannounced Assessments

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2020
If students are hungry during class, they may become easily distracted.

Students Should Be Allowed To Eat Snacks In Class

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
January 27, 2020
Scales grabs a defensive rebound.

Girls Basketball Falls to Newton-North

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
December 21, 2019
Junior Kerrin MacMillan fights for the puck.

Girls Hockey Defeats Newton-North

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
December 20, 2019
Disney Plus Debuts “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”

Disney Plus Debuts “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
December 18, 2019
Meet the Captains: Girls Hockey

Meet the Captains: Girls Hockey

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
December 13, 2019
Even in desperate measures, students risk breaking the law when driving members outside of their family for six months after receiving their license.

Massachusetts Should Reconsider the JOL Passenger Restriction

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
December 5, 2019
Because vape stores in Massachusetts closed, the black market expands its horizons.

Harmful or Helpful: Two Reporters Debate the Ban on Vaping

Danielle Abril and Amy Gordon
December 3, 2019
Students are unaware of what the acronym ALICE stands for.

Students Must be as Informed About ALICE as WHS Staff

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
November 26, 2019
Michael Rose (second from the left) poses for a photo with fellow swimmers.

[Photo] Michael Rose Qualifies for South Sectionals in Every Event

Brooke Lanchester, Staff Writer
November 27, 2019
Rebels Swim and Dive Defeat Ursuline on Senior Night

Rebels Swim and Dive Defeat Ursuline on Senior Night

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2019
High Schools Should Provide Students Opportunities to Visit Colleges

High Schools Should Provide Students Opportunities to Visit Colleges

Danielle Abril, Opinion Editor
October 22, 2019
Middle School Track Prepares For Upcoming Meets

Middle School Track Prepares For Upcoming Meets

Danielle Abril, Anna Smith, and Amy Gordon
June 12, 2019
Students Discuss the Unwritten Rules of Social Media

Students Discuss the Unwritten Rules of Social Media

Danielle Abril, Amy Gordon, and Anna Smith
May 2, 2019
Freshman Diver Amanda Melish is a State Champion and School Record Holder

Freshman Diver Amanda Melish is a State Champion and School Record Holder

Danielle Abril, Amy Gordon, and Anna Smith
December 7, 2018

Student Council Hosts Pink Walk for American Cancer Society

Amy Gordon, Anna Smith, and Danielle Abril
November 1, 2018
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