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The student news site of Washington Township High School

The student news site of Washington Township High School

The Patriot

The student news site of Washington Township High School

The Patriot

Minutemen line up against the tough Cherokee team in their season opener.

Minutemen look to improve on last year’s season

Grant Alexander, Football team feature story November 17, 2015

As summer comes to an end and the long worry free summer days give way to shorter nights and days spent in school, most high school students are upset that their summer of fun is over and it is back to...

The Minutemen prepare to storm the field here at Tom Brown Stadium in front of a full house.

Minutemen take down Chargers

Grant Alexander, Sports Editor November 17, 2015

On Friday October 2nd, As the rain poured down and many people prepared for the potential threat of a tornado, the Minutemen were stirring up a storm of their own against the high powered Timber Creek...

The Minutemaids held their annual Pink game against Cherry Hill East. The maids were able to play one half before the game was called due to lightning.

Minutemaids wrap up outstanding season

Casey Spencer ’17 November 12, 2015

The quote they wore on the back of their shirts: “Individuals play the game, but teams beat the odds.”, proved to be the definition of the Minutemaids Field Hockey team. The Maids were initially...

The girls on the volleyball team practice before a big game.

Girls volleyball prepares for the new season

Casey Spencer ’17 October 28, 2015

While some other teams are tackling, kicking, and shooting their way through the season. The Minutemaids Girls Volleyball team are setting, bumping, and striking their way through some very tough challenges....

Boys soccer team kicks off to a great start

Ashley Schwartz September 29, 2015

From watching his older brothers play soccer as a kid to playing it himself in high school, WTHS boys soccer head Shane Snyder had always dreamed of having a team win the state championship.That dream...

The weather cooperated to create a relaxing atmosphere for the first fall Pasta Party.

Pasta, music, and sports

Bria Lamonica, Editor-In-Chief September 28, 2015

Walking onto the 11/12 soccer field after a long afternoon of practice, the Washington Township High School fall sports teams and marching band gathered together for a beautiful afternoon of games,...

Field hockey family preps for a successful season

Field hockey family preps for a successful season

Anna Navarrete, Editor September 24, 2015

Anybody who is a part of a sports team, knows just how much work is put into each and every practice and game. Players have to be dedicated and motivated, but sports are far more than that. Miss O’Connor,...

Boys’ tennis warms up for spring

Marissa LaSalle, Patriot Sports Editor April 16, 2015

As the warm weather approaches, the WTHS’s boy’s tennis team is preparing for a promising season this spring. Led by coaches Surplus and Rearick, the boys are hopeful for to be successful this year....

Quest for redemption

Quest for redemption

Anthony Spadano, Editor December 19, 2014

"We [the field hockey team] sat down and discussed our goal to get to the same game as last year", said Varsity Coach O’Connor. Last season the WTHS girls’ field hockey team made it to the Group IV...

Seniors take the field in one of the most popular traditions at WTHS, the annual Powderpuff Game.

Friendly rivals at it again

Bria Lamonica, Editor December 12, 2014

  Every year juniors and seniors go crazy over the beloved game that draws a huge crowd to the stadium, and brings the classes head to head. Powderpuff.  Not only is it one night of thrilling...

Put a ring on it

Jimmy Perry December 9, 2014

After two years of disappointing losses in play offs and state tournaments the Washington Township Minutemen soccer boys have finally done it, they have claimed the state title. “The boys did not like...

Wrestling team off to successful start

Bria Lamonica, Editor December 8, 2014

  On December 1st, the Washington Township Minutemen Wrestling Team will begin their season.  With high hopes this year, and many goals set, the team aspires to win a conference title, districts,...

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