The Patriot

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
All content by Thomas Tait '22

Emma Haley named 2021 Homecoming Queen

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2021
Full-time school returns with COVID restrictions

Full-time school returns with COVID restrictions

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2021

Strout gives updates on changes to COVID protocol at school

Thomas Tait '22
May 27, 2021

Division in America, and how to solve it

Thomas Tait '22
March 31, 2021

PRIDE schedule coming next year, Strout says

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021

Scheduling takes new form amid coronavirus restrictions

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
United Nations graphic from the original signing of the document under the Obama-Biden administration.

True effects of Biden’s executive orders on climate change

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2021
Snow Days while on Remote Learning

Snow Days while on Remote Learning

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2020
In English and Journalism teacher Mrs. Pierson's classroom, socially-distanced desks take the place of flexible seating and tables.

[Photo] WTHS teachers prepare for new challenges in 2020 school year

Kelly Wei '21
October 19, 2020
Quamir Land celebrating after his touchdown catch, his first of the season.

Township falls 35-28 to Kingsway in double overtime

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
The Minutemen after the game, their first season opening victory since 2011.

Minutemen stifle Shawnee offense, start season 1-0

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
Principal Strout speaks on school response to COVID-19

Principal Strout speaks on school response to COVID-19

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
Brandon Aiyuk hurdles Eagles safety Marcus Epps on his way to the endzone.

Eagles beat 49ers in primetime, take control of NFC East

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
The Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals played to a 23-23 tie, the first of the 2020 NFL season.

Eagles unable to overcome Burrow and Bengals, end in 23-23 tie

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2020
A photo taken during Sunday's game. It was the first time the Rams have beat the Eagles since 2004.

Wentz mistake ends Eagles comeback in a 37-19 loss to the Rams

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
Ryan Kerrigan breaks through battered Eagles o-line.

Injury stricken Eagles collapse in Washington

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
A photo taken during the Eagles' limited 2020 training camp.

Eagles at Washington Preview- Week 1, 2020-21

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
K'Von Wallace played safety at Clemson, the alma mater of Eagles legend and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins.

Best Eagles’ Pick from the 2020 NFL Draft

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020
The Eagles first round pick was Jalen Reagor, the WR out of TCU, pictured here.

Eagles 2020 NFL Draft Grades

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes hoisting the Lamar Hunt Trophy.

Chiefs come back from ten down to beat 49ers

Thomas Tait '22
February 24, 2020
A jughandle on Route 23 in Wayne, N.J. (credit: Google Maps)

New Jersey Driving: A Dangerous Endeavor

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman at his January 9 press conference.

Birds must make key moves during offseason

Thomas Tait '22
January 31, 2020
The Pro Bowl takes place annually, usually in Hawaii or Orlando.

NFL Pro Bowl needs a renovation

Thomas Tait '22
January 31, 2020
Wawa: a NJ institution

Wawa: a NJ institution

Thomas Tait '22
January 31, 2020
Ms. Taraschi poses in the Auxiliary Gym. She teaches PE on the 9/10 side of the school.

[Photo] New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Stephanie Taraschi

Guanyi Cao '21, Features Editor
December 20, 2019
The team gathers after one of their hard-fought wins during the season.

Varsity football season concludes in first round exit against Hillsborough

Thomas Tait '22, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
A snapshot of the 1st song performed by the ensemble during the preview that was done for WTHS staff and students.

[Photo] Various ensembles of the music department come together for winter concert

December 20, 2019
Gianna Casella '22 scans in to the G-Hall bathroom at the end of the day. The new policy requires students to scan their school IDs in order to sign in and sign out of the bathroom.

[Photo] Changes at Township

Kelly Wei '21, News Editor
December 20, 2019
Kelleher stops for a photo after classes. Currently, she teaches both Geometry and Pre-Calc here at WTHS.

[Photo] New Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kelleher

Felisha Trani '22, Lifestyles Editor
December 20, 2019
Dowdell poses for a picture in her new classroom at WTHS. Dowdell recently moved to the high school after teaching in various middle schools in the district.

[Photo] New Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Dowdell

December 20, 2019
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