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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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Talya Lehrich

Talya Lehrich, Spread Editor

Talya Lehrich is the spread editor who spreads herself extremely thin between running 9,000 miles a week and trying to teach hursilf haw tew spel. She is a lover of all things outdoors, despite witnessing her camp burn to the ground, and yes, she has had an encounter with a bear… she’ll tell you all about it.

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Reflection of LGBTQ incisiveness at Wilson

Reflection of LGBTQ incisiveness at Wilson

Talya Lehrich, Spread Editor June 8, 2019

In 2011, DCPS outlined a plan to “create an inclusive school community.” Although the policy was supposedly implemented, LGBTQ individuals at Wilson have found that such plans have not been effectively...

Wear and tear brings locker room despair

Wear and tear brings locker room despair

Talya Lehrich, Spread Editor March 4, 2019

Junior Margaret Goletiani was headed to the locker room to change for wrestling practice a few weeks ago when she noticed something strange. Water was trailing down the hallway leading to the girls' locker...

Alumni reflect on Wilson college prep

Alumni reflect on Wilson college prep

Talya Lehrich, Spread Editor March 3, 2019

“There are no test corrections in college!” “Your professors won’t be this nice!” “I’m trying to prepare you for a college-level class!” We have all heard a teacher say something along...

Fall recipe: Braised spiced chickpeas

Fall recipe: Braised spiced chickpeas

Talya Lehrich, Spread Editor November 12, 2018

Coming from a family with dietary restrictions ranging from gluten-free to vegan, and to nut allergies, we are often hard-pressed to find something to cook that everyone will eat. Making braised spiced...

Wilson almnus recounts 1970 student walk out

Wilson almnus recounts 1970 student walk out

Talya Lehrich, Spread Editor September 20, 2016

Last year’s production of the musical “Hair” was not an unrealistic interpretation of an event that took place at Wilson in 1970. Following the Kent State Shootings – a massacre at Kent State University...

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