As high school students, politics has never been prevalent in our lives until now. For many of us, this is our first exposure to the world of politics and I wondered what...
Andrew Yang is running for the Democratic nomination for president, and he certainly has a lot of supporters. That was apparent Sept. 16, 2019, when he held a campaign rally...
On June 26 and June 27, two debates were held featuring 20 Democratic candidates for president. Wayne Messam was not among the 20 in Miami, partly due to his not announcing...
On Wednesday, June 26, presidential candidate John Delaney will take part in the first Democratic debate, along with nine other candidates. (Ten more candidates will debate...
Watertown High School participated in a mock election on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, during all three lunches. The students and faculty voted on all three Massachusetts ballot questions,...
With the elections approaching Tuesday, Nov. 6, it may be hard to make a decision on the long list of candidates and ballot question. Fortunately, the Cambridge-based social...
The murmurs from the crowd suddenly came to a stop as the first female United States Senator from Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren, walked on stage to greet a massive audience...
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, Watertown High School students left their classrooms to stand in the freezing cold. Like so many students across the nation the week...
A lot of people are freaking out about Net Neutrality -- you should be, too, especially if you love the internet. Net Neutrality is a principal that is protecting our internet,...
“They are standing up for the right that people have died for, but, as long as they don’t turn their back, I have no issue with it,” Deborah Johnson said. ...
As eerie as an empty Watertown High School may seem, the school will be merging into the new hybrid model of learning starting Dec. 2. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every...
As high school students, politics has never been prevalent in our lives until now. For many of us, this is our first exposure to the world of politics and I wondered what...
Merideth Greene, Raider Times staff
June 9, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Watertown High Class of 2022 has provided some relief for the parents and children of the community. Student read-alouds were created for kids...
Raider Times staff
November 24, 2019
Spirit Week at Watertown High School is a fun time before Thanksgiving, and each day has a specific theme. This year, Spirit Week will happen from Monday, Nov. 18, through...
Mariana Urizar , Fathema Heidari , and Eleni Hum
November 14, 2019
Aloha! You may have seen the staff of Watertown High School in Hawaiian shirts or wearing leis these past few Fridays, but do you know why? David Mastro, a history teacher...
Arkady Varzhapetian, Raider Times staff
June 11, 2020
America’s favorite ice cream shop, Ben & Jerry’s, has officially opened a new location in Watertown, Mass. It is located at Arsenal Yards near Shake Shack. Ben & Jerry’s has made a huge name for themselves with more than 500 locations in the United States after they started as a small catering truck in...
- Shake Shack holds festive grand opening in Watertown December 22, 2019
- VOTE TODAY! Choose the winner in Splash of Flavor! January 21, 2018
- Splash of Flavor 2017: Passion fruit slush at Kung Fu Tea December 20, 2017
- Splash of Flavor 2017: Raspberry tea with strawberry popping boba at Boston Tea Stop December 20, 2017
- Splash of Flavor 2017: Carrot Cake donut at Kane’s Donuts December 20, 2017
- Splash of Flavor 2017: Buffalo Chicken pizza at Pinocchio’s December 20, 2017
- Splash of Flavor 2017: Breakfast Combo Platter at Uncommon Grounds December 20, 2017
- Splash of Flavor 2017: French fries at Arsenal Pizza December 20, 2017
- Splash of Flavor 2017: Clam Chowder at Boston Chowda Co. December 20, 2017
Isabella Nitschke, Anna Vrahliotis, Noor Dia, Fathema Heidari , Elena Kiani, Abby Hendrick, and Thomas Dicker
November 25, 2020
As eerie as an empty Watertown High School may seem, the school will be merging into the new hybrid model of learning starting Dec. 2. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every...
Abby Hendrick, Elena Kiani, Thomas Dicker, Anna Vrahliotis, Isabella Nitschke, Fathima Perez-Cordero, and Noor Dia
November 17, 2020
This Friday, Watertown’s first ever remote play “The Crucible” will be streaming! Get your tickets now -- and by tickets we mean a cozy blanket and some snacks while...
Leyla Mandel, Raider Times staff
November 2, 2020
As high school students, politics has never been prevalent in our lives until now. For many of us, this is our first exposure to the world of politics and I wondered what...
Noor Dia, Thomas Dicker, Abby Hendrick, Elena Kiani, Isabella Nitschke, Fathima Perez-Cordero, and Anna Vrahliotis
October 16, 2020
At 37 years old, Joel Giacobozzi became the new principal at Watertown High School. He grew up in Needham and says his very first job was working at a poultry farm, which...
Time for a different kind of school play
October 1, 2020
2020 Watertown High School senior award and scholarship winners
July 1, 2020
The Watertown High boys' soccer team stayed busy on the midweek holiday, playing host to visiting Wilmington on Nov. 11, 2020, at Victory Field. Click on the above photos...
The Watertown High boys' soccer team was forced to wait two days after being snowed out before it could celebrate Senior Night by playing visiting Burlington on Nov. 2, 2020,...
The Watertown High School girls' soccer team took part in Senior Day festivities, then took on visiting Burlington on Oct. 24, 2020, at Victory Field. Photo gallery by Leah...
The Watertown High field hockey team -- playing 7-on-7 this season because of the pandemic -- celebrated Senior Day with a 6-0 victory over visiting Burlington on Oct. 24,...
The Watertown High girls' soccer team returned to Victory Field for a game against Melrose High on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Photo gallery by Leah Knipper-Davis. --Oct. 17,...
Although Watertown High School was closed for Columbus Day, the Raiders' boys' soccer team was hard at work, taking on Melrose at Victory Field in Watertown. Photo gallery...
The Watertown High School girls' soccer team finally played its first home game of the 2020 season when it welcomed Wakefield to Victory Field on Oct. 10, 2020. Photo gallery...
The Watertown High School junior varsity girls' soccer team opened its long-delayed 2020 season with a game against Wakefield on Oct. 10 at Victory Field in Watertown. Photo...
Fathima Perez-Cordero, Raider Times staff
October 31, 2020
Spooky Season is here! With everything happening in the world, I asked people what they were planning doing for Halloween. Although COVID-19 is still affecting everyday activities,...
Maud Neeley, Raider Times staff
October 29, 2020
Are humans truly alone in the universe? Countless generations have looked up at the stars and wondered. Yet as scientists are beginning to find out, the keys to answering...
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My name is Old Man and I’m two hundred years old. I’m the oldest and tallest tree in this park. I have seen all of my neighbors grow up and...
I realize that my long life is about to end. I take a deep breath of the fresh air and say goodbye to the world. My expansive life is almost...
Heather, a seemingly normal and carefree young girl, lived in a small house that some might consider in the middle of nowhere, but it was still...
Time was no longer imperative for the human race as war became paramount. And as days faded into years, JL grew listless, confined to a tiny...
You never know where it comes from. You never know who it will choose, the time or the place. It might have been simmering in you for years and...
I had never been a fan of flying. The idea of being trapped in the sky with no idea of what could possibly happen if you were to fall shook me....
The air was dry as New England turned into an unlivable wasteland. I gripped my rifle as tight as sewn clothes while my dad and I scavenged for...
The graveyard was a lonely place. This was to be expected, but Juno never got used to it. Normally it was nice, peaceful even, but in the dead...
Abby Hendrick, Elena Kiani, Thomas Dicker, Anna Vrahliotis, Isabella Nitschke, Fathima Perez-Cordero, and Noor Dia
November 17, 2020
This Friday, Watertown’s first ever remote play “The Crucible” will be streaming! Get your tickets now -- and by tickets we mean a cozy blanket and some snacks while you watch it online! The play will be streaming...
Sid Hackett, Raider Times staff
October 1, 2020
This year has been completely different than anything we’ve seen before. Not only has this pandemic had an impact on school, sports, and life in general, but it will also have an impact on Watertown High’s fall play,...
Jasmine Affany, Alishba Amin, and Lameh Rifai
March 13, 2020
“I Still Believe” is an emotional and moving journey of love and heartache, based on the story of Christian musician Jeremy Camp. Starring K.J. Apa and Britt Robertson, the movie follows a young boy, Jeremy, as he...
Kat Fristrom, Raider Times staff
February 28, 2020
Though Kacie Kirkpatrick only recently started running the drama department at Watertown High School last year, she has already brought big changes. She has already introduced two new drama classes, both of which are a...
Victoria Pires, Raider Times staff
February 28, 2020
Netflix brings us another binge-worthy must-see in its new original series, “I Am Not Okay with This.” From the creators of “Stranger Things” and “The End of the F***ing World,” it’s no wonder why it’s the...
Mariana Urizar, Raider Times staff
February 28, 2020
After almost five years of not releasing solo music, Selena Gomez finally released her new album titled, “Rare.” She began her comeback with her two singles “Lose You to Love Me” and “Look at Her Now,” both songs...
- New audience introduced to ‘Call of the Wild’ February 28, 2020
- A lot to like about ‘P.S. I Still Love You’ February 28, 2020
- Is “Dolittle” just what the doctor ordered? January 17, 2020
Meron Hagos, Jaylene DeJesus, Evan Aldridge, and Carolina Pesqueira
April 13, 2018
As the 2018 Boston Marathon approaches, Watertown High School students and teachers recall their experiences surrounding the events of five years ago -- the Boston Marathon...
Mark Wahlberg strives to get it right in “Patriots Day”
January 12, 2017
December 13, 2016
The signs of support came from everywhere
June 5, 2014
The view from Florida was amazing
April 15, 2014
Near shootout site, they are stronger than a picture
April 14, 2014
Helen Gjino, Raider Times staff
November 28, 2019
For two weeks in July, I got the chance to visit my family in Korçë, Albania, for the first time in more than a decade. The last time I was there, I was about 4 years old,...
Joust for fun: A visit to King Richard’s Faire leaves visitors awestruck
October 21, 2018
Bringing home the magic of Ireland’s Beara Peninsula
September 17, 2018
