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The Occidentalist

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The Occidentalist

Ashley Beeler

Ashley Beeler, Photographer

Ashley Beeler is a senior and is taking Newspaper for the first time this year. She is taking Newspaper because she wants to get more experience with life skills. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with family and friends, and spending time out on the water. 

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West Girls' Tennis Takes on the Grand Traverse Resort Mini Camp

West Girls’ Tennis Takes on the Grand Traverse Resort Mini Camp

Ashley Beeler and Solè Demeuse March 12, 2024

  Girls tennis is on the rise for the 2024 season, and they are coming in hot with a variety of skilled players. With a huge amount of new players and lots of freshmen, the size of the girls' tennis program...

"Anyone but You" Up For Rom-Com of the Century

“Anyone but You” Up For Rom-Com of the Century

Ashley Beeler, Photographer January 11, 2024

  “Anyone but You” was released Dec. 22, 2023. Showcasing a romance comedy that involves a hilarious story of two enemies becoming lovers. Bea meets Ben on a random day and spends an amazing evening...

The ski team stops for a photo. Photo Courtesy: N. Raven

Ski Team Heads to Austria

Ashley Beeler, Photographer November 19, 2023

  Ski team athletes prepare for a trip that takes place across the sea in Austria. Boys and girls take time out of their November to adventure on a week long trip to prepare for their ski season. Hard...

After the big win over Central, the football team crowds around the trophy for a victory photo.

Patriot Game Photo Recap

Ashley Beeler, Staff writer, Photographer October 29, 2023

Photo Credit: C. Copenhaver

West Welcomes Gus as a New Staff Member

Ashley Beeler, Staff Writer, Photographer October 3, 2023

  Gus is a 2-year-old lab that is a certified therapy dog. He was certified in November 2022 and is gradually coming into Traverse City West Senior High School each day. Brightening up students' days...

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