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Isla Wien, Reporter, Graphic Designer June 5, 2024

Voter Registration Takes Place at School

Voter Registration Takes Place at School

Isla Wien, Graphic Designer May 21, 2024

  Voters should register as soon as possible before an election. Voters can vote online, in person, or through the mail 15+ days before the election. When it is 14 or fewer days until the election, voters...

Transgender Day on Easter

Transgender Day on Easter

Isla Wien April 16, 2024

  President Joe Biden acknowledged International Transgender Day of Visibility landing on Easter Sunday. Biden also banned religious symbols on Easter eggs within the White House. This controversy upset...

Spring Break Poll; Where Is West Going

Spring Break Poll; Where Is West Going

Isla Wien, Graphic Designer March 20, 2024

Professionals Share Knowledge with Students During Career Day

Professionals Share Knowledge with Students During Career Day

Coral Cravey, Isla Wien, and Olivia Kandow March 14, 2024

  On Thursday, Mar. 7, guest speakers from various job fields shared information about their careers with students. The day took place in three sections, which were 30 minutes each, where students...

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Twilight Skate Makes a Return

Isla Wien, Graphic Designer January 30, 2024

  Many students at West ice skate at the Civic Center. This year, the Civic Center has the option of the “Twilight Skate” as well as the “open skate.” Students can rent skates for $5 at the civic...

Film clap board cinema sign with holly. Christmas design icon on white background.

Christmas Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

Isla Wien, Graphic Designer December 7, 2023

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Isla Wien, Graphic Designer October 28, 2023

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K.Labonte explains a reading to students during her German I and II class.

WMS German Teacher Moves to WSH

Isla Wien, Graphic Designer October 19, 2023

  Kerry LaBonte, a German teacher teaching since 1997, has transitioned back to teaching at West Senior High School. She moved here along with her previous German students from West Middle School.    “I...

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