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The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

Stephanie Dyke

Stephanie Dyke, Social Media Specialist, Reporter

Stephanie is a freshman and this is her first year going into the newspaper. She is part of the social media team and is ready to take on new challenges at West Senior High. Outside of school, Stephanie enjoys playing softball and is in the Traverse City West marching band drumline.

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Emma Flick goes for the ball at the annual Pink Game.

Diving Into Something New

Stephanie Dyke and Ruby Anderson May 19, 2026

 Senior Emma Flick plays a big part in leading the varsity volleyball team, guiding the team in both their confidence and success. She has been playing this sport for around nine years and is going to...

Theater 3 puts on Lost Girl

Theater 3 puts on Lost Girl

Stephanie Dyke and Olivia McNitt December 12, 2025

  Theater 3 performed "Lost Girl” as their first performance of the year. “Lost Girl” was performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20-21 and two p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Many people in the school participated...

Carl Edgren and his two sons before they ran in the Turkey Trot 5K on November 27.

Traverse City Turkey Trot

Ruby Anderson and Stephanie Dyke December 8, 2025

  The crisp air on Thanksgiving morning in Traverse City was once again filled with the sounds of running shoes and excited cheers as the annual Traverse City Turkey Trot took place. In the race, there...

J. Carmien stands with his son M. Carmien at a soccer game that J. Carmien was coaching.

Beyond the Scoreboard

Ruby Anderson and Stephanie Dyke October 15, 2025

Many people like coaching their kids or having a parent as a coach, but it comes with difficulties. Even though it may seem very fun on the outside, sometimes, it can change what others think of you. But...

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