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Stephanie Seidl playing a game with the WINGs members helping them learn if certain situations would cost them more or less.

WINGs Club hosts guest speaker

Emma Day, Marketing Director October 18, 2018

West’s WING (Womens Impacting the Next Generation) Club hosted guest speaker Stephanie Seidl on Oct. 18 during Falcon Flex. Seidl works for Century Insurance,an agency that deals with commercial insurance,...

“You can only do it one time. Once high school is over, it’s over,” Oliver said.

The hidden talent behind the quiet boy

Tori Dierikx, Reporter October 17, 2018

When you first meet Malachi Oliver, you may just notice him as the quiet kid who sits in the back of class with his headphones on. But there is much more to Malachi Oliver than what meets the eye, or ear....

 “Don’t take everything so seriously. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be grateful for what you have because anything could happen, senior Skylar Hintze said.

A photographer on the run

Tyler Newman, Reporter October 16, 2018

If you’re ever looking for her after school, you can usually find her on bus 104 talking with bus driver Bob. She’s probably wearing jeans and a grey sweatshirt. She carries her book and her camera...

Which West teacher are you?

Emma Day, Marketing Director October 12, 2018

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I love sleeping in my free time because Im always busy with my clubs. I can always use a good nap, Prunchak said.

Senior Spotlight: Cailin Prunchak

Kelly Snawerdt, Print Editor October 10, 2018

When students think of a senior who is involved in as many extracurriculars as Cailin Prunchak, they may think of a superhero. But the truth is that Prunchak is a senior student who is actively involved...

Which West elective should you take?

Aiden Rushing, Reporter October 9, 2018

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“I just love the students at West. It’s a great population of kids that work hard, and it’s just a fun place to be.” guidance counselor Amy Murphy said.

Humans of West: Amy Murphy

Joseph Potts, Reporter October 5, 2018

How did you become a counselor? “I originally was a teacher, then I got my master’s degree in counseling. So now I’ve been a counselor for 17 years.”   Did you always wanted to be...

My life motto is to honestly just live life and go with the flow. Don’t let little things bring you down.” senior Izzy Sheumaker said.

Senior Spotlight: Izzy Sheumaker

Emma Day, Marketing Director October 3, 2018

What are you involved in at West? “I’m involved in volleyball and have been involved in it since 7th grade. I didn’t play last year because I wanted to take a break. I’m also involved with show...

Security Guard Shamane Serrano communicating to her fellow colleague regarding a clear patrol.

Humans of West: Shamane Serrano

Emma Day, Marketing Director September 28, 2018

How are you liking West so far? “I love being at West. I graduated from here so it’s like coming back to my old stomping grounds."   What do you like to do when you're not working? “I...

Beak ‘n’ Eye poll

September 25, 2018

Please help the Beak 'n' Eye prepare for our first print issue of the year by answering a few questions for us. Thank you for your time. Loading...

Ive always loved subject matter. I like the freedom, and teaching gives me a degree of freedom, Jodi Zimmerman said.

Humans of West: Jodi Zimmerman

Dani Reitz, Voice Editor September 21, 2018

While she sat with her dying father in a bleak nursing home, social studies teacher Jodi Zimmerman learned to crochet. Burdened by chronic back pain and an inability to sit still, Zimmerman kept herself...

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