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Young adults in this country should realize that its a civic duty to do everything that they can in order to make the country the best place possible for all types of people. In order to do this, everyone needs to elect officials that represent the change they want to see in the nation. Youth may only comprise 25 percent of the nation’s population, but they are 100 percent of the future.

Coalition of young voters

Zak Keel, Reporter November 6, 2018

Polls will open up today, Nov. 6, for the 2018 midterm elections as Americans across the nation will partake in state and local races that will soon influence the second half of President Donald Trump’s...

Fall sports kickoff generates optimism for Falcon Nation

Dani Reitz, Voice Editor August 14, 2018

Conversation buzzed in the dimly lit auditorium at West High School on Thursday, Aug. 9. Coaches, athletes, and families eagerly gathered in the cool air conditioning, waiting for the anticipated fall...

I love it [teaching] because it makes me feel good. It’s selfish, but its a good type of selfish. It just brings me joy to help people.”

Humans of West: Nic Anderson

Joseph Potts, Reporter April 23, 2018

What do you like the most about working with students? “When kids get creative. That’s my favorite thing. I love it when they are able to figure things out without me telling them what to do.”...

When I do anything, I think of how I feel in some of those situations, like what would I want my teacher to do. So I just teach based on how I want to be taught.”

Humans of West: Stephanie Hansen

Martin Morales, Reporter April 23, 2018

Stephanie Hansen is a favorite among her students. Her secret?   “Just care about people. I have this freakish empathy... I put myself in people’s shoes and how I would feel if I was in their shoes......

Co-ed track takes on Jesse Days

Co-ed track takes on Jesse Days

Aiden Rushing, Reporter April 13, 2018

Results update: Men’s team placed third overall with 108 points Women’s team placed last overall with 9 points On Apr. 12, the annual Jesse Days co-ed track meet will be held at Brady...

Internet slowness plagues district

Internet slowness plagues district

Martin Morales, Reporter April 13, 2018

Update: Internet is back Issues with internet slowness across the AEA-covered schools has seemingly been resolved. Internet speeds Thursday and Friday were back to normal. For the last five days,...

West shows its support during Autism Awareness Month by wearing light it up blue t-shirts.

Light it up blue

Mackenzi Burns, Reporter April 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Apr. 3, students and staff wore blue shirts in honor of autism awareness month. T-shirts could be purchased the past few weeks in the activities office. Students who purchased shirts received...

Army JROTC receives thanks for large quantity of volunteering in the community.

Army JROTC dedicated to making students better citizens

Joseph Potts, Reporter April 4, 2018

The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps(JROTC) is a class taught by retired military officials teaching lessons on character education, student achievement and leadership. “Sgt. Maj....

Soccer trivia night is Saturday, Apr. 7 at the Walcott Coliseum. Proceeds will go to purchasing a new scoreboard for Wests soccer field.

Soccer holds trivia night for new scoreboard

Hannah Andrews, Reporter April 4, 2018

On Saturday, Apr. 7, the boys and girls soccer teams will be hosting a trivia night at the Walcott Coliseum. You can reserve a table that seats up to eight people. It is $10 dollars per person to attend....

West’s music department will hold solo and ensemble at West on Apr. 14. This is an example of what a solo might look like.

Students prepare for solo and ensemble competition

Danielle Stevens, Managing Editor March 31, 2018

On Apr. 14, West’s music department is holding solo and ensemble at West. Students from the band, orchestra, and the choir department are able to participate. As of 2018, there were 49 entries, all...

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