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Students adjust to enforcement of only drawstring backpacks in class

Students adjust to enforcement of only drawstring backpacks in class

Ericka Whitehead, Reporter September 9, 2015

  Students are finding it difficult to adjust to the  newly enforced  backpack rule which prohibits large backpacks in the classroom.  Many students have been having trouble carrying textbooks...

Cheyenne Morgan, senior, signs up for the Blood Drive during second block.

Students sign up for blood drive

Iris Hayslett, Editor September 9, 2015

The first blood drive of the year is Thursday, Sept.10, during first through third block. Sign ups are still going on, with the blood drive committee going around and assisting students to sign up online....

Hayden Heath walks with his teammates in a surprise parade down the halls during Block 4 on Sept. 4.

Slideshow: Drumline leads football players in hall parade

September 4, 2015

        The sharp roll of snare drums interrupted classes at the end of Block 4 on Sept. 4 as the drumline led a jubilant procession of football players through the halls...

The first senior class of 2016 T-shirt design has not been popular with students.

Seniors will select a new class shirt

Iris Hayslett, Editor September 4, 2015

Seniors will vote on a new Senior Class T-shirt in two weeks because not many students like the current shirt, not even senior class president Tanner Mecham, who came up with the idea without much input....

Student Senators paint a Homecoming poster in the hallway on Sept. 4.

Parade planned to increase Homecoming excitement

Caylla Townsley, Editor September 4, 2015

“I’m so excited for the homecoming parade this year,” says Student Senate president and senior Carolyn Wojtkowski. “It’s going to be better than years before, and something nobody will want to...

Students listen to Jared Perez explain a lesson in Algebraic Principles class during Block 4 on Aug. 26.

Students survive first day jitters

Caylla Townsley, Editor August 28, 2015

The first day of high school; a day many people fear due to the fact that they don’t know what to expect. Will they get pushed down in the halls? Will they get lost on their way to class, or not be able...

The football team poses after the pep assembly on Aug. 27 in the gym. They went on to win the game against North that night 16-14.

Football team opens season with big win over North

Iris Hayslett, Editor August 28, 2015

"Day by day, we get better and better, till we can’t be beat, won’t be beat" the football team shouts its new motto, and that’s exactly what the Falcons did in its season opener, defeating Davenport...

Students join counter-protest against Westboro church

Brittany George, Editor in chief January 26, 2015

Dozens of West High students joined counter protesters across the street from West in a peaceful protest against six members of Westboro Baptist church from Topeka, KS on Monday morning, January 26. About...

Groups take the Falcon Ice Bucket Challenge

September 4, 2014

Three groups took the Falcon Ice Bucket Challenge after school Sept. 4 to raise money for ALS. Representatives from the yearbook, newspaper, and football team got soaked, but the 100-degree heat index...

Falcon Ice Bucket Challenge

September 2, 2014

The Beak 'n' Eye staff challenges all West High organizations to an ice bucket challenge to raise money for ALS.

Prom Photos 2014

Jephthah Yarian, Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2014

The 2014 Prom was on Saturday, April 26th, at the Starlight Ballroom at 7:30p.m. until 10:30p.m.; and the after-prom party was at West starting at 10p.m. until 2:30a.m.

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Student acts shine in Charity Week Variety Show

May 6, 2014

Twenty-three acts entertained an appreciative audience at the Charity Week Variety Show on May 2 in the West High auditorium. Several vocal soloists performed on a stage lit with colorful strobes and...

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