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What about the movie Rocky makes you love it so much?
	“It was the determination and the perseverance that the character, not necessarily Stallone, but his character, showed. He was given a one in a million shot and he took it. He knew it was going to be hard. He knew he just had to keep going, and thats kind of how I live my life, as if something gets in my way I try to look at it as an adventure instead of making it a challenge.” 

-English teacher Lori Duquette

Women of West: Lori Duquette

Mackenzi Burns, Reporter March 13, 2018

Who is someone you look up to and why? “Even to this day, although she’s been gone for 20 years, it would be my grandmother. She cared. She did things for others; she put others before her. She...

“When it comes to inspiring my students, I try to lead by example as much as I can. When my students start to become negative, I always say ‘we have to find another way if one way isn’t working.’”-English teacher Amanda Loucks

Women of West: Amanda Loucks

Hannah Andrews, Reporter March 12, 2018

“When I was younger I had a rough upbringing. These experiences have taught me how to overcome instead of shutting down. I feel that my experiences have given me the opportunity to relate to my students...

“I try to be positive. I can’t tell you what I do, but I think positive attitude is part of it, and being friendly and open to the students.”-English teacher Patricia Sheehey

Women of West: Patricia Sheehey

Kate Kealey, Editor in Cheif March 10, 2018

“I enjoy seeing my students learn. I am very much an independent person, but I do enjoy working with students and helping them learn. I think English is one of the fields that some people probably think...

“Be kind and work hard. That is what I always told Jacob, Ben, and Max [sons] and my students. You have two priorities in life: one, be kind, especially to people you love like your mom, dad, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend. Also, really work hard in school because you can’t come back. What the world needs now is love, sweet love, that is the only thing there is just too little of.”
-Spanish teacher Barbara Lipnick

Women of West: Barbara Lipnick

Naomi Walker, Reporter March 8, 2018

“I lived in France, Spain, Mexico, New York City, and I’ve been to Rome, but I think really when I’m happiest is when I’m walking on the Mississippi River. There is a bike trail right by my house...

Beak ‘n’ Eye Issue 3 Survey

February 21, 2018

Help us with data collection for our next issue out March 9th. We need responses by Feb. 27. Thank you for your time. Please take this survey to help reporters represent your voices.

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Cutest Couple Twitter Contest begins Feb. 1

Emma Day, Social Media Manager February 2, 2018

Out with the old, and in with the new

Kate Kealey, Editor in chief January 9, 2018

2017 has come to an end, and the school year is almost halfway over. But what really happened in 2017? As you try to look back on many prideful and exciting moments of your 2017 high school year, you...

A couple enjoys last slow dance of the night.

GALA goals

Zack Misner, Reporter December 20, 2017

As we march into the new year we will welcome a new slew of senior candidates who wish to claim the esteemed title of GALA king.The candidates were voted by their peers during a senior meeting, and the...

Fall Sports Recap

October 26, 2017

We want your letters to the editor!

October 18, 2017

On Friday, October 13, the first issue of the Beak ‘n’ Eye was released and included were two voice columns “Liberal Arts left in the shadows” and “#BloodOnOurFingertips”. The student-run newspaper...

Humans of West-Principal Jenni Weipert

Humans of West-Principal Jenni Weipert

Dani Reitz, Opinion Editor September 22, 2017

Even though it may only be her third year at West, Principal Jenni Weipert has met and exceeded the expectations. However, there is more to Principal Weipert than what meets the eye. Being the head...

Beak ‘n’ Eye Survey-Issue 1

September 19, 2017

The Beak 'n' Eye needs input for the first print issue of the year. Please answer the survey honestly and respectfully because your input is critical. Look out for issue 1 in the halls on Oct. 13. https://goo.gl/forms/4mtgajJVv1FoGOfl2  

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