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Isabella Martens

Isabella Martens, Editor in Chief

Isabella Martens (she/her) is a senior and also editor in chief of the Beak 'n' Eye. She has been on the newspaper for three years now. Her inspiration for being on the paper is her love for writing and to meet new people. She has wanted to be on the newspaper since eighth grade when she found out it was an elective. Her favorite pieces to write for the paper are the ones where she gets to interview students and she would love to make memoirs with the staff this year. Her personality would be described as bubbly and outgoing. 

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Head secretary Lisa Rostenbach smiling at her desk. She was soaking in the last moments in the office.

New Beginnings

Isabella Martens, Editor In-Cheif
January 20, 2023
Senior Paige Sinksen sings at the show choir opening night. This is where they got to showcase all their hard work for the fir

West Connection

Isabella Martens, Editor
January 19, 2023
This is the freshmans hallway for Deck The Halls. They decorated the halls on Monday to start off the week's festivities.

Winter at West

Isabella Martens, Editor
January 3, 2023
Kel Andrews smiles with his brother after not seeing each other for 8 months. Everyone in the office watched with excitement while they were reunited.

Coming Home

Isabella Martens, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
The band plays throughout the pep rally. They came prepared and ready to pump up the student body for Homecoming week.

Getting Hype for Homecoming

Isabella Martens, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Students show their tickets to get let into the dance. Student Senate had to come early to set up and stay late to clean up after.

Hustle to Homecoming

Isabella Martens, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2022
¨I like ecology club because it brings together people who are interested in plants and gardening and gives us a place to all participate together,¨ sophomore Lanora Sprague said.

Going Green

Isabella Martens, Reporter
April 28, 2022
Book club is welcoming to anyone who wants to meet new people and discuss their opinions. This was a poster found in the hallway advertising book club.

Book worms

Isabella Martens, Reporter
January 31, 2022
Junior Kenzie Schertz studied her final reviews to get ready for finals. She has four finals this term and she's aiming for all As.

Stressed for the test

Isabella Martens, Reporter
January 12, 2022
"One thing I struggled with in the first couple weeks of high school was talking to new people. Talking to new people helped me make amazing friendships," freshman Addison Aleksiejczyk said.

Starting off Strong

Isabella Martens, Reporter
September 17, 2021
 Mr. Schaeffer helps Jaden Nguyen '22 with airbrushing. Airbrushing is used to give an even surface when painting. It's usually used to create realism.

Creative minds

Isabella Martens, Reporter
February 26, 2021
Peyton Flynn smiling during second block. She is a great role model for those around her and she is in lots of clubs/sports at West. “I really like high school and just West in general. I feel like there's a lot of positivity rolling around through like school activities and sports. I just feel like it's a really good place to get involved,” junior Peyton Flynn said.

On the go

Isabella Martens, Reporter
February 23, 2021
Alyssa Broer ‘22 practices jumps right before she goes on with her team to do their state lyrical dance. In addition to their state competition the dance team danced at halftime for basketball and football games. “One thing I really enjoy about the dance team is our basketball season. It’s always so fun when we are in the hallway practicing before we go out because I get to hang out with my best friends. When performing we are closer to the crowd and it makes dancing for them so much easier,” Broer said.

Performing behind a mask

Isabella Martens, Reporter
February 17, 2021
Kennedy Wink smiling on a game day! She has stayed positive and working hard throughout the year even with obstacles in her way. “I'm proud of the relationships I have established through the years and how I have such a good support group and such good friends,” Wink said.

A unique senior year

Isabella Martens, Reporter
February 3, 2021
Student senator Savannah Haskins '23 points to one of the custom signs placed around the halls of West.  Student Senate plans to promote Troll on a Stroll as long as students and staff are having a good time with it.

Trolls on strolls

Isabella Martens, Writer
January 20, 2021
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