![“If I could describe Matt in one word it would be driven. His work ethic, his leadership, his constant goal setting, and never settling for anything less than perfection,” Oates said.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/File_000-675x900.jpeg)
Music to My Ears
Sarah Bernick, Editor-in-Chief
• April 7, 2021
![Kathy Truong ‘21 manages to stay upbeat amidst her heavy course load. “I definitely will miss just being a kid during high school because I know during college there will be a lot of pressure and responsibility, whereas during high school you can still have fun with your friends and mess around.”](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Kathy-777x900.jpg)
Striving under pressure
Tiara Soppe, Reporter
• April 5, 2021
![Lantz still holds Kansas close to his heart. He has been a fan of Kansas athletics his whole life. “Nothing is going to change. [I will cheer for Iowa] if I go to the games, but I was born a Jayhawk,” Lantz said.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MLantz154320.jpg)
Decisions, decisions, decisions
Luke Loving, Reporter
• March 31, 2021
![Erwin shares some qualities with his older brother, Brett Erwin, who graduated from West in 2018. They both played basketball all four years of high school. “They’re both hard working. They were obviously raised really well so they’re both great kids. I think Derek is a little more outgoing towards everyone else,” Paulson said.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Derek-Erwin-900x600.jpg)
Never give up
Luke Loving, Reporter
• February 10, 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.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Kennedy-900x698.jpg)
A unique senior year
Isabella Martens, Reporter
• February 3, 2021
!["Alyssa’s life has been quite a journey. She is very resilient and never gives up," social worker Jenn O'Hare said.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0912-720x900.jpg)
From success to scholarship
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
• February 6, 2019
![Senior Kyle Swanson has been diagnosed with ADD, OCD, and high-functioning autism. Despite his obstacles, he still strives to reach his goals.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kyle-Swanson-643x900.jpg)
Unstoppable despite the obstacles
Tyler Newman, Reporter
• January 17, 2019
!["I would describe [Alexis] as outgoing, hardworking and she always puts in a lot of effort into everything she does," Marcus Schutters said](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/schutters-900x600.jpg)
Senior Spotlight: Alexis Schutters
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
• December 10, 2018
![“'Everything happens for a reason'. This is something I really believe in," senior Alexa Glandon said.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Everything-happens-for-a-reason-this-is-something-I-saw-all-the-time-because-I-believe-it.-After-my-care-accident-junior-yea-e1543340504121-675x900.jpg)
Senior Spotlight: Alexa Glandon
Naomi Walker, Social Media and Business Manager
• November 27, 2018
![“I like that you get to learn more about different eras of history from the music you’re singing and that the audience and performers can interpret in so many different ways. [Choir] provides a sense of togetherness that I really appreciate,” senior Alexis Syverson said.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC_0005-900x600.jpg)
A day in the life of a performer
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
• October 31, 2018
![Amia Combs is a person that will always stick up for her friends and anyone and need.
"I hate when people bully sweet kids," Combs said. She tries her best to not conform to high school trends and always speaks her mind.](https://whstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Amia-e1540844805571-675x900.jpg)
Breaking the stereotype
Kate Kealey, Editor in Chief
• October 29, 2018
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