A day in the life of a performer
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Although standing below blinding lights with every move being watched by an audience isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, it is the environment where senior Alexis Syverson thrives. For as long as she can remember, music and singing have been a tremendous part of her life. “I like that you get to learn more about d...
Leo Club helps hunger drive
Kelly Snawerdt, Print Editor
October 19, 2018
West's Leo Club had a Student Hunger Drive canned goods pick-up on Oct. 17. Students in the club donated their time to help go around eight streets (Fairmount through Clark) by West and pick up the food that neighborhood citizens were willing to donate. The Leo Club advisor Stephanie Hansen said t...
Senior Spotlight: Christian Jacobsen
Tim O'Leary, Reporter
September 13, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
The West High spirit of helping other Falcons fly demonstrates itself in senior Christian Jacobsen. Jacobsen went to Williams Middle School, where he played football and made his way through each class. Though the Williams team was a powerhouse on the field, Jacobsen noticed the team was lacking i...
Humans of West: Stephanie Hansen
Martin Morales, Reporter
April 23, 2018
Filed under Features, Humans of West
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... so I think if I didn’t think that way, I don’t think I’d be the teacher that I am, a supe...
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Dani Reitz is a senior and voice editor for the Beak ’n’ Eye. As one who is fascinated by literature and language, journalism is a perfect fit for her passions. When she isn’t playing sports, Dani enjo...
