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        Wonderful Weekly West News- Week of Oct. 17

        Billie Jo Sherman

        October 18, 2016

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        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.

        Never give up

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        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

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        This photo by senior Skylar Hintze that depicts the aspects to lead a happy and healthy life such as being a role model, communicating, having faith, friends, family, humbleness, forgiveness, passion, balance, confidence, and compassion. “Everyone has different keys to life for themselves. One person may feel families are the most important aspect, while someone else may feel communication is important to them,” Hintze said.

        The keys to living a happy and healthy life

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        “Every student should get to choose if they want a locker. Some lockers are more beat up and old than others,

        Lockers: useful or useless?

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        Denny Dang is a person who wants to put himself out for others to see. With the influence of engineer teacher Jason Franzenburg,

        Oh, Dang

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        • Anthony Franklin smiles for a picture, sporting his own merchandise proudly.

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          A speedy hobby

        • Passing time can be hazardous with the risk of COVID-19. Principal Williams has made it a point of interest to keep the students as safe as possible throughout the day. “With the COVID, I wanted to limit that extra movement. We’re already back, it’s already kind of new, and then you throw in an advisory, that’s a whole brand new group of kids that you have to worry about contact tracing,” Williams said.

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          A new look to the school day

        • With current events and stressors in the world many find an outlet in order to escape reality. This may include exercising, playing video games, as well as cooking or baking. For freshman Madison Meador, listening to music is what allows her to escape reality. “My favorite artist is Ariana Grande because the songs that she has come out with are really good and I like them. My favorite song by her is ‘POV’,” Meador said.

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          No energy drink needed

        • Kennedy Wink smiling on a game day! She has stayed positive and working hard throughout the year even with obstacles in her way. “I

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          A unique senior year

        • Senior Adam Parcel is serious about applying for scholarships as he inches his way closer to graduation. Parcel has applied for 24 scholarships so far. "The most exciting things about going off to college is the ability to meet new people, continue in my studies, prepare myself for the work field, and grow more in my relationship with Christ," Parcel said

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          Scholarships lead to better future

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