Slideshow: Singing Valentines

William Lambert, Photography Editor

February 19, 2019

Filed under Multimedia, Showcase, Slideshows, Student Life

The best photos from Valentines Day....

Singing Valentines Break Record

William Lambert, Photography Editor

February 14, 2019

Filed under Student Life

The annual day of Singing Valentines has hit an all time high with seventeen groups participating this year. Along with the increase in numbers every group sold out of their performances. A slideshow of pictures from the day will be available soon!

Students and Admin Present Parking Possibilities

William Peritz, News Editor

February 7, 2019

Filed under News, Showcase, Student Life

Parking has been a source of frustration and mild inconvenience for several juniors and seniors that are allowed to drive their cars to school. It can be a challenge to secure a parking pass for yourself, due to the relatively low number of spots available. Once a spot is obtained, it can also be difficult...

Iconic Individuals Showcase Their Fashion

Sophie Creager-Roberts, A&E Editor

February 5, 2019

Filed under A&E, Showcase, Student Life

Gregory Brogan (9) *outfit pictured: pants from AE, shoes Steve Madden, jacket = vintage Dolce, shirt from Banana Republic Who do you consider to be your style icon and why? “I don’t know. I really don’t look to a certain person.” What are your favorite stores to shop at? “American Eagle, Cal...

Warriors in the Studio

Jack Reichert and Austin Davis

February 5, 2019

Filed under A&E, Student Life

Soundcloud is a popular platform for music creators across the country, and Angelo Garano and Mark Barstow have joined in on the new craze with hopes to make it big. Garano, better known as King AG the 57th, is now a junior, but his inspiration for hip-hop began in 5th grade. Garano gained inspiration...

Georgia Davidson Aims for Olympic Trials

Sophie O'Donnell, Social Media Editor

January 31, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports, Student Life

For the first time in Olympic history, Kumite, a form of karate will be offered during the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Junior Georgia Davidson is striving towards her goal of qualifying for a spot on the Olympic team. Davidson began training at an Olympic development center this past October in order t...

WAHS Alum Sarah Lopez Releases EP

Sophie Creager-Roberts, A&E Editor

October 25, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

Former Western student and a crowd favorite at any and all WAHS events, Sarah Lopez, released her first EP on the 21st of September. Her interest in performing music began in third grade after participating in the elementary school talent show alongside her friend whom she loved to jam out to Taylor...

Thomas Jackson’s “Growth” Hits Shelves

Sidney Jackson, Managing Editor

October 25, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

Senior Thomas Jackson’s debut poetry collection, “Growth” was released on September 27th. It had been a long nine months in the making, but the time has finally come. It is now available in several countries on Amazon. You can access it here. The book explores subjects of mental health, especially that of high school students. It is a very personal a...

Fresh Faces All Around: Assistant Principal Teresa Tyler Joins WAHS Community

Brookelyn Shantler, News Editor

October 25, 2018

Filed under News, Student Life

What is something you’ve been meaning to try but just haven’t gotten around to? It could be any of the new restaurants actually in town. One of my former students opened up a restaurant downtown and I have been meaning to go to that. It’s called Renewal Restaurant and it was opened up by a f...

Fresh Faces All Around: Assistant Principal Will Schaffer Joins WAHS Community

Brookelyn Shantler, News Editor

October 25, 2018

Filed under News, Student Life

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? The first thing that comes to mind is something military related. It would have to be on how to use a gas mask the right way, and clear it, and then all the things you can do once it’s on because a lot of the times ...

Gallery: Spirit Week Murals 2018

William Lambert, Photo Editor

October 2, 2018

Filed under Multimedia, Showcase, Slideshows, Spirit Week

Accomplished Artist Makes Her Mark

Jessica Klees

June 21, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

Senior Gayathri Prakash is known for her style and bubbly personality. She is a talented artist and was featured in the Senior Art Show. Prakash also is interested in fashion, animals, and volunteering to help the community. Before she gets her diploma, the Western Hemisphere asked some questions to find ou...