The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere
The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere
The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere
Lucy Shadel

Lucy Shadel, Opinion Editor

Lucy Shadel is a senior and the Opinion Editor for the Western Hemisphere. Outside of journalism, Lucy enjoys participating in the Western Model UN and We the People teams and acting in the school plays. She spends her free time baking and reading.

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Truancy, or skipping, isn't the only way to become chronically absent. Excused absences (doctor's appointments, vacations, etc.) also count toward a student's total absenteeism.

Empty Seats: How Chronic Absenteeism is Affecting Student Learning

Lucy Shadel, Staff Writer
May 29, 2024
After years of relaxed grading protocols during and following the pandemic, the grading policy is being more strictly enforced this year.

Where Are We Now? Taking a Look at The School Grading Policy

Lucy Shadel, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Katherine Innes is one of several teachers who have taken to collecting their students' phones in buckets instead of hanging pockets.

Away for the Day: A Second Look at the Cell Phone Policy

Lucy Shadel, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
11th grade students Jack Mitchell (left) and Max Schroeer (right) study for a math test together

Mr. Bledsoe advises a room of teacher cadets on how to deal with unique challenges in their classrooms

Educating Educators: Western’s Teacher Cadet Program

Lucy Shadel, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
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