For the past few days, the Human Anatomy and Physiology students have been studying the heart. On Feb. 6, they got the opportunity to dissect a pig heart. The students were able to get a hands-on look at the different …
Downtown Hosts Chocolate Crawl
On Feb. 7, Downtown Lee’s Summit held the annual Chocolate Crawl. Small businesses in downtown were invited to keep their doors open for people of all ages to come in and snag some sweet treats while getting to know their …
Swimmers Learn About Safe Dating
Story by Abbey Stoetzel
The girls swim team listened to Hope House CEO MaryAnne Metheny at practice last Wednesday. The girls were taught facts and signs about Teen Dating Violence because February is Teen Violence Awareness Month. Hope House is …
Students Learn About Options for Career Day
Titans participated in the annual career day on Feb. 5. There were a plethora of people with occupations such as an air traffic controller, the owner of Chick-fil-a, and an emergency flight nurse. In addition to careers and class presentations, …
West Holds College Fair
As part of the annual West Career Day, Junior and Senior students are invited to attend the College Fair. At the College Fair, students are welcome to take information on the various colleges of their interest. Students can meet with …
Girls Basketball Stays on Top
Girls Basketball recently took on Lee’s Summit North. Led by De’Jionae Calloway, they came off on top. Mackenzie Wilson brings you the story.…
Read MoreSurprise Guest Attends Sadie Hawkins
Story by Emily White
This past Saturday, West held their first annual Sadie Hawkins dance. DJ Steve Serrano came back to host the event, bringing special guest Jeremy Guthrie, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. West was the second …
Psychology Students Begin Experiments
Jan. 26-30, IB Psychology 1 students began the experimental process for their IA’s, independent studies required by the IB Program. Junior Emily Doak is pictured here while conducting her IA on junior Jaclyn Roemer. The IA’s are meant to teach …
A+ Program Means More Than Tuition
Story by Erin McFarland
Many students at Lee’s Summit West have enlisted in the A+ program in order to gain community service hours and to receive possible scholarship money.
However, some students participate in the program because they enjoy helping …
Chik-fil-a Cow Stops by West
Story by Annie Thomas
On Feb. 2 the mascot from Chik-fil-a made a surprise visit at West to promote a fundraiser they were holding that night for Project Grad. The deal was that if any students stopped by Chik-fil-a and …