By Katie Britton-Mehlisch
During her four years in high school, senior Emma Costello has managed to juggle Westside Girls, robotics, NHS, Titan Smart,and student senate. But Costello also stays busy outside of school. When she’s not at West she is …
Camryn Halboth: for the love of hobbies
By Tatum Spurk
High School is a place where decisions are presented daily. Where you want to go to college and what job you want to have are among many decisions highschoolers have to face. This decision can be difficult …
Lee’s Summit’s Got Talent
Kaylee Addison shares details about this years “Lee’s Summit’s Got Talent” show.…
Behind the counter of Westside Market
Story by Riley Lourens
From deodorant, to chromebook covers, to Doritos, Westside market supplies students with daily last minute needs.
Senior Jack Donovan has a work release to work in the school store the last part of the day. Spending …
A Future in the Armed Forces
Story by Peyton Brasfield
The United States Armed forces is one of the few places where if someone was asked “Why join the army?”, they may provide a very diverse set of answers. To most jobs, the answer would be …
Students’ follow in teachers footsteps
Katelyn Boles shows how former West students are now teaching alongside their teachers. …
Student finds unique way to compose music
Anniston Barney shows how senior Gabe Thurshy found an unique way to compose music. …
Finding self expression through fashion
Story by Sarah Melchert
Keeping up with trends and styling may seem difficult for some. Seniors Shayla Smith, Julianne Thomas, and Karsen Peterson are all students whose love for fashion is driving their future.
These students follow fashion passionately, constantly …
Teachers challenge students to take one IB class
While the school may have many different reasons, recently West has been encouraging students to take at least one IB course at the school. Although some students do not mind the challenge, others feel it puts too much pressure on …
Students share their most embarrassing moments
Mallory Ratty walks the hall of west and asks students to share their most embarrassing moments. …