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The benefits of Summit Tech Academy

The benefits of Summit Tech Academy
Senior Josh Carter focuses on his work during one of his engineering classes at Summit Tech Academy. Photo by Kate Boles.

Story by Alyssa Sloss

In the midst of registration, some students are trying to decide whether or not to take courses at Summit Tech Academy.

Senior Josh Carter is a part of the IB Career Program, and to help improve …

Students aspire to be future politicians

Students aspire to be future politicians
Senior Andrew Greer wants to start at the local level and work his way up to a national level in politics. Greer wants to be able to fill the open positions in government and help out any way he can. Photo by Hailey Paulson.

Story by Hailey Paulson

There are a few students in the halls of West that could transfer to the halls of the Capital.

A politician is a career not often thought of, however it is needed for the democracy to …

West history teacher impacts students

by Sydney Poppe
West history teacher impacts students
Photo by Katie Britton-Mehlisch

Story by Debbie Flack and photo by Katie Britton-Mehlisch.

Steve Smith is, to many, just a regular ol’ high school history teacher. However, several of his students noticed how truly caring and helpful he is, and how he supports them …

Maurice Greene-Foster’s passion for comedy

by Sydney Poppe
Maurice Greene-Foster’s passion for comedy
Photo by Larissa Ciafullo.

Story by Tatum Spurck

There’s nothing like the feeling of bending over with uncontrollable and roaring laughter. Some people, like sophomore Maurice Greene-Foster, strive to bring this sensation to others. Greene-Foster now performs Stand up comedy at a local level, …

Students of Color in the Arts

by emmarussell
Students of Color in the Arts

By Daniel Gage

African American students at Lee’s Summit West High School are not always associated with the arts, but there are many African American students in the arts that make a big impact on society and diversity at Lee’s …

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