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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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Olathe West choir strikes a pose at the end of their Last Sensation performance.
Olathe West Choir Takes to the Disco in Last Sensation
Zach Darby, Writer • May 23, 2023

After many formal concerts, Olathe West Choir performed in Last Sensation, accompanied by both singing and dancing. In previous years, the choir's Last Sensation did not stick to a particular theme. However, choir director...

During the May 4 Board Meeting, board member Brian Connell leaves the meeting in frustration.
Olathe School Board Votes to Censure Board Member Brian Connell
Bryce Mallory, Writer • May 17, 2023

On May 16, the Olathe School District’s Board of Education voted to censure member Brian Connell with a vote of 5-2 at the meeting. Connell has the position of being the sixth board member. The vote means that while...

Olathe West Students Take AP Exams
Olathe West Students Take AP Exams
Miranda Elgin, Writer • May 15, 2023

Starting on May 1, Olathe School District students in AP classes began their exams in an attempt to gain college credit. In advanced classes, almost the entire year is focused on getting you ready for not only college but...

Olathe West Celebrates Seniors at Senior Awards
Olathe West Celebrates Seniors at Senior Awards
Addison Smith, Writer • May 3, 2023

The senior awards ceremony was held at 7 p.m. in the auditorium May 1. Differing from the standard awards ceremony for other grade levels, the senior awards began with scholarship presentations to students. The members...

What Yearbook Distribution Was Actually Like
What Yearbook Distribution Was Actually Like
Riley Cornell, Editor-in-Chief • May 17, 2023

Yearbook distribution took place Friday, May 5 in the main gym. The yearbook staff has put many hours...

Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
Belle Wayman, Contributing Writer • May 9, 2023

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week this week, we are spotlighting six teachers. Learn more about these...

An Owl Overseas
An Owl Overseas
Gracie Brown, Writer • May 9, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live internationally? Travel and study around the world?...

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Katelyn Eagan poses with K-State shirt after being accepted into K-State cheer.
Olathe West Cheerleader to K-State Cheerleader
Gracie Brown, Writer • May 18, 2023

As this school year is coming to an end so soon, especially for the seniors, it can be a time when athletes...

Junior hurdler Braeden Gillam breaks a vinyl record in a video filmed by Coach Dee Bell to celebrate his 300m record he broke.
Track and Field Sets New School Records Throughout the Season
Caleb Chacon, Writer • May 18, 2023

Throughout the season, track and field has seen 15 school records broken. Top performances have been...

Beating Records From The Beginning 
Beating Records From The Beginning 
Annie Self, Writer • May 15, 2023

Freshman Eliza Killough has started her high school swim career breaking standing records including the...

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Awsten Knight performs at Ogden Theater in Denver Colorado, on May 6.
In Need of A New Band?
Logan Kraft, Writer • May 18, 2023

Waterparks, an alternative rock band, started their tour with the newest release of their album INTELLECTUAL...

Summer Bucket List
Summer Bucket List
Stella Brown, Writer • May 15, 2023
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Burnout and How to Deal With It
Burnout and How to Deal With It
Miranda Elgin, Writer • May 18, 2023

It’s getting to that time of year; finals are coming up and the sweet taste of summer vacation is just out of reach. As the year comes to a close, it can get hard to...

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