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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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Abi Cantu

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Research has shown that certain ethnical groups habitually score lower on the ACT.

[Photo] Unequal ACT Scores Among Various Demographics Raise Questions About Bias

Sydney Brown and Brendan Ulmer
December 18, 2020
Michael Anderson dribbles the ball past the three point line on offence looking for a shot or pass.

After a turnover of the ball, junior Terique Suwareh dribbles the ball up the court, staying aware of the Barstow defense.

[Photo] Start of Basketball Season: First Varsity Game Rundown

December 8, 2020
Senior Carter Lichtsinn goes for a shot tipped in the basket by Junior Terique Suwareh.

Senior Reggie Dennis dribbles the ball past a Barstow defender to get to the basket.

Senior Reggie Dennis gets in the lane on offence to go for a shot, just getting past two Barstow defenders.

“Studies link the lack of sleep at the start of DST [daylight saving time] to car accidents, workplace injuries, suicide, and miscarriages.” - Time and Date

[Photo] Ditching Daylight Saving Time

Caché Goracke, Evelyn May, Brendan Ulmer
December 8, 2020
Saftey precuations are being taken to keep children safe this year during Halloween.

[Photo] Adapting to Halloween During a Pandemic

Evelyn May, Tyler Burkett, Abi Cantu
November 3, 2020
Families social distance in the stands to watch the football game against Lawrence H.S. The final score was 14-42, Lawrence H.S.

The Dance Team performs a socially distanced choreographed routine at halftime.

The Dance Team warms up on the right side of the field before the halftime performance.

Junior Favrow heads back to the lineup after scoring the first touchdown for the Owls.

Junior Anthony Favrow runs down the field to score the first touchdown for the Owls.

[Photo] Photo Slideshow: Sept. 18 Football Game vs. Lawrence H.S.

September 25, 2020
Socially distanced cheerleaders get ready to chant with the crowd.

A defensive player completes a tackle.

While wearing a face covering, Greg Morgan coaches the football team against Lawrence High School on September 18, 2020.

A street in downtown Kansas city goes bare as the stay-at-home order goes full into effect.

Scenes From KC During Stay-at-Home Order

Abi Cantu, Photographer
March 31, 2020
Junior Mackenzie Hart scores the last second, game-winning point at the Feb. 21 game against Olathe South.

Photo Slideshow: Girls Basketball Against Olathe South

Abi Cantu, Photographer
March 10, 2020
The West crowd celebrates the last goal that won the game.

Junior Ella Powell plays the cello as family and friends of the orchestra watch.

Photo Slideshow: West Area Orchestra Festival

Abi Cantu
February 12, 2020
Junior Tyler Stephens speaks to the faculty and student body on the importance of community service at the Dec. 11 Give a Hoot assembly.

Photo Slideshow: Give a Hoot Assembly

Abi Cantu
January 21, 2020
While everyone was taking their seats, Assistant Principal Joshua Umphrey had senior Lindy Milkoswki describe what she did to give back to her community.

Juniors Makenzie Juneau, Haley Royer, and Kalya Foat join the choir as they sing the school alma matter.

Owen the Owl and the cheerleaders of Olathe West link arms and sing the alma matter before the assemble officially begins.

Christa Dubill, local news anchor, takes a picture of the Olathe West crowd to commemorate their participation in the Give a Hoot project.

Kira, played by sophomore Kalista Brown, and her six muse sisters, plan their strategy to inspire Sonny Malone.

[Photo] Xanadu Cast and Crew Prepares for Upcoming Show

November 22, 2019
Senior Efrain Balleza looks on as senior Wesley Sirivongxay bends down in a praying position after scoring a goal. Sirivongxay is nicknamed "Buddha" from teammates and fans.

Senior Harrison Byrd, junior Grant Findley, senior Conner DeLong, Makenzie Juneau, sophomore Lewie McMullen, and junior Nicholas Georgiou cheer from the front row of the student section.

Junior Henry Curnow prepares to move the ball down the field.

Senior Jony Munoz attempts a goal but was unsuccessful. He scored two goals by the end of the game.

At the top of a stunt, senior Tori Schupp cheers on the sidelines of the final regional game against Olathe South.

Junior Elijah Ochoa jumps up to win a header.

Junior Nicco Lopez tries to steal the ball from his opponent.

[Photo] Boys Varsity Soccer Wins Regionals, Advances to State

November 6, 2019
Sophomore Elyes Ellouz defends the ball from an Olathe South opponent.

Junior Nicco Lopez dribbles the ball down the field.

Sophomore Kaitlyn McDonald focuses in on her pumpkin at the Oct. 26 pumpkin painting party for the JV Cheerleaders.

[Photo] Photo Slideshow: JV Cheerleaders Pumpkin Painting

Riley Keiter
October 30, 2019
Birge and coach Gray celebrate a touchdown as the band, dance team, and homecoming court wait for the halftime to come.

Junior Makenzie Juneau finishes off her floor performance, earning herself the sixth place metal for the category.

Photo Slideshow: Varsity Gymnastics Invitational vs. Olathe East

Abi Cantu and Riley Keiter
October 3, 2019
Junior Ava Huntoon gets a running start before jumping into her last competition of the night, the vault.

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Junior Ava Huntoon rolls back onto the bar in her balance beam performance, keeping balance as she holds onto the bar.

Junior Makenzie Juneau represents the Olathe West Varsity team on bars, winning herself the second place metal for that category.

Junior Makenzie Juneau finishes off her floor performance, earning herself the sixth place metal for the category.

[Photo] Gymnastics

November 8, 2019
Junior Makenzie Juneau finishes off her floor performance, earning herself the sixth place metal for the category.

[Photo] Gymnastics

November 8, 2019
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Junior Makenzie Juneau stretches to prepare for her performance on the balance beam.

Sophomore Charliegh Thomas and the rest of the cheerleaders march with the dance team, band, and other representatives of Olathe West in the Old Settlers Day Parade.

Old Settlers 2019 Photo Slideshow

Abi Cantu and Riley Keiter
September 21, 2019
The temptation for student athletes to take illegal performance enhancing drugs is still around, even with proven severe side effects.

[Photo] Roid Rage

Brendan Ulmer
September 11, 2019
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Sophomore Eryn Taber (JV) reaches high to serve to the competing team at the August 27th pre-season scrimmage where the JV team plays the Varsity team.

West Volleyball Girls Kick-off New Season with Scrimmage

Abi Cantu, Photographer
September 6, 2019
William (Will) Hann, Senior, pitches to Olathe East’s swinger.

[Photo] Varsity Baseball Photo Slideshow

Riley Keiter
May 16, 2019
Elizabeth Ash cheers on Wests’ swimmer as they hit the wall and make the last stretch back to the finish line.

[Photo] Swimming, Diving, and Splashing Away Competition

Riley Keiter
May 10, 2019
Geyer throws in the ball to her team as the night moves on.

Varsity Girls Soccer Loses Close Game to Mill Valley

Abi Cantu
April 4, 2019
Junior student naturalist Quinn Todd, introduces young first grader James McDonnell from Cedar Creek Elementary to our very own ball python, Bo. The young elementary schoolers all got a chance to touch the animals that were brought and shown to them.

Miller’s Student Naturalists Students Visit Cedar Creek Elementary for Animal Show and Tell

Abi Cantu
March 26, 2019
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