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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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Ellie Pogorek

Ellie Pogorek, Writer

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Ellie Pogorek

Ellie Pogorek

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
May 16, 2022
Johnny Depp sues Amber Heard for $50 million in a defamation lawsuit, claiming that Heard’s accusations of domestic abuse are untrue.

Opinion: Depp vs. Heard; The Court Case that Proves Law School Isn’t for Everyone

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
May 5, 2022
OW Library puts up their monthly sign saying "The Library is the heart of the school".

Opinion: Olathe’s Budget Cuts Impact School Learning Environment

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
April 19, 2022
Olathe high schools will now start at 7:50 a.m. to make up minutes lost during snow days.

Students Adjust to New 7:50 Start Time

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
March 29, 2022
Sophomore Taylan Vang presents to the 8th graders about the TSA club during the activity fair. The activity fair was for the eighth graders to walk around and learn more about what we do at West.

Junior Darby Russell teaches students about what students do in the Green Tech 21st Century Academy.

Along with the other members of OWLS, Senior Lewie McMullen greets the students at the assembly.

The Olathe West Band performed to the students during the welcoming assembly.

Eighth grade students from Mission Trail and Oregon Trail in the district visited Olathe West to learn more about high school and what opportunities they can have.

[Photo] Photo Slideshow: Eighth Grade Transition Day

March 10, 2022
OWTV members Junior Carlton Johnson and sophomore Mercy Winchel asked the students random questions as they walked in.

OWTV filmed the events of the day.

International college options for seniors: what does college out of the country look like?

College Outside the US

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
February 9, 2022
Varsity girls team talks on the bench during a timeout in their home game against Shawnee Mission North on Jan 11.

COVID Impacts Winter Sports

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
February 9, 2022
Taylor Swift's new album, Red: Taylor's Version has come out and topped the charts once again after her release earlier in the year, Fearless: Taylor's Version.

Taylor Swift’s Album Break Records Once Again

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
December 10, 2021
As the varsity football team plays against Shawnee Mission North, Griffin cheers on the team on the sidelines.

[Photo] Nolan Griffin: Brightening Olathe West One Cheer at a Time

Emily Harter, Writer
October 22, 2021
The football team celebrates their first home game win against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Sept. 9.

Kicking Off the Football Season

Ellie Pogorek
September 17, 2021
Senior Ava Schreck leads the cheerleaders as the football team runs onto the field at the beginning of the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Sept. 9.

“Football is Back!” Photo Slideshow

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
September 17, 2021
In a time of political issues out environment should be our top priority.

Our Planet, Our Priority

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
August 26, 2021
Haley Hahn, Maya Freeman, Angelina McConnell, Gavin Krenecki, and Riley Ervin all take a picture together at the photo booth at prom.

Senior Prom 2021

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
May 14, 2021
Senior Tyler Burkett sits on the stairs of the Main Entrance during his last week of high school.

[Photo] High School Reflection

Tyler Burkett
May 12, 2021
Prom court candidates pose together for a photo after Elizabeth Ash wins prom queen.

Decorations for the night were put together by junior and committee and administration.

Lewie McMullen and Mitch Warren interview a group of seniors for OWTV.

Faith Ehrsam and her date arrive at prom.

Lewie and McMullen and Mitch Warren interview Allie Byers for OWTV.

Mitch Warren and Lewie McMullen interview Cole Turner and his date.

Decisions about prom have finally been made, juniors decide to throw their own prom.

An Untraditional Senior Prom Announced

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
April 14, 2021
In The Middle Of A Global Pandemic?

In The Middle Of A Global Pandemic?

Ellie Pogorek
March 12, 2021
Trump Acquitted of Impeachment for Historic Second Time

Trump Acquitted of Impeachment for Historic Second Time

Ellie Pogorek
February 15, 2021
Although the show is a captivating period piece, the friendships and relationship drama throughout the show are what will keep you wanting more.

Bridgerton Review

Ellie Pogorek
January 18, 2021

AFTER THE ELECTION

Ellie Pogorek
December 14, 2020
Students React to the Election, Both Before and After

Students React to the Election, Both Before and After

Ellie Pogorek
December 14, 2020

BEFORE THE ELECTION

Ellie Pogorek
December 14, 2020
Olathe West students show off their online learning set ups.

Students and Teachers Navigate the New District Online Learning Option

Sydney Brown, Emily Harter, Brendan Ulmer, and Ellie Pogorek
November 17, 2020
Junior Anthony Favrow runs down the field to score the first touchdown for the Owls.

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

Ellie Pogorek, Writer
September 25, 2020
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