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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
Emily Harter

Emily Harter, Writer

All content by Emily Harter
Emily Harter

Emily Harter

Emily Harter, Writer
May 16, 2022
Sophomore Alexander Stone, Neu, Clinkinbeard, Roberts, and DECA coach Mr.Nill all got pins for Kansas which they then got to trade with other states at Nationals. You can see the pins placed on their lanyards. Clinkinbeard said she found this tradition fun and unique.

DECA Makes History as First Group From Olathe West to Travel to National Competition

Emily Harter, Writer
May 3, 2022
The pressure for women to "soften" their digital correspondence with exclamation points needs to end.

Opinion: We Don’t Need to Use Exclamation Points Anymore!

Emily Harter, Writer
April 22, 2022
Seniors Sophia Schneider, Jordyn Lee, Evelyn May and freshman Anisa Reyna perform in the “Beyonce Pom” number following intermission.

Olathe West Dance Team Celebrates Season at Annual Spring Show

Emily Harter, Writer
April 12, 2022
When Stormi Webster was born in 2018 Kylie Jenner posted what would end up being the most liked Instagram post of all time, a photo of Stormi’s hand wrapped around Kylie's finger that reached 13.8 million likes. Ranked second is Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby post followed by Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement.

Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of the 21st Century (So Far)

Emily Harter, Writer
March 24, 2022
Rivera stands at the number one spot on the podium following the conclusion of the tournament.

Olathe West Wrestling Finishes Season with Successful Run at State Competition

Emily Harter, Writer
March 7, 2022

It’s Time For “The Joe Rogan Experience” To Be a Thing of the Past

Emily Harter, Writer
March 3, 2022
Video Production teacher Doug Kapeller discusses News Literacy Week with his fifth hour. Olathe West gets features on KSHB news for news literacy week with a news segment and story written, produced, and edited by OWTV and OW Owl Post students.

Olathe West celebrates National News Literacy Week by reflecting on how it is taught in classrooms

Emily Harter, Writer
January 31, 2022
Euphoria season two comes out on HBO MAX with much anticipation following season one.

Season Two of Euphoria Dives Deeper into the Hard Truths of Young Adulthood

Emily Harter, Writer
January 21, 2022
Director Alisha Morris, senior Evan Hessler and senior Hailey Brooks use the cable lifts in the auditorium to lower and lift poles at the ceiling of the space. The job involves Morris yelling cues to the crew and to anyone else who is on the stage.

Behind the Scenes with Olathe West Theater

Emily Harter, Writer
December 14, 2021
It’s Time to Abolish The OW Hand Gesture

It’s Time to Abolish The OW Hand Gesture

Emily Harter, Writer
December 3, 2021
During the “SpongeBob the Musical” rehearsal on Nov. 9, at the end of the first act SpongeBob, played by senior Brandon Heflin, sits on the stage disappointed to see the doom of Bikini Bottom. Heflin has been participating in theater all four years at Olathe West.

[Photo] "SpongeBob The Musical" Photo Slideshow

November 19, 2021
In the scene “Super Sea Star Savior,” senior Lexie Eckles, playing Patrick, stands around four sardines worshiping him for his wisdom. The song “Super Sea Star Savior” is written by Yolanda Adams who has over 10 million sold albums.

Senior Meredith McCalmon, playing Karen and senior Stone El-Attrache, playing Plankton rekindle their love for each other. The actual performance will be shown on Nov. 12-13 at 7 p.m.

During the “SpongeBob the Musical” rehearsal on Nov. 9, Plankton, played by senior Stone El-Attrache, poses at the end of the “No Control” musical number. The song “No Control” is a song on the soundtrack originally written by David Bowie and Brian Eno.

November 12- Theatre puts on their fall musical Spongebob staring senior Brandon Heflin.

Spongebob (Brandon Heflin) and Sandy (Annie Hennen) sing with the ensemble.

Olathe West Theater is Set to Have Its Most Successful Show Yet

Emily Harter, Writer
November 12, 2021
Stars of Fall Sports 2021

Stars of Fall Sports 2021

Emily Harter, Writer
November 11, 2021
As of Nov. 29, masks will be optional for all high school level students in Olathe.

Olathe Public Schools Votes to Lift Mask Mandate for High School Students

Emily Harter, Writer
November 5, 2021
As the varsity football team plays against Shawnee Mission North, Griffin cheers on the team on the sidelines.

Nolan Griffin: Brightening Olathe West One Cheer at a Time

Emily Harter, Writer
October 22, 2021
October is here, here are some movie suggestions to watch during this time of year.

Best Movies to Get in the Spooky Spirit

Emily Harter, Writer
October 7, 2021
Olathe West girls basketball beats Shawnee Mission East 72-16 in their second fall league matchup.

Basketball is Back: Girls Basketball Begins Fall League

Emily Harter, Writer
October 1, 2021
Junior Max Valdez has found a business in buying, selling, and flipping various items.

Teen Entrepreneur: Hustling to Break the Status Quo

Emily Harter, Writer
September 16, 2021
Cross Country is getting ready for this season, starting training in summer.

Cross Country: Back and Better Than Ever

Emily Harter, Writer
August 27, 2021
Finals should not be allowed, and heres why.

Its Time to Retire Finals

Emily Harter, Writer
May 11, 2021
Lil Nas X's new single, Montero, sparks controversy on many levels.

New Single By Lil Nas X Sparks Debates Over The Influence of Music

Emily Harter, Writer
April 28, 2021
Olathe West Girls Basketball Heads to Sub State Tournament

Olathe West Girls Basketball Heads to Sub State Tournament

Emily Harter, Writer
March 3, 2021
I went zero waste for a week; here's how it went.

I Tried Zero Waste Living for a Week: Here’s What I Learned

Emily Harter, Writer
February 24, 2021
Kendall Starcevich commits to Drake University to play soccer.

Olathe West Early College Commitments

Emily Harter, Writer
January 28, 2021
While all students have faced many changes and challenges this year, the special education department has had to make even more adaptations to accommodate their students.

Special Education Students and Staff Adapt to Pandemic Challenges

Evelyn May, Meredith McCalmon, and Emily Harter
December 18, 2020
Boys and Girls Basketball season started yesterday with tryouts, every athlete wearing a mask.

Johnson County Health Department Warns Against Winter Sports

Emily Harter, Writer
November 17, 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
Patriots player kneels before game during national anthem among other teammates.

Olathe West Football Speaks on Black Lives Matter

Emily Harter, writer
October 30, 2020
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