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Owl Post
The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
Maddie Walle

Maddie Walle, Editor-In-Chief, Writer

Maddie is a junior and the Editor-In-Chief of The Owl Post. This is her second year on staff previously having served as a writer. She is also involved in Cross Country, Feminist Leadership Club and Recycling Club. Outside of school she does a lot of reading, hanging out with friends and learning about political issues. She is honored to lead the newspaper this year.

All content by Maddie Walle
Assistant Principal Heath Sigg sitting at his new desk in the junior office.

[Photo] The New Face in Our Administration

Joslyn Hasty, Writer
September 16, 2025
Gallery: Senior Sunrise

Gallery: Senior Sunrise

Maddie Walle and Izzy Martinez
September 4, 2025
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Seniors showing off their decorated jeans.

From left, Jenna Campbell, Alexandra Dollmann, Kiana Hayes, Jared White, Lily Smith and Phineas Van Maanen smiling for the photo.

From left, Kaiya Finazzo, Allie Clayton, Sydney Willard, Cameron Sher, Joy Finley, Mattia De Vitali, Neely Leathers, Amara Lee, Ella Stowell and Maryn Russel posing for pictures.

Daniel Reyes playing guitar.

Milla Partanen and Paula Wolt smiling for the camera.

Ilyse Haynes and Allie Farmer hugging for a photo.

Alex Valdez and Daniel Reyes smiling for the camera with their guitars.

Jenna Campbell and Ashlyn Warren smiling for a photo.

Sydney Hull and Avery Cogdill smiling for a photo.

Addy Lago and Violet Vallad smiling for a photo.

From left, Aubrey Thull, Leslie Duran, Janaya Platas and Hailey Tremain smiling for Julia Kushnirchuk to take photos.

Abbie Austin and Sofia Bergman posing for camera.

AJ Gaston, Lily Card and Lexi Cooley smiling for the camera with a 'Senior Sunrise' sign.

Cade Zimmerman posing with a football.

Crowded bleachers full of link leaders and freshmen.

Gallery: Class of 2029’s First Day

Maddie Walle, Editor-In-Chief
August 13, 2025
Senior Chase Keopraseuth smiles at the camera after the graduation ceremony.

Senior Hannah Rahe hugs her friend after the graduation ceremony.

Seniors Braxton Theel and Tai Fenton smile together after the graduation ceremony.

Senior Simba Mundava smiles at the camera after receiving his diploma.

Senior Hannah Rahe smiles at teachers after receiving her diploma.

Senior Alyssa McCoy celebrates after receiving her diploma.

From left, seniors Caden Shepard, Nadia Searing and Reagan Seaba smiling after receiving their diplomas.

Senior Braxton Theel smiles at the camera after receiving his diploma.

Senior Maxwell Archibald shakes hands with Principal Jay Novacek on stage.

Senior --- smiles at the camera after receiving her diploma.

A second view of Mike McLaughlin being recognized for his years in education before moving on to retirement.

Principal Jay Novacek gives a speech to the retiring teachers and staff.

[Photo] Gallery: Class of 2025 Graduation

May 21, 2025
Senior Ezekiel Bechie shakes hands with Superintendent Brent Yeager.

Senior Sherron Woodberry gives a speech before the diplomas are distributed.

Senior Eli Resch listens to a speech being given on stage.

Senior Brynn Konkel opens the graduation ceremony with her speech.

West's senior class of choir students sing The Star-Spangled Banner.

Senior Ashley Silva-Reyes looks to the audience.

Senior David Walker walks to his seat while looking out into the audience.

Senior Gabriela Diaz walks to her seat.

Principal Jay Novacek gives a speech to the retiring teachers and staff.

[Photo] Gallery: Class of 2025 Graduation

May 21, 2025
Freshman McKenna Taldo putting 45 pounds on the bar.

New Winter Sport Alert: The Olathe West Powerlifting Team

Maddie Walle, Writer
May 13, 2025
Westside dance team photo at their banquet.

Record Breakers: Taking Westside Dance to a New Level

Maddie Walle, Writer
April 24, 2025
Senior #6 Maliyah Warren in the practice circle

Girls’ Varsity Softball Team Starts the Season Off With Victory

Maddie Walle, Writer
April 10, 2025
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The top of the first inning in the second game against Eisenhower with sophomore #17 Celise Kellepouris pitching for West.

Junior Jessica Borders shoots for a three pointer making the bench stand up in anticipation

Owls’ Basketball Teams End the Regular Season With Senior Night

Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles
March 13, 2025
Artwork showing an ICE officer looking at a school bus.

Protecting Olathe Students: What We Can Do To Stay Safe From ICE

Maddie Walle, Writer
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Colton Nichols goes up for a layup vs Free State

Owls Extinguish Firebirds Behind Key Senior Performances

Caleb Robles and Maddie Walle
February 10, 2025

Hoot N’ Holler S1 E3

Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles
February 4, 2025
Junior Ben Pyle on left, wrestling against Spring Hill on Jan. 29.

Olathe West Wrestling: A Family Grown On The Mat

Maddie Walle, Writer
January 30, 2025
Meet Pete the cat, he was adopted after sophomore Gavin Lloyd met him during Give-a-Hoot.

Pete the Cat: An Adoption Story

Maddie Walle, Writer
January 13, 2025
Senior Sherron Woodbury drives to the basket against Paseo Academy

[Photo] Owls Defeat Paseo Academy in Blowout fashion

December 13, 2024
Senior Sherron Woodbury drives to the basket against Paseo Academy

[Photo] Owls Defeat Paseo Academy in Blowout fashion

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor, Writer
December 13, 2024

Hoot N’ Holler S1 E2

Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles
December 5, 2024

Hoot N’ Holler S1 Ep1

Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles
November 18, 2024
Cross country running at state at Rim Rock Farm on Nov. 2.

Boy’s Cross Country Goes to State for the First Time; Girl’s Win State for the Fifth Time

Maddie Walle, Writer
November 12, 2024
The Owls take the field at the Homecoming football game.

Sports Preview: The Week After Homecoming

Maddie Walle, Writer
October 8, 2024
One of the senior teams during the Buff Puff tournament.

The Buff Puff Showdown of 2024

Maddie Walle, Writer
October 7, 2024
The Owls take the field before the game.

Post Game: A Look Back at the Week of Sports

Maddie Walle, Writer
September 30, 2024
Senior James Dorsey gets encouragement from coach Mike Zegunis

[Photo] Owls Fall to Hawks 18-30

Caleb Robles, Writer, Sports Editor
September 26, 2024
Take a look at how our sports preformed this week.

Post Game: A Look Back at the Week of Sports

Maddie Walle, Writer
September 20, 2024
Sophomore Cameron Kruse throws the ball downfield vs Blue Valley West

[Photo] Football Starts Season 1-1

Caleb Robles, Sports Editor
September 19, 2024
The marching band practices their field show doing their morning practices.

[Photo] Band Brings the Heat With ‘The Summit’

September 19, 2024
The marching band practices their field show doing their morning practices.

[Photo] Band Brings the Heat With ‘The Summit’

Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Writer
September 19, 2024
From left senior Ashley Barcus and Ava Johnson celebrating during a match

High School Volleyball Jamboree Brings Teams Together; West Leaves With Excitement For Upcoming Season

Maddie Walle, Writer
September 13, 2024
Fall sports start out the year with several exciting events for students to attend including; dance, girls tennis, football, cheer, girls golf, boys soccer, volleyball, cross country, and gymnastics

Fall Sports Preview

Caleb Robles and Maddie Walle
August 27, 2024
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