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Riley Keiter

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Female Leadership Speaks on West’s Supportive Environment

Female Leadership Speaks on West’s Supportive Environment

Riley Keiter, Writer
May 15, 2021
Senior Israel Berraza accepts his medal from Señora Janzen at the awarding ceremony on Tuesday, 11th of May.

Students Earn the Seal of Biliteracy

Riley Keiter, Writer
May 14, 2021
Freshman Leo Steger faces the world as an openly transgender man.

Transgender Students Shine a Light on Personal Experiences and Hardships

Riley Keiter, Writer
May 12, 2021
Unauthorized Proms are Dangerous for Students

Unauthorized Proms are Dangerous for Students

Riley Keiter
April 15, 2021
The emptiness of the library and the commons full of isolated, code-scanning, phone-focused, half-faced students, are a haunting reminder of just how much things have changed.

[Photo] A High School Eulogy

Caché Goracke, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2021
President Biden works in the oval office the day after inauguration.

A Reflection on Biden’s First Weeks as President

Riley Keiter
March 9, 2021
What You Might Have Missed From the 2021 Inauguration

What You Might Have Missed From the 2021 Inauguration

Riley Keiter
January 20, 2021
The Death of Stalin

The Death of Stalin

Riley Keiter
December 17, 2020
The Fundamentals of Caring

The Fundamentals of Caring

Riley Keiter
December 17, 2020
Looking for something new to stream over break? Check out these lesser-known movies that are sure to entertain.

What to Watch Over Break

Riley Keiter
December 17, 2020
Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Clue

Clue

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Heathers

Heathers

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Grizzly Man

Grizzly Man

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Mary and Max

Mary and Max

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Riley Keiter
December 16, 2020
People who get COVID-19 are often the only one to contract it of most people they know.

Life Through the Eyes of a Covid-19 Patient

Riley Keiter
December 10, 2020
Grae Danner

Grae Danner

Riley Keiter
November 3, 2020
David Morones

David Morones

Riley Keiter
November 3, 2020
Charles Tyler

Charles Tyler

Riley Keiter
November 3, 2020
Ryan Seiter

Ryan Seiter

Riley Keiter
November 3, 2020
Students take some time to review what's important to them in this election, and how it could effect their generation forever.

Students React to the Election

Meredith McCalmon and Riley Keiter
November 3, 2020
Uncle Sam said he needs YOU to wear a mask.

Why YOU Should Be Proud to Wear a Mask

Riley Keiter
November 2, 2020
The OW choir will continue to perform even if it needs to be over technology, and with many other restrictions.

Choir Still Performs Despite Covid-19 Holdbacks

Riley Keiter, Writer
October 12, 2020
"Cuties" features many very intense and emotional scenes, and also many scenes that have young girls acting very sexual.

The Numerous Mistakes and Severe Cancel Culture that Created “Cuties” Hatred

Riley Keiter
September 25, 2020

Tiger King is Exciting, But Not Honest or Humane

Riley Keiter, Writer
May 5, 2020
Rosedale park in Kansas City closes of equipment from the public.

How Shutdown has Evolved in Kansas

Riley Keiter, Writer
May 5, 2020
Makayla Rivera leaves the first of many handprints on the wallf of Olateh West to commemorate her work through the wrestling season.

Makayla Rivera Lays the Foundation for Future Girl Wrestlers

Riley Keiter, Writer
May 4, 2020
West Holds Whoever Pays All Dance

West Holds Whoever Pays All Dance

Riley Keiter, Writer
March 10, 2020
This scientist-made model of coronavirus tells people more about the virus, but less about Covid-19.

Fears of “Coronavirus” Strike Internationally and Locally

Riley Keiter, Writer
February 27, 2020
Weigh your options on how you should react to Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day Fever

Riley Keiter, Writer
February 18, 2020
Review: Frozen 2 Strikes Big in Box Office But Not in Quality

Review: Frozen 2 Strikes Big in Box Office But Not in Quality

Riley Keiter, Writer
January 8, 2020
While many students aren't even of voting age, the impeachment inquiry has still caught the attention of many.

Students React to the Presidential Impeachment Inquiry

Riley Keiter, Writer
November 13, 2019
Sophomore Kaitlyn McDonald focuses in on her pumpkin at the Oct. 26 pumpkin painting party for the JV Cheerleaders.

Photo Slideshow: JV Cheerleaders Pumpkin Painting

Riley Keiter
October 30, 2019
Kira Stambaugh - Freshman Candidate

Kira Stambaugh – Freshman Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Jack Scott - Freshman Candidate

Jack Scott – Freshman Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Thatcher Ahlers - Freshman Prince

Thatcher Ahlers – Freshman Prince

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Dane Hutchins - Sophomore Candidate

Dane Hutchins – Sophomore Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Remy Burris - Sophomore Candidate

Remy Burris – Sophomore Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Stone El-Attrache - Sophomore Prince

Stone El-Attrache – Sophomore Prince

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Alex Birge - Junior Candidate

Alex Birge – Junior Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Matt Bice - Junior Candidate

Matt Bice – Junior Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Henry Curnow - Junior Prince

Henry Curnow – Junior Prince

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Jon Jenkins - Senior Candidate

Jon Jenkins – Senior Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Connor DeLong - Senior Candidate

Connor DeLong – Senior Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Austin Curry - Senior King

Austin Curry – Senior King

Riley Keiter
October 14, 2019
Homecoming King and Queen Austin Curry and Donna Garcia pose for pictures after being crowned.

2019 Homecoming Royalty Profiles

Riley Keiter and Brett Bowers
October 14, 2019
Evan Chladny HOCO

Evan Chladny – Senior Candidate

Riley Keiter
October 7, 2019
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
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
As tornadoes form overhead, Hurricane Dorian hits Myrtle beach.

Hurricane Dorian Strikes the South East Coast

Riley Keiter, Writer
September 10, 2019
William (Will) Hann, Senior, pitches to Olathe East’s swinger.

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.

Swimming, Diving, and Splashing Away Competition

Riley Keiter
May 10, 2019
Woman Leadership in Olathe West

Woman Leadership in Olathe West

Riley Keiter
April 23, 2019
Opinion: The Snow Day Schedule Isn't as Bad as People Say

Opinion: The Snow Day Schedule Isn’t as Bad as People Say

Riley Keiter
March 19, 2019
Green Tech facilitator Cody Janousek introduces the 21st Century program to a future freshman on Eighth Grade Transition Day. Janousek explains how solar panels, such as the ones outside of West, function and do their job.

Starting Fresh(men)

Riley Keiter and Abi Cantu
February 22, 2019

The Freshmen – Class of 2023

Riley Keiter
February 21, 2019
The main cast of Wizard of Oz, Brandon Heflin as the Lion, Weston Curnow as the Scarecrow, Kalista Brown as Dorothy, and Brennan Frye as the Tin Man, pose after their first song of the second act, "In The Merry Old Land Of Oz."

Wizard of Oz Photo Slideshow

Abi Cantu and Riley Keiter
January 29, 2019
Top 10 Christmas Wish List

Top 10 Christmas Wish List

Riley Keiter and Abi Cantu
December 23, 2018
The Class That’s All Fun and Games

The Class That’s All Fun and Games

Riley Keiter
December 21, 2018
Kalista Brown Takes the Stage

Kalista Brown Takes the Stage

Riley Keiter
December 10, 2018
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Sophie Schneider - Freshman

Sophie Schneider – Freshman

Riley Keiter
September 24, 2018
Camryn Rice - Freshman

Camryn Rice – Freshman

Riley Keiter
September 24, 2018
Olivia Meyer - Freshman

Olivia Meyer – Freshman

Riley Keiter
September 24, 2018
Katie Capuleto - Freshman

Katie Capuleto – Freshman

Riley Keiter
September 24, 2018
Haley Ferris - Freshman

Haley Ferris – Freshman

Riley Keiter
September 24, 2018
Bailey Andrade - Sophomore

Bailey Andrade – Sophomore

Riley Keiter
September 24, 2018
Sydney Bui - Sophomore

Sydney Bui – Sophomore

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Megan Geyer - Sophomore

Megan Geyer – Sophomore

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Isabel Yanes - Junior

Isabel Yanes – Junior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Mikayla Forde - Junior

Mikayla Forde – Junior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Ellie Wiltanger - Junior

Ellie Wiltanger – Junior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Mikala Bourquin - Junior

Mikala Bourquin – Junior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Emma Plankers - Senior

Emma Plankers – Senior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Kaelee Townsend - Senior

Kaelee Townsend – Senior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
Annabel Avery - Senior

Annabel Avery – Senior

Riley Keiter
September 21, 2018
The Cheerleading Team relaxes before their big performance at Friday Night Lights Aug. 24. Caption: Abi Cantu

[Photo] Friday Night Lights Photo Slideshow

August 30, 2018
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