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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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Senior Gizelle Romero helps a fifth grader hold and play the bass.

Annual Fifth Grade ‘Meet the Instrument Night’ Returns to Olathe West

Bryce Mallory, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2023

For kids, learning how to play a musical instrument begins in fifth grade. These fifth graders had the opportunity to meet their possible new instruments during the “Meet the Instrument Night” hosted...

Musical Arts Get Top Ratings All Around at KSHSAA State

Musical Arts Get Top Ratings All Around at KSHSAA State

Caleb Chacon, Writer April 26, 2023

On April 19-20, Olathe West’s musical arts all earned “1” ratings at the KSHSAA Large Group Festival. The competition involved high school bands, choirs and orchestras and musical arts across the...

Band Concludes Marching Season with Many Achievements

Band Concludes Marching Season with Many Achievements

Brendan Ulmer, Writer October 30, 2019

There’s a team of students here at Olathe West that a group of nationally certified judges believe to be perfect at their activity. A group of students who perform with such gusto, their presence can...

Marching band members perform in front of the crowd during their first concert.

First Band Concert Brings Excitement and Supports Environment

Dahlia Vang and Jacob Keenan October 29, 2017

Olathe West Band performed their first fall concert on Oct. 24. With weeks of preparation put into the concert, the outcome of the concert was phenomenal. Concert, jazz, symphonic, and marching band performed...

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