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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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Summer is here as a time for me to look back and reflect, and well as look forward.

My Summer State of Mind

Bryce Mallory, Writer May 25, 2023

As a junior in high school, being ready for a break from school would be an understatement. Between all my AP classes, homework, finals, projects, concerts, and more, school has been on my mind 24/7 since...

Beach goers spend Labor Day weekend on the new lake addition.

Lifeguards Reflect on Summer Experiences at Olathe Lake

Tyler Burkett September 10, 2019

On June 29, a new opportunity for summer fun was presented to everyone all around Olathe.  Lake Olathe underwent renovations over the summer that completely changed the east side of the lake. Along...

Fast Food

Fast Food

Jack Miller and Jacob Keenan April 10, 2018

When working a fast food place there are many different types of work you have to do, each one requiring a different set of skills. Sophomore Cailey Martin works at one of these places. “I take orders...

Restaurant

Restaurant

Jack Miller and Jacob Keenan April 10, 2018

As a high school student under 18, there are limited jobs at a restaurant available. However, one of those jobs is a host or hostess, which have many different responsibilities. “I have to make a...

Pool

Pool

Jack Miller and Jacob Keenan April 10, 2018

There are many different jobs at a pool, from lifeguarding to pool attending. Sophomore Sammy Sierra was a pool attendant last summer. “A normal day at my job was a lot of just managing the pool and...

Movie Theater

Movie Theater

Jack Miller and Jacob Keenan April 10, 2018

When working at a movie theater, there are many different types of job positions that each person is responsible for. Sophomore Mercediez Parks is a crew member at AMC and holds these responsibilities. “I...

Babysitting

Babysitting

Jack Miller and Jacob Keenan April 10, 2018

Babysitting is a job that you do not have to necessarily apply for, but can still be a large time commitment. Sophomore Ellie Wiltanger works as a babysitter and has many different responsibilities. “I...

Finding the Job for You

Finding the Job for You

Jack Miller and Jacob Keenan April 10, 2018

With the end of the year quickly approaching many students will decide to get a job over the summer but deciding where to work can be a tough decision. Since there are so many options available it is...

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