Author: Jocelyn Vargas
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Opening a bank account
Some adolescents struggle with personal finance therefore, learning how to open and manage a bank account is an essential skill to have. Having a bank account comes with many benefits, depending on the type of bank and account you open: Interest on money back Direct deposit Pay your bills electronically Safer and convenient Compare accounts…
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Spirit shutdown
West High School’s environment has been heavily affected by lack of student spirit. After two years of not experiencing a normal school environment, students at West High School are feeling the lack of excitement and motivation. According to Derek Perry, senior Vice President, COVID was the main factor. “When people have to stay home for…
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Culinary arts
There are various pathways a student can take to further their education in culinary. A variety of technical schools are available in Kansas as well as on the job training depending on the restaurant. Students have a unique opportunity to choose how to continue in culinary after or during high school. “You could actually go…
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Band-O-Roma
The West High marching band performed at the yearly Band-O-Roma on monday November 4th, at South High School. Over the past few years the band has been improving, but according to band director Joanna Freed this has been one of their strongest years. “We had lots of people come up and just say that every…
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student resources
Gear Up, Pando, CCC Staff at West high are impacting and helping students move forward, they also help provide the students with the resources they need. Programs like Gear up, CCC, and Pando help provide students with matters such as college enrollment, scholarship, and supplies that students need in order to be successful in the…
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Sleep and Students: Why high school students are struggling to stay awake
West High School students are not getting enough sleep at home, which is causing them to fall asleep in class. There are a variety of reasons for teens being so tired all the time. Teens at West, for instance, lose out on sleep because of their jobs, family responsibilities, and other environmental factors. Fatima Sanchez,…