Category: News
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Mental Health, a concern in Wichita high schools
Places to turn for struggling Pioneers In May at Southeast High School, a freshman student took their own life in the girls bathroom. Extra counselors were at the school starting May 13th, 2019 for help with grief and a candlelight vigil for the student was held on May 15th, 2019. “I think it’s tragic and…
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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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19 Years Later
Pioneer football started off the season with their first game against Hutchinson ending with a score of 38-14, for the first time in 19 years the football team won against Kapaun Mt. Carmel on Friday September 13 at Friends. Hoyt athletic field with a score of 34-0. Kapaun and West have a bit of a…
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Senior Prank, a little too far
The senior prank happened Saturday May, 11 around at 9:00 after the Star Shine concert. The senior prank was taken place in D hall, A hall, and some classrooms. Ms. Murray was in contact with two students so they can be allowed to do the prank. Ms. Murray expected more from the 2019 students that…
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Did Thor Just Land on Our Roof?
Brief power surge interrupts internet access and usage Students and staff alike were caught by surprise due to the abrupt loss of power this morning. Although the exact cause is not known, several students thought the incident was a blackout. However, according to several security guards and hall monitors, it was simply a power surge.…
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Principal Joel Hudson Announces Retirement
After 8 years of serving at Wichita West High School, Principal Joel Hudson will be retiring at the end of this school year. Joel Hudson has been serving in the USD 259 district for 30 years. He built himself up from a teacher and sports coach to a principal. “I was principal for 5 years…
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Quentin Saunders takes first in 6A KSHSAA State Wrestling Championships
15-year-old Quentin Saunders became the State Champion for the 170 weight class after winning a match against finalist Quincy Saddler (Manhattan). When asked about how he felt facing Saddler after defeating Cade Lindsey, Saunders said, “I had more confidence.” Saunders wasn’t nervous about going against senior wrestlers. “I’ve been wrestling people older than me all…
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Another coat of paint
Students at Wichita West High school come together to spray paint the hump, showing off their creativity and spirit. Students at West High in the Fines Art academy spray painted the hump on Tuesday, September 25th. Many students went out to participate in this opportunity. They brought their own templates they created to put…
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Schedule changes for Wichita Schools
Changes for Wichita Public Schools, budget has increased this 2018-19 school year, allows students to get out 30 minutes earlier, and have extra school days There are a few changes for West High’s 2018-2019 school year. Some changes are because USD 259 had budget issues last year. BOE agreed that 88% of the new budget…
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Back in the saddle
West opens the new year with the Back to School Bash The Back to School Bash took place at West High on August 24th for the 2018-2019 School Year. Targeting Freshmen, it is an event to welcome them and invite upperclassmen to help them settle into the school. We interviewed a couple people who attended…