25 reasons to appreciate West

Senior Johnny Galvin leads the student section in the traditional “roller coaster.”

1. “Everyone loves Dr. Mitchell.” – Brian Roskamp, 12

2. “When we win a football game, we storm the field.” – Michael Lanham, 12

3. “Hand wall art in the cafeteria for seniors.” – Nina Elsperman, 12

4. “Music in lunch on Fridays.” – Maret Welby, 10

5. “Glow dance!” – Libby Dodge, 11

6. “Fun school-sponsored fieldtrips to different states/countries.”– Brittany Thompson, 12

7. “All of the traditions, like red and blue night.” –Anne Wayland, Leadership Teacher

8. “Taste of West.” – Maddy Quoss, 12

9. “Sports teams are like families!” – Coach Michael Skordos

10. “No matter what the score of the game, we always do the rollercoaster at the halftime of sporting events.” – Johnny Galvin, 12

11. “The vending machines!” – Aaron Reale, 12

12. “Spanish and German foreign exchange students” – Trevor Dannegor, 12

13. “There are a lot of after school activities.” – Zach Quoss, 9

14. “Homecoming floats and parades.” – Selah Mahaffey, 12

15. “The Senior Lounge!” – Robin Smith, 12

16.  “There are a lot of scholarship opportunities offered.” – Ezgi Ilhan, 12

17. “The Longhorn sign is easy to do with your hands.” – Allison Wright, 12

18. “It’s the only Parkway school with a catchy rhyme.” – John Watson, 12

19. “You can become close with the teachers.” – Hanna Rutter, 11

20. “The Art Department.” – Nathan Dollschneider, 12

21. “All of the grades hang out together.” – Kelsey Zurweller, 12

22. “Pep rallies!” – Claire Patterson, 12

23. “West is inviting and welcoming.” – Rowan Goldie, 12

24.”The school camaraderie.” – Gavyn Prsha, 12

25. “The ASC teachers are really supportive and helpful.” – Claire Logan, 12