
Haley Puglisi
Malia McLellan, A&E Editor
• October 3, 2025
![Standing in front of the American Sign Language program’s mural, junior Brooke Hoenecke signs with freshman Darren Young. Hoenecke began cadet teaching for ASL this year alongside working towards earning her seal of biliteracy. “I was in ASL class when I received the email [that I qualified for the seal]. I was jumping up and down with my teacher and the rest of the class. One of the reasons why I took cadet teaching this year was so that I could prepare for the Seal of Biliteracy and be immersed in ASL,” Hoenecke said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hoenecke.jpeg)
Fluent in silence
Samir Shaik, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief
• May 29, 2024

Behind the scenes: ASL Club
Brooke Moss, Convergent Media Writer
• February 21, 2020
![Taking advantage of ASL Club time after school in ASL Club Sponsor Jessie Menchak’s room, freshman and ASL Club member Bella Neisius cuts out hand-shaped Valentines. Club members gathered together to cut out cards and make tissue paper flowers for Valentines. “I like learning new things about the Deaf community at West and [meeting] all the Deaf kids within [our school] and connecting with them,” Neisius said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0093-900x600.jpg)
The Deaf community spells out “I LOVE YOU” for Valentine’s Day
Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
• February 10, 2020
![American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Jessie Menchak helps freshman Jaquenette Wheatley with her project on a famous deaf person in 6th hour ASL II class. The presentation will be given throughout the week in class to show famous figures in the deaf community. “I try to impact students by letting them know they're in a safe space [and] that they can be comfortable here with the knowledge I'm on their team,” Menchak said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSC_0005-1-900x600.jpg)
Meet Jessie Menchak, a new American Sign Language teacher
Sophia Frobish, Staff Writer
• January 15, 2020

Getting to know American Sign Language teacher Tiffani Symons
Gabby Leon, STAFF WRITER
• February 23, 2018

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Betsy Wait, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• April 15, 2015

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Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writers
• September 4, 2014

Chloe Reis, Staff Writer • 3 days ago
“I've liked writing ever since I knew how to. I'm taking a creative writing class, so we write most of the time in that class, almost every...
![Focused on providing exceptional service, sophomore Darsh Mahapatra carefully cleans the door of a customer’s car. Mahapatra has always believed his customers deserve nothing less than the best. “[If] they’re trusting us with their car and our service, then I am convinced that they deserve our 100 percent effort and beyond,” Mahapatra said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0018-1200x800.jpg)
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Students in high school often feel overwhelmed by schoolwork, extracurricular activities and sports — especially those who strive to excel...

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