![Freshmen Elle Rotter and Sami Eveland have a conversation during ASL club’s Friendsgiving meeting. The club had pizza and soda while chatting and playing games. “I enjoy visiting ASL club and talking to my friends,” Eveland said. “I’ve met some cool new people who are interested in ASL just like me.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC04971-900x600.jpg)
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, Staff Writer
• 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 theyre in a safe space [and] that they can be comfortable here with the knowledge Im 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, Convergence Journalism Writer
• January 15, 2020
![ASL teacher Tiffani Symons signs to one of her students in her American Sign Language II class. Symons has been teaching for 17 years. Students are only learning visually. I admire students who are up for this challenge, and my job as a teacher is to promote their learning and success, Symons said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/symons-900x600.jpg)
Getting to know American Sign Language teacher Tiffani Symons
Gabby Leon, Staff Writer
• February 23, 2018
![Junior Rachel Ebner signs with her interpreter, Kathy LaBoo before history class.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rachel2.0-900x599.jpg)
POW: Rachel Ebner, 11
Betsy Wait, Staff Writer
• April 15, 2015
![POW: Brett Crews, 9](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/BrettCrews.jpg)
POW: Brett Crews, 9
Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writers
• September 4, 2014
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