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Being escorted by sophomore Walker Piles, sophomore Brynn Haun is given a standing ovation during the coronation ceremony.

Sophomore Brynn Haun elected to homecoming court

Sabrina Bohn and Carly Anderson October 16, 2017

The school community continues to support sophomore Brynn Haun in her fight against cancer by electing her to be a homecoming court maid. “It was really awesome to see her [at homecoming], and it...

Last year’s Prom court pose for a picture after the King and Queen were named.

Prom in perspective

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2017

As Prom season arrives, juniors and seniors are planning the perfect promposals, picking out outfits and going about Prom court preparations… just like they did earlier this year for Homecoming. Homecoming...

Juniors Emily Dickson and Grant Aden pose for a photo after Aden asked Dickson to homecoming.

We’re Really Clef-er: Homecoming playlists for all

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 17, 2016

In lieu of homecoming, the two of us have decided to make two playlists of polar nature: one to get pumped to go to homecoming and the other to wallow in sadness or (in my case) play Super Smash Bros across...

Students acknowledge date stigma at Homecoming

Students acknowledge date stigma at Homecoming

Kristin Priest, STAFF WRITER September 16, 2016

Deciding to go to homecoming solo or with a date provides similar quandaries regardless of a student’s gender. Both social media and Hollywood place a stigma on the cliche high school event. Junior Sydney...

The marching band clears the field after they form a tunnel for the varsity football team at the game on Aug. 26. They performed the first movement of their competition show, "Journey Through the Night," at halftime later that night.

Marching band parades around school

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR September 16, 2016

Before school on Friday, Sept. 16, the marching band paraded through the hall playing pep songs typically performed during football games. Every year, homecoming spirit day is marked by drum cadences echoing...

Juniors came up with their burger, the 'Guac my Socks off'.

Burger battle ensues at Circle 7

Mary Moriarity, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

Circle 7, owned and operated by two West families, the Ferretti’s and the Coy’s,  collaborated with the school in a burger battle competition, an inter-grade contest in which each class designs and...

Homecoming floor decorations

Homecoming floor decorations

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR September 13, 2016

As part of the tropical floor decorations, juniors Cheryl Ma and Ellie Joyce paint the "Long Live Harambe" sign in the junior hallway. The sign fell down by Tuesday morning. "We just kind of went along...

The turf wars continue as the seniors take on the juniors Thursday, Sept. 15

The turf wars continue as the seniors take on the juniors Thursday, Sept. 15

Ellie Widowski, Staff Writer September 12, 2016

The annual Powder Puff game: it is a homecoming tradition that brings out the rivalry between the junior and senior classes. On Thursday night, the senior girls will take on the junior girls in a game...

The senior lockerbay is decorated with long strands of butcher paper and streamers.

Homecoming floor decorations kick off Homecoming Week

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR September 12, 2016

On Sunday Sept. 11, freshmen through seniors gathered in their respective hallways to decorate for their class themes from 3 to 7 p.m. Freshmen decorated the music hall with their desert theme. Sophomores transformed...

At last year's Homecoming, junior Hannah Hoffmann wore a silver chain necklace. "I wish I had considered my options of jewelry and had gone to Charming Charlie," Hoffmann said. "I'm so glad I have the opportunity to support a great class. Too bad they won't have food sales next year."

Charming Charlie jewelry supports the class of 2017

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR September 8, 2016

Have you bought all your accessories for Homecoming? If not, what are you waiting for? On Sept. 11 from 6-9 p.m., Charming Charlie at the Chesterfield Mall will be helping the class of 2017 raise money...