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The Westley starts have the goal of promoting inclusivity and school spirit.

Introducing the Westley Stars

Madi Foppe, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

With the help of junior Zoe DeYoung and Special Education teacher Jessica Bowman, a new dance team is coming: The Westley Stars. This dance team will provide Special Education students a chance to excel...

Special School District teacher Therese Meres helps senior Nick Waldrop package a hygiene kit. Over 100 shoe boxes were filled by West students. "[Operation Christmas Child] packs 20,500 shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items for children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine," Operation Christmas Child of St. Louis’ media coordinator Julie Northrip said.

Special ed students participate in Operation Christmas Child

Sydney Kinzy, Photo Editor October 19, 2017

It might be only October, but this does not phase the spirit of gift giving for students participating in Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child delivers gifts to 146 million children in...

Junior Chris Williams and sophomore Sophia Malpocker hang out with their Special Olympics buddy.

Nicole Wang takes over as Special Olympics coordinator

Nell Jaskowiak, Staff Writer March 1, 2016
On Feb. 22, hundreds of students from West High and across the St. Louis area converged on the main gym, clad in bright purple, green, yellow, red and salmon shirts. Over 400 West High volunteers worked at this year’s Special Olympics, with positions in Victory Village, as unified players, buddies and buddy captains.
Freshman Kathryn Kerchoff laughs with her Assistant Peggy Tyree over a favorite joke.

Student Spotlight: Kathryn Kerckhoff

Betsy Wait, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

If Special Olympics can be such a meaningful event for over 350 volunteers, imagine what the experience meant to the athletes. For freshman athlete Kathryn Kerckhoff, the day was filled with bountiful...

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