Senior Claire Goedde celebrates graduation a semester early
Gabby Leon, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
One of just three students in the class of 2018 to graduate in the first semester of their senior year, Claire Goedde celebrated the end of her high school years early. “When I was registering for my senior classes junior year, I noticed that I had fulfilled a lot of my credits,” Goedde said. ...
Susan Dean earns place in the Hall of Fame
Grant Aden, Sports Editor
February 24, 2017
After 31 years of mentoring players, varsity volleyball coach Susan Dean has been selected for the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. “Our organization has been around for a long time, and every couple of years they have an induction. Right now there are a total 18...
Dean reflects on retirement after 31 years of service
Sarah Lashly, Convergent Media Writer
October 24, 2016
“I think every memorable moment has a memorable kid in it, somebody that really grew as a player or had a life changing event happening in their life that we were able to be there,” Dean said.
Volleyball coach Susan Dean steps down after 18 years with longhorns
October 11, 2016
After 31 years of coaching volleyball, 18 instructing the Longhorns, varsity coach Susan Dean has decided to step down for retirement after this season. “It breaks my heart that this is Coach Dean's last season,” setter/ right-side hitter and senior Jamie Poppen said. “I feel so thankful tha...
Varsity volleyball hosts Webster Groves in historic reunion of coaches
September 20, 2016
On Sept. 20 girl's volleyball will host Webster Groves in a showcase of head coach Susan Dean’s career. All varsity coaches at the game will have played for the Longhorns under Coach Dean during their high school careers. Dean is an alumni to the Longhorn volleyball program. In the early 2000s,...
Teams honor veterans by joining the Heroes on Helmets program
September 19, 2016
To honor fallen veterans, the girls softball team joined the Heroes on Helmets program, a nationwide initiative that commemorates veterans who perished in action by displaying memorial stickers on players helmets. West is one of eight schools from across the nation participating in the program. “...
Volley for victory
Allison Wills, Staff Writer
May 20, 2015
Freshman David Schmidt serves the ball against Kirkwood in a Freshman volleyball match. The Freshman volleyball team grew close during their season. "I like how we work as a team," Schmidt said. "Volleyball bonds us together because there's a focus on teamwork."
