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Student Spotlight: Travion Mosley

Student Spotlight: Travion Mosley

Rhea Garrison November 11, 2024

Travion (Trey) Mosley is a sophomore and a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. He recently was recognized for his athletic accomplishments in football. Trey was nominated for Wendy’s...

Lights, Camera, Education: A Teacher’s Love for Theater

Lights, Camera, Education: A Teacher’s Love for Theater

Brailynn Lee, News Reporter November 4, 2024

How do people balance their passion with their professional responsibilities? Brandon Davidson, a dedicated high school teacher by day, and a passionate thespian by night, manages to do just that. He inspires...

From Practice to Performance: Andrew Sorey's Journey to the Lions Band and Australia

From Practice to Performance: Andrew Sorey’s Journey to the Lions Band and Australia

Alexis Richardson, Reporter September 17, 2024

This past school year, Andrew Sorey, a senior in the West Lauderdale High School band, was accepted into the Lions Band, the premier state honor band hosted annually. After months of dedicated training,...

Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Abbie Cruse and Edi Smith May 1, 2024

                      West Lauderdale High School recently announced the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and...

Dress Code

Preston Wilson, Reporter April 23, 2024

In a study conducted by the school's newspaper reporters, 95% of students surveyed said they believe the dress code is a problem. On the other hand, 98% of teachers supported the dress code entirely. This...

Elizabeth Shirley prepares to serve during a match against Philadelphia.

Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Shirley

Edi Smith, Editor March 7, 2024

Elizabeth Shirley is a senior at West Lauderdale as well as an avid tennis player. Shirley has been a varsity player on the tennis team since her sophomore year. She currently plays girl’s line one doubles...

Heads UP: The ACT Results are In!

Heads UP: The ACT Results are In!

Anna Wallace and Shae McDuffey December 11, 2023

It has been about a month since ACT scores have been announced and the students of West Lauderdale shared some feedback regarding their scores, how they feel about them, and if they plan on taking the...

Senior Spotlight: Cooper Luke, Football Star

Senior Spotlight: Cooper Luke, Football Star

Edi Smith, Editor December 1, 2023

Cooper Luke is a senior at West Lauderdale High School and has also been a vital part of the football program throughout his varsity years. Luke plays multiple positions on the field including defensive...

Ms. West at West Lauderdale High school

A Local Teacher Transforms Her Breast Cancer Journey into an Inspirational Story

Alexis Richardson, Reporter November 17, 2023

Michelle West shares her motivating story of when she had to confront a battle she never expected to fight: cancer. With her unshaken faith and loving community to support her as she faced many challenges,...

Academic Student Spotlight - Brayden Alford

Academic Student Spotlight – Brayden Alford

Shae McDuffey, Reporter October 31, 2023

Brayden Alford is a West Lauderdale senior expected to graduate in May 2024. When asked if he wants to attend college after high school, Alford stated, “Absolutely. I’m looking at several colleges...

New Teacher Spotlight - Ms. Mallory Thompson

New Teacher Spotlight – Ms. Mallory Thompson

Anna Wallace, Reporter October 30, 2023

Ms. Thompson is a new teacher at West Lauderdale this year filling the Algebra II post. Since this is her first year here, there are a lot of things the students of West Lauderdale may not know about her....

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Military and Veteran Awareness Month

Abbie Cruse and Edi Smith October 27, 2023

Every November, America nationally observes Military and Veterans Awareness Month. Millions of veterans put their life on the line to ensure America’s liberty and safety. It is imperative that Americans...

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