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Course Selections

Havana Gonzalez, Reporter March 4, 2025

Course selection is an important step for your next year. Keep in mind to select your core classes that you need to graduate. Remember, the deadline for all course selections is THIS Friday, March 7. If...

Read Across America

Read Across America

Amalia Santiago, Editor March 4, 2025

On Friday, February 28, National Honor Society members brought the stories of Dr. Seuss to life at West Lauderdale Elementary School for Read Across America. Dressed in fun costumes, complete with colorful...

Eminent Scholars 24’-25’

Preston Wilson, Reporter February 12, 2025

This year, 15 students from West Lauderdale are Eminent Scholars. This qualification is met when a student scores over a 29 on the ACT. This is an impressive feat—the average ACT score is 19, so achieving...

West Lauderdale Honors Retiring Coaches

West Lauderdale Honors Retiring Coaches

Amalia Santiago, Editor February 6, 2025

On Sunday, February 2, West Lauderdale celebrated the careers of two long-time faculty members, Coach Hurst and Coach Clark, in an event held in the high school gym. The occasion recognized their decades...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Scarlett Walker, Reporter January 24, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader in the civil rights movement. Celebrated on the third...

Special Education Day: Inclusive Education

Noelle Carey, Reporter December 2, 2024

Special Education Day, which is observed on December 2nd, is a day to commemorate the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This law was passed in 1975, and it ensures that all students...

White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day

Scarlett Walker, Reporter December 2, 2024

White Ribbon Day is an international campaign dedicated to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality. Observed annually, it encourages men and boys to pledge never to commit, excuse,...

What To Do Now Without Your Phones?

What To Do Now Without Your Phones?

Preston Wilson and Ryleigh Morgan Turbville November 21, 2024

A countywide device ban has been introduced and has the potential to be passed by state legislators; here are some activities to try and examples of what other students have been doing to occupy their...

Signing Day 2024

Signing Day 2024

Rhea Garrison November 20, 2024

Time and time again, West Lauderdale’s athletic programs produce quality athletes seeking opportunities beyond the high school playing field. On November 13, West Lauderdale High School hosted its annual...

National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month

Anna Wallace November 19, 2024

National Family Caregivers Month is recognized every November, and the holiday started in 1997 to recognize the hard work and dedication that family caregivers provide to those in need. This holiday can...

Fight For Kindness

Noelle Carey, Reporter November 19, 2024

Bullying has always been a pressing issue among schools and workplaces, leaving lasting emotional scars for kids and adults alike. Anti-bullying week, which runs from November 11th to November 15th, is...

Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple Award

Christian Nix, Reporter November 15, 2024

On Thursday, November 7th, Mrs. Carpenter officially won the Golden Apple Award. Furthermore, she is now in the running for Teacher of the Year. Starting in 1986, teachers are selected to receive the Golden...

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