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Alphabet Soup? Nope — It’s Just The PSAT & ACT

Alphabet Soup? Nope — It’s Just The PSAT & ACT

Brailynn Lee, News Reporter October 23, 2025

The PSAT and ACT might sound like alphabet soup, but they are actually your ticket to college and scholarships. When people talk about these tests, you may immediately feel overwhelmed, but don’t stress!...

What is the ASVAB— What You Need to Know

What is the ASVAB— What You Need to Know

Christian Nix, Reporter October 23, 2025

Are you unsure about what the ASVAB is or how to prepare for it? Here’s everything you need to know about the test and how it can shape your future! What is the ASVAB? The “Armed Services Vocational...

OCD Awareness Month

OCD Awareness Month

Noelle Carey, Reporter October 23, 2025

October is OCD Awareness Month. OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD Awareness Month is a time to support those dealing with the mental condition. OCD is often misunderstood as a need to be...

Knights of Service founder/president- Preston Wilson 
Knights of Service vice president- Brooke Baltzell

Knights of Service Bring Warmth to the Community with Jacket Drive

Ryleigh Morgan Turbville October 23, 2025

West Lauderdale High School’s Knights of Service Club kicked off their jacket drive on September 22nd. The drive collected jackets, hoodies, sweaters, pullovers, and sweatshirts to support local nonprofit...

HOSA Medical Fair

Havana Gonzalez October 23, 2025

On Thursday, October 16th, Health Occupation Students of America students had the opportunity to go to University of Mississippi Medical Center to explore the different fields of medicine. This event presented...

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,...

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