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National Custodian Day

National Custodian Day

Christian Nix, Reporter October 4, 2024

In modern-day society, custodians are not appreciated as much as they should be. They play key roles in schools, providing a safe and clean environment for society. To support the custodians working behind...

Turning the Page on Censorship

Noelle Carey, Reporter October 2, 2024

National Literacy Month, which falls in September, presents a time for everyone to appreciate and share the power of reading while also providing an opportunity for people to learn about the challenges...

MCC College and Career Fair

MCC College and Career Fair

Amalia Santiago, Editor September 30, 2024

On Thursday, September 26, West Lauderdale seniors visited the MCC campus to participate in the annual College and Career event. Along with other Lauderdale County School students, they were given the...

Mississippi State President talking to senior class

MSU President Addresses Senior Class on College Readiness and Opportunities

Alexis Richardson and Rhea Garrison September 19, 2024

On September 6, Dr. Mark Keenum, the President of Mississippi State University, made his first visit to West Lauderdale High School to speak in front of the seniors and several juniors. He aimed to promote...

The Wonderful Waters-Teacher of the Year

September 19, 2024

Every year, a teacher is chosen for his or her excellent work and dedication to their students. This year’s teacher of the year, Ms. Shauna Waters, is a wonderful example of a teacher who has gone above...

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National Suicide Prevention Month

Brailynn Lee and Ryleigh Morgan Turbville September 19, 2024

September is known nationwide as National Suicide Prevention Month. Many people around the world lose their lives to suicide, and it is a devastating tragedy. This month is used to share awareness about...

NHS Peer Tutoring Publishes New Website

NHS Peer Tutoring Publishes New Website

Rhea Garrison, Editor September 18, 2024

The West Lauderdale chapter of National Honor Society is expanding and improving its peer tutoring program for students through its very own website. With the new website, students will be able to view...

NHS Takes a Trip to The MAX

NHS Takes a Trip to The MAX

Amalia Santiago and Anna Wallace September 17, 2024

On Wednesday, September 11, high school juniors and seniors were given the opportunity to visit the Walter Anderson exhibit at The MAX. Anderson, a writer and painter, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Celebrating the Senior’s Final Walk Through

Celebrating the Senior’s Final Walk Through

Rhea Garrison, Editor May 16, 2024

On Friday, May 3, the West Lauderdale senior class of 2024 walked through the hallways of the elementary school and middle school for one last time. This was a very special and reminiscent moment...

A- Day Celebration

Ryleigh Turbville, Reporter May 1, 2024

Many students gathered on Friday, April 26, 2024, to celebrate all their hard work this year and the past years for becoming an “A” school. This event had many activities such as a movie in the gym,...

What’s the Big Deal about Chorus?

Brailynn Lee, News Reporter May 1, 2024

As the school year is coming to an end, so are many courses, including chorus. West Lauderdale has had a chorus course for 18 years. Twyla Hurst was West Lauderdale High School’s choral director for...

Military Signing 2024

Abbie Cruse, Reporter April 25, 2024

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, West Lauderdale High School held their Military Signing Ceremony. Students pursuing careers in various military branches including the Army, Marines Corps,...

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