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Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Metal detectors adjust athletes’ routines
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
Bringing life to the classroom
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
Art teacher Jelena Robbins back in the classroom after surgery
Putting on a Show: Spanish students create telenovelas as final project
Debate class practices congressional debate
Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Metal detectors adjust athletes’ routines
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
Bringing life to the classroom
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
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Students experience different degrees of burnout
Senior Sasha Garcia conducts a research experiment for her Capstone Science Research project on Jan. 14. "I’m making an antibiotic treatment out of coconut oil and garlic allicin," Garcia said. "I want to go into medicine so this is very helpful for me."
Students prepare for the 2025 Brevard County Science Fair
Senior Carter Newlin leads the First Priority club during Power Hour on Thursday, Jan. 16. "I love that people are showing up for the message," Newlin said. "I'm excited to be doing something so meaningful."
First Priority sees major increase in attendance, continues to grow
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
Basketball going through a hoop
Three players from JV boys basketball move to varsity
(From left) Seniors Beau Couture, Yogi Patel, coach Corey Burton, Camden Garoust, and Christian Rebec will play their final basketball home game on Jan. 31.
Seniors bid farewell
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
From left, seniors Allison Gunnell, Rebecca Lorigan and Stefania Raffaelli celebrate their girls varsity soccer Senior Night on Dec. 13.
Senior Night marks a bittersweet farewell for girls varsity soccer
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
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End of an era
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
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Made to last
Volunteering at the Hope Center in Pavas, senior Mykaela Brown gives a young girl, Camila, a piggy-back ride. "Camila would write our names next to each other and chalk with a heart around and that just really impacted me," Brown said.
Compassion in action
Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd. “This event is awesome, but they should save it for years when we get blue ribbons,” junior Kellyn Hoffmann said. “It would make the event even more special.”
Spring Fling: The photo collection
Students play Gaga ball, where players try to eliminate opponents by hitting them with a ball below the knees. “I’ve been playing Gaga ball for years now, as a boy scout,” junior Parker Wales said. “Although I think my lack of skill seen today comes from the mass amount of people in the pit. I’m typically used to bouncing the balls off the walls and on to people to get them out. The school should invest in an in-ground wooden gaga pit, then I’ll play better.”
Spring Fling Photos: Games and activities
Chamber Orchestra performs at its Pre-MPA Concert on Feb. 21.
Live orchestra returns to musical theater productions
Sophomore and stage manager Genevieve Giguere (right) supervises the theater tech crew as parent volunteer Ryan Torvik (red hat) helps with building a catwalk for the "Anything Goes" set on Feb. 28.
Anything Goes: Thespians prepare for end-of-year musical
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
(from left to right) Junior Penelope Maynard, junior Claire Chen, freshman Janani Sivakumar and freshman Sophia Kero volunteer at a free heart screening event hosted by Who We Play For on Feb. 1.
Volunteers support heart health
The name game
The name game
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
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Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
Media madness
Media madness
Leave a mark
Suffocated by security
Suffocated by security
Max Madl appears at his school board campaign booth through a virtual call due to a flight cancellation in August 2024.
Growing pains
Journalism's success derives from culture
Journalism’s success derives from culture
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Mini media
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Life and limb
Parents have the right to know what their kids are being taught
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
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Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Photo/Creative Commons
Made to last
Perfect destination
Perfect destination
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
On track
Steppin’ out
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
On track
Steppin’ out
Sophomore Grace Murphy gets rid of any excess chalk. "When I look at the high bar, I always tell myself that I got this." Murphy said.
Just routine
Sponsored by Brevard's own Tyler Sirois, house bill 1 plans to ban social media accounts held by people under 16. Junior Carter Newlin said the bill is "stupid" because he said he thinks "they won't be able to enforce it like they're able to." If passed the bill would go into effect on July 1.
House bill 1 threatens social media access for youth
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Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during the air guitar competition at the Spring Fling on March 13. “Me, the lads, the gentlemen, and the gentlewomen had amazing performances,” Zavala said. “For the first time, I like an event here and I hope they make it a tradition to inspire young cats to get wild and rock’n’roll.”
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Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd. “This event is awesome, but they should save it for years when we get blue ribbons,” junior Kellyn Hoffmann said. “It would make the event even more special.”
Spring Fling: The photo collection
Rhea Sinha, Elena Konicki, and Kristen Ye • March 17, 2025

  Current and incoming students attended the school-wide Spring Fling to celebrate the school’s fourth National Blue Ribbon Award on March 13. Club members organized...

Students play Gaga ball, where players try to eliminate opponents by hitting them with a ball below the knees. “I’ve been playing Gaga ball for years now, as a boy scout,” junior Parker Wales said. “Although I think my lack of skill seen today comes from the mass amount of people in the pit. I’m typically used to bouncing the balls off the walls and on to people to get them out. The school should invest in an in-ground wooden gaga pit, then I’ll play better.”
Spring Fling Photos: Games and activities
Elena Konicki, Rhea Sinha, and Kristen Ye • March 14, 2025

Current and incoming students attended the school-wide Spring Fling to celebrate the school's fourth National Blue Ribbon Award on March 13. Club members organized booths...

Chamber Orchestra performs at its Pre-MPA Concert on Feb. 21.
Live orchestra returns to musical theater productions
March 14, 2025

The Thespians Club will perform the Spring musical “Anything Goes” with a new addition: a live orchestra.  Before 2020, theatre performances included an orchestra...

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Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
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Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd. “This event is awesome, but they should save it for years when we get blue ribbons,” junior Kellyn Hoffmann said. “It would make the event even more special.”
Students play Gaga ball, where players try to eliminate opponents by hitting them with a ball below the knees. “I’ve been playing Gaga ball for years now, as a boy scout,” junior Parker Wales said. “Although I think my lack of skill seen today comes from the mass amount of people in the pit. I’m typically used to bouncing the balls off the walls and on to people to get them out. The school should invest in an in-ground wooden gaga pit, then I’ll play better.”
Chamber Orchestra performs at its Pre-MPA Concert on Feb. 21.
Sophomore and stage manager Genevieve Giguere (right) supervises the theater tech crew as parent volunteer Ryan Torvik (red hat) helps with building a catwalk for the "Anything Goes" set on Feb. 28.
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The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
Jodie Wiens, Editor in Chief • February 17, 2025
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Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
Leah Ngsaye, Staff Writer • February 16, 2025
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
Catalina Pelli, Copy Editor • February 11, 2025
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Drew Newlin, Jack Grimison, and Shuhuai Xu • January 24, 2025

Last Thursday, girls basketball lost 43-40 to Eau Gallie, with eighth-grade point guard Kaelani Luther dropping 20 points. On Friday, boys...

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Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
March 5, 2025
Sophomore Chase Kingery (bottom right) practices stunting for the nationals competition.
Cheer team wins big at nationals
February 19, 2025
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
January 30, 2025
From left, junior Brooke Hartford, senior Allison Gunnell and junior Sarah McCray play in the annual Powder Puff game on Sept. 27. For the first time, girls flag football is an official sport at West Shore, and tryouts are scheduled to take place on Jan. 27.
Don’t sit and doubt, go try out
January 24, 2025
From left, seniors Allison Gunnell, Rebecca Lorigan and Stefania Raffaelli celebrate their girls varsity soccer Senior Night on Dec. 13.
Senior Night marks a bittersweet farewell for girls varsity soccer
January 23, 2025
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