The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar
The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar
The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar
Palm Bay Pirates quarterback No. 9 Burt Clark lines up under center during a Nov. 5, 1999 game against Vero Beach High School.

Pressure makes diamonds

Jack Grimison, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2024
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

Elena Konicki, Managing Editor
November 11, 2024
Choose your fighter

Choose your fighter

Hannah Jones, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Illustration / Scarlett Philips, Zephyr Radd

Beastly accusations

Catalina Pelli, Copy Editor
October 31, 2024
Hurricane make-up days officially announced

Hurricane make-up days officially announced

Cora Pearson, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Seniors Aiden Dabbs and Nate Witteman ride on John Villano's golf cart, experiencing a day in the life of their hero on Sept. 25, 2024.

Hometown hero

Drew Newlin, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Dressed as the bride from the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Rula Rukab celebrates the success of the annual fundraiser with her friends. "Blingo isn't just West Shore – it's a community," Rukab said. "Every year we got bigger and bigger. It's a fun night. It's a crazy night. Just ask your mom."

Five in a row

Rhea Sinha, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Students, teachers, and parents visit Omaha Beach in Normandy, France on June 7. "In 7th grade I had signed up for a [field trip to] Canada but it was canceled because COVID pushed it off so much, so when Mrs. Pietrzak brought up that they were doing a D-Day field trip to Europe, I thought that was really cool and I knew that I definitely wanted to do a trip while I was at West Shore so I took the opportunity," senior Amelia Bailly said.

Students and teachers travel to Europe for a historically focused summer trip

Cora Pearson and Leah NgSaye
August 23, 2024
Coach Derrick Hamilton doubles back on retirement

Coach Derrick Hamilton doubles back on retirement

Ashvika Maddikonda
August 19, 2024
Senior girls cheer and celebrate after scoring a touchdown at Powderpuff on Sept. 21, 2023.

Capture the flag

Drew Newlin and Jack Grimison
August 15, 2024
"Having some interaction with kids, you know, I think it keeps me young," Principal Rick Fleming said. "That's where my heart has always been."

End of an era

Rhea Sinha, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
Assistant Principal Mrs. Halbuer (left) passes the torch to her successor Ms. Perry (right) as a new era dawns at West Shore. "I want to be a part of the enriching experiences that are a staple of the West Shore culture," said Perry

Full circle

Mariam Hassan, Roar Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
Under the direction of math teacher Debra Jerdon, members of First Priority provided funds for a foxtail palm planted outside the commons area in memory of Anisha Somasamudramath, who would've graduated with the class of 2024. The palm was planted by former art teacher Matt Henderson.

Palm tree planted as memorial to former student

Ella Dorfman, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2024
Journalism teacher Mark Schledorn edits a design from a student's story from the latest issue of the "Roar." "He's firm with a lot of stuff, but he does it in a way that maintains engagement and students' self-worth," Principal Rick Fleming said.

Schle’s ride

Sofia Palermo, Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2024
Physical Education teacher Nicole Anagnostis instructs her fifth-period students how to play Kan Jam, a flying disc game, on April 25.

Heading West

Aaron Murphy, Sports Editor
May 18, 2024
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