Crystal clear
Sophomore Jenna Bratman examines the effects of a month-long crystal-forming process in Gabrielle Powers’ Chemistry Honors class. The crystals were generated by mixing epson salt and water. “I was surprised to find how sculpted the crystals proved to be,” Bratman said. The next step of this crystalizing process was to compare the results of the various students to see how they differ.


![Sophomore Isabelle Gaudry walks through the metal detector, monitored by School Resource Officer Valerie Butler, on Aug. 13. “I think [the students have] been adjusting really well," Butler said. "We've had no issues, no snafus. Everything's been running smoothly, and we've been getting kids to class on time.”](https://westshoreroar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_9979-1200x800.jpg)








































