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Letters for Rose creates holiday cards for senior citizens
The band program held its winter concert at the Eau Gallie High School auditorium on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy / Justin Snively
Band performs second concert of the year
Boys' varsity soccer captain and senior Athan Zaiden walks across the field during a home game against Titusville High School on Dec. 10. West Shore won 5-0.
Boys’ varsity soccer captain places third in Florida Today Athlete of the Week contest
Boys' varsity basketball faces turnover trouble in season opener
Boys’ varsity basketball faces turnover trouble in season opener
Boys junior varsity basketball team off to rough start
Boys junior varsity basketball team off to rough start
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
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
Ezra Yoro's Latin project
Latin students bring Roman and Greek mythology to life
Spanish students teach classmates grammar lessons
Hurricane make-up days officially announced
Hurricane make-up days officially announced
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
Coach Derrick Hamilton doubles back on retirement
Coach Derrick Hamilton doubles back on retirement
Assistant Principal Glenn Webb demonstrates a feature on Canvas called Student View, which allows teachers to preview how students will see their course on their dashboard.
School district to switch from Google Classroom to Canvas
This construction plan for the press box project lays out the future locations of the new concrete pads, bleachers and press box.
Press box preparation begins
AP exams begin May 6
Boys' varsity soccer captain and senior Athan Zaiden walks across the field during a home game against Titusville High School on Dec. 10. West Shore won 5-0.
Boys’ varsity soccer captain places third in Florida Today Athlete of the Week contest
Boys' varsity basketball faces turnover trouble in season opener
Boys’ varsity basketball faces turnover trouble in season opener
Boys junior varsity basketball team off to rough start
Boys junior varsity basketball team off to rough start
Senior Athan Zaiden leads the boys' varsity soccer team in a pregame chant before taking on Viera High School at home.
Boys varsity soccer recovers after loss against Belen Jesuit
Girls’ tennis players continue playing in the off-season
Eric Yang prepares to compete at J60 Anning tennis tournament in China
Wikimedia Commons
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
Photo/Creative Commons
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
Illustration / Scarlett Philips, Zephyr Radd
Beastly accusations
On Oct. 29, first grade students at Endeavour Elementary display their new shoes during the Samaritan's Feet shoe giveaway. The organization partnered with Truist Financial to provide every student on campus with new shoes, socks and a tote bag. "They are so excited," Christina McPherson said. "Several had holes in their shoes and hardly any had socks on."
Community endeavor
The sideline cheer team performs a routine during the halftime of a basketball game on Dec. 3.
A shift in spirit
“2024BlueRibbon_Day2_Recipients-179” / US Department of Education / https://www.flickr.com/photos/ departmentofed/54128326198/in/album-72177720321816706 / CC BY 2.0 Assistant Principal Glenn Webb (middle) and BPS Superintendent Mark Rendell (right) pose with National Blue Ribbon Schools Program Director Aba Kumi (left) at the award ceremony held in Washington D.C. on Nov. 8.
Something new, something blue
Scanning for solutions
Scanning for solutions
The Salvation Army of Melbourne partnered with West Shore French students to organize a donation drive for children in need.
Giving Back: Students and Teachers Spread Holiday Cheer Through Angel Tree Program
The band program held its winter concert at the Eau Gallie High School auditorium on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy / Justin Snively
Band performs second concert of the year
Safety first
Safety first
Suffocated by security
Suffocated by security
Crash out
Crash out
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Max Madl appears at his school board campaign booth through a virtual call due to a flight cancellation in August 2024.
Growing pains
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Made to last
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
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
Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’ balances representation, romance
Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’ balances representation, romance
‘Happiest Season’ has potential, but falters in delivery
‘Happiest Season’ has potential, but falters in delivery
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ makes chess look thrilling
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ makes chess look thrilling
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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Annelise Henwood (left) and Allie Ward (right) manage the spirit night stand at Long Doggers Satellite Beach on behalf of the Purrfections Dance Team on Oct. 15.

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Ashvika Maddikonda, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2025
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