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

The Roar
Sophomore Eshan Vipuil stands by his science fair board, which covers his project that used virtual reality to model blood flow.
Students advance to international science fair
Juniors Jayden Collins (left) and Michael Carroll play Bananagrams during a Board Game Club meeting on April 21. "Bananagrams is really fun, especially when we have a lot of people because it's really fast-paced,” junior John Mullen said. 
Board Game Club: Where fun and friendship meet
Sophomore and Latin America Club Vice President Sophia Ghesquire (right) teaches sophomores Akshay Venkat (left) and Joseph Konathapally a bachata combo dance during a meeting.
Students find community in multicultural club
Sophomores Zoe Aune (left) and Presley Haney and pose for a picture at Ascension Catholic Church’s Tét event, a major holiday in Vietnam celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Students share their cultural fashion
“Anything Goes” takes the stage
“Anything Goes” takes the stage
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
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
Sophomore Eshan Vipuil stands by his science fair board, which covers his project that used virtual reality to model blood flow.
Students advance to international science fair
Juniors Jayden Collins (left) and Michael Carroll play Bananagrams during a Board Game Club meeting on April 21. "Bananagrams is really fun, especially when we have a lot of people because it's really fast-paced,” junior John Mullen said. 
Board Game Club: Where fun and friendship meet
Sophomore and Latin America Club Vice President Sophia Ghesquire (right) teaches sophomores Akshay Venkat (left) and Joseph Konathapally a bachata combo dance during a meeting.
Students find community in multicultural club
Sophomores Zoe Aune (left) and Presley Haney and pose for a picture at Ascension Catholic Church’s Tét event, a major holiday in Vietnam celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Students share their cultural fashion
“Anything Goes” takes the stage
“Anything Goes” takes the stage
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
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
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
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
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
Juniors listen to senior class officer candidates' speeches in the gym on April 23.
Getting to know: Senior class officer candidates
Money talks
Money talks
Students gather in the gym and read their Bibles at a First Priority meeting on Jan. 16.
United in faith
Digital dilemma
Digital dilemma
Replacement English teacher Joseph Tolle goes over an extra credit assignment for English II Honors.
Taking A Tolle
Seniors Anna Vittitoe and Dawson Jenkins slow dance after being crowned the West Shore Prom King and Queen of 2024. “It was a really fun moment,” Vittitoe said. “We weren’t expecting people to vote for us, so when they called our names we were really surprised.”
Scheduling struggles
Tug of war
Tug of war
West Shore Theater performed the all-school musical “Anything Goes” April 11-13. Senior Gianna Theodoropoulos played the lead, Reno Sweeney, as her final role after four years in the theater program. ““Anything Goes was such an amazing experience, especially as my last show,” Theodoropoulos said. “I’m so grateful to have been able to be a part of it.”
Curtain call
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
Thespian troubles
Thespian troubles
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/02/key-nominees-for-the-2024-grammy-awards/
Sound of success
Tug of war
Tug of war
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
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/02/key-nominees-for-the-2024-grammy-awards/
Sound of success
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last
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
Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/kennyysun/36100904785
Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
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
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
All content by Courtesy David Coalter
Senior Cameron Coalter blocks a shot at the goal during a game against Bartram Trail High School on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Switching sides

Jodie Wiens, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2025
Load More Stories