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Varsity volleyball extend their winstreak to four following two big wins
Varsity volleyball extend their winstreak to four following two big wins
Boys swim takes first win of the season, girls swim continues to struggle
Boys swim takes first win of the season, girls swim continues to struggle
Boys bowling coming off 5-2 victory against Satellite; girls looking for their first win
Boys bowling coming off 5-2 victory against Satellite; girls looking for their first win
Varsity volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
Varsity volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
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.”
New fences, gates increase campus security
Students paint the space-themed “Class of 2025” mural on April 30.
Space Cat mural brings creativity to school hallway
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 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.”
New fences, gates increase campus security
Students paint the space-themed “Class of 2025” mural on April 30.
Space Cat mural brings creativity to school hallway
The Space Coast Crew rows during a January practice.
Students join Brevard rowing club
New geometry teacher preps students for EOC
New geometry teacher preps students for EOC
Seniors Emily Eason (left) and Chloe Marrs pose on the beach as their graduation date approaches.
Seniors prepare to walk the graduation stage
Freshman Tiffany Duong logs into her College Board account.
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
Varsity volleyball extend their winstreak to four following two big wins
Varsity volleyball extend their winstreak to four following two big wins
Boys swim takes first win of the season, girls swim continues to struggle
Boys swim takes first win of the season, girls swim continues to struggle
Boys bowling coming off 5-2 victory against Satellite; girls looking for their first win
Boys bowling coming off 5-2 victory against Satellite; girls looking for their first win
Varsity volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
Varsity volleyball secures second sweep on the road against Cocoa Beach
(from left to right) Freshman Nikita Sinha, freshman Ava Paullin, senior Aubrey Reiter, junior Rhea Sinha, senior Katherine Arcadier and seventh grader Sophia Goranovic pose before competing against Benjamin High School for the regional competition on April 22.
Girls tennis advances to regionals
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.
Game day jams: Hype or chill?
Universal Studios
“How To Train Your Dragon” soars to new heights with live-action remake
MGM Studios
“Wednesday” season two somewhat maintains charm
Sony Animation Studios
“KPop Demon Hunters” breaks barriers, tops global charts
Out of the loop
Out of the loop
Screenshot/Ticketmaster
Concert catastrophe
Creative Commons
Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
Senior Violet Castillo paints her parking spot on Sept. 7.
Picture this | Seniors paint their parking spots
Class of 2024 alumnus Spencer Wilson (right) acts onstage alongside sophomore Cathryn Cooper (bottom center), eighth grader Finnegan Darby Bennett (top center) and junior Michael Dempsey (left) on July 20. “I played the character Golden Freddy, which was the exposition dump character of the first half of the show,” Wilson said. “But in the actual production in its entirety, I helped with getting the actors in order, I directed a little bit, and helped some of the new actors get into character. I also assisted with the choreography. I just did a bit of everything, helping out where I can.”
“Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Musical” unites theater community
Juniors Adriah Mossiah (left) and Artemis Theodoropoulos look at their new IDs on Aug. 29.
Student ID policy adds another layer of security
Seventh graders run to their next scavenger hunt spot during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | A year in photos (2025-2026)
Sophomore Tiffany Duong logs into her College Board account.
Cell phone ban may upgrade to personal laptops, tablets
Seventh graders locate their next target during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | Seventh graders complete traditional scavenger hunt
Senior Violet Castillo paints her parking spot on Sept. 7.
Picture this | Seniors paint their parking spots
Seventh graders run to their next scavenger hunt spot during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | A year in photos (2025-2026)
Seventh graders locate their next target during "Wildcats on the Prowl" on Aug. 15.
Picture this | Seventh graders complete traditional scavenger hunt
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “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.”
Picture this | A year in photos (2024-2025)
Juniors listen to senior class officer candidates' speeches in the gym on April 23.
Picture this | Senior class officer candidates give speeches
Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd on March 13. “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.”
Picture this | Spring Fling attracts over 900 attendees
Universal Studios
“How To Train Your Dragon” soars to new heights with live-action remake
MGM Studios
“Wednesday” season two somewhat maintains charm
Sony Animation Studios
“KPop Demon Hunters” breaks barriers, tops global charts
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “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.”
Paradigm shift
Deteriorating dialect
Deteriorating dialect
Screenshot/Ticketmaster
Concert catastrophe
Senior Laith Zavala gives an air-guitar performance during the Spring Fling on March 13. Senior Laith Zavala strums an imaginary guitar during a competition. “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.”
Paradigm shift
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
Universal Studios
“How To Train Your Dragon” soars to new heights with live-action remake
MGM Studios
“Wednesday” season two somewhat maintains charm
Sony Animation Studios
“KPop Demon Hunters” breaks barriers, tops global charts
Creative Commons
Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
Remembering the Sept. 11 attacks
Sabrina Carpenter releases new album
Google Chrome blocked on school computers
Cell phone usage banned for entire school day
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Remembering the Sept. 11 attacks
Sabrina Carpenter releases new album
Google Chrome blocked on school computers
Cell phone usage banned for entire school day
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
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The crowd watch a sword-fighting demonstration in 2014.

[Photo] Renaissance fair this weekend

February 3, 2016
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[Photo] Senior Follies buyout set for Friday

Autumn Scheer, Staff Writer
April 7, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court

Public prayer ruling encourages intolerance

Dana Brown, web manager
May 21, 2014
The day before the concert, band teacher Carol Allen rehearses with her beginning band one last time.

Band prepares for fun spring concert

Dana Brown, web manager
May 6, 2014
Earlier this year, alumna Shelbe Spurlock comes back to art to visit.

[Photo] Graduated students return on Alumni Day

Hannah Brusca, Staff Writer
May 2, 2014
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[Photo] Sort it out

April 21, 2014
Face contorted, junior Connor Courtney dances at Prom.

Dancing, dates and dresses: Prom 2014

Dana Brown, web manager
April 16, 2014
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[Photo] Distribution day

April 9, 2014
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[Photo] Strike a match

April 4, 2014
An emotional senior Patrick Furino dashes to the finish in the relay race.

Battle Royale: seniors face juniors at Wildcat Challenge

Dana Brown, web manager
April 2, 2014
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[Photo] Rescue recruitment

March 3, 2014
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[Photo] Photo op

February 25, 2014
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[Photo] Apple for the teacher

February 19, 2014
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[Photo] Shalom

February 14, 2014
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[Photo] Sasquatch support

January 28, 2014
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[Photo] Take aim

January 27, 2014
In addition to hanging in the mall, student art is currently being displayed in the media center.

[Photo] West Shore artists’ work on display at Melbourne Square Mall

Maunica Dorsch, staff writer
January 17, 2014
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[Photo] Art imitates life

January 15, 2014
'Frozen' fails to hit warm emotional temperature

‘Frozen’ fails to hit warm emotional temperature

Dana Brown, Web Manager
December 12, 2013
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[Photo] Poker face

December 11, 2013
During Festivus, seniors Jennifer Stone and Paige Neihart prepare for the jazz band performance.

[Photo] Band winter concert comes Wednesday

Kaylee Willner, staff writer
December 10, 2013
With finalists announced, senior Genna Owen helps to gather senior Samantha Grant's art for the second round of judging.

[Photo] Students sweep Space Coast Art Festival

Maunica Dorsch, staff writer
December 6, 2013
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[Photo] Moat ado about nothing

December 4, 2013
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[Photo] A dog's life

December 2, 2013
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[Photo] Henna hands

November 18, 2013

Textbook controversy focuses on the wrong things

Dana Brown, Web Manager
November 9, 2013
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[Photo] School safari

November 1, 2013
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[Photo] Hot and cold

October 24, 2013
During Spirit Week's Zoo Day, junior Victoria Hernandez shows off her Zoo Team uniform.

[Photo] Zoo Teen program seeks new members

October 24, 2013
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[Photo] Class warfare

September 26, 2013
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[Photo] Green thumb

September 24, 2013
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[Photo] Like a zoo in here

September 23, 2013
Junior Emily Dubec-Hunter photographs lunchtime games during Zoo Day.

[Photo] Spirit Week approaches: Zoo Day, Celebrity Day, and America Day

September 23, 2013
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[Photo] Jumping through hoops

September 20, 2013
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[Photo] Food for thought

September 19, 2013
During pit practice, Wind Ensemble member and junior Kevin Baylen plays the flute.

[Photo] Wind ensemble looks to build on success

Katie Garwood, Staff Writer
September 17, 2013
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[Photo] Muddy the water

September 16, 2013
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[Photo] Catchphrase consternation

September 11, 2013
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[Photo] Parking pigment

September 10, 2013
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[Photo] Insect investigation

September 5, 2013
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[Photo] Senior spots

September 4, 2013
'Woman in Black' presents spooky tale

‘Woman in Black’ presents spooky tale

Dana Brown, web manager
October 18, 2012
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