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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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[Photo] Three recent grads start college in the Ivy League

Madelyn Sorgenfrei, Staff Writer
August 17, 2022
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[Photo] Got golf?

Laith Rukab, Managing Editor
October 16, 2020
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[Photo] Berry casts new vision for swim program

May 14, 2019
Focused on the gaining possession against Cocoa Beach, Christopher Johnson (11) prepares to run down the field with the ball.

[Photo] Testing May-hem spurs anxiety

May 9, 2019
Former West Shore teacher Jim Peterson recently published a collection of his poetry.

[Photo] Peterson pursues poetry in new book

May 9, 2019
Senior Jadasia Norris throws a shot put at a recent track meet.

[Photo] Norris throws her way to a spot in regionals

April 24, 2018
Senior Christian Camps had a big day at the Satellite track meet Friday.

[Photo] Boy’s shine at Satellite track meet

March 5, 2018
Senior Elena Barr set a school record for most career goals.

[Photo] Soccer season ends with loss to Edgewood

January 25, 2018
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[Photo] Lady Wildcats come from behind to top Satellite

November 3, 2017
Junior Samantha Intille scored one of five goals Monday night against Rockledge.

[Photo] Lady Wildcats triumph in preseason opener

October 31, 2017
Senior Savannah Green plays against Eau Gallie on March 15.

[Photo] Lacrosse senior leads the girls’ one last time

April 6, 2017
Senior Grant Gibson passes the baton to senior Christian Hayes.

[Photo] Records fall at Astronaut Invitational

March 29, 2017
The Lady Wildcats’ lacrosse team gets pumped up before the game.

[Photo] Tigers trounce girls’ lacrosse team

March 28, 2017
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[Photo] Girls’ tennis team gears up end-of-season push

March 28, 2017
Senior Briana Sandoval (right) says she’s looking forward to Senior Night.

[Photo] Era will soon end for senior cheerleaders

January 24, 2017
The girls' varsity soccer team will play for the district crown tonight.

[Photo] Girls prepare for district final against Edgewood

January 20, 2017
Coach Tony Riopelle discusses strategy with the team.

[Photo] Wildcats extend winning streak to five games

December 16, 2016
Sophomore Auston Gonzalez led the Wildcats with 21 points.

[Photo] Varsity boys dominate Covenant 65-36

December 8, 2016
Sam Leighton scored one of the two goals against MontVerde on Monday.

[Photo] Varsity boys hang tough with MontVerde

December 6, 2016
Senior Nick Burgess expects to be out until mid-January.

[Photo] Heritage sends boys to emergency room

December 6, 2016
Senior Matthew Moscrip provided a key assist in the game.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer pounds Cocoa Beach

December 5, 2016
Sophomore Matt Senft-Greenberg practices his swing.

[Photo] Senft-Greenberg advances to regional

October 19, 2016
Freshman Greta Golf watches her drive Tuesday afternoon.

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[Photo] Make senior portrait appointments now

August 17, 2016
Chemistry teacher Rob Klaasen graduated from West Shore in 2007.

[Photo] Chemistry teacher goes back to the future

Daphna Krause, Managing Editor
October 30, 2015
First-year head coach Shane Cassell has his team ready to play.

[Photo] Volleyball team prevails over Edgewood

David Thompson, Sports Editor
October 15, 2015
Senior Greg Darnell anchors the boys’ golf team.

[Photo] Darnell leads ’Cats to victory

Matthew Jones, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
Sophomore Giao Huynh sets up to spike the ball as junior Louisa Delahoz looks on.

[Photo] Volleyball team moves to 7-0

Ben Lack, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Seniors Kaitlin Inganna and Amanda Moscrip play their last game.

[Photo] Seniors go out winners in All-Star game

May 11, 2015
Senor Kaitlin Inganna closed out her high-school lacrosse career Friday night.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse falls in district finals

April 13, 2015
Senior Erna Roth broke her racket during Tuesday's match.

[Photo] Girls’ tennis defeats Melbourne High

February 19, 2015
Goalie Alan Joyner has returned to full strength after being kicked in the eye during the regional quarterfinal against Edgewood on Feb. 3.

[Photo] Boys gear up for today’s state semifinal

February 11, 2015
Sophomore Matthew Moscrip charges downfield.

[Photo] ’Cats eliminate Edgewood, advance to final

Ben Mechachonis, Sports editor
February 4, 2015
Senior Lydia Kline led the Lady Wildcats with 15 points.

[Photo] Lady Wildcats spoil Harmony’s Senior Night

February 3, 2015
Senior Kaitlin Inganna holds off a Cocoa defender.

[Photo] Lady ’Cats fall to Cocoa in district semifinal

February 2, 2015
Sophomore Juan Rodriguez dribbles down court against John Carroll.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball prepares for districts

January 27, 2015
Sophomore defender Nick Burgess passes the ball.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer tops Edgewood for district crown

Daniel Sizinski
January 27, 2015
FRONT ROW: Rachel Alba, Kasi West, Casey Schauman, Taylor Kelley, Luisa De La Hoz, Hannah Alba. BACK ROW: Lisa Petrowski, Kaley Schaefer, Kaitlin Inganna, Megan Green, Mary-Grace Lally, Giao Huynh, Kathryn Etherton, Jade Baxter, Coach Bonnie Priester.

[Photo] Volleyball team takes academic title

December 8, 2014
Junior Greg Darnell placed first in individual competition Monday.

[Photo] Boys’ golf places fourth at districts

October 15, 2014
Freshman Giao Huynh spikes the ball during a match in the West Shore gym.

[Photo] Hustlers hush Lady Wildcats

Shane Potter, Sports Editor
October 2, 2014
Before a game, Wildcats have a team chant to wish for luck.

[Photo] Wildcats fall on senior night

Chris Mikulas, Staff Writer
April 11, 2014
Junior Kaitlin Inganna tries to grab a loose ball in a game against Merritt Island

[Photo] Girls’ Lax whips bulldogs, Boys fall

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
March 7, 2014
Senior Ryan Bellone whips a shot towards the goal in a 2013 game

[Photo] Boys’ Lax opens year with consecutive wins

Chris Mikulas, Staff Writer
February 19, 2014
Following the ball, freshman Keegan Schauman and junior Jake Dimond hope to score.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball concludes season with loss to Cocoa

Konur Oyman, Staff Writer
February 7, 2014
Senior Brianna Basta wards off a Holy Trinity defender.

[Photo] Lady Wildcats dropped by Bishop Moore

Chris Mikulas, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014
Senior Paula Kostro works on her stick work.

[Photo] Lacrosse season starting up

Casey Schauman, staff writer
January 17, 2014
Defending the ball, junior Jake Dimond prepares to pass.

[Photo] Cats get blown out by Tigers

Konur Oyman, Staff Writer
January 17, 2014
Senior Ryan Robidoux dribbles the ball down the field.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer honors seniors in loss to Tigers

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
January 15, 2014
Juniors Chris Mikulas and Jake Dimond go for a block in a district game against Cocoa Beach.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball holds off Indians for first win

Konur Oyman, Justin Thompson, Staff Writers
December 4, 2013
Junior Chris Mikulas takes a retreat dribble in a game against Holy Trinity

[Photo] Boys’ hoops thumped by Tigers

Konur Oyman, Staff Writer
November 19, 2013
Junior Shane Potter drives to the basket in a 2012 game

[Photo] Wildcats saw down Pine School

Konur Oyman, Staff Writer
November 18, 2013
Senior Ryan Robidoux takes on three Melbourne Central Catholic defenders in a 2012 game

[Photo] Boys’ soccer thwarted by top-ranked Eagles

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
November 15, 2013
Sophomore Max Cormier drives the lane in a 2012 game.

[Photo] Cats’ fall in preseason to St.Edwards

Konur Oyman, Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
Senior Ryan Robidoux takes on three Melbourne Central Catholic defenders in a 2012 game

[Photo] Boys’ soccer tames Tigers, Montverde next

Lindsay Gorham, Sports Editor
November 14, 2013
Sophomore Gillian Foster dribbles the ball down the court and sets up the offense.

[Photo] Girls’ Basketball opens with blow out

Danny Dolnik, Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
Sophomore Gillian Foster once again is expected to lead the varsity team.

[Photo] Lady ’Cats to open season vs. Cocoa Beach

Hana Bilicki, Staff Writer
October 28, 2013
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[Photo] Lady Wildcats win in 4 sets on senior night

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
October 11, 2013
Senior Marco Pascual cools down after his his run in a September Cross Country meet.

[Photo] Camps paces cross-country team

Luke Brunner, Staff Writer
September 25, 2013
Junior Casey Schauman attempts to save a ball in a volleyball match.

[Photo] Lady Wildcats dropped by Holy Trinity in three sets

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 26, 2013
Volleyballers throw candy and shirts to the crowd at the Cocoa game on Sept. 18.

[Photo] Volleyball holds drawing to rally fans

Lindsay Gorham, Staff Writer
September 24, 2013
Sophomore Richard Darnell lines up a shot at Crane Creek Golf Course on Monday.

[Photo] Boys’ golf team places second

September 18, 2013
Junior Casey Schauman prepares to receive a serve.

[Photo] Volleyball gets first win, trounces War Eagles

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 4, 2013
Sophomore Mika Bilicki rolls a ball in an August bowling match.

[Photo] Girls’ bowling opens with split

Casey Schauman, Staff Writer
September 3, 2013
Senior Briana Basta lines up a kick in a 2012 game.

[Photo] Brantley named new girls’ soccer coach

Taylor Eenhuis, Staff Writer
August 29, 2013
Senior Lexie Krehbiel runs in a cross country meet from 2012

[Photo] Cross-country kicks off with Jamboree

Luke Brunner, Staff Writer
August 29, 2013
Erica Lobmeyer, 10, returns a warmup serve in a junior varsity game from 2012.

[Photo] Volleyball season kicks off with preseason jamboree

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 21, 2013
Junior Lydia Kline takes on two Cocoa High School defenders in a 2012 game.

[Photo] Freshman Kline adds to family legacy

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
January 6, 2012
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