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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
Illustration from https://www.lettersforrose.com/
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
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
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
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
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
Shooting off the pole and swinging the tail of his bike around, Junior Tyler Lamb performs a polejam tailwhip while being filmed on June 18, 2023 at Camp Woodward, California.
Full send
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
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
Photo/Creative Commons
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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Coach Shane Cassel will take over the varsity team next year.

[Photo] Cassel to coach varsity volleyball team

April 20, 2015
Senior Selina Arends helps out at last year's Relay for Life event which was held at West Shore.

[Photo] Relay for Life starts today at Eau Gallie

Hannah Bruca, Website Editor
April 10, 2015
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[Photo] Get whipped

April 2, 2015
Seniors Jonathan Wakim and Caleb Bryant participate in last year's Brain Bowl for Bonnie Bettis’ home room.

[Photo] Changes in store for Wildcat Challenge

Melek Turkmen, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015
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[Photo] Bobbing for tissues

March 6, 2015
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[Photo] Shooting for an ‘A’

February 6, 2015
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[Photo] Trebu-playin’

January 28, 2015
Kalya Stevens practices at Fee Avenue pool in Melbourne.

[Photo] Belinchak, Stevens make all-county first teams

January 27, 2015
Junior Kristina Youngson hopes to stay healthy through the end of the season.

[Photo] Swimmers prepare for districts

October 24, 2014
Temporary spirit tattoos are being sold to help raise funds for the Sophomore Class.

[Photo] Sophomore Class raises cash with temporary tats

October 14, 2014
Friday POTD

[Photo] Up in the air

Evy Guerra
October 3, 2014
As an anchor in the tug-o-war, senior Adam Marzec strains to keep his team on their feet.

[Photo] Battle Royale: seniors face juniors at Wildcat Challenge

Dana Brown, web manager
April 2, 2014
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[Photo] Prom-posal

April 1, 2014
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[Photo] It’s electric

February 10, 2014

‘The Miracle Worker’ postponed, at Henegar Center

Emily Dubec-Hunter, staff writer
January 17, 2014
Despite the cold, sophomore Sonya Foster considers the mentoring program.

[Photo] Elementary school seeks mentors

Valerie Ferretti and Jessica Whaley, staff writers
December 12, 2013
Happy to help, senior Michelle Smith and junior Erin Sheridan wrap gifts for needy children.

Dancers bring Christmas to needy children

Emily Dubec-Hunter, staff writer
December 10, 2013

Purrfection’s first exhibition set for Saturday

Emily Dubec-Hunter, staff writer
December 6, 2013
Outside the band room, freshman Jake Bursk practices his flute.

[Photo] Competition proves tough for All-State band

November 14, 2013
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[Photo] Troubled waters

October 17, 2013

Dance team pre-sells car wash tickets

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
October 15, 2013
Despite dealing with the tardiness of Powderpuff shirts, junior Marissa Patel finds time to decorate hers.

Delayed decoration: juniors’ shirts arrive late

Emily Dubec-Hunter, staff writer
September 26, 2013

Dance team car wash Saturday

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013

MS dancers perform at game

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
September 11, 2013
Donation sparks possibility of Chinese course

Donation sparks possibility of Chinese course

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
July 6, 2013

NHS Spring Inductions cancelled

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013

Debate finals end in close call

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013

Senior Follies set for Friday

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013

Young Life reaches out with games event

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
April 10, 2013

Sophomores prepare to order class rings

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
April 10, 2013

’Cats steal Strawbridge art show

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
April 5, 2013

Irish dancers devote weekend to shows

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
Chinese principals study West Shore ways

Chinese principals study West Shore ways

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
French team magnifique at Congres

French team magnifique at Congres

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
March 14, 2013

Local soccer star touched community

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
March 6, 2013
Girls’ swimming loses to district rival

Girls’ swimming loses to district rival

Emily Dubec-Hunter, Staff Writer
September 21, 2012
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