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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
(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
Seniors Emily Eason (left) and Chloe Marrs pose on the beach as their graduation date approaches.
Seniors prepare to walk the graduation stage
Freshman Jenny Huang logs into her College Board account.
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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
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 Jenny Huang logs into her College Board account.
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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End of year stress mounts to a high
(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?
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
Out of the loop
Out of the loop
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Concert catastrophe
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Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
Opium war
Opium war
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
While the senior parking lot remains, the underclassmen parking lot will be relocated from inside the track to in front of the senior parking lot.
Track and parking lot to undergo renovation
Out of the loop
Out of the loop
Sandi and James Finch celebrate Sandi’s birthday on Dec. 16, 2023, three months before she was diagnosed with leukemia.
An artist’s muse
Lost in translation
Lost in translation
Senior Aubrey Reiter (right) and her mentor, Sak Chuntaruk, pose in front of her renovated 1971 Volkswagen minibus.
Riding the dream
Seniors Jonathan Santoso, Dylan Gerhard, Finn Bennett, Mason Terry and Alex Pollan visit Wickham Park to eliminate senior Ty Voorhies, who was placed on bounty on March 27.
Senior splashin’
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
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Concert catastrophe
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Thunderbolts* leaves audiences thunderstruck
Attendance officer Kimberly Morin adjusts excused absences on May 2.
Exam excusal
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Wrong direction
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
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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
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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
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
On track
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
2025 Graduation Livestream
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
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
McKenna Slaughter

McKenna Slaughter, Editor in chief

Hi, my name is McKenna Slaughter. This is my third year on staff and I am this year’s editor in chief. I am thrilled to be a part of this staff while working towards my AA from Eastern Florida. In my spare time, I like to play guitar, read, play video games, and crochet.

All content by McKenna Slaughter
Popular author's novel may do more harm than good

Popular author’s novel may do more harm than good

McKenna Slaughter, Editor in Chief
January 23, 2023
History Reimagined

History Reimagined

McKenna Slaughter, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
'Crying in H Mart' gripping story of love despite loss

‘Crying in H Mart’ gripping story of love despite loss

McKenna Slaughter, Managing Editor
August 27, 2021

Despite a COVID-impacted year, the show — finally — goes on

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
June 1, 2021
UNDER PRESSURE - Testers cope with changes to routine

UNDER PRESSURE – Testers cope with changes to routine

McKenna Slaughter, Staff writer
May 28, 2021
Conan Gray’s ‘Astronomy’ fails to excite

Conan Gray’s ‘Astronomy’ fails to excite

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
May 24, 2021
A new Netflix series based on the book will be released April 24.

Here’s hoping new Netflix series boosts ‘Six of Crows’ book sales

McKenna Slaughter, Roar Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
‘In the Dream House’ a gripping tale of identity, triumph

‘In the Dream House’ a gripping tale of identity, triumph

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
Kamala Harris made history as the first female vice president of the United States.

Don’t give Harris credit – yet

McKenna Slaughter, Roar Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Sen. Dennis Baxley presents bill 86 - and college major roulette

Sen. Dennis Baxley presents bill 86 – and college major roulette

McKenna Slaughter, Staff writer
March 1, 2021
'Lord of the Rings' IMAX release couldn’t come at a worse time

‘Lord of the Rings’ IMAX release couldn’t come at a worse time

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
As of Dec. 2, 2020 Disney+ had 86.8 million paid subscribers, according to "Variety."

Disney+ subscription proves to be a financial burden

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
State of the arts

State of the arts

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
No one like me

No one like me

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
'Promising Young Woman' more than typical revenge thriller

‘Promising Young Woman’ more than typical revenge thriller

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
"The Haunting of Bly Manor," turns horror on its head

“The Haunting of Bly Manor,” turns horror on its head

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
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[Photo] The show must go on

Aytek Abdulla, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
Controversial 1619 Project hasn’t impacted BPS curriculum — yet

Controversial 1619 Project hasn’t impacted BPS curriculum — yet

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
Junior Lila Iwanowski placed fifth at the Cape Coast Conference meet.

Back in the swing

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Solemn snake-watching

Solemn snake-watching

McKenna Slaughter
November 3, 2020
Mac-POTD

[Photo] Isolated in the library

October 1, 2020
‘Mulan’ remake fails to reinvent Disney classic

‘Mulan’ remake fails to reinvent Disney classic

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
‘I'm Thinking of Ending Things” perfectly uncanny

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things” perfectly uncanny

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
E-learners learn to cope with isolation

E-learners learn to cope with isolation

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
Band classes adjust to meet COVID-19 regulations

Band classes adjust to meet COVID-19 regulations

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
September 1, 2020
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