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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
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
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
Eric Yang prepares to compete at J60 Anning tennis tournament in China
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
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
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
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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Junior Kha Duong waits to return a serve during a match against Melbourne High on Wednesday,

Boys’ Tennis dropped in regionals

Sam Lack, Staff Writer
April 8, 2014
Junior Kaitlin Inganna tries to grab a loose ball in a game against Merritt Island

Girls’ Lax whips bulldogs, Boys fall

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
March 7, 2014
Senior Ryan Robidoux dribbles the ball down the field.

Boys’ soccer honors seniors in loss to Tigers

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
January 15, 2014
Senior Ryan Robidoux takes on three Melbourne Central Catholic defenders in a 2012 game

Boys’ soccer thwarted by top-ranked Eagles

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
November 15, 2013
Lady Wildcats win in 4 sets on senior night

Lady Wildcats win in 4 sets on senior night

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
October 11, 2013
America Runs on Economics

[Photo] America Runs on Economics

October 2, 2013
Junior Taylor Kelley goes in for a kill in a match against Central Catholic.

Lady Wildcats dropped by Holy Trinity in three sets

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 26, 2013
Junior Taylor Kelley goes in for a kill in a match against Central Catholic.

Lady Wildcats stung by Hustlers in three sets

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 25, 2013
Sophomore Mary Grace Lally and freshman Luisa De La Hoz talk between points in a September match.

Lady Wildcats cool off Heat, win in three sets

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 13, 2013
Junior Casey Schauman prepares to receive a serve.

Volleyball gets first win, trounces War Eagles

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 4, 2013
Juniors Kasi West, Taylor Kelley and Kaitlin Inganna meet after a point, in a district match against Edgewood on Aug. 27

Lady Wildcats dropped by Indians in three sets

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 29, 2013
Erica Lobmeyer, 10, returns a warmup serve in a junior varsity game from 2012.

Girls’ Volleyball prepares to tackle Edgewood in opener

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 28, 2013

Volleyball season kicks off with preseason jamboree

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 21, 2013
Cheer team to participate in UCF summer camp

Cheer team to participate in UCF summer camp

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
July 1, 2013
Girls’ lacrosse wraps up successful season

Girls’ lacrosse wraps up successful season

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
April 24, 2013
’Cats rally to beat Mustangs in double-OT

’Cats rally to beat Mustangs in double-OT

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
April 17, 2013
Boys shock Bulldogs, spoil senior night

Boys shock Bulldogs, spoil senior night

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
April 12, 2013
Lady Wildcats pound Bulldogs on senior night

Lady Wildcats pound Bulldogs on senior night

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
March 14, 2013
Boys' lacrosse drubbed by Tigers

Boys’ lacrosse drubbed by Tigers

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
March 13, 2013
Girls' lacrosse "wins" against Holy Trinity

Girls’ lacrosse “wins” against Holy Trinity

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
March 6, 2013

Girls’ Lacrosse stings Scorpions in OT

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
February 25, 2013
Girls' record season ends in heartbreak

Girls’ record season ends in heartbreak

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
February 8, 2013
Foster’s 17 leads girls to district championship

Foster’s 17 leads girls to district championship

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
February 4, 2013

Girls’ basketball thumps Indians to open season

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
November 14, 2012

Girls’ golf drives through districts; regional next

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
October 17, 2012

Lady Wildcats top Astronaut in four sets

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
October 4, 2012

Volleyball team tops Mel Hi for first time

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 28, 2012

Volleyball wins 3 in preseason tourney

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 27, 2012

Y.O.O.O. – You Only Olympics Once

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 15, 2012

Boys’ tennis falls in district finals

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
April 12, 2012

Wildcats face stiff test in Berkeley Prep

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
February 16, 2012

Girls’ basketball pounds Covenant

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
January 24, 2012

Third-quarter lapse dooms girls’ hoops

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
January 13, 2012

Freshman Kline adds to family legacy

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
January 6, 2012

Volleyball wins final home game, shellacks Brevard Christian

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
October 24, 2011

MS girls top Edgewood to make playoffs

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
October 5, 2011

Volleyball team turns back Space Coast rally

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 15, 2011

Lady Wildcats basketball falls short against Space Coast

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 9, 2011

Volleyball team topples Covenant Christian

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
September 6, 2011

Board OKs lacrosse as a varsity sport

Sam Lack, Sports Editor
August 30, 2011

Fifteen girls make middle school basketball squad

Sam Lack, Staff Writer
August 26, 2011
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