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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
Google Chrome blocked on school computers
Cell phone usage banned for entire school day
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Google Chrome blocked on school computers
Cell phone usage banned for entire school day
2025 Graduation Livestream
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
On track
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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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