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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
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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End of year stress mounts to a high
Sophomore Reagan Hill studies for her AP United States History exam taking place on May 9. Hill reviews by looking over her old notes, then writing down what she remembers.
Students prepare for AP exams
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
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
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
Students prepare for online AP testing amid College Board disruptions
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End of year stress mounts to a high
Sophomore Reagan Hill studies for her AP United States History exam taking place on May 9. Hill reviews by looking over her old notes, then writing down what she remembers.
Students prepare for AP exams
Florida Department of Education
English teacher prepares students for upcoming FAST test
(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
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
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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
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Made to last
After the death of his father called Bokman Han and his wife, Dong Eun Kim, to return to Seoul, junior Solomon Han (left), dressed in a traditional hanbok, celebrated his first birthday in South Korea.
Worldwide wildcats
Sophomores David Amador (left) and Presley Haney play in the final orchestra performance of the year on April 22.
Orchestra wraps up school year with final spring concert 
Junior Blake Johnson tries to enter the boys bathroom in building two on April 24, only to find it is locked.
Boys’ bathroom incidents lead to loss of privileges
Senior Reese Armstrong (right) eliminates senior Lea Bygrave from the Senior Assassin competition on April 7.
Senior Assassin comes to a close after four weeks
Freshman Talia Woods drinks from one of the school water fountains available on April 14 after the previous boil water notice was revoked, confirming Melbourne’s tap water supply to be safe for consumption.
Staff resolves safety concerns regarding boil water notice on campus
Students were awarded medals for completing 100 hours of community service in a year at the awards ceremony on April 17.
Award night celebrates academic and service accomplishments
Attendance officer Kimberly Morin adjusts excused absences on May 2.
Exam excusal
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Wrong direction
Tug of war
Tug of war
West Shore Theater performed the all-school musical “Anything Goes” April 11-13. Senior Gianna Theodoropoulos played the lead, Reno Sweeney, as her final role after four years in the theater program. ““Anything Goes was such an amazing experience, especially as my last show,” Theodoropoulos said. “I’m so grateful to have been able to be a part of it.”
Curtain call
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
“A Minecraft Movie” delivers an unforgettable cinematic, cultural experience
Thespian troubles
Thespian troubles
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
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Life and limb
“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
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Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
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
The Student news source for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

The Roar
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The Roar
Sofia Palermo

Sofia Palermo, Entertainment Editor

Hi! My name is Sofia, and this is my second year on staff. I’m also a part of West Shore’s theater program, and I can’t wait to see what this year brings!

 

All content by Sofia Palermo
On the Wickham road

On the Wickham road

Sofia Palermo, Staff Writer
June 4, 2024
Journalism teacher Mark Schledorn edits a design from a student's story from the latest issue of the "Roar." "He's firm with a lot of stuff, but he does it in a way that maintains engagement and students' self-worth," Principal Rick Fleming said.

Schle’s ride

Sofia Palermo, Entertainment Editor
May 19, 2024
Junior June Griffith began playing the guitar just over a year ago and often practices in the school’s band room. “Our bodies are below, but it’s as if we’re the music and the music is us, and for a moment, we’re one," she said.

June’s tunes

Claire King and Sofia Palermo
February 20, 2024
Illustration by Halle Konicki

Psyched out

Sofia Palermo, Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2023
Seniors Ryla Underwood and Spencer Wilson celebrate their win as Homecoming King and Queen. "It was surprising, but it was pretty cool having the crowd cheer me on as the crown was placed upon my head," Wilson said.

Thursday album cover

Aramadillo petting zoo makes a striking debut

Sofia Palermo, Staff Writer
June 22, 2023
Law Ends Sexuality, Orientation Discussion

Law Ends Sexuality, Orientation Discussion

Sofia Palermo, Staff Writer
June 8, 2023
Public Institutions Make Moves to Regulate Social-Media Platform

Public Institutions Make Moves to Regulate Social-Media Platform

Sofia Palermo, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
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