Spotlight Spectacular 2013

May 10, 2013
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On May 9th and 10th, the 15th annual Spotlight Spectacular performance will take place in the SMW auditorium. Spotlight is a show featuring many SMW students,  with performances of a wide variety of music and as well as a few surprises along the way. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the... Read more »

Looking for a Summer Job

May 7, 2013
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For many students this time of year, job hunting is at the top of their priority list. Whether it be the need of some extra cash, not wanting to ask mommy for money, or to have something to do during the day, a summer job is very important to many high schoolers. Unfortunately, times are hard, and you... Read more »

Preparing for Finals

May 7, 2013
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As the finals season comes rolling around yet again, people are beginning to feel the pressure, I know I am. Many of SMW's teachers have decided to ramp up the workload as of late too, only adding to the stress. So, what are a few things you can do to be sure that you are 100 percent ready for some of... Read more »

State Journalism

May 7, 2013
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Students from our Yearbook and Epic classes competed in the state journalism competition this past Saturday.  The competition includes subjects such as layout, graphics, and different styles of writing. Out of the many students that entered, West had 4 students excel in their categories: Sarah... Read more »

Vine

May 6, 2013
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Quickly becoming one of the most downloaded apps in the app store, Vine is taking over the social media world. Vine is an app where you can create shorting looping videos and upload them to social media for your family and friends. With Vine, the possibilities are endless! You can: Upload unlimited... Read more »

The Neighbourhood Debut Album

May 6, 2013
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  With the realease of the heavily anticipated "I Love You" by The Neighbourhood, much speculation has already started about whether they will be able to keep up with todays music scene. Despite the extremely corny album title, "I Love You", this album will surely not disappoint. It is really... Read more »

Parading with The Office Cast

May 6, 2013
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Last Saturday, an eventful parade took place in Scranton, Penn. It carried the cast members of the hit NBC show, The Office. Thousands flocked to see their favorite characters in the flesh. Although the show is only set in this city, not filmed there, it is frequently a major part of the plot. It... Read more »

Epic Wins Best in Show at National Convention

Sydney Miramontez, Writer
May 3, 2013
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This past weekend, members of our Epic staff traveled to San Francisco to compete in the National Scholastic Press Association's convention. The Epic placed first in the category of Best in Show, beating out fellow rival Shawnee Mission East. There were about 30-40 other schools from across the country... Read more »

Softball

May 3, 2013
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  The Shawnee Mission West girl's softball team recently got a new coach. Coach Davidson has been coaching for many years for a multitude of different schools. With a fresh new coaching staff the team has had some hardships this season. "Adjusting to the new coaching staff has been a challenge... Read more »

NHS Flower Sale May 11

Hess and Foster
May 3, 2013
Filed under Feature, News

On Saturday, May 11 SM West NHS will be hosting a flower sale. The proceeds will go to the Ashley Clay Winston Scholarship fund.  The scholarship is available for seniors.  A portion of the money will be used for general NHS needs. The flower sale will be held outside of the school. This is a... Read more »