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All content by Madds Whisenant
Math teacher Callie Warren helps senior Mariangel Noriega with math issues

Not all Heroes Wear Capes: Respect your teachers

Madds Whisenant, News Editor June 4, 2024

There is nothing that infuriates me more than when someone says “anyone can teach,” completely neglecting the value of teachers and the strength it takes to be one. Teachers enter the profession not...

Senior Mariangel Noriega requests a SmartPass by typing in her ID number.

Bathroom passes become electronic

Madds Whisenant, News Editor April 24, 2024

It is time to say goodbye to the classic pen-and-paper signout method. Electronic bathroom passes, known as SmartPass, are being implemented in many classrooms to monitor students entering and exiting...

(left) Reese Gardner sings "Once Upon A December" while Ryann Perry dances in background; (right) Addison Nix sings "Everything To Win: Reprise"

Once Upon a Musical: “Anastasia”

Madds Whisenant, News Editor March 18, 2024

The Drama Department is waltzing its way to presenting Anastasia, the first Broadway production done at West. While several period pieces have already been performed, this show features a pivotal time...

Objection!: The Parental Rights in Education Bill is a danger to students

Objection!: The Parental Rights in Education Bill is a danger to students

Madds Whisenant, Opinion Guest Writer February 23, 2024

In order to “protect” kids, a new bill known as the “Parental Rights in Education Act” is, unfortunately, being implemented into our school system. Part of this bill gives parents the right to...

Taking the Stage: Titan Talent Show makes its annual return

Taking the Stage: Titan Talent Show makes its annual return

Madds Whisenant, News Editor February 5, 2024

Once again, Titans have the chance to show off for an audience of students, faculty and parents. Each year, a number of students showcase their talents, with students from the drama department hosting...

CTE and Lunch-N-Learn Logo

Munching Minds: Lunch-N-Learn gives new opportunities to students

Madds Whisenant, News Editor November 27, 2023

During lunch this November, students can digest their food and gain newfound knowledge about future careers. The Career Exploration Lunch and Learn series will be hosted in the Media Center during all...

Event Blurbs: Fa-boo-lous events coming to the Village

Event Blurbs: Fa-boo-lous events coming to the Village

Madds Whisenant, News Editor October 18, 2023

October is the time of the year when everybody brings out the bins of Halloween decorations to make their home as spooky as possible. For some, however, it’s crunch time. This month becomes a priority...

Claire Reinthaler, founder of the Eirene, shows off her display for the Club Fair

“Many Voices, One West”: The Eirene is on- air

Madds Whisenant, News Editor September 29, 2023

For those who have had the childhood dream of being on TV or or a podcast, this is your chance. Senior Claire Reinthaler recently founded “The Eirene,” a club for students interested in broadcast journalism,...

Claire Reinthaler expresses her extreme stress about exams

Get Your Excuses Excused: Absences count for exam exemptions

Madds Whisenant, News Editor September 21, 2023

In attempts to avoid taking exams as much as possible, students may think twice before going on that beach trip. Exam exemptions have changed to a policy similar to the original criteria pre- COVID-19....

Students have Spoken: SGA election results are announced

Students have Spoken: SGA election results are announced

Madds Whisenant, News Editor June 5, 2023

Titans have spoken as they cast their vote for the next president and vice-president of the Student Government Association (SGA). The candidates created videos providing more information and motivation...

Carlos Lopez (right)) and Pierson Shaw (left) enjoy the 2022 military ball with Superintendent Tricia McManus (middle)

JROTC students march to the dance floor

Madds Whisenant, News Editor April 20, 2023

JROTC students are excited to get out of the classroom setting and make their way to a formal, but fun night of music and dancing at the Military Ball tomorrow night. This annual event celebrates the...

Nick Peterson-Paugh (left) and Laurel Chiesa (right) dance on stage in musical rehearsal.

A New Musical Flies to West: “Bye Bye, Birdie” coming soon

Madds Whisenant, News Editor March 22, 2023

The Drama Department is soaring to new heights with the upcoming musical, “Bye Bye, Birdie,” starring senior Nick Peterson-Paugh as Albert Peterson and senior Laurel Chiesa as Rosie. “Bye Bye, Birdie”...

Tavia Gilmore, Teacher of the Year

A New Main Character: Gilmore wins Teacher of the Year

Madds Whisenant, News Editor February 16, 2023

The spotlight is now on the English Department, as Tavia Gilmore has “booked” the position as the West Forsyth Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. “[I was in] total disbelief, mixed...

Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House

The Winner Takes it All: Kevin McCarthy is Elected Speaker of the House

Madds Whisenant, News Editor January 17, 2023

While the process was long and tedious, after four days and 15 different votes, Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the House Jan. 7. The four days without a speaker was the longest...

Hawaii Blows its Top: The Mauna Loa eruption

Hawaii Blows its Top: The Mauna Loa eruption

Madds Whisenant, News Editor December 8, 2022

The citizens of Hawaii watched on Nov. 27 as Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano violently erupted causing burning hot lava to pour down and ash to pollute the air. Mauna Loa erupted in Hawai’i...

Wally, played by Evan Wilmoth, and Ellen, played by Morgan Spaulding participate in a hula dancing scene on stage

Back to the Future: The Drama Department goes back to the ’70s

Madds Whisenant, News Editor November 16, 2022

The spotlights will soon be shining down on “A Vacancy in Paradise,” a comedic drama originally based in the 1940s but modified to take place in the ‘70s. The production is centered around a man...

Members of Junior Team 1 pose for a picture during practice.

Touchdown to Homecoming: Powderpuff is back

Madds Whisenant, News Editor October 11, 2022

Ready for the first kickoff after Covid, the Powderpuff game will be back on the football field Oct. 11. Powderpuff is an all-girls flag football competition, coached by members of the football team from...

Junior Lauren Carver enters her number on the keypad outside the 1000 building.

[Photo] New policies arrive on campus

Junior Lauren Carver enters her number on the keypad outside the 1000 building.

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