26 January 2012
Recent changes to Westhill’s half day schedule sparked discussion among students and staff members. Instead of condensing all seven periods into a shortened day, the new schedule incorporates five full-length periods. The following are quotes from students and faculty regarding their opinions of the new schedule. Click here to learn more about the changes to [...]
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26 January 2012
by Julia Zimmerman, Reporter “Doctor King was about peace. He practiced what he preached. And, although he’s now deceased, he will always live through me,” senior Carly Pierre said on January 14, during a reading of his spoken word poem at the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service. The MLK Day of [...]
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26 January 2012
by Andrew Krowitz, Contributor The Westword: What type of swimming events do you participate in? Andrew Hendrickson: I am a long distance swimmer. My primary events are the 500 yard freestyle, the 1000 yard freestyle, and the 1650 yard freestyle. TW: Are there any record times that you hold? Or any specific achievements throughout your career? [...]
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24 December 2011
by Bradley Darling, Print News Editor On December 9, both Westhill Mock Trial teams defeated teams from Fairfield Prep and Fairfield Warde high schools to win their first regional competition of the season. This year, for the first time, the program had enough members to divide into two teams, each able to compete independently. Dubbed [...]
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24 December 2011
by Sam Lagasse, Managing Editor The winter slump begins and ends with boxes of candy canes, plates of New Year’s Eve party favors, and a never-ending assortment of edibles. While it is hard enough resisting the urge to spend the week-long break eating yourself out of house and home, many people have an even harder [...]
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22 December 2011
by Brandon Curto, Sports Reporter The boys’ varsity basketball team had a stellar 2010-2011 season as it made runs in both the FCIAC and State tournaments. Hoping to continue the streak, the Westhill Vikings played Trumbull High School in their first game of the 2011-2012 season on December 16. Unfortunately for the Vikings, they were [...]
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22 December 2011
To read a news story on the mock AP exam, click here. by Nicole Pellicano, Contributor On December 19, all students who take Advanced Placement (AP) English took part in a mock AP exam. Like the real exam, students were assigned testing rooms by class. They were given one hour for multiple-choice questions and then [...]
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22 December 2011
by Alex LeRose, Contributor The bands My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses performed at Madison Square Garden last week. The concert initially felt more like a double bill and the venue quickly filled as Band of Horses began to play. Lead singer Ben Bridwell captivated the audience as he stood in the center of [...]
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22 December 2011
by Mackenzie Eisen, Print Special Editor What may be taking up space in your closet can be a holiday blessing for other teens in need. This is the driving principle behind the Teens for Jeans program, a national charity founded by clothing store Aéropostale. The idea is simple. People donate their old jeans to the [...]
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22 December 2011
by Will Hart, Online Editor With Christmas weekend and winter break upon us, finding things to occupy the time off can be fairly tricky. Now is the perfect time to make your way back into the movie theaters to relax and enjoy a quality film. Hoping to cash in on an increasingly profitable time of [...]
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