Track season comes to a triumphant end
As the spring sports come to a rapid close, Westhill’s track team wrapped up the season on a positive note. Throughout the duration of the season,…
May 2016
Cool down with these 3 delicious summer recipes
Frozen Yogurt Coconut Pops (12 servings) INGREDIENTS: Fruit puree: 2 cups fruit ½ cup sugar Juice of 1 lemon Coconut yogurt: 1 cup plain thick…
GSA club offers safe space for self-expression
It’s 2016 and communities, especially schools, need to become a more open environment. Fortunately, at Westhill High School there is a GSA club which stands…
On the rise: Gender neutrality movement
In recent years, the LGBTQIA+ community has made major strides in improving education about the vastly diverse spectrum of sexuality. Now more than ever, individuals…
Tips for taking on high college tuition rates
The price of college is only increasing, and now students struggle with way in which they will pay college. Some people are fortunate to have…
9 nostalgic songs that will take you back
Q&A with Dave Racaniello, Mets bullpen catcher & Westhill alum
Recently, The Westword was able to sit down with Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello to discuss the team’s amazing run in 2015, his experience at…
School trips abroad cancelled in wake of terror threats
Recent threats of terror in Europe and the Middle East have prompted Westhill faculty to cancel much-anticipated trips for students abroad. While the trips were…
Athletic programs increase fundraising with Snap-Raise
If you have ever been part of a high school sports team, club, or organization, then you know how important it is to fundraise. Fundraising…
Opinion: Social media’s impact on violence in high schools
Across the country, schools are dealing with waves of violence. This hand-to-hand fighting which may last for a few seconds or several minutes flares up…