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West athletic department announces new girls soccer coach
August 23, 2019
Kathryn Broderius, Staff Writer
Today, Greeley West athletic director Mr. Ryan Hilbig officially announced that Mr. Fernando Perez has been selected as the new girls soccer coach for the upcoming season. The search for a new coach began after former coach Ms. Laura Knudsen stepped down from her coaching position in June. After applications...
Months later, state championship team reflects on journey to greatness
August 23, 2019
Nathaniel Rudolph, Staff Writer
At the end of the 2018-2019 school year, the Greeley West boys swimming team traveled to the State finals hoping to bring home a title, and with spirits high and outlooks positive they pulled off the impressive win over numerous Colorado programs. It was West's first state win after a long history...
With possible new school on the horizon, old memories resurface
August 19, 2019
Kathryn Broderius, Staff Writer
When Greeley School District 6 announced on Monday, August 12 it would move forward with a bond issue to build a new Greeley West High School, mixed opinions arose. For Greeley West’s principal Mr. Jeff Cranson, the news comes as something to celebrate and even a sigh of relief. Cranson explained,...

Late-start Mondays designed to help teachers improve instruction

August 23, 2019 • No Comments

At the start of the fall semester, all Greeley high schools in the district changed to a late-start bell schedule on Mondays. The new schedule has students arriving to school for first period at 8:30 A.M. and sitting 50 minute...

West community recognizes theater department contributor after fatal crash

Kylee Bullard, Staff Writer

December 10, 2018 • No Comments

Members of the Greeley West community united to honor the legacy of former student Connor Gilmore on Monday at St. Mary Church. Gilmore, a frequent contributor to the Greeley West theater program and a 2015 graduate died...

Greeley West remains AVID Demo School after visit

Osborne Earl Smith, Staff Writer

October 23, 2018 • No Comments

The Greeley West AVID program will continue to be on display for the foreseeable future after the AVID Demonstration School Re-validation team shared its findings with students and staff on Tuesday afternoon. In pronouncing...

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Sports

Girls basketball team off to best start in over a decade

Osborne Earl Smith, Staff Writer

December 5, 2018 • No Comments

The Greeley West girls basketball team beat Thornton on Tuesday night, 53-36, as part of the Centaurus Warrior Classic. The win was the Spartans' third straight to start the season, which is good for their best start in...

Sepeda makes college official by signing with Chadron State November 14, 2018
Football success, future plans coming together for senior class November 14, 2018
Starkey’s will-power carries her to second-straight state cross appearance October 19, 2018
West pilots newest CHSAA sport: unified bowling October 18, 2018

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Viewpoints

Dia de los muertos provides perfect celebration

Evelin Chanchavac, Staff Writer

November 2, 2018 • No Comments

Americans celebrate Halloween while Hispanics celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of our past ancestors. With that comes building an altar with...

Students can combat apathy by becoming involved in local politics

September 21, 2018

New technology has already led to student growth

September 19, 2018

Staff’s diversity should reflect student population

September 19, 2018

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Greeley West students prepare for upcoming football season with excitement

Kylie Worsham, Staff Writer

August 23, 2019 • No Comments

With the football season fast approaching, players, cheerleaders, and fans are feeling the excitement that comes with the first game of the year. Students all around West spend weeks leading up to the...