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Poms, band use 4C kick-off celebration to fine-tune collaborative performance
September 22, 2019
Nathaniel Rudolph, Staff Writer
On September 16, the Greeley West band, Poms and cheerleaders had the opportunity to perform at the kick-off celebration for the 4C bond, which would help fund a new Greeley West High School building if approved by voters. This was a great chance for District 6 and the Greeley/Evans community to see...
AVID retreat provided opportunity for senior leadership
September 22, 2019
Jayden Phipps, Staff Writer
Every year, the Greeley West AVID program holds their annual retreat for the whole AVID student population. The event was planned and executed by the senior AVID class and its goal is to communicate what AVID is all about and how it supports students. It allows students to see the goals and visions of...
Greeley West government students get opportunity to visit with mayor
September 20, 2019
Brevin Cruz, Staff Writer
Greeley West High School students were able to speak with mayor of Greeley Mr. John Gates and learn about local government during fourth period class on Friday. Mr. Ky Dietz arranged the opportunity. “I honestly just emailed Mayor Gates and he responded to the opportunity with excitement,” said...
Dancing with the Teachers promises to be another showstopper
September 20, 2019
Ava Stephens, Staff Writer
As students prepare for the upcoming Homecoming season, there’s another event that students refuse to miss: Dancing with the Teachers. Dancing with the Teachers has been a hit for West students, only increasing in popularity over the years as the most-loved teachers participate. Teachers well-known...
Fritzler Farm Park announces exciting new changes for 20th season
September 19, 2019
Kathryn Broderius , Staff Writer
Exiting new activities and partnerships will allow for fun fall festivities for students at Fritzler Farm Park in La Salle. Fritzler Farm Park is geared up and ready for its 20th season of entertainment in Northern Colorado, with the intent to make it the best season yet. The season will kick off...

German exchange program needs West volunteers to host guest students

September 16, 2019 • No Comments

German students will be coming to Greeley West for the experience to study abroad next month to provide a new academic perspective, but they require help from the Spartan community. The German students will need a home...

Powderpuff tradition returns to West

Kathryn Broderius, Staff Writer

September 13, 2019 • No Comments

This week, student body president Grace Chahal announced that the powderpuff rivalry between the junior class of 2021 and senior class of 2020 will return. Due to poor decision making by former players two years ago, the...

‘Power Hour’ promises help, clarity, but no punishment

Nathaniel Rudolph, Staff Writer

September 10, 2019 • No Comments

At the beginning of this year, Assistant Principal Mr. Aaron Allen started a tutoring program for students struggling with grades, organization and work completion. He sees it as a great opportunity for students to get...

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Sports

Volleyball team finds extra motivation against Poudre, improve to 2-0 in league play

Kylie Worsham, Staff Writer

September 22, 2019 • No Comments

Normally, a volleyball game between Greeley West and Poudre , wouldn’t have much tension around it. But when the West girls volleyball team found out their previous coach was coaching for a new team, its desire to beat...

Golfer finds improvement on course as season ends September 20, 2019

Football wins big on road against George Washington September 17, 2019

Varsity only: Softball players unite without JV squad September 6, 2019

Football team hopes to avoid pregame drama for rest of season September 6, 2019

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Viewpoints

College-level classes deserve GPA boost across the board

Kathryn Broderius, Editorialist

September 9, 2019 • No Comments

Classes taught at the college and not at the physical high school building below the 200-course level are not weighted. This is wrong.

Tailgate parties before games will add to student spirit, attendance

September 9, 2019

A tailgate party - in some cases - is more looked forward to than the game.

’13 Reasons Why’ completely wrecks previous character development in rush to next season

September 3, 2019

There is still time to rewrite the fourth season and help fix the authenticity that was kamikazed.

We need to advocate for Eritreans

August 30, 2019

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The Hub

Credit recovery lab provides second-chances, less distractions

Julian Amador, Staff Writer

September 20, 2019 • No Comments

Credit recovery is an incredible opportunity for West students to catch up on missing graduation requirements. Credit recovery is placed downstairs, where many students love the room and isolation they...