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Published by West Side Story, 2017-05-04 14:54:48

May 2017

West Side Story senior issue.

Keywords: School newspaper,senior issue,West Side Story,Morristown West

Congratulations Class of 2017
Mary Adkins MichelleAgul- Tristan Lotivio Logan Loupe Guerrin Love Christopher Lowe Zackary Lowe Cait-
era Shandora Aldridge Beatriz lin Luu Ross Lynam Morgan Madon Lena Marsh Alaura Martin Ashley Martin
Alonso Israel Anderson Luke Johnathan Martinez Abigail Masoner Nathanael McCall Matt McCarthy Hannah
Arnold Steven Austin Jared Bake- McCauley Brianna McCravey Isaiah McDermott Joshua McDonald Sean McGar-
ly Jose Barajas Tyler Barber Mason el Abby McKinnish Steven McWain Emily Medford Lexi Menees Makayla Messer
Bare Matthew Barnes Lauren Bar- Jacob Metler Ryan Miller Gracey Mills Dayton Mims Abby Mitchell Jose Molina
nett Keonna Bass Luz Bautista Cama- Arlette Montalvo Michael Moore Terry Moore Jr. Allison Morie Gabriella Morrison
cho Tyler Baxley Briana Bean Robert Autumn Mosier Kaley Muncy William Munsey Breanna Murphy Joseph Muscari
Beets Hannah Best Amber Bishop Amber Jessica Neilson Sydney Newsome Viviann Nguyen Lindsey Nicley Grace Nilson
Blevins Daymion Blevins Jared Blevins Kyle Hannah Noe Jeremiah Norton Steven Olvera Jr Israel Ortiz Fitore Oruglica Kindall
Bowman Emily BreedingCharlesBrewer Edren Painter Victoria Patrick Branna Patterson Noah Paxton Sarah Paxton Megan Pen-
Brooks Alisa Brown Dakota Brown Danielle nala Keily Perez Ramirez Jordan Perry Kaitlyn Phillips Luke Phillips Alexis Pope
Brown Elijah Brown Emily Brown Sophie Brown Trevor Porter AndyPortillo Santos Michael Potter Brianna Pratt Paxee Pratt Parker
Kaylee Bryant TristenBryant Cody Bull Whitney Price Jonathan Pridemore Kyle Pritchard Jonathan Proffitt Calista Psichopaidas
Bunch Courtney Caldwell Ashton Calfee Shawn Sarah Pugh Grace Purgason Caytlin Purkey Dalton Purkey Kayla Rainboth Dhilan
Calfee James Cameron Andrew Campbell Am- Ramaprasad Lina Ramirez Hernandez Benjamin Ramos Silva Kara Ramsey Mat-
ber Carmody Josiah Carpern Jacob Michael Carr
Jacob Daniel Carroll Trey Cate Juan Cervantes thew Rangel Brandon Ray
Whitney Christian Alexis Christopher Shannon- Dawson Ray Azalia Reyes
Clarke Samantha Clevinger Amber Cobb Jayden Justin RhodesAlexandria
Cockerell Morgan Coffey Tanner Collins Tris- Ridley Alyssa Roberts Angel
ten Colyer Austin Concepcion Amanda Rodriguez DakotaRodriguez
Cook Ethan Corbin Fernanda Cor- Leslie RodriguezChristopher
doba Rodriguez Kendra Cox Flora Rogers Melanie Rojas Megan
Coxanteje-Rafael Tyler Crayne Trev- Ross Abrianna Rucker Heza-
or Cribley Rave Croxdale Devin Cul- kiyah Rudolph Allen Travis
ver Matthew Cupp Abigail Dalton Rush Christopher Russell
Austin Dalton Ethan Daugherty Katie William Russey William
Deering Catalina Diaz Zachary Dil- Rutledge Olivia Salansky Jose
lon Anna Doyle Savannah Drinnon Salazar Rodriguez Michael
Logan Eason Justin Eisentrout Lavin Sandstrom Seth Satterfield
Epps Miguel Espinoza Jr Carelia Mallory Sawyer Amanda
Espiritu Juan Esquivel Antonio Estra- Schaller Max Schang Nich-
da Zachary Eubanks Braeden Evans olas Scroggin Ian Seal Jer-
Kobe Evans Emma Eversole Elijah emiah Seals Trevor Seaton
Ferguson Leabeth Fishman Sarah Angela Shafer Lakeer Shah
Fleming Morgan Foster Travis Foster Matthew Shtab Taylor Shef-
Dylan Fryman Antonio Fulton Kayla field Hannah Shipes Danielle
Funderburg Sierra Gaddy Ismael Gal- Shockley Colin Shrock Madi-
lardo Joshua Gambrell Devin Garrett son Shropshire Sydnie Shultz
Courteney Gass Heather Gibson Mi- Josefa Silva Silva Thaddeus
chael Gibson AntavionGlenn Alicia Simerly Tyler Simonds Ruben
Gonzalez Kimberly GonzalezRomero Simpson Isaiah Sims Jacob
Eric Green Braxton Greene Nicholas Singleton Connor Smith Erin
Greene Brandon Gregg Jordan Hall Smith Robert SmithZacharias
Joseph Hancock Megan Hancock- Smith Daniel Solorzano Mari-
Dylan Hannah Chase Harbin Dylan sol Sosa Austin Spire Thomas
Hardin Quinton Harper Cassie Har- Stanton Olivia Starks Nicho-
ris Payton Harrison Matthew Harville las Stephan Malaika Stewart
Taylor Hatfield Esco Hayes Caroline Joshua Strange Logan Strange
Helton Savanah Helton Ana Her- Mark Stubblefield Alex Thomas
nandez Devin Hill Matthew Hillard Yazmin Tomas-Arzola Ryan
Jonathan Holan Chesney Holt Elijah Towers Joshua Trenholm Aaron
Hopson Sarah Hopson Jerry Houston Trent Matthew Trent Darren
Braxton Howard Jade Huertas Derek Turner Amanda Tuttle Alexus
Huff Hunter Hughes Keyon Hugle Underwood Daniel Urquieta
Matthew Humann John Hutchins V Cortes Colebi Valentine Alyssa
Kimberly Hyatt Adrien Inman Stone Van Horn Kaitly VanderVere
Isaacs Camron Isom Hunter Ivey Pat- Rusila Vargas Huipe Omar
rick Jacobs Brandon Jacome-Mendez Vivanco Ross Walker Camryn
Molly James Adam Jarnagin Maggie Ward Zachary Wcislak Veroni-
Jarnagin Brittany Jarnigan Emily ca Whitelaw Skylar Wieffering
Johnston Robert Jordan Abigail Kim- Kelley Wilder Caden Williams
brough Michael Knight Kendyl Kow- Jamaahl Williams Jermaine Wil-
alski Kelsey Kyle Jessica Landefeld liams Eutarcus Williams Jr. Bran-
Rachel Lane Morgan Lawson Max don Wilson Christopher Wooden
Layer Lucas Layman Hannah Lee Austin Young Brooklyn Zablocki
Tristan Lemka Guillermo Leon James Amalia Carolin Zarate Argueta
Lillard Leah Lindstrom Jessica Lord Gary Moises Zarate Argueta An-
drez Zavala Xue Ping Zhao

Class Of 2017

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FFA Grows to State HOSA Competes in

State Competition

PHOTO BY DARLENE ADKINS
West High HOSA members showing off their awards.

PHOTO BY JENNIFER NOE BY DIAMOND medical Labora- HOSA compe-
From left to right: Jordan Penny, Heather Gibson, Alexis Pope, and Steven DANIELS
STAFF WRITER tory Science in tition went to
Austin received an FFA State degree.
BY JENNI DIAZ
that apply to the lations to Steven ongratu- this year’s state Chattanooga to
CSTAFF WRITER agricultural field. Austin, Alexis HOSA compe- compete. They
Judges had been Pope, Heather lations to tition. Congrat- started their
his year, present to critique Gibson, and Jor- West High stu-
what students dan Penny for re- dents Calista ulations to all tests and presen-
TM o r r i s t o w n have to offer. ceiving a state de- of the Morris- tations, then be-
Many FFA gree. In addition, Psichopaidas town West High gan to compete
West High’s Fu- members entered congratulations who placed
ture Farmers of their projects ac- to Gabbie Mar- first in physical School student in the state com-
America club en- cording to their tin for receiving who placed in petition start-
tered the annual respective events. the East Tennes- therapy, Emi- regional com- ed their week
FFA competition. ly Medford and
This competition Maddi Warren petitions to off by working
make it to state. hard to place
whom placed All of the for nationals.
first in heath
allows students Four finalists see Proficiency career display, students in Ten-
nessee that are in
to showcase their made it to state. Award. and Jenna Smith HOSA and qual-
various talents C ongratu- who placed
Students Receive Boaters License fourth in Bio- ified for state

BENEFITS SHEET
Drill Pay (effective 1 Jan 16)
Most Unit Training Assemblies are scheduled for one weekend a month.
(Less than 2 years of service)
E1 $209 E3 $246
E2 $234 E4 $278
Monthly Active Duty Pay (effective 1 Jan 16)
Basic Training will be nine weeks long. Your job training (Advanced In-
dividual Training) could be from 4 weeks to 2 years depending on the job
(MOS) you enlist for. Soldiers who have dependents may receive addi-
tional pay (BAH). (less than 2 years of service)
E1 $1,567 E3 $1,847
PHOTO BY JENNIFER NOE E2 $1,756 E4 $2,046

TWRA Officer, Mathew Cameron (left) stands next to ¬Annual Training Pay (effective 1 Jan 16)

the students who received their boaters license. They Most units attend 15 days of annual training each year. Soldiers who have

are Steven Austin, Alan Bailey, Noah Baxley, Alec Bow- dependents may receive additional pay (BAH).

en, Emily Campbell, Brandon Gregg, Hunter Hughes, E2 $858 (less than 2 years of service)

Trevor Johnson, Braxton Lovell, Matthew Rangel, Bailey E3 $902

Watkins, Daniel Spoone, Mathew Harville, and Ty Por- E4 $999

BY CAMERON WALKER eron, thteer.test ad- license is a license Montgomery GI Bill for Reserve Components $13,248.00 ($368.00/
ministrator, helped that does not need Month for Full Time)
SSTAFF WRITER and practiced the to be renewed and (Available to ALL units regardless of MOS)
everal students information with is a lifetime license. You’ll qualify for Montgomery GI Bill benefits as soon as you finish your
received boating us before the test The students had Initial Active Duty Training. If you have previous military service, you’ll
licenses after taking and answered any to study from a qualify immediately upon enlistment. A six-year enlistment is required.
a test Wednesday, questions we had manual that Mrs. This benefit is Tax Free. Participants must be a High School Graduate or
Feb. 22. TWRA Of- over the materials.’’ Noe provided that GED Holder.
ficer, Mathew Cam- In order to the TWRA Office, GI Bill Kicker $7,200.00 ($350.00/Month) Federal
eron, came to West take the boaters test Mathew Camer- Tuition Assistance (TA)
High and tested the the students had to on, gave Mrs. Noe. Student Loan Repayment Program
students to see if be born after Jan 1. Alec Bowen • Receive up to $50,000 Student Loan Repayment for one or more
they were ready for 1989 to operate a stated, ‘‘The test in qualifying and disbursed Title IV Federal Loans.
a boaters license. boat, a jet ski, or any my opinion seemed • Ask your Guard Recruiter for more details about this program.
Emily water vehicle with a less difficult than Split Option Training Program
Campbell men- motor. The boaters the practice test • Split your Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (Job
tioned, ‘‘Mr. Cam- Training) into 2 different time periods, usually in the summer months.

• Main reasons to use this option is for school or seasonal employ-
ment conflicts.
• Join as a High School Junior.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) for College ROTC
• Combine your service in the Guard and College Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC).
• Ask your Guard Recruiter for more details about receiving E-5
Drill Pay and ROTC Stipend.
Additional Benefits
• $400,000 Life Insurance coverage
• Health/Dental Insurance coverage
• Reemployment Rights
• Space Available Air travel
*If interested call SSG Jonathan D. Reaves @ 423-254-7417

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FBLA: 13 Trojans Qualify for State

BY D.D. COX 2 Qualify For Nationals

NEWS EDITOR FBLA State Qualifiers from

In February, 13 stu- Morristown-Hamblen West High School
dents qualified for Advertising:

3rd- Rebecca Eubanks

state competition at
FBLA regionals from
Morristown-Hamblen Business Calculations:

High School West. 7th- Camryn Sprouse

FBLA stands for Fu- Computer Applications:
ture Business Leaders 4th- Danielle Locke
of America and it’s an 6th- Joey Zhao
association to moti- 7th- Tyler Connell
vate young adults in
certain business cat-
egories to help fur- Cyber Security:

ther a students future. 1st- Brandon Jacome-Mendez

Out of 41 cat- 4th- Patrick Handren

egories, seven cate-
gories went onto the
state competition. Two Impromptu Speaking:

categories finalized for 1st- Blayne Chance
the national compe-
7th-Nicholas Noble

tition in Journalism National Qualifiers, Rebecca Eubanks and Hannah Journalism:
and Advertising. To Setdonteoshinodwivtihdeuiarlsawtharadt s. town-Hamblen had 1st- Hannah Stone
determine the place-
ments and winnings, had applied. Next, two people with live 5th- D.D. Cox
students must test be-
fore each competition. school chapters were events such as Job 6th-Diamond Daniels
The state com-
petition went over the awarded awards due Interview and Im-
course of three days to them donating to promptu Speaking.
and it was hosted in the FBLA association. Voting was to Job Interview:
the downtown Marri-
ott Convention Center After Code of also take place that day 3rd- Alisa Brown
in Chattanooga. With-
in the first few days, Conduct was assessed to determine the elect- FBLA National Qualifiers from
students would go and speakers Heath- ed officials for next
through some train- er Justice of the TN years FBLA cabinet. Morristown-Hamblen West High School:
ing for their specific Dept. of Education This meeting of dele- Advertising:
cluster of work, expe- and Kyle Willkom an gates was to also de-
rience Chattanooga, Action Packed Lead- cide on future rules of 3rd-Rebecca Eubanks
and find out if they er, students were dis- the FBLA association. Journalism:
did in fact qualify for
the national competi- missed to attend their Later that day 3rd-Hannah Stone
tion in Anaheim, CA. Competition Perfor- students celebrated at
March 20. as mances by cluster. the Tennessee Aquar-
competitors arrived These cluster ium not far from the around 73 categories tional qualifier for Morristown-Hamblen
they were required to trainings featured tasks hotel. There was an that students across her category, Adver- placed in. This breaks
check into their hotel that the student would annual dance and stu- the state of Tennessee tising. She was an- the past record of one
and report to open- do and go through that dents got the chance participated in. Every- nounced as winning qualifier last year.
ing session where they correlated with their to explore the aquatic one was on the edge third place in the en- Congratu-
started the introduc- specific cluster. Stu- exhibits contained in of their seats to figure tire state of Tennessee. lations to all FBLA
tion of state officers. dents were put into both buildings. This out if they had in fact As more members that quali-
Eventually scholar- groups to work to- was sort of a relief for qualified for Nation- and more categories fied for State and Na-
ships were present- gether as if in real life. certain students that als. This competition passed, Journalism was tionals! Good luck to
The next day, were nervous about can add to a students announced with Han- Eubanks and Stone
those who competed the day to come. future in college. nah Stone, junior, as as they proceed to
in the live categories The following Almost im- a third place qualifier the National compe-
were to compete in day was the Awards mediately Rebecca for the National com- tition in Anaheim,
their testing. Morris- Session. There were Eubanks,. junior, was petition. This conclud- CA on June 29-July 2.
announced as a Na- ed all categories that
Math Students Add Up Success at

SBDTYAA:NDFIFIEAWLMSROITNEDR Carson-Newman University culus and earned a

On April 11, 2017, certificate of merit.
West High stu- Placing in sixth
dents participated in were Bob Zhoa com-
the sixty-first Tennes- peting in Pre-Calcu-
see Math teachers’ As- lus, Kaleigh Roberts
sociation competition competing in Calcu-
at Carson-Newman lus, and Abby Mitchell
University. Taking the competing in Statistics.
top seventeen of the In eighth place
top ten positions in six is Natalia Acuna and
categories the Math Nathan Sia tied in Al-
Department is proud gebra II for eighth
to recognize the follow- place and Maggie
ing students for their Layer placed eighth
accomplishments. in Calculus. Car-
Morristown West stu- los Delgado placed
dents placing in first ninth in Calculus.
were Jacob Taylor Placing in
competing in Algebra First row, left to right: Andrew Rutledge, Carter Durfey, Hugo Estrada, Kristof Lotivio, Bob tenth is Kelsi Gibson
II and Hannah Smith Zhoa, and Michael Jones. in Calculus, Lauren
competing in Calcu- Back row, left to right: Lauren Barnett, Abby Mitchell, Maggie Layer, Carlos Delgado, Kelsi Gib- Barnett competing
lus both received a son, Hannah Smith, Kaleigh Roberts, Nathan Sia, Natalia Acuna, and Chris Hayes in Statistics, and Lily
one thousand dollar
scholarship to Car- son-Newman and for second place in Cal- placed third in Algebra in Statistics and re- Robinson compet-
certificate of merit. culus and both earned II and earned a certif- ceived a of merit, and ing in Algebra II.
Hugo Estrada a certificate of merit. icate of merit, Andrew Kristof Lotivio placed
and Carter Durfey tied Michael Jones Rutledge placed third third in Pre-Cal-

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Twelve DECA Students Qualify for State
BY HANNAH STONE
DOPINIONS EDITOR
ECA Apparel and Accessories Marketing Services
Emily Medford
Test - 3rd, Role play - 1st, Overall - 2nd
stands for
Distribu-
tive Educa- Business Service Marketing
tion Clubs Angel Rodriguez
of Ameri- Overall - 7th

ca. “DECA
prepares Marketing Management Team Decision Mak-

emerging ing
Gavin Belfry and Camryn Sprouse
leaders and Test - 3rd, Role play - 1st, Overall - 1st
entrepre-
neurs in
marketing, Hospitality and Tourism.
finance, Heidi Campbell
Test - 2nd, Role play - 2nd, Overall - 2nd
hospitality
and man-
agement in Buying and Merchandising Team Decision

high schools Making
and colleges Claire Allison and Carson Eskew
around the Bottom, left to right: Kelley Wilder, Emily Medford, Ana Hernandez, Camryn Sprouse, Carson Test - 3rd, Overall - 4th
globe,” StatesEskew, Claire Allison, Lexi Menees Top, left to right: Jackie Cutshaw, Joey Zhao, Gullerimo Leon,
https://www.Dhilan Ramaprasad, Mason King, Gavin Belfry, Johnathan Skeen, Lakeer Shah, Angel Rodriguez, Food Marketing Services
deca.org. students an oppor- that will allow them by becoming active Ana Hernandez
Feb. 3 the tunity to experience to become effective in DECA, Morris- Overall - 5th

District 5 Regional business like situ- leaders, and connect town West may assist
DECA competition ation and teaches school to the real students in entrepre- Quick Serve Restaurant Management
was held at the Knox- them how to have world. By being in- neurship and busi- Kelley Wilder
ville EXPO Center. proper edict in cer- volved in DECA, we ness ownership thus Role play - 3rd, Overall - 4th

West High’s DECA tain social situations.” are educating students increasing growth in
club entered a total Jackie Cutshaw, ad- who are motivated for the business sector Retail Merchandising
of sixteen competi- visor, explains that their future, and pro- of our community.” Lexi Menees
tors. Twelve of those DECA also prepares viding the communi- Joining DECA Role play - 3rd, Overall - 8th

competitors quali- students for a life ty with students who not only means be-
fied DECA is not in the community, are prepared academ- ing part of a club or Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
only beneficial to the “DECA is helping ically for college and organization, but Dhilan Ramaprasad (East Tennessee DECA
students who partici- provide our school future career paths. In it also means help- Vice President) and Guillermo Leon
pate, but to the whole and our community addition to demon- ing to improve the Test - 1st, Role play - 1st, Overall - 1st

school. Sprouse, Ju- with students who are strating the benefit of community‘s future
nior states, “It gives being presented skills community service, wealth and business.

Remembering CTE Director Mike Watson

BY ALISA BROWN students in face. He always work. Not only are
BEDITOR which pre- had something school publications a
eing compassion- pared them to joke about, picture of his work, but
ate is defined by for the real even in the hard each student who re-
giving one-hundred world. times for him. ceives an industry cer-
percent with some- Watson During times tification or graduates
thing one cares about. had a passion of sickness tri- with the Work Force
This is a motto that for seeing als, he contin- diploma is another
Mr. Mike Watson students suc- ued to work example of his hard
lived by daily. Mike ceed. He did hard even when work and dedication.
Watson, Supervisor of e v e r y t h i n g his health was He had a vision
Career and Technical in his pow- not the greatest. for seeing students
Education, was a man er to ensure Watson gave a succeed in school and
of great intentions. that they did. great fight. He succeed in the real
The CTE de- How many did not let his world. The opportuni-
partment for Hamblen high schools sickness get to ties given to every stu-
County Schools affects can say they him, and when dent today in Career
more than the normal have the same he was feeling and Technical educa-
eye can see. All career opportuni- down, he was tion would not be pos-
and technical classes ties as West Left to Right: Pam Jones, CTE Secretary, Alisa Brown, Mike Watson, still one of the sible without the hard
in Hamblen County High does? CTE Supervisor. humblest men work and dedication
were overseen by him. of Watson. Watson will
Watson was very pas- There many different class- with pancreatic can- in the world. be greatly remembered
sionate about pursu- are over fourteen dif- room items ranging in cer. He battled this for His and honored through
ing the education for legacy his impacting legacy.
students. He gave so ferent clusters of CTE thousands of dollars, several years, and often will live on especially
much for his students. courses that one can no matter the cost, received treatments in through the impacts
Every summer he take. Within each clus- Mr. Watson strived the begging of the week he made within each
provided multiple in- ter, there are about to provide the very and worked the next high school. Every
ternships for many three to four classes best for his students. day after. Not once did school newspaper and
one can take. With In recent years, he complain, and he al- every school yearbook
every class needing Watson was diagnosed ways had a smile on his is a true impact of his

Trojans Donate Blood for Community

BY SHAUNA cover competi- The stu- nior, exclaimed,
HONAKER tion costs of our dents that donat- “ It feels good
STAFF WRITER HOSA chapter,” ed for the blood to help people.”
explained Darlene drive, along West High
This year West Adkins, HOSA with their fami- normally collects
High decided advisor. All of the ly, would be pro- fifty units of blood
to organize a sec- blood collected vided with blood in the spring and
ond Medic Blood will supply the products for free seventy in the fall.
Drive. The rea- local hospitals. over the next year. The Medic bus col-
son West chose Thurs day, Adkins stated, “ lects around sixty
to have a second March 9, West The blood drive to seventy units.
Blood Drive is High was set up shows what a giv- Adkins also
because they were in the auditorium ing spirit our stu- stated, “The stu-
trying to reach a for the students dents have devel- dent donors are
goal of 200 units of that donated oped here at West also more like-
blood. After they blood. There was High.” Students ly to become life
achieved this goal a bus located out- have shown sim- long donors.”
they received a side the auditori- ilar views about
grant from Medic. um for the donors the blood drive.
“The grant of the community. Kaylee Bryant, senior, donates blood during fourth Kaylee Bryant, se-
will be used to period.

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West Ranks 15th in state by U.S. News and World Report

O 2017 school cording to U.S. of  50 percent.  based on stu- said “he is
n c e year.  U.S. News, “Mor- There is a dent perfor- very “proud
again, the News has giv- ristown West total enroll- mance on state of students
U.S. News en West High exit exams and faculty
and World a silver med- such as TN and not sur-
Report has al.  Only  19 Ready exams prised to hear
ranked Mor- high schools and interna- of this honor
ristown-Ham- received a sil- tionally avail- once again.” 
blen High ver medal in able exams He thanked
School West TN this year such as ad- the students,
one of the whereas seven vanced place- teachers, ad-
top schools were award- ment exams.  ministration,
in Tennessee ed gold med-      Mr. Jeff and support
at number  15 als and 98 re- High School ment of 1460.”  Kinsler, prin- staff for a job
out of 378 ceived bronze has an AP par- U.S. News cal- cipal of Mor- well done.
high schools medals.  Ac- ticipation rate culates values ristown West,
for the 2016-

West Side Story was ranked the second best school newspaper in the state of Tennessee by the Tennessee High School
Press Association.
Front row: Shauna Honaker, Hannah Stone, and Diamond Daniels. Middle row: Jenni Diaz and Rebecca Eubanks. Back
row: Alisa Brown, Molly Fullington, Andee Brush, Cameron Walker, D.D. Cox, Hannah King. Not pictured: Jose Lopez
and Harley Kimbrough.

Happily Ever After: The Cinderella Project
Over 150 to West High who participated in the
HANNAH KING prom dresses want to borrow a beautiful to wear to wear this year School after the Cinderella Project. The
DIAMOND DANIELS were donat- dress, or a handsome tux to prom and return it back prom weekend. dresses that were donated
STAFF WRITERS ed in addition Money was came in a variety of sizes.
to brand new not asked for Teachers were
This was the second formal-wear if the student not the only ones partic-
year Morristown for men. All wanted to bor- ipating in setting up this
West High School has the items in row the dress amazing opportunity and
offered this amazing op- this project or tux. Along wonderful project, the
portunity for the students were donated with all of the CDC students helped set
that may not be able to from all over. donations, up and clean out room
afford or not have the op- Clutches, jew- places that number 650 in the front
portunity to go to prom elry, and shoes can do hair, hallway of the school.
due to the extra expens- were donated. make-up, nails, Mrs. Hall, teach-
es of hair, makeup, nails, photographs, er, worked countless
jewelry and shoes on top The Cinder- and corsages hours, organizing, vol-
of the purchase of a dress ella Project for prom were unteering, and setting
or tux. There are lots was here for offered at no up this fantastic proj-
of dresses and tuxes to any Hamblen cost to students ect. “We are doing this
choose from for guys and County student eligible to
girls to both equally get attend prom that need or
the chance to go to prom.

Congratulations To All-State Band/ Jazz Winners

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Paul Hancock Dilhan Ramaprasad
Josh Smith Bailey Stratton

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Senior Predictions
BY JOSE LOPEZ In Ten Years...
SPORTS EDITOR
Daymion Blevins Alica Gonzalez will Jessica Landefeld Lexi Menees will Paxee Pratt will Nick Scroggin will
will become a famous become a t-shirt will become a sports become a fashion become a stand up become a famous
football player. designer. broadcaster for ESPN. designer. comedian. comedian.

Kyle Bowman will be- Braxton Greene will Guillermo Leon will Dayton Mims will be Calista Psichopaidas Thad Simerly will be a
come a mad scientist. be an entrepreneur. plan the senior reunion. a famous weight lifter. will own a potato farm professional fisher.

Cody Bull will be in Skyler Greene will James Lillard will Arlette Montalvo will Dilan Ramaprasad Tyler Simmons will
the Federal Bureau of be a bull rider and an hold the new record have her bachelor’s own a KFC while be- become a literature
Investigation. engineer. for bull riding. degree in nursing. coming a singer. writer.

Amber Carmody will Megan Hancock will Jessica Lord will be an Gabriella Morrison Lina Ramirez will be- Zach Smith will be-
own a horse ranch. be a famous artist olympic runner. will be a psychologist. come a make-up artist. come a lawyer.

Jayden Cockerell will Alisa Brown will be a Tristan Lotivio will be Scotty Munsey will be Alexandria Ridley Mathew Trent will be
become a poet. photographer. in the Olympics an Olympic swimmer. will continue smiling. a digital media artist.

Amanda Cook will Mathew Hillard will Ross Lynam will Sydney Newsome Angel Rodriguez will Danny Urquieta will
appear in the PGA become a computer become a professional will be playing for the be an accountant in still have an amazing
tour. scientist. swimmer. WNBA. Atlanta. memory.

Tyler Crayne will Keyon Hugle will be Alaura Martin and Vivian Nguyen will Leslie Rodriguez will Ross Walker will
become an auto me- a runner for the U.S. Ashley Martin will become a famous be a famous K-pop design his own line of
chanic. Olympics. design billboards. Youtuber. singer. sweaters.

Riley Derry will Adam Jarnigan will Abigail Masoner Hannah Noe will William Rutledge will Kelley Wilder will
continue to be a hard breed and own a turtle will be the next Miss become a famous become an Aerospace own a Chick-Fil-A
worker. farm. America. artist. Engineer. restaurant.

Zach Dillon will be Maggie Jarnagin will Josh McDonald will Jordan Perry will Jose Salazar will be- Brooklyn Zablocki
the next David Cop- be in the next big pop be playing for the be the FFA National come the president of will be a body building
perfield. band. MLB. President. the United States. champ.

Miguel Espinoza will Kendyl Kowalski Brandon Ja- Michael Potter will Travis Scott will be- Leiser Zarate will still
play for the U.S. Na- will become a public come-Mendez will become a computer come a famous come- be doing random acts
tional Soccer Team. speaker. cure cancer scientist. dian. of kindness.

10 Study Tips for Final Exams, End of Course Testing
BY MOLLY 1. Develop a study tion on your studies. self constantly. a few pages. with
FULLINGTON plan and learn how food and breaks. 9. Find a com-
STAFF WRITER to manage your time 3. Turn the details 5. Recopy the most 7. Get a good fortable and quiet
effectively to max- you need to remem- important notes night’s rest (for place to study with
Exams at the end imize your results. ber into a crazy sto- from the semes- good lighting and
of each semester 2. Learn how to ry to help make the ter onto a new at least 8 hours). little distractions.
can give one a con- overcome distrac- information more sheet of paper.
siderable amount tions so you can meaningful to you. 8. Start out by study- 10. Review old tests,
of stress, but there focus all your atten-
are ways to help 4. Quiz your- 6. Reward your- ing the most im- study guides, and
relieve some it. self after studying portant information. course objectives.

Senior Reflection: Alisa Brown
BY ALISA BROWN During high ery opportunity you have.
EDITOR school I also had some hard year, I found a place where find that one teacher who talents within you, but they I want to think
times. My junior year was I belong. I think one of is always there for you. are there to help you in your everyone at West High for
Icannot believe that I am one of the hardest years the most important things Having a close relationship own life. Having a close re- the amazing opportunities I
writing my senior reflec- of my high school career. in high school is to find a with a teacher can help you lationship with a teacher can have been blessed. I would
tion already. I remember My closest friends moved place where you belong. in many ways. They are al- help you be ready for the not be where I am today
walking into the halls of away after my sophomore Do not travel your ways pushing you to do real world. Teachers often without the Trojan Nation.
West High as a freshman, year, and I felt alone most high school journey without your best. For me my clos- give great advice, and take I am especially
and thinking how big West of the time. Not to mention being a part of something. est teacher helped me dis- extra time out of their day thankful for the opportu-
High was. For the longest some of my hardest class- Try participating in school cover my career path in life. to help you with anything. nities and hard work given
time, I had to ask teach- es also took place during clubs or even being part of Each year I I also want to offer through the CTE depart-
ers for help finding certain junior year. One of the school class functions. There changed my ideas for a career some other advice by saying ment. I want to encourage
classrooms. I remember things that kept me going are large amounts of oppor- all the way to high school. you should stay true to your- everyone to get involved
thinking how I could not was my faith in Jesus Christ tunity here at West High, and After joining the newspaper self. In high school many of with something in the CTE
wait to be a senior, and start and my newspaper family. I want every student to try staff ,Mrs. Whaley found times we often get caught department. With the op-
my career. Well now the During freshman something new at West high. a talent in me that I did up in comparing ourselves portunities available in
time has come and the real year I took computer appli- Do not be afraid not know that existed. She with others. Sometimes we the CTE department, stu-
world is approaching fast. cations with Mrs. Whaley. to challenge yourself with found business and graph- often try to change who we dents will leave West High
During high Close to the end of the se- difficult classes or even ic design skills that I had are to be like others. with more skills than stu-
school I think that you mester she recommended try something new. Every- never thought about before. I want to say to ev- dents already in college.
learn a lot about yourself. that I join the newspaper. thing available here at West Today I am proud eryone to just be who you I cannot express
It’s crazy to think about all Who would have known High will help you succeed to say that I want to major in are. People will appreciate my thankfulness for all the
the accomplishments I have that a simple recommenda- in your real world career. graphic design and work in who you truly are. Stand accomplishments that I was
achieved in high school and tion from a teacher would One of the best an administrative position. up for your beliefs and do provided here at West High.
how one suggestion from lead to so many accomplish- pieces of advice I want to Not only can your not let anyone tear you I know many se-
a teacher made it all possi- ments in my high school give to underclassmen is to closest teachers find hidden down. Make the most of ev- niors are ready to move on,
ble. A simple computer ap- career? Sophomore year was but honestly I do not want to
plications class opened up my first year on the news- leave. I am going to miss see-
endless opportunities, and paper staff, and I started ing my favorite teacher every
a set career path for me. out as a staff writer. During day, and I am going to miss
High school has that year I become the ad- being involved with so many
had its ups and downs for vertising manager for the activities for West High.
me. Being on the newspa- school newspaper. Junior I am prepared
per staff has been an amaz- year I became the A&E edi- and ready for the real
ing journey that I will never tor of the school newspaper. world thanks to West
forget. Joining the newspa- Senior year, I became the High. I am proud to have
per staff, I found a place main editor and Trojan Talk been a West High Trojan!
where I belong, and where writer for West Side Story.
my talents could be shown. After freshman

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BANKS so there were a few alli-
A&E EDITOR gators. At this point I
got bored because it
alt Disney once was the same stretch
proclaimed, “It’s of highway just from
kinda fun to do the im- the other side. The only
possible.” Impossible is a good thing was every
ten letter word. Most peo- alternating mile there
ple do not let ten letter was a DJ. Then it all
words rule their life, but went downhill, well I
this word tends to stick in should say uphill. At
their minds. Whether it is mile marker 10 there
impossible to pass Mrs. is this huge circle exit
Sedlack’s geometry class that is all uphill and
or impossible to possi- slated at like a 45 de-
bly get out of bed some gree angle. Needless to
mornings, some things say, I was awful. Then
in life just feel totally out finally around mile
of range, but when it is 11 you enter Epcot.
a dream on your bucket Photo 1: I am showing my bib ticket with my mom, Amy, and Belle. Photo 2: I in front of the globe in Epcot. At this point I just
list, somehow it seems Photo 3: My mom and I are around the enchanted rose. Photo 4: We are getting ready for the 5K. Photo 5: I pushed through saying
within grasp. On Feb 26, am taking a quick selfie while racing toward the castle. to myself, “You must be
2017 I ran the RunDisney
Princess half marathon. like Destiny’s Child and
Some people are for being brutally honest, greets. Of course I meet er. The second was a video ary 26 was the day for the be a Survivor.” Luckily
just not runners. These and I’m telling you its hard. the characters. That day from Children’s Hospital. Disney Princess Half Mar- there were lots of families
people never get their pres- Some days the only thing it was Belle in her blue Just after wiping athon. 5k. Once again our with encouraging signs.
idential fitness test and getting me through is the peasant dress and Rapun- the tears from my eyes, alarms went off at 2:45 am Some were funny, some
always get told by Mrs. idea of being at the pool zel. The second floor had it was time to begin. The so that we could be on the were inspirational and
Skeen that you just did not with my medals instead reserved mechanize like race officially started at road by 3:30 am. We tried some were political. They
try hard enough because it of in class. Whatever it is jackets and pins. Plus that 5:30 when the fireworks to arrived around 4am, but included sayings like “Hur-
is inside you. Now if you you need a motivator. On floor had a few of the gen- launched. Following that there was rerouting for the ry we have a fast pass,” and
are like me, you smile and my first ten mile day I was eral RunDisney items like each corral was released in race. With all the traffic “You still have 10 mile. Sor-
walk away thinking you do watching Netflix, like I usu- tshirts and water bottles. two to five minute intervals. we got there right at 5:15. ry that was an alternative
not really think it is inside allydoduringlongruns,and The second build- In case you do not know a Classic Rebecca was hav- fact.” By some miracle I
you. A half marathon con- I heard the Friends theme ing was the vendor side. 5k is 3.1 miles. The first mile ing a stress induced panic finally saw the finish line.
sists of 13.1 grueling miles. song. Those four little claps The bottom floor was flood- was from the holding area attack. We quickly walked I do not know if it was be-
If you told me back in were the pure motivating ed with vendors giving to the back side of Epcot. to the 5k corrals to only cause of the gospel choir
middle school that I would joy that made me continue. demonstrations and sam- The next mile greets you be told the marathon cor- cheering me on or what, but
be running a half mara- It sounds stupid, but just ples. The vendor included with a sewage treatment rals were half a mile away. in those last few moments I
thon, voluntarily, I would like in life you must find same companies and Etsy plant, which was lovely to Luckily we got into our got a burst of energy that
have laughed in your face, the joy in the little things. shops to large vendors that breathe in . It then weaves corral just in time for the made me feel like not even
but life is funny that way. Sometimes that is the only were also sponsors like New through the countries. The big firework start at 5:30. a cheetah could catch me.
I love all things reason you do not give up. Balance. Needless to say it route was so much fun be- Finally it was our I crossed the line,
Disney, and one day in the When it is not a was a shopper’s paradise. cause of the distractions turn to cross the start line. got my gold rose shaped
car I saw pictures on Ins- training day, it is a planning Then upstairs there was that was one of my fastest Right after that about 0.2 of medal and experienced an
tagram of people dressed day. You must eat, breathe a special area with movie 5k. I saw the topiaries and a mile on the route a high unknown source of pride.
up like princesses, running and sleep RunDisney. Run- props from the new Beau- characters plus all the rides. school marching band was I thought when I finished I
races and meeting char- ning a RunDisney race ty and the Beast movie. The last mile brings you there playing stand tunes. would feel like I defied my
acters. This event stuck in is like no other. At these Props included Lefou and up to the globe. That was Then at 0.5 miles a man on naysayers, and believe me
my mind. Fast forward a races everyone is highly Gaston’s costumes and the a great photo stop. Then it the other side, the route is I did, but that was not all. I
few weeks and my mom encouraged to dress up. enchanted rose. While this was the final stretch of 0.1. a big circle, I saw a man felt like I was finally awoken
was asking what should be Since I entered the Princess was all happening, the At- That trek is just around the 11 mile mark. I from a sleep of self doubt,
our New Year’s resolution. Half Marathon I had to be lanta Braves were having out of the park onto the fin- believe he finished with less and now I know the only
Then I looked at her and a princess. Each costume spring training. Frankly ish line. After that you get than 2 hour total time. That one who can stop me from
told her about the race. You must be over the top, to the it was a happening place. your beautiful and heavy is totally crazy. I ran along living my dreams is me.
would have thought I said theme and most impor- Once we had been through medal. This years medal for a while then the charac- With all that in
let us run away to Canada. tantly functional. I decid- the buildings, we head- was Mrs. Potts and Chip ter stops and water stations mind, I crawled to the car,
After a lot of explaining, ed I would be my favorite ed to the hotel to take a on a big silver circle. Once started. Every 1.5 miles was which felt like a century
we both thought this would princess, Belle. For my 5K much needed pool break. that is around your neck, a water stop and 2 miles was away, and took a nap. This
be a great way to promote I was blue peasant Belle, Friday February all the runners are funneled a character stop. These char- personal triumph was later
fitness in our lives and a and for the half marathon 24 was the day for the Dis- into a double sided line for acters are the most exclu- celebrated, after my much
fun break from school. I would be yellow “Tale As ney Princess 5k. Our alarms a snack box, banana, Pow- sive like the princes and Ge- needed nap, with a shop-
My freshman year Old As Time” Belle. My went off at 2:45 am so that erade of your choice and a nie with his freedom cloths. ping adventure at Disney
at West High,our class ran mom insisted she was her we could be on the road by Dasani water bottle. After The next big thing Springs and dinner at Plan-
a couch to 5k program in favorite princess for the half 3:30 am. We arrived around we had all of our things, we was in between mile 3 and et Hollywood. The following
wellness. Well let be the marathon, Snow White, 4am. Even though it was so headed back to the hotel 4. There you run through day we took the very long
first to tell you training and I told her she need- early I was so excited. Since for a name and pool time. the magic kingdom park- ride back to Morristown.
for 13.1 miles is not even ed to be Anna for her 5k. we had some time, we got The following day, ing lot and toll booths. That The thing I take
close to that. Every week Wednesday Feb- into a character meeting Saturday, was the beloved was also a great photo spot. away most from this expe-
has a number odd number ruary 22 we left school ear- line. By the time we got to free day. There was no wak- Finally by mile 5 you enter rience is not the fun pho-
week start at 2.5 and go ly, loaded up the car, and the front Snow White had ing up early that day. We Magic Kingdom by entering tos, shopping bags full of
up by 1.5 each odd num- headed to Florida. The just came out. My mom basically milled around the under the aqueduct, which stuff, or the beautiful med-
ber week. For a nice break, drive was taxing. Night feel, loved that. After our pic- pools until dinner. That was so cool. That park was als. I take away that sense
even number weeks are so we stopped in Savan- tures we found a place to night I found a Wahlburg- my favorite part. There of pride. The idea that no
only 3 miles. At the end of nah, Georgia. That was a relax and listen to the DJ. er’s, which in case you did were tons of photo stops one can stop me from what
your program you are run- bit over half way. The next Shortly after that we were not is a hamburger place and characters. Plus you I want. Even though this
ning consistently from 10- day, Thursday, we left Sa- told to line up in our as- owned by the Wahlburgs. run under the castle and get feeling was experienced
13.1 miles each odd week. vannah and raced down signed corrals. Each corral Since my mother loves both pixie dusted. By mile 6 it through running I plan to
Just like LL Cool J the road to get to the Expo. consisted of about two hun- Donnie and Mark Wahl- loops to the back entrance put that notion in to my
says when signing off from The ESPN WIDE dred people, and was divid- burg, we had to go. Now of the park. By this point school work and most im-
Lip Sync Battle, “Knock ’em WORLD OF SPORTS CEN- ed paced on the submitted if you know me you know there were quite a few of the portantly my out look on
out the box, L, knock ’em TER held the runner expo. time. While in lines the I do not eat hamburgers, sweeper buses that take you life. To quote Coco Jones,
out, L.” This is the attitude The first building is divided announcers played games, but I would be lying to off the race if you do not “No matter what response
you must have while train- into two floors. The bot- cracked jokes and showed not tell you that was the make the time requirement, you get from your work, you
ing, or you will never get tom floor is packet pickup two videos. The first was the best hamburger of my life. so that was nerve racking. have to be determined not
past 3 miles. I am known and character meet and Beauty and the Beast trail- Sunday Febru- Mile 7 is all to give up on your dream.”

Editor: Features Editor: Staff Writers: Advisor:
Alisa Brown Andee Brush Diamond Daniels Amy Whaley
Jenni Diaz
News Editor: Sports Editor: Molly Fullington One Trojan Trail
D.D. Cox Jose Lopez Shauna Honaker Morristown, TN 37813
Hannah King
A&E Editor: Opinions Editor: Cameron Walker Phone: (423) 581-1600
Rebecca Eubanks Hannah Stone Harley Kimbrough Fax: (423) 585-3791
http://mhhsw.hcboe.net/
*West Side Story is a student publication that reflects the views of individual students instead of
Hamblen County Schools or Morristown Hamblen High School West.



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College Highlights Featuring Walters State Community College
BY REBECCA jobs in all fields. They
EUBANKS have alumni in pro-
A&E EDITOR grams such as NASA,
FBI and even a chef
Editor Note: This ar- bert S. Walters and is a Former Walters State seniors can apply for under Wolfgang Puck.
ticle is a continuation state-sponsor school. Senators this program which Walters State‘s
of a series to adver- Walters State provides two years of motto is “Write Your
tise local colleges to has over 5,900 cred- Deena Twitchell-Reed, Teacher free education. Their Story”. They believe in
students in an infor- it students enrolled Jennifer Noe, Teacher scholarship programs empowering their stu-
and over 4,000 non- guarantees scholar- dents to their full po-
Tmative viewpoint. credit students. LeAnne Manness, Teacher ships to students who tential. Even though
here is a Chi- They offer over 150 Justin Pickett, Teacher meet certain crite- they are only a com-
nese Proverb that associate degrees and Alice Peirce, Teacher ria. These programs munity college, they
said, ”Learning is a technical certificates. Jill Reuschel, Counselor can cover anywhere offer the education that
treasure that will fol- The campuses are in Brian Marcum, Teacher from $250-$1000. can change lifestyles.
low its owner every- Morristown, Sevier- This does not include As a local option,
where.”Whether it is ville, Greeneville, and Vickie Hattaway, Teacher Asst. other types of aid Walters State provides
pre-k to graduation, Claiborne County. Tammy Ripley, Teacher such as the Pell Grant. exceptional experi-
education is a gift The in-state tuition Leslie Drew, Teacher With all these ences for students to
that keeps giving. Af- is $152 per credit education opportuni- either leave with their
ter high school there hour up to 12 hours. ties in mind, Walters two years or move on
are many choices of WSCC produces State verifies their to a four year college.
where to go, but there and hosts numer- awards for being such For more in-
is no right way. Wal- ous cultural events. ranked as one of 50 states and sever- a great community formation, one can
ters State Commu- T h e y the most tech-sav- al foreign countries. college. 93% of their look on www.ws.edu.
nity College(WSCC) are home to vy community col- They are also recog- technical graduates Another helpful site
is a two-year col- more than 40 clubs. leges in the country. nized as an Apple Dis- find employment. is www.bigfuture.
lege option for public tinguished Program. Their certificates only collegeboard.org.
community college WSCC also take months rather For the Trojan Na-
and culinary school. accepts Tennessee than years, and their tion, ask one of our
It was estab- Promise. High school alumni go off to do helpful counselors.
lished in 1970 and
is located in Morris- WSCC has six na- The Expo Cen-
town, Tennessee. The tionally competitive ter hosts over 60
college was named in intercollegiate teams. events annually.
honor of former Unit- Also Walters State is WSCC alumni live in
ed States Senator Her-

Congratulations 2017-2018 Student Body Council Officers

President: Bryce Hill Secretary: David Pacia

Vice President: D.J.. Needs Historian: Megan Strader

McKinnish, Simerly Named Best

Date to Bring Home to Mom & Dad

BY HANNAH KING
STAFF WRITER

Questions

1. Why do you think you were voted Best Date to Bring
Home?
2. Have you ever received a compliment before
being voted for this?
3. Who would you say influenced you the most to be the
best date?
4. If you didn’t receive this award, who do you think
would?

Abby McKinnish Thad Simerly

1.”Because I always try to be kind to people and Not available for a
people tell me that I am always smiling.” photo or interview.
2.”Yes”
3.”My mom”
4.”Leabeth Fishman”

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Team Working Trojans Learn Life Skills From Solar Go Kart Creation

in Engineering Class BY ANDEE BRUSH
also a part of
FEATURES EDITOR the endurance
f the many qual- race, whereas
students raced
Oities that make
al other schools, were pleased with the
initially received outcome they received
a grant where through the process
they were given of creating a Solar Go
up the Trojan nation, a Go Kart kit, their Go Karts Kart and attaining
teamwork proves to be that consisted of until the karts these real-life skills.
one of the most prom- a gasoline pow- could not go Sullivan, along with
inent. Richard Haw- ered Go Kart. any further. several other students
kins’, West High En- Students worked An unknown expressed, “We didn’t
gineering teacher, and on the Go Kart problem oc- have to do comput-
his class proved this to convert it to curred when er work...it was really
attribute through their an electric Go West’s Go fun.” Hawkins said if he
Solar GoKart proj- Kart by remov- Kart charge could make any chang-
ect, leading up to the ing the gas en- controller had es now after the expe-
Go Kart competition, gines and replac- some issues rience, he would “look
where Morristown ing them with West High’s Solar Go Kart, created by the Engineering class, when it start- into a different control-
West had been invit- electric motors was suited up in solar panels and was ready to race to success ed smoking at ler and look into pur-
ed to compete along- that were charged to portray the students’ hard work. the competi- chasing a better one...”
side various other with boat batter- tion; however, As for the fu-
schools in the TN area. ies and solar panels. der to get the best per- The competi- West was able to over- ture of West High’s Go
Hawkins ex- Several components of formance out of the tion consisted of var- come their difficulty Kart creation, Haw-
plained the primary the Solar Go Kart were students’ work, Haw- ious events, ranging and still go headstrong kins is encouraging
goal in creating and also included in the kit, kins divided his class anywhere from speed into the competition. his class to continue
operating the Solar such as the breaks, ax- into groups with differ- to durability tests. The By the end of working with kart and
Go Kart was to, “help les, and sprockets, and ent roles, so teamwork West High Solar Go the competition, the continue using these
students to see how West was responsible and communication Kart participated in West Go Kart came out skills in the real world,
things like that work to come up with the became a very import- the speed competition, in 3rd place overall in because there will be
and to be able to apply rest of the materials. ant factor in order to which ran similar to the speed competition more competitions
that to the Engineering Will Sullivan, complete the Solar Go that of a rally race, ac- and did really well by in the future, where
curriculum in a matter sophomore, explained, Kart task. Once the Go cording to Hawkins, holding their own in students will have yet
that lets us see prob- “We started out by Kart was completed, where “multiple cars the other events, until another opportuni-
lems and then solu- figuring out what we the students hard work were on the track, but the Go Kart’s batter- ty to show off their
tions...as in the real needed and placing was officially show- they started at stag- ies ran out of charge. team-working and cre-
world.” Morristown parts where we thought cased at the competi- gered positions... with Overall, Hawkins and ative skills in the form
West, along with sever- they should go.” In or- tion held March 4th the purpose of the kids his Engineering class of a powerful Go Kart.
at Grandview School. being safe...” West was

West Side Story Staff Receive New Ideas from Special

BY ANDEE BRUSH Visitor, Dr. Jimmy McCollum
FEATURES EDITOR it takes to be a good
writer and a good re- Dr. Jimmy McCollum visited the West Side Story newspaper staff to share his experiences and
The West Side Sto- porter; including when ideas of skills good writers and reporters utilize to get the best out of their work, in order to
ry staff would like it’s necessary to be eth- make the West High newspaper even better than before.
to give a special thank ical or legal, and the
you to Dr. Jimmy Mc- distinct line between
Collum for his visit to posting personal infor-
the fourth block News- mation or professional
paper class April 10. information online.
The visit was full of
innovative ideas and The newspaper staff
helpful tips from Dr. will without a doubt
McCollum himself, integrate these great
who is a professor at ideas into the paper
Lipscomb Universi- in order to make West
ty in Nashville, TN. Side Story the best it
The West Side Story can possibly be and
staff are truly thank- continue to keep the
ful he made the three students body well in-
and a half hour trip to formed and included
come share his help- in on what is going
ful knowledge of what on here at West High.

Wilder, Munsey Pronounced Mr. West and Miss West

BY HANNAH STONE
OPINIONS EDITOR

Questions:
1. How did you feel when you heard you received
this award?

2 Why do you think Who’s Who voted you Mrs./
Mr. West High?

3. What does representing West High mean to you?

4. If you didn’t receive this award who do you think 1.Shocked but honored. I didn’t expect it. I’m
would have? also super happy to have been voted for this
honor with one of my best friends, Scotty Mun-
Answers were not available at sey.
press time. 2. A lot of my friends are on who’s who or they
did it as a joke just to see how I’d react.
3. Setting a good example and being a good role
model for my peers and younger generations.
4. The amazing Emily Medford or the gorgeous
Morgan Madon.

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Trojans Present Star-Studded Performances
BY D.D. COX Luke Phillips
Acts of the talent show present the many talents of Morristown West’s students. and Aleks Miller yet
SNEWS EDITOR Top Three Winners:1st-Alisa Osborne. 2nd- Hayleigh Twitchell. 3rd- Carson Grimes. again brought the famil-
tudents gathered in Second Row: Zach Dillon, Luke Phillips and Aleks Miller,Andrew Southern. iar Shrek song to life. The
the auditorium to wit- Third Row: Blake Burroughs and Doug Burroughs, Kendall Kowalski, Jade Mattison. song “Hallelujah” features
ness the broad selection a emotional roller coaster
of talent to be presented. Southern performed “All ing in Love With You” These two acts seemed Pan. Hayleigh Twitchell ride that has been sung
Everyone knows that one Star” by Smash Mouth by Elvis Presley by play- so simple until the chair brought the song “Lost by many people over the
person with the amaz- that left the audience ing on the ukulele and he once sat in was being Boy” by Ruth B to life. The decades. Some may re-
ing voice, the great piano in a fit of laughter from singing. Nostalgia ran balanced on his hand and room listened to the story call the popular accapella
skills, or the person that the comical song. Paul through the room as we his face. He then con- told by Twitchell of the cover done by Pentatonix
can even balance heavy Hancock took a different were reminded about tinued to balance a huge Lost Boys. The room may this last Christmas. Phil-
objects. The talent show musician take by play- the King of Rock N’ Roll. table on his hand and on have darkened for the next lips and Miller brought
was their spotlight to show ing “Flight of the Bum- A very “balanced” top of his head as well. act but it was still filled the room to silence and
what they were made of. blebee” on the trumpet. act was next up featuring The audience was com- with light. Carson Grimes light as the students in
Starting off the Tori Bevelheimer Zach Dillon. Dillon was pletely dumb-founded. showed his skills with the audience waved their
show was Kendall Kow- took a new take to the featured balancing a drum Everyone his glowing orbes that camera flashlight in the
alski singing “The Only song “I Can’t Help Fall- stick followed by a binder. knows the tale of Peter entertained the crowd. air to signify a lighter.
Exception” by Paramore. Lastly Brook-
The frequency of her voice lyn Gregg “hit” the audi-
left the audience in awe. ence with “Hit Me With
The next performance Your Best Shot” by Pat
was a tear-jerking ren- Benatar, with a guitar
dition of “How Great is back-up from her father.
Our God” by Chris Tom- After two shows
lin, performed by Blake and a long time wait, the
Burroughs and his father announcements came
Doug Burroughs, teacher. over the intercom to tell
Alisa Osbourne who had exactly won. In
followed up with her in- third place with glowing
strumental take on the intentions, Grimes placed.
piano that left the audi- In second place with her
ence amazed. Jade Mat- amazing voice and her
tison continued the piano skills telling the sto-
show with her singing a ry of a lost boy, Hayleigh
cover of “Almost is Nev- Twitchell placed. Last-
er Enough” by Ariana ly the one everyone an-
Grande. The vocal range ticipated with fantastic
for the song was hard to piano skills, Alisa Os-
beat but Mattison brought borne Congratulations
the talent to the table. to all those who entered
Next up, was a and were brave enough
familiar tune for every to showcase their talent.
inner Shrek fan. Andrew

Library “Novel Art” Winners

BY MOLLY Congratulations to all three winners of the ‘‘Novel Art’’ competition
FULLINGTON
STAFF WRITER sponsored by the West High Library.

1st place D.D. Cox, junior, wins a $25 gift card to 2nd place Sarahi DeJesus, junior, who wins a free 3rd place Jacob Taylor, sophomore, wins

Walmart. D.D. Cox, made a ‘Mortal Cup’ pizza from Papa Johns. a free small blizzard from Dairy Queen.

relating to the Mortal Instruments, a book by

Cassandra Clare.

Ideas for “Soaking Up the Sun” this Summer
Spring has 1.Catch fireflies at
sprung. Sum- night Concerts in Tennessee
mer is near. Most 2.Have a bonfire over Summer Break
people have been 3.Have a barbecue Lil Wayne
waiting for this 4.Stargaze @ Municipal
time since the end 5. Swim at the lake/ Auditorium
of the last summer, pool May 2, 2017
especially the 6.Have a picnic in the
students. In park Luke Bryan with Brett
summer,someleavefor 7.Gofishing Go skating at the rink. Eldridge
Go to a concert this summer. @ Bridgestone Arena
vacation, but there 8.Gocamping May 5, 2017
are many things 9.Gokayakingorcanoe-
to do around ing Future with Migos
here for enjoyment. 10.Take a @ FedExForum
Summer is a great time last- minute road-trip May 4, 2017
to have fun with your
family and friends. Eric Church
@ Bridgestone Arena
May 26, 2017

Swim at the pool this summer. Go fishing at the lake.

B4 OcMtoabye2r0127014 NAe&wEs AN&eEwEsdEitdoirto: Rr:eMbeocMcacEKuinbnaenyks

Students Feel Magic at Midnight

BY HANNAH STONE Sierra Gaddy and Tristan Bryant and
OPINIONS EDITOR Garret Masoner Brianna Gammel
SHAUNA HONAKER Brittany Broyles
STAFF WRITER
Keyon Hugle won Prom Mr. Jeff Kinsler and
Every Year the junior King and danced with Mrs. Regina
and senior classes Kinsler
join in an end-of-the- Mrs. Brenda Long.
year celebration, called
prom. This year’s prom
was extremely excit-
ing and heavily filled
with dancing. From
the decor to beauti-
ful dresses everyone
could feel the magic.
Coincidentally,
this year’s theme was
Magic at Midnight.
The three most im-
portant aspects of this
year’s prom was, the,
newly allowed, two
piece dresses, the fact
it was held in the cafe-
teria, and, of course, the
Prom King and Queen.
Keyon Hugle and Am-
ber Blevins were voted
2017 King and Queen.
Blevins was not there
for the King and Queen
dance, however, lunch
lady, Brenda Long was
there to receive the
dance from Hugle.

Alisa Brown and Ben Megan Ross and Date
Statzer

Madison Dalton, Amber Brittany Jarnigan and Seniors and Juniors experienced a
Carmody, and Devin Garret Anaya Rivera Magical Night filled with Dancing.

Camryn Brady and Tory Broyles

Bryce Hill, Amber Carmody,
Blaine Metcalf, and Devin Garret

Josh Smith, Brittany Newman,
and Rachel Bass

Victoria Adkins and Joey King Summer Gahagan, Abby Sinard,
Ella Greene, and Baylee Rauberts

Savannah Burgin Morgan Coffee and
amd Chad Broyles Brandon

Jacome-Mendez

Antonio Fulton, Chris Russel, and Breanna Murphy Cheyenne Newsome Zach Dylan and
Makayla Darnell and Kaitlyn Phillips and Jared Bakely Amanda Tuttle

Sports Editor: Jose Lopez Sports May 2017 B5

BY JENNI DIAZ Trojans Sprint to First schools that compet-
SHAUNA HONAKER
STAFF WRITERS ed, there was still a lot
of competition. In the
events that I compet-
The West High ed in, I pushed my-
School Trojans’ self so I could run to
track team was ranked the best of my ability.”
first overall in both
the female and male Owens added,
“At the beginning of
events against Cocke the season, the team
County High School,
Morristown East was kind of discon-
nected and at differ-
High, Claiborne High, ent levels, but now we
and the Tennessee
School for the Deaf. are more of a track
family. Everyone co-
On a rainy, operates and is there
cloudy Tuesday after-
noon, the Morristown for each other and
help each other out.”
West High School Overall, even
track field was filled
with various runners though not many
schools went out to
from several different compete that night,
schools that compet- Runners from left to right: Ryan Haas, Jesus Pacheco, and Blaine Metcalf ran one of the
ed in several events. track meet events. West High performed
to their best abili-
Competitions Runners from left to right: Ryan Haas, Jesus Pacheco, and Blaine Metcalf ran one of the ty and were ranked
varied from sprinting, track meet events.
first in both male
long distance, to jump- and female events.
ing and throwing.
As some run- The female
team scored a total
ners warmed up and of 238 of 566 points.
stretched, other com-
petitors were called up The male
team scored a to-
to the field so the first tal of 287 points
event of the afternoon
could commence. out of 625 points.
Arlette Mon-
Nicole Owens, talvo, senior, stated,
a coach of the West
High track team said, “It fascinates me to
see our school’s track
“I feel like our team team be so passionate
did really well, and
they practice very well about running and to
also make it fun and
together as a team. entertaining to watch.
They help and encour-
age each other, and I Overall, the West
High’s track team did
think overall our team a track team mem- Jessica Lord sprints toward the finish line. Jesus Pache- very well tonight, and
performed to their ber said, “The track co, another runner,
best ability. We also meet was so intense, ing. I ran events out ners cooled off and said, “The weath- the coaches as well as
and I had so much of my comfort zone, got ready for other er was perfect today, myself are very proud
hit a lot of personal fun even though but still performed events they had to run. and although there of all of the accom-
records for that meet.” it was overwhelm- to my best ability.” Runners also helped was not that many
Ricardo Flores, T h r o u g h o u t set up for events plishments they have
the meet, many run- that were up next. made this season.”

B6 May 2017 Sports Sports Editor: Jose Lopez

Trojans Rack Up Points

BY D.D. COX Against Bears them to get one
NEWS EDITOR
experience and it
was fun to watch
The weath- them try to fig-
er may have ure things out.”
been chilly, but This being
it was a glorious
day for a tennis a home game
some prob-
match. Trojans lems can arise
and Lady Tro-
jans took on the but it didn’t
stop the Trojans
Sevierville Bears from defeating
in this match.
The wind the Bears. This
match withheld
was extremely both singles and
frigid but that
didn’t stop the doubles match-
es . New faces
Trojan team may have been
from doing one
of their first in the crowd
and on the team,
matches of the but the play-
year. This was
a conference ers still trekked
to victory.
match and it Overall the
was a victory for
both Trojans and Lady Trojans
shut out the Lady
Lady Trojans. Matthew Salansky goes up for a server. Ian Seal, student, competes in his doubles Bears with no
The Lady Tro- match against the Sevierville Bears.
hesitation and
jan’s match won The Trojan’s The top ally good hard players and it the Trojans also
with 9-0 The
girls that won match won with seed players workers and real can be quite did the same be-
8-1. The Trojans happened to be hard players,” the process on sides one game.
were Anna Ko- that won were Anna Kopituk Ron Bowlin, learning how ex- For the past two
pituk, Amanda
Cook, Blayre Ian Seal, Nick and Ian Seal. tennis coach, actly you want to years, Lady Tro-
Greene, Daniel “They both work explained his control the ball. jans and Trojans
Shultz, Sydney Phillps, Alex En- really hard, you top seed players. C o a c h have beat the
Newsome, Emily
Huntsman, and gland, Matthew know to become This year Bowlin ex- bears. Congrat-
Salansky, and the top seed, and the tennis team pressed that “It ulations of mak-
Abby Sinard. Antonio Fulton. they are just re- has a lot of new was good for ing it a third year.

West Takes First Win of Season Against

BY JENNI DIAZ Science Hill
STAFF WRITER

Mo r r i s - reassure a win
town for their first
West men’s game. It did
soccer team not take much
kicked off the longer for Lau-
season by play- reano to score
ing Science once again
Hill at Burke- changing the
Toney stadium, score to 4-1.
with a final Final-
score of 5-1. ly, the game
The game was topped off
started off on with Sean Mc-
a positive note Garel scoring
with Miguel the winning
Espinosa scor- goal, leaving
ing early on the Trojans
in the game Tony Ortiz, player 6, keeps the ball away from Science Hill player and attempts pass to Richard at a 5-1 win.
which gave Escalante, player 18. Isaac Ol-
the Trojans a guin, a player,
lead of 1-0. stated that, “We
As the didn’t come
game pro- in as strong as
gressed, Es- we thought we
pinosa, once would, but a
again scored 5-1 win for our
during the first first game is
half reassuring not bad at all.”
an advantage A l t h o u g h
in the game. O l g u i n’s
During thoughts on
halftime, the the game was
crowd anx- that it was “not
iously awaited their best play
for the second for their first
half to com- game,” Joan-
mence, while na Cardenas,
the playersMiguel Espinosa, player 10, dribbles through science hill player with assistance from David Ramirez.s o p h o m o r e ,
cooled off and stated, “I think
received advice the guys did a
from the coach. the thirty min- West did not scored next, giving the Tro- great job de-
Half time ute mark when let that get it did not take jans a 3-1 lead.
was over and Science Hill in the way. much longer E v e n feating Science
the players were scored, bump- for the Trojans Hill tonight.
back onto the ing them up With the fire back with though the We definitely
field. The sec- to a 2-1 score. crowd at the Ruben Laure- Trojans were in
ond half of the Although Sci- edge of their ano scoring a the lead, they showed them
game had not ence Hill made goal soon after who’s boss!
even reached a comeback, seats atten- Science Hill, still played Great way
tively wait- hard and gave
ing to see who it their all to to start off
the season!”

Sports Editor: Jose Lopez SApo&rEts May 2017 B7

First Year, New Coach: Trojans Fall Short to Patriots to

Leave Room for Future Improvement
BY ANDEE BRUSH where players hit the the top of the eight in- which allowed two it was also not a com- about both the game
FEATURES EDITOR ball into the outfield, ning rolled around, the more players to make plete loss, because they against Jeff County
ran through bases, and score was 10 to 6, with it across home plate. did not lose their de- and about the JV Base-
Despite heavy gradually brought their the Patriots in the lead, The final score termination to try their ball season as a whole.
winds blowing, teammates back best or their proud Not many
the West High JV to home base. asset of being a know, but being the JV
Baseball team stepped K y l e West High Trojan. assistant here at West
onto the home field to Lewis, fresh- Kyle Lewis has High is Coach Farr’s
play against the Jeffer- man, was the enjoyed his first first taste of what its
son County Patriots pitcher for the year playing on the like being a coach rath-
in a battle that ended Trojans, and high school team er than being a play-
with a close loss but Coach Farr re- as the pitcher, and er. Before coming to
left hope for future marked, “he he plans to contin- West, Farr played base-
improvement with a threw well ue playing because ball at Walter’s State
final score of 12 to 8. for us...He he even though, and Tennessee Tech.
The game was helped West “the season got off Now seeing
April 7 of the 2016- get in the lead.” to a rough start,” the viewpoint of the
2017 baseball season, Near the last he knows the JV coach rather than that
and the players had few innings Baseball Trojans of the player, he hopes
no difficulty in prov- of the game, will “get better as to help his players
ing their earnest atti- things started (we) improve our “play more as a team
tude to win through to shift, as the defensive strategy and get better defen-
their hard work Jefferson Pa- out on the field.” sively.” The JV team
and determination triots began to Farr was proud might have struck out
throughout the game take the lead, of his team for against the Jefferson
against Jeff Coun- but West Tro- West High JV freshman Kyle Lewis prepared to pitch a fast working hard, and Patriots April 7, but
ty, and through the jans did not ball to the Jefferson County Patriots in the close game of looks forward to they did not lose their
JV season as a whole. let their guard 12-8 on April 7. future accom- ability to make a come-

The first sev- down as they plishments of back with the help of a
eral innings were full continued to try to but the Trojans did not of the JV Baseball game the team because new coach full of new
of both teams scoring strike out players on let their fight up. The was 12-8. Although he believes, “We are ideas to make the team
points in a continual the opposing team. Trojans hit the ball it was not a winning only going to get bet- all the more better.
back and forth battle, By the time several more times, game for the Trojans, ter.” Farr felt this was

Camden Lovin, number 26 on the West High JV Baseball Team takes After hitting the ball, Lovin made his way around the bases to earn his
his stance next to the home plate in preparation of batting the ball team a point once he arrived back at the home plate, as West continued
pitched from the opposing team at the April 7 game against the to fight for the lead until the game ended with a final score of 12 for
Jefferson County Patriots. the Patriots and 8 for the Trojans.

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