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The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire

The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire

The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire

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Tuesday, July 8
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Heavy rain
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Fog
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Thundery outbreaks in nearby
A polar bear from the Saint Louis Zoo sitting in their enclosure.
The Heat is On
Lilly Pohl, Staff Writer • May 29, 2025
Elon Musk gesturing while giving a speech at the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
CEO Under Fire
Jackson Young, Staff Writer • May 29, 2025
CEO and President of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Jim Atchison speaking to the press following the death of trainer Dawn Brancheau.
Killers in Captivity
Kota Melton, News Editor • May 29, 2025
Women waiting for food on a street in Afghanistan.
A Change in Morals
Jayci Grimley, Lifestyle Editor • May 28, 2025
Senior Peyton Duffing with her teammates on the soccer field during a game.
Bringing Big Dreams
Madison Washington, Sports Editor • May 29, 2025
MLB team the Cardinals high-fiving the opposing baseball players at the end of a game.
Athletics in the Area
Jayci Grimley, Lifestyle Editor • May 28, 2025
The varsity football team lining up against Francis Howell North.
Sports in Short
Bella Kavanaugh, Campus Editor • May 21, 2025
The dance team posing in front of the World of Sports globe.
The UDA Experience
Claire Maddy, Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2025
Senior Kaylin Zengil as a child posing for the camera.
Dreams to Reality
Claire Maddy, Editor-in-Chief • May 29, 2025
Students walking in the hallway.
Hallway Hustles
Lilly Pohl, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
The 2023-2024 NHS bulletin board.
Becoming a Leader in the Community
Bella Kavanaugh, Campus Editor • August 23, 2024
Historiography
Historiography
Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor • August 19, 2024
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
Grace Morgan, Editor-in-Chief
Which Dinosaur Are You?
Which Dinosaur Are You?
Grace Morgan, Staff Writer
What Sport Matches Your Personality?
Cailey Blackmer, Editor-in-Chief
Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
Which Keanu Reeves movie character are you?
Ella Brown, Editor-In-Chief
A cake that has “Picnic ’23” written on it.
Picture Perfect
Jayci Grimley, Lifestyle Editor • May 29, 2025
Senior Allen Palmero looking into the distance at a varsity football game.
Diplomas with Dreams
Madison Washington, Sports Editor • May 29, 2025
Baker Samantha Moser preparing cookies for her business, Gingerly Baked.
Deliciously Nutritious
Claire Maddy, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025
Students walking in the hallway to their next class.
Happiness in the Hallways
Jackson Young, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
The 2025 senior class mural created by senior Ava Grana.
Creative Growth
Jackson Young, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025
A screenshot of Ian and Barley Lightfoot from the 2020 Disney movie "Onward."
Box Office Bombs
Damen Padilla, Opinion Editor • May 16, 2025
Tyler Higgs (left) and Keagan Hodges (right) playing  
"Pokemon"
Gamers Club’s Top Picks
Jackson Young, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025
Reflective disco balls on sage green leaves
The Brightness of the Stars
Claire Maddy, Editor-In-Chief • January 27, 2025
Students sitting in the commons during lunch time.
The New Norm
Jayci Grimley, Lifestyle Editor • May 19, 2025
Victra the German shepherd is sitting on the couch.
Factors Are Not Nature
Jackson Young, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
An iPad leaning on a stack on books.
Turn it Off and Turn the Page
Jayci Grimley, Staff Writer • May 28, 2024
An Empathetic Era
An Empathetic Era
Corrine Waugh, Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2024