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Hofman runs the marathon portion of an Ironman in Antarctica.
Limitations are Perceptions
A climate change protester is arrested during a blockade of the Berlin airport.
A Cry For Help
Tacos 4 Lifes modern and colorful interior.
Taco Time
A package of cigarettes from Auckland, NZ
Taboo Tobacco
Elmo high-fives orphans in Okinawa, Japan, representing the global impact of the popular childrens show.
New Year, New Muppet
Photo of down town Nashville at night.
Vacation Destinations
This Mothers Day gift consists of a bag, shoes and self-care items. Photo by Cailey Blackmer
Mom Appreciation
Stellar Stories
Stellar Stories
Sprouting St. Louis
Sprouting St. Louis
Minimalistic nightstand decor along with a simple wall art print.
Muted Minimalistic Decor
iPhone 12
DIY Tech
True Review
True Review
Musk rolls his eyes, much akin to what some are doing after he tweets.
Inside Elon’s Mind
This is a toy recreation of the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsaber duel as depicted on the original Star Wars: Return of the Jedi movie poster.
Preserving the Jedi
Rare Recreation
Rare Recreation
What Sport Matches Your Personality?
Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
Which Keanu Reeves movie character are you?
Illustration by Addison Jett
What Halloween Costume Fits You?
What FZW Teacher are you?
What Netflix Show Would You Be In?
Visionary Valdez
Visionary Valdez
STARS dance team about to perform at a football game.
Shining STARS
Students write to express themselves and their creativity.
Poetic Pupils
Mindful Moments
Mindful Moments
Tips for the Test
Hosack showing off his alternative fashion.
Ethan Hosack
Deane playfully poses for pictures for social media.
Jessie Deane
Lizzie creates necklaces and bracelets using a metal stamping method.
Divine Application
Junior Joseph Hamill doing a kickflip at Westhoff skate park while wearing his go-to outfit.
Joey Hamill
The Palaniappan Effect
The Palaniappan Effect
The Ladder
The Ladder
Kamille Johnson
Kamille Johnson
Bleach
Bleach
Make Good Choices
Make Good Choices
Missing Traits
Missing Traits
Mr. Jaguar Poll 2021
The Event of the Season
The Event of the Season
Mr. Jaguar Poll
Mr. Jaguar Poll
Senior Kenneth Hillen and Matthew Armstrong after Hillen gave Armstrong the Mr. Jaguar Crown.
Passing on the Crown
Full recording of Mr. Jaguar 2019.
Mr. Jaguar 2019
Quarterback Malik Willis throwing a football at the NFL combine.
On the Field
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady prepares to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the last month of his career.
End of Tom’s Time
Betting on the Bowl
Betting on the Bowl
Shohei Ohtani is pitching for the Los Angeles Angels during a game against the Seattle Mariners in 2018.
Reward for the Record
Senior Gwen Marino cheering on.
Autumn Achievements
Abundance of Pressure
Abundance of Pressure
Presents and cards are some popular gifts for Valentines Day.
Loving the Love Holiday
Red white blue image with American Flag and Ballot Box for Voting.
Promoting Voting
The stamp of the MLB Logo on a baseball.
The Cruel Rule in Baseball
Thoughtful Therapy
Thoughtful Therapy
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
True Crime Burrito Ep. 2
The True Crime Burrito- Ep. 1
The “What” Podcast: Area 51 Pt.1
Veiwpoint is a podcast featuring students debating current political issues.
Viewpoint: Episode 2
Veiwpoint is a podcast featuring students debating current political issues.
Viewpoint: Episode 1

The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
Cailey Blackmer

Cailey Blackmer, Editor-in-Chief

"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."

-Dalai Lama

This is Cailey's third year in newspaper and second year as Editor-in-Chief. Her favorite beat to write for is lifestyle, and her second favorite is news. She loves plants and hopes to have her own nursery one day.

All content by Cailey Blackmer
A climate change protester is arrested during a blockade of the Berlin airport.

A Cry For Help

May 16, 2022
This Mothers Day gift consists of a bag, shoes and self-care items. Photo by Cailey Blackmer

Mom Appreciation

May 7, 2022
Sprouting St. Louis

Sprouting St. Louis

April 1, 2022
Posts by Plant People

Posts by Plant People

February 15, 2022
Gifting Goods

Gifting Goods

December 20, 2021

What Sport Matches Your Personality?

December 10, 2021
Jadyn Williams holds a sign made to honor her fight.

Bamm Bamm Forever

September 29, 2021
As college merchandise rolls out into local stores, athletes get the opportunity to promote their name.

College Cash

September 24, 2021
Green Tea is considered to be one of the healthiest drinks, promoting antioxidants, improving brain function and preventing disease.

Tranquili-TEA

February 26, 2021
Virus Variation

Virus Variation

January 27, 2021
Small pumpkins at Masseys Produce

Seeds of the Season

October 23, 2020
juniors Madelyn Wolfmeier, Abigail Schneider and Sierra Ball.

The Car Cinema

October 8, 2020
Goodwill Outlet in Bridgeton, MO. Photo provided by Cailey Blackmer.

In the Bins

October 6, 2020

What Netflix Show Would You Be In?

September 18, 2020
West team getting ready to hike the ball

Under the Lights

September 8, 2020
Senior Jalen Thompson organized and led the march.

The Road to Change

June 11, 2020

[Video] Spring Cleaning 2020

April 24, 2020
Large bush fires captured by NASA satellite NOAA

The Bushfire Crisis

February 21, 2020
Decor on a Dime

Decor on a Dime

January 10, 2020
The coping corner is decorated to make students feel comfortable

Mental Health Days

December 11, 2019
A comet as it is approaching the earth, similarly to the comet that recently reached us

Down to Earth

November 16, 2019
Team Fort Zumwalt West takes to the ice, hoping for the best,

Tis’ The Season

November 5, 2019
Mindful Monday

Mindful Monday

November 1, 2019

Leaving In Shambles

October 24, 2019
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