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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

Sami Bowlin

Sami Bowlin, EIC

“I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right,”

— Markus Zusak

This is Sami Bowlin’s third year in the Journalism program. She is a Slytherin, a Scorpio and a self-proclaimed bibliophile. Her favorite beat to write is news and she is very excited to be an Editor in Chief this year. She will be attending the University of Missouri-Colombia’s Journalism School.

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Thoughtful Therapy

Thoughtful Therapy

Sami Bowlin, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021
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[Photo] The Event of the Season

Ella Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
Eggolas, Luna Loveyolk and Eggchilles.

An Eggciting Project

Sami Bowlin, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
By focusing on importance, these notes allow readers to find vocabulary words and key terms easily while making the notes look cuter.

[Photo] Lovely Little Notes

Kade Topping, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
An Illuminating Year

An Illuminating Year

Sami Bowlin, Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2021
Cool for coco

Cool for coco

Sami Bowlin, Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2021
Mooney and Pester stand with former US senator Claire McCaskill

Slacktivism

Sami Bowlin, News Editor
January 26, 2021

Winter Car Kit

Sami Bowlin, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
A recreation of Harry Styles' album "Fine Line", illustrated on Adobe Illustrator.

Treat People with Kindness

Sami Bowlin, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021
Winter skincare perfect as a gift to any friend for the holiday season.

Snowy Skincare

Sami Bowlin, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2020
Glass and debris from the Beirut port and surrounding neighborhoods is seen at a dump site in the Karantina neighborhood.

Beirut Explosion

Sami Bowlin, Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2020
Seniors Addison Jett, Olivia Moore and Natalie Rodabough.

Senior Spirit Week

Sami Bowlin, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2020

Quarantine Check-Off

Sami Bowlin, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2020

What Kind of Backpack Are You?

Sami Bowlin, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2020

Major Decisions

Sami Bowlin, News Editor
May 14, 2020
Productivity Apps

Productivity Apps

Sami Bowlin, News Editor
April 28, 2020
A-Z with Disney

A-Z with Disney

Sami Bowlin, News Editor
April 26, 2020
Accessories With A Purpose

Accessories With A Purpose

Sami Bowlin, News Editor
November 27, 2019
Bullet Journal Basics

Bullet Journal Basics

Sami Bowlin, News Editor
November 20, 2019
Even taking the simplest steps of self care can greatly improve health and stress levels.

The First Steps to Destress

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
Book cover of the critically acclaimed book "Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda"

Books to Read to Achieve

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
There are a few essential oils that are the most popular and effective.

Aroma Essentials

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
There are about 30 vaccinations that are recommended for children from birth to age 18. However, vaccination laws are decided state by state, according to cdc.gov.

For the Case of Vaccinations

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
Speech and Debate host their first home tournament in over ten years. “The tournament is exciting for everybody,” sophomore Allison Merz said. “Everyone has been working really hard, we’re very excited.”

Debate Day

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Serena Williams has won 23 grand slams, the most of any tennis player ever.

Trouble in Tennis

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
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