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The Solitaire
Picture for Hallway Hustles
Hallway Hustles
The 2023-2024 NHS bulletin board.
Becoming a Leader in the Community
Historiography
Historiography
Keith DeShurley, Michael DeYoung, Alice Klem and Mark Olsen in their yearbook photos.
Saying Goodbye to Teachers
Matthew Duncan helps out a student
Teacher Talk
The cast of "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" doing their final bows on opening night.
Building the Magic
Kung Fu Panda 4
Lights, Camera, Action
Russel Crowe in the original Gladiator movie.
Glory Echoes as Gladiator Returns
Writer/producer Dan Schneider accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at USC Galen Center on March 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
“Quiet on Set”
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
A picture of the moon rotating around Earth
Mini-Moon
photo from gehsnews.com
Inconvenient Inflation
The Whooping Cough
The Whooping Cough
A man is crying while holding a Hezbollah flag during the funeral for people killed by an Israeli attack of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies.
A Concealed Attack
The solar eclipse from April 8, 2024.
Eclipse Protection
Pumpkins from Eckert's
Autumn Farms
Senior Abby Huck and junior Aubrey Brown talk together in the library. Senior Ameira Hamid studies for her classes.
Slang is All That
Protect Your Wallet
Protect Your Wallet
classroom stuffed animals
Bye Bye, Childhood
People enjoy all sorts of hobbies.
Psychological Interests
Canadian swimmer Summer Mcintosh wins gold at paris 2024 olympics at just 17 years old
Rising Fast
Grayson Ellett
Q&A With the Football Captains
Weightlifting leader board.
Breaking the Records
Kayleigh Schumer performing at a high school basketball game.
Art or Sport
Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing drives during the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Back in Bahrain
Turn it Off and Turn the Page
Turn it Off and Turn the Page
An Empathetic Era
An Empathetic Era
Feelings for the Fictional
Feelings for the Fictional
Economic Battle
Economic Battle
A guinea pig with a large X over it indicates that guinea pigs are not good.
An Unexpected Hassle
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
The student publication of Fort Zumwalt West High School

The Solitaire
Music can have a way of changing someone’s style, which can be shown from the clothing of that person. “I try to go for a more whimsical goth and on other days I just dress like a pirate,” senior Giavanna Neely said. “I find a lot of comfort in fantasy escapism so I like to incorporate that into my daily life.”

Student Styles

Kota Melton, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels help students. “I really love the library because it feels like a haven for all the students,” Grieshaber said.

Benefits of the Library

Braeden Berhorst, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Signing up Placing the pen on the pad of letter paper, senior Natalie Hendren signs up for her last, first show of high school. Signing up is one of the first steps to audition. “I feel motivated and antsy because I want to know what [role] I’m gonna get,” Hendren said.

Break a Leg

Amber Zhu, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Custodial Stories

Custodial Stories

Chloe Mechler, Staff Writer
November 7, 2021
Being a close-knit unit has always been a top priority for the team. This makes them feel like they perform better and are a better team overall. “I always try to talk to [my teammates] in a positive manner,” Webb said. “I don’t want to come off as rude or make them think that I am superior to them, so I think coming off as a teammate standpoint is the biggest way to motivate people and get them to stay positive rather than getting down on themselves and putting themselves in a bad place.”

Practice Makes Perfect

Lauren Seurer, Publications Student
January 22, 2019
Sophomores Grace Cooper and Kylie Orbin spent the Fourth of July Downtown at the Arch. They enjoyed listening to the music and watching the fireworks. “The Arch is a great place to go because of the beautiful view,” Cooper said. “I like going up in the egg-shaped elevators.”

Travelers Guide To Exploring St. Louis

Lauren Hoffmann, Publications Student
January 14, 2019
Sporting his favorite hoodie, senior Mckay Rodabough stops mid-adventure. “In the winter I generally layer more, at least three layers on usually, an elongated t-shirt, a hoodie and then a jacket,” Rodabough said.

All Bundled Up

Natalie Rodabough, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
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
Hungry for domination after their loss as juniors, the seniors finally took home the win. “It’s a very bitter-sweet feeling,” senior Sydney Ivie said. “I loved both of my powderpuff experiences and wish I could play again next year.”

Rough, Tough and Powderpuff

Ella Brown, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The varsity dance team spreads the homecoming excitement by riding in the back of a truck, throwing treats to the people lining the streets. “My favorite part was being able to celebrate the spirit of the school with my best friends and the team that I have grown so close to,” sophomore Halley Taylor said.

The Homecoming Parade

Paige Fitton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
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