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Senior Spotlight

Posted May 23, 2013 at 5:00 am

Michaela Minor

by: Carla Robinson

student reporter

Michaela Minor, daughter of Mike Minor and Nikki McMahon, was born October 15, 1994 in Kearney, NE.

Michaela has two sisters, an older sister Laura Tentinger, and a younger sister Emma Minor, as well as a younger brother Lee Minor.

Michaela’s favorite sport is soccer; her favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice; and her favorite musician is Green Day.

When Michaela was younger, she imagined herself as a veterinarian.

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    Physics class gets T-shirts together

    By: Chet Willer

    student reporter

    The fifth period Physics class has recently purchased T-shirts that symobolize quotes and memories from the class.

    The class, taught by Mr. Kim Meerdink, consists of ten students: Jaclyn Smith, Dylan Myers, Taylor James, Robyn Peinke, Daniel Dirks, Kayla Brovold, Adam Kroksh, Ashton Graves, Chance Gant, and Chet Willer.

    The front of the

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    AW starts new group to give students positive role models

    by: Carla Robinson

    student reporter

    There is a new group at AW, called Dads of Great Kids, or D.O.G.S. for short.

    New this year, the group’s goal is to be a positive male role model for students while helping students academically and interacting with kids out for recess.

    When asked why the group was started here at AW, Elementary Principal, Mrs. Cathy Bobier,

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    Question of the Week

    by: Chet Willer

    student reporter

    This week’s question of the week was only asked to seniors and was, “If you could be one thing in the future what would it be?”

    Robin Peinke, answered, “A furensic archeologist.”

    Casey Liston, answered, “A veterinarian.”

    Kellio O’Byrne, answered, “A country western music singer.”

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    A-W Spring Concert – April 25, 2013

    The Akron-Westfield High School Concert Choir performed “Sing Hosanna, Sing” by Greg Gilpin, “The Glory of the Father” by Egil Hovland, and “Magnify the Light” by Carl Strommen at their annual Spring Concert on April 25. They were directed by A-W Vocal Music Director Ryan Schuknecht and accompanied by pianist Kathy Johnson. College student teacher Devin Patrick also directed the choir. At the Large Group Contest May 3 at Kingsley-Pierson, the choir received a Division I rating for their performance of these three pieces. Members of the

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    Question of the Week

    by: Chet Willer

    student reporter

    This week’s question of the week was, “What is your favorite animal and why?”

    Trevor Hansen, a junior, answered, “A dolphin because they’re like a majestic shark.”

    Kayla Brovold, a senior, answered, “A wolf because they’re on top of their food chain.”

    Chance Gant, a senior, answered, “An eagle because

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    Katlyn Mace

    by: Carla Robinson

    student reporter

    Katelyn Mace, daughter of Rick and Amy Mace, was born June 22, 1994, in Sioux City.

    Katelyn has one sibling, an older sister Elizabeth.

    Katelyn is sometimes called “Rosebud” or “Kates” by her family and friends.

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    Kayla Brovold

    by: Carla Robinson

    student reporter

    Kayla Brovold, daughter of Dale and Mistie Brovold, was born August 15, 1995.

    Kayla has one sister, Melanie Davis, and three brothers, Dale Jr, Sam, and Shawn Brovold.

    Kayla’s favorite sport is softball; her favorite movie is

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    Wiffle ball turns out not so safe

    By: Chet Willer

    student reporter

    As mentioned in a previous edition of the Westerner Review, “Wiffle ball is a safer version of baseball.” It turns out that this is not the case.

    In a recent game of wiffle ball being played by the high school PE class, wiffle ball went all wrong. After a student hit the

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    Question of the Week

    by: Chet Willer

    student reporter

    This week’s question of the week was, “What are you looking forward to most about Prom?”

    Kayla Brovold, a senior, answered, “The dance.”

    Daniel Beitelspacher, a senior, answered, “After Prom and the hypnotist.”

    Taylor James, a senior, answered, “The dance where no dancing will occur.”

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