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Throughout his career, Porter has fulfilled roles as being teacher, coach, Athletics and Activities Director, and Assistant Principal. As he begins his twenty-eighth year in education, Porter is ready for his next adventure at A-West. Photo courtesy of Porter
New Principal Micah Porter filled with nothing but excitement, hopes, aspirations for the future of A-West
Chloe Rios, Contributing Reporter • September 25, 2023

   “Brace yourself for a year of achievement, growth, belonging and joy,” are the words...

The juniors varsity girls flag football team scrimmages during practice.
The triumphs, challenges, future of Arvada West girls flag football
September 5, 2023
Santarelli gives a speech at the Class of 2023s graduation. When she sees a sea of purple, Santarelli says she feels immense pride. Photo courtesy of Sue Raney Santarellis secretary
Looking into her future, reflecting on her past ; Principal Geree Santarelli's time at Arvada West has come to an end
May 24, 2023
Caleb Luyk reflects on the lacrosse season, the impact it had on him
Caleb Luyk reflects on the lacrosse season, the impact it had on him
May 23, 2023
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Taelyn Randall graduates with gratitude towards her school, Arvada West
Taelyn Randall graduates with gratitude towards her school, Arvada West
Alexia Levy, Reporter • May 23, 2023

Taelyn Randall is proud to say she is more than excited to leave high school and start a new chapter...

Joy and exuberance filled the gym during Unified Basketball. Photo by Chloe Rios
Baskets for unity: Arvada West's 2023 unified basketball
April 2, 2023
Arvada West students will have to adapt to a different schedule next year
Arvada West to start 15 minutes later for 2023-2024 school year
December 15, 2022
the cars line out on the table while a student contemplates what their choice will be
Prom, one thing juniors and seniors spend months preparing for; here is what they saw
May 17, 2022
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Shootings devastate communities and the people in those communities. Photo courtesy to Canva.
America's deadly normalcy: gun violence, persuasive gun culture
Shane Alley, Reporter • May 23, 2023

The United States has been plagued by a grim and disturbing phenomenon that has become all too normalized in recent years: mass shootings. Tragically, these acts of violence...

Girls at Arvada West of all shapes, sizes, and colors are at risk of being dress-coded for what could be considered inappropriate.
Public school dress codes: An old yet necessary conversation
February 27, 2023
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The juniors varsity girls flag football team scrimmages during practice.
Coach Pyatt looks to use his past football experience to lead A-West football to a state championship. Photo by Etta Dyer, courtesy of Canva
Joy and exuberance filled the gym during Unified Basketball. Photo by Chloe Rios
Auston Eudaly, Arvada West sophomore has found success in his passion for wrestling. Photo by Eudaly
Sports
The juniors varsity girls flag football team scrimmages during practice.
The triumphs, challenges, future of Arvada West girls flag football
Chloe Rios, Contributing Reporter • September 5, 2023

The Girls Flag Football Team, coached by head coach Mario Lopez, and assistant coach Ryan Walker, have been expanding on and redefining what it means to be a female in athletics...

Coach Pyatt looks to use his past football experience to lead A-West football to a state championship. Photo by Etta Dyer, courtesy of Canva
Ex-NFL star turns to coaching at Arvada West High School
April 29, 2023
Joy and exuberance filled the gym during Unified Basketball. Photo by Chloe Rios
Baskets for unity: Arvada West's 2023 unified basketball
April 2, 2023
Auston Eudaly, Arvada West sophomore has found success in his passion for wrestling. Photo by Eudaly
Wrestling away nerves, earning success: Auston Eudaly's home on the mat
March 14, 2023
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New technology has allowed students easy access for building their own supercomputer. Photo Courtesy of Unsplash
PC Buyer's Guide: 2023 Edition
Joey DiGiovanni, Reporter • April 24, 2023

Today, we will be looking at 3 price tiers for what kind of PC is best to use for gaming, design, work, or just getting you from point A to point B. The only points of concern...

The Arvada community filed in line to see Cocaine Bear, showing at Harkins Theatre. Photo by Ali Hickman
Cocaine Bear - fact or fiction? (Spoiler Warning)
March 29, 2023
Librarian Josie Zoll and Junior Juniper Davis admire Arvada Wests furry friend Bloosh. Photo by Chloe Rios
Inside scoop: A-West's resident pooches, Bloosh and Bailey, contribute to Wish Week
February 28, 2023
Photo by Jovan Vasiljević on Unsplash
Review: Taylor Swift "Midnights" album worth a listen
December 14, 2022
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Jasmine Seaver is a freshman and this is her first year being staff for The West Wind. She likes to spend her free time doing her hobbies, and spend time with her cats. She is excited to be apart of The...

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Throughout his career, Porter has fulfilled roles as being teacher, coach, Athletics and Activities Director, and Assistant Principal. As he begins his twenty-eighth year in education, Porter is ready for his next adventure at A-West. Photo courtesy of Porter
New Principal Micah Porter filled with nothing but excitement, hopes, aspirations for the future of A-West
Chloe Rios, Contributing Reporter • September 25, 2023

   “Brace yourself for a year of achievement, growth, belonging and joy,” are the words new Principal Micah Porter told the Arvada West staff at the beginning...

The juniors varsity girls flag football team scrimmages during practice.
The triumphs, challenges, future of Arvada West girls flag football
September 5, 2023
Santarelli gives a speech at the Class of 2023s graduation. When she sees a sea of purple, Santarelli says she feels immense pride. Photo courtesy of Sue Raney Santarellis secretary
Looking into her future, reflecting on her past ; Principal Geree Santarelli's time at Arvada West has come to an end
May 24, 2023
Shootings devastate communities and the people in those communities. Photo courtesy to Canva.
America's deadly normalcy: gun violence, persuasive gun culture
May 23, 2023
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