The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind
The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind
The student news site of Arvada West High School

The Westwind

Chloe Rios, Editor

Chloe Rios is a junior this year, and it is her second year on staff. In her free time, she loves to paint, listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, and spend time with her friends. She is a part of A-West’s Theatre Company, National Honors Society, and Link Crew. She loves ‘The Westwind’, and is super excited to be back for another year of journalism!

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Q&A: The 2024 Presidential Election, youth’s view of the future of American politics

Chloe Rios, Co-Editor in Chief
November 5, 2024
Photo courtesy of Portie

“To thine own self be true,” senior Braiden Portie’s journey of self-discovery in high school

Chloe Rios, Co-Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
Portie, farthest right, performs in Mantastic Four at the annual Holiday Collage in 2023.

Senior Johanna Baucum reflects on her time in high school and shares her plans for the future. Photo courtesy of Baucum

Senior Johanna Baucum has found herself: her journey in tennis, student teaching, Link Crew

Chloe Rios, Editor
May 18, 2024
Community Resource Liaison Joann Barkhuff has a deep and long history with the ocean and marine life. Photo courtesy of Barkhuff

Making her own splash, Community Resource Liaison Joann Barkhuff’s work in marine conservation and ecotourism

Chloe Rios, Editor
May 17, 2024
Junior Saylor Swanson and other inductees takes an oath, at the original NHS induction for the 2023-2024 school year.

National Honors Society to induct a second round of members

Chloe Rios, Editor
March 29, 2024
Senior Rhiannon Danborn has had a vast involvement in the A-West and local community. Photo Courtesy of Danborn

Senior Rhiannon Danborn’s three A’s : activist, artist, athlete

Chloe Rios, Editor
March 4, 2024
Indigenous voices are important, but they can't be the only ones, for there is work to do. Graphic created in Canva by Chloe Rios

Indigenous voices are important, but they can’t be the only ones

Chloe Rios, Editor
February 18, 2024
Over the past couple of years, Dryer has become a substitute teacher for the Arvada Center. Here, she is pictured during one of her classes. Photo courtesy of Dryer

A teacher in more ways than one, Angela Dryer dances to her own beat

Chloe Rios, Editor
January 18, 2024
Senior Giovanni Panozzo, a captain in both Arvada West varsity football and lacrosse, has made notable marks in the culture of Arvada West athletics over the past four years, As a senior he reflects on his high school experience and entails on his plans for the future. Photo Courtesy of Panozzo

Senior Giovanni Panozzo, his last touchdown in high school

Chloe Rios, Reporter at Large
October 27, 2023
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
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
Santarelli gives a speech at the Class of 2023's graduation. When she sees a 'sea of purple', Santarelli says she feels immense pride. Photo courtesy of Sue Raney Santarelli's secretary

Looking into her future, reflecting on her past ; Principal Geree Santarelli’s time at Arvada West has come to an end

Riley Swanson, Maci Lesh, Chloe Rios, Ashlyne Gomez, Natasha Doty, and Madeus Frandina
May 24, 2023
Om Biyani, President of the 2022-2023 chapter of Arvada West NHS, has been commited to the orginization over the past three years. Photo courtesy of Biyani

Senior Om Biyani is a leader with a vison

Chloe Rios, News Editor
May 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of Courtney

Senior Kaylyn Courtney’s power is in her passion

Chloe Rios, News Editor
May 19, 2023
She's a runner ,she's a track star! Aubrie Nicholas passion is on the track. She is committed to MSU to run track in college. Photo courtesy of Nicholas

Senior Aubrie Nicholas runs along the road of the A-West community

Chloe Rios, News Editor
May 9, 2023
Joy and exuberance filled the gym during Unified Basketball. Photo by Chloe Rios

Baskets for unity: Arvada West’s 2023 unified basketball

Chloe Rios, News Editor
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

Chloe Rios, News Editor
March 13, 2023
Librarian Josie Zoll and Junior Juniper Davis admire Arvada West's furry friend Bloosh. Photo by Chloe Rios

Inside scoop: A-West’s resident pooches, Bloosh and Bailey, contribute to Wish Week

Chloe Rios, News Editor
February 28, 2023
Common gifts such as flowers,chocolates and balloons flood stores around Valentine's day.

A day for love and its impacts on the environment

Chloe Rios, News Editor
February 15, 2023
On Wednesday, January 25th, the choir had a send-off concert, prior to their CMEA performance.

A Story Through Song: Arvada West’s Varsity Men’s Choir and CMEA

Chloe Rios, News Editor
January 28, 2023
Glow up videos storm social media

Our Obsession with Appearance: The Issues with Glow Ups

Chloe Rios, News Editor
January 19, 2023
Successful race car driver, Senior Tanner Scarberry started his career at just fourteen years old.

Racing into the world: Tanner Scarberry’s journey.

Chloe Rios, Contributing Reporter
October 14, 2022
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