The Catalyst

The Millard West Spanish Honors Society (SHS) helps run a Spanish club for third graders at Willowdale Elementary. Young students are introduced to the language and culture by participating in a number of activities. “The SHS students run the different stations and teach the third graders the lesson,” Spanish Honors Society sponsor Alexander Jameson said. “We have four stations and the kids rotate around every eight to 10 minutes. We always have a culture station and then three Spanish language stations.”

Planting the seeds of cultural appreciation

Kaden Roth, Online Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2021

Spreading new languages with the hope of promoting the appreciation of other cultures is what spurred the Millard West Spanish Honors Society (SHS) to start and run a Spanish Club for third graders at Black Elk Elementary and Willowdale...

Girls with disabilities show off their talents and dreams at the 2021 Miss Amazing Amplify event. They are given a chance to show the world that they are no different than any other girl and are on the path to do great things. “The Amplify Event is an annual event that gathers girls and women from across the state of Nebraska (and even a gal from Wyoming this year) of all different abilities,” volunteer director Sydney Ferrara said. “Its purpose is to encourage confidence, leadership and friendship.”

Amplifying chances

Alexis Bahensky, Opinions Editor • November 22, 2021

Girls of all ages were able to showcase their talents and aspirations on Nov. 6 and 7 at the annual Nebraska Miss Amazing Amplify event at Ralston High School. The event helps spread awareness about disabilities. Nebraska Miss Amazing’s...

Explaining directions and the designated rooms each Forensics and Debate student will compete in, Forensis coach Jennifer Jerome wraps up her directions. Starting off the season with an in-person tournament the GOLD tournament was held on Nov. 12 at Millard West High School. “Im excited to finally get back to in-person competition,” Jerome said. “We wanted to start with our GOLD tournament so that our novice members could get the swing of things before we jump into the busy season.”

The pursuit of dispute

Riley Kramolisch, Managing Editor • November 18, 2021

Formal attire, board in hand and cases ready, Forensics and Debate students hosted the GOLD tournament for new and young competitors. On Nov. 12, more experienced and older members helped run the event while the younger, novice members...

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