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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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Cheering on the football team, senior Frederick Mindrup dresses up with necklaces, bracelets and an American flag cape to help lead chants and show school spirit. He and 15 other crazies pumped up the crowd and made the most of the first football game this season. “During football games, we are responsible for the crowd,” Mindrup said. “This means that we need to keep the energy flowing if it seems too mellow. We help lead chants with the cheerleaders and encourage the crowd to get loud.”

Crowd goes Crazy

Lainey Reynolds, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
Unbelievable venture through Utah

Unbelievable venture through Utah

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
Sharing a quiet connection, Nova brightens the library with every gentle touch. Her dedicated handler, librarian Mrs. Gehrke guides her through her visits helping students de-stress during the school year. “ I just want to make sure that students feel safe at school and I know that Nova can ensure everyone feels that way,” Gehrke said. “Nova's gentle presence makes the library a sanctuary of peace for everyone who visits.”

Spreading pawsitivity

Natalie Fink, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2024
Painting a wall of a house, sophomore Jacquelyn Collette is helping her resident redo her house. She and a group of students from other states reconstructed and painted many walls to help her. “My favorite part about mission trips is getting to meet and interact with people that you may not have gotten to know,” Colette said. “I was on a crew with three people from Illinois, one from North Carolina, and one from Canada. It is so cool to see how different you are but you still have so many things in common. I still talk to the people from my trip and think it is amazing how strong of a connection we formed in one week.”

Serving to support

Lainey Reynolds, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2024
In the press box at Buell Stadium, Nathan Delaney and Logan Moseley commentate over a Wildcat football game.

Logan’s legacy

Blake Kahler, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2024
Snack Shack, a movie about two teen rebels and their crazy adventure to earn some cash

Snack stars

Connor Michalski, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024
Pointing up to a sign, senior Hudson Addams shows how high in elevation he is. Addams and a few family members traveled to Asia for two weeks to climb to Mount Everest's first base camp. "The best part was being able to look back and see how far we came," Addams said. "Making the climb was honestly the best two weeks of my life and I would do it again in a heartbeat."

Summit seeker

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
May 2, 2024
Student Equestrian Kalyn Horst has been riding horses for two years now because of inspiration from her sister. She quickly found a new passion. “I had just gotten out of gymnastics and I was kind of in need of a new sport,” Horst said. “My sister wanted to know if I wanted to do it and I tried different disciplines, but I never really stuck with one except for show jumping. So, I stuck with that one.

Unbridled spirit

Ariana Griffin, Online Editor
May 1, 2024
Handmade Stamped Coin Bracelet from Collection One

Teenage jewelry trailblazer

Ryan Calabrese, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2024
The Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center, serving Nebraska and southwest Iowa, offers a holistic approach to empowering immigrants and refugees through legal services, resettlement support, and advocacy. Dedicated to setting a high standard for immigrant services, the organization focuses on its clients' long-term success and integration into the community. It is a pillar of hope, striving to ensure every immigrant and refugee can live confidently and free from fear.

Bridging worlds

Eddie Shi, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2024
Quinn Burton received the title of 2024 Nebraska Journalist of the Year on March 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy for years to come.

A star in the making

Carley Bailey, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 2, 2024
Senior Aeden Romero is moving up on the wall at his local gym. “When I’m climbing, I am not thinking about anything else other than my current position,” Romero said. “I can be holding a position for up to five minutes, so staying focused is the most important thing to do.”

A ledge-defying hobby

Nathan Buroker, News Director
March 25, 2024
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