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The Catalyst

The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst

The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst

Brooke Samson

Brooke Samson, Staff Reporter

Brooke Samson is a sophomore at Millard West. This is her first year on staff for the CATalyst. She also participates in Forensics (Competitive Speech) and was a District Finalist. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends in her free time. Samson is excited to begin writing for the CATalyst and meeting new people.

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All around the world, different people are struggling with access to food and other necessities. Civilians in Millard are also struggling with these issues, making donating even more important. As a community, students and staff can empower students from South struggling with economic issues. Even though Millard West had just begun this program last year, South received a surplus of goods last year. “Recently, there are not a lot of people helping out in communities or caring about them,” sophomore Vance Wellborn. “So I think it's important that we spread awareness and that we get more people to start helping.”

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Brooke Samson, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2025
“I’ve been playing baseball for 15 years,” senior Sam Kidd said. “Just going out there and competing while having fun is what made me fall in love with the game.” These athletes have pushed through injuries and losses to get where they are now which means it's time to let them go. Graduation is coming up for these seniors and this means unnecessary anxiety. However, signing day brings optimism to graduating seniors who are under the stress of college decisions. Whether these athletes choose to play out of state or in Nebraska it is certain what school helped them kick off their future.

Cats in college

Brooke Samson, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2025
The world’s children are being pushed to plan their future years in advance.

Childhood is over

Brooke Samson, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2025
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