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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
Caden Reynolds

Caden Reynolds, Feature Editor

Caden is a senior and third-year executive producer for the WSN. He’s also involved in Broadcasting and Yearbook. He’s excited to see what his final year has in store.

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Around six years ago, senior Marfa Kolesnikova-Cherenkova moved from her hometown to Millard. When she still lived in Ukraine, she would go to a specific park with her grandparents. “We had a lot of friends back in Ukraine,” Kolesnikova-Cherenkova said. “I attended school while I still lived there. I can even remember some of the teachers, it was fun, I loved my town, I wish I could go back.”

Perseverance pays off

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
May 16, 2025
The updated 10-point grading scale adopted by the school district in 2025, where an A ranges from 90–100, B from 80–89, and so on, aiming to standardize grade interpretation and reduce student stress. “I think this new grading scale would be a welcome change,” English teacher Jack Spady said. "I think standardizing high school with college would make the transition between them easier."

Stepping up the scale

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
May 8, 2025
On April 17, the theater department put on their first-ever talent show. This show was mainly made to fund their upcoming trip to the International Thespian Festival. “I’ve been doing taekwondo all my life basically,” English teacher Mike Catron said. “I started working as an instructor for my dojo after the guy before me retired, so I decided to take this opportunity. When we decided to do a talent show to get ‘Little Women’ to internationals, I thought, why not.”

The talent gala

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
May 2, 2025
On April 25, 2024, the theater department brought to life “Little Women,” a beloved musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. The production told the heartwarming and timeless story of four sisters. “Theater is always about students working together and compiling it together from that initial rehearsal is really satisfying to see as a director,” Theater director Brooke Phillips said. “One of the most memorable moments from any thespian we’ve been to would have to be when the audience cheers for us once our show is over. It’s a really emotional moment for all of us.”

Wildcats go national

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
April 4, 2025
Coffee is an essential part of most people's morning.

The pros and cons of caffeinated drinks

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
March 31, 2025
Standardized tests and administrative observation have been the only ways that teachers have been graded on their teaching abilities. However, the student body that meets with teachers daily should also have a say in how well a teacher performs.

Grading the educator

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
February 21, 2025
On Nov. 22, “Wicked” which is a film adaptation of the popular stage show under the same name, had finally been released in theaters to glowing reviews.

From the stage to the screen

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
December 11, 2024
Chemistry students are doing their fourth experiment, which is a steaming potion. On Oct. 29, students from AP Chemistry were given the opportunity to leave their classes early to perform spooky science experiments for Wheeler Elementary students. “I’m still trying to find a balance between biology and chemistry because I want to go into a medical job.

A witches brew

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
November 25, 2024
Cafe Botanica is a locally sourced, healthy option that can be a substitute for going to a fast food restaurant. In the image I'm eating a signature egg and cheese wrap along with a pumpkin spice latte.

The greenhouse of the midwest

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
November 1, 2024
As high school seniors stand on the threshold of adulthood, casting their first ballot is not only a rite of passage but also an act of civic engagement. Their votes can help shape the country they will be a part of, making it more equitable, just and sustainable.

[Photo] Representing the youth

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2024
ELA students are taught new vocabulary and grammar terms. After a quick break outside, they are brought back into the classroom to learn new vocabulary and grammar terms. “I’ve done debate,” Gracheck said.” Public speaking, and Creative writing before. I’ve also taught English nine, ten, and eleven. I was ready for a new field and wanted to learn new techniques, sciences, and cultures.”

Change in profession

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
October 1, 2024
Unbelievable venture through Utah

Unbelievable venture through Utah

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2024
“I’ve participated in art shows like earlier this year when I was in painting,” said Meyer. “I also believe that last year I participated in some art shows as well.”

Astounding artistry

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2024

Parking PSA

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2024

“Little Women” hits the stage

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
The ‘Fallout’ show has finally been released and it is better than expected.

All out for the “Fallout”

Caden Reynolds
May 6, 2024
At the end of the day clothing is a way of expressing oneself so why would restrictions be put in place to prevent personality.

The impact of the school dress code

Caden Reynolds
April 29, 2024

School changes

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2024
Brooke Phillips directing a play along with an assistant director. “I had a wonderful experience here and because I wanted to be a teacher I decided to mix my passions for theater and teaching,” said Phillips.” So I came back here to become the director of the theater program.”

Best in the midwest

Caden Reynolds
March 25, 2024

Phillips Stephen Schwartz Award Application

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2024

“Trifles” hits the stage

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024
“I’ve donated about twice to the blood drive, once before homecoming and the most recent one,” sophomore Kaylen Kozol said. “My experience was overall just fine.”

Donating blood

Caden Reynolds
February 28, 2024
Fun fact an average household will spend almost $1000 on Christmas.

Holly, but not jolly

Caden Reynolds
February 14, 2024
Delehant is teaching some form of math to her students. During the second block on Tuesday, Jan. 23 Delehant taught her second block class some equations. “There’s a book that I read called Freakonomics, it looks at weird anomalies with mathematics because of my love for math I thought that it would be interesting to read through,” Delehant said.”

Teacher equals award winner

Caden Reynolds
February 2, 2024
The current parking pass can be improved greatly to make more people park in the parking lot.

Payment for nothing

Caden Reynolds
December 15, 2023
Social media and the spread of internet trends have shown that most ideas can be recycled and seem fresh and new.

The current image of the internet

Caden Reynolds
December 8, 2023
A Horror thriller that has been in the works for 8 years.

The nights that could have been

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2023
Advanced Journalism, Broadcast Journalism and Yearbook students pose outside the UNL Union after receiving four Cornhuskers (Catalyst print, Catalyst online, MWHS Wildcat News broadcast and Prowler yearbook). This is the highest award given for scholastic journalism in Nebraska. The Prowler yearbook was also inducted into the Cornhusker Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame news

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
“I haven’t seen many “Saturday Night Live” We watched one when Improv was more like a sketch comedy and the episode we watched was about a diner with a lobster. I don’t fully remember,” Gardner said.

A somewhat impromptu performance

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2023
Actors Sophia Bartlett (left) and Nina Mills (right) practice their lines on stage. "It's a very fun story," Mills said. "Even if it can get a bit sad."

[Photo] Can’t hold ’em back anymore

Alex Elgert, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023
"I started my theater career with Southern Hospitality. It was around the same time when I saw "Frozen" at the Orpheum," junior Dalton Gubbels said. "I've also seen "Frozen" being preformed at other schools and I have seen "Frozen" the movie."

Let it glow

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023
”I’m not a big fan of Saturn but I can’t deny that there are some uses,” said sophomore Hunter Benning. “I’ll see into Saturn more in the future due to what I have heard and saw.”

Blasting off to a new school year

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2023
“I felt that it was great to see the families and future members come out and support the band. It has definitely been an event I look forward to year after year,” said band student Blake Kahler.

Marching for the community

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023
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