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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
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
Delaney Lueck

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor

Delaney is a senior and this is her first year on the CATalyst staff, but third year with journalism. In Yearbook, she has had a past role of Copy-Editor. Outside of journalism, Delaney enjoys taking pictures, spending time with friends, traveling, being with family, and being a part of the track team.

All content by Delaney Lueck

Voting PSA

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
May 13, 2024

Class of 2024 Senior Video

Delaney Lueck
May 10, 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
"Kung Fu Panda 4" premiered on March 8, 2024, in theaters around the world.

Return of the fur-fu master

Delaney Lueck, Feautures Editor
April 19, 2024

Senior assassin

Makayla Potter, Quinn Burton, and Delaney Lueck
April 18, 2024
Scouting out in the parking lot, senior Nate Buroker prepares to eliminate his target in a sneaky manner. Buroker found out when his target had class which made it a perfect time to make his move. ''One of my teachers were able to give me the schedule of my target which helped me know when they would arrive and leave,'' Buroker said. ''The parking lot is an easy way to ruin somebodies day.''

[Photo] Survival of the fittest

Brady Mar, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2024
Cheering with excitement, senior Elaine Amenta leads the dance team outside after completing their Game Day routine for the first time at Nationals. For the first time ever in Millard West history, the dance team competed in the Game Day division and brought home a white jacket. "Our Game Day routine looked completely different than when we first learned, because we incorporated more signs and moves since then," Amenta said. "Before Nationals, the routine placed pretty well at local competitions but we were definitely not expecting a white jacket."

Cats at the castle

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
March 8, 2024
Smiling with excitement, senior Haili Foster celebrates with her teammates after winning their second first place trophy at Nationals. Foster has been on MWVC for four years now and this will be the first time in history that they will be leaving with not only one but two white jackets. ”This truly was a dream come true,“ Foster said. “All season long we have been working day in and day out for this moment. Hearing our name called out for first place in Game Day and Tumbling was such an exciting and joy-filled moment.”

Bringing home the gold times two

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
March 8, 2024

Plunging for a cause

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
February 29, 2024

Persevering through performance

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
February 8, 2024
Inbounding the ball, senior Taylor Hansen looks for a teammate to pass to. On Feb. 2, #1 Millard West took on the #2 team Millard North. "We knew it was going to be a fun game with it being a Millard rivalry as well as it being LadyCat night and there were a lot of people to cheer us on," Hansen said. "It made for such a fun atmosphere and we really thrived off the energy throughout the game."

Can’t be beat

Delaney Lueck, Feauture's Editor
February 7, 2024
Gluing down a circle to make a snowman craft, junior Chloe Teter helps a kindergartener. Almost every day, Teter leads an art craft and helps the elementary school students when they need it. "I really like to help with the craft when I can," Teter said. "My favorite thing is to make the art along with them because we all hang them up on the wall together."

Back to their roots

Delaney Lueck
January 24, 2024
Placing out all of the finished cookies, senior Sydney Prasch organizes all of the decorated gingerbread cookies. Prasch and her extended family got together to bake 2,000 plus cookies to give out to friends and food drives. "The cookies are all made from my aunt's homemade recipes and they are the best things I've ever tasted," Prasch said. "I've been helping since I was three and it is my favorite holiday tradition."

Baked with love

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
December 18, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 12.15.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
December 14, 2023

Hallo holidays

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
December 14, 2023
Looking for a teammate, senior Taylor Hansen attempts to pass the ball. On Dec. 2. the girls faced the Titans from Papillon La Vista South. "I'm so glad we won the game," Hansen said. "It was our first home game and it was super nice to have my friends cheer me on."

Same section, never filled

Delaney Lueck, Feature Editor
December 11, 2023
Hitting the ball over the net, senior Kaelin Pribyl tries to avoid the block from Bell West. In the District Championship, the Wildcats lost to the T-Birds 3-1. "Our strengths throughout the game were staying in system with out passing, which keeps all hitters available as an option, and staying disciplined with our blocking against their biggest hitter," Pribyl said. "We knew they were a great team but we didn't let that stop us from playing to win, rather than playing to not lose."

Wildcats take a hard loss

Delaney Lueck, Features Editor
November 20, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 11.17.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
November 17, 2023
In pursuit to serve, senior Jordan Gassen prepares to hoist the ball over the net in search of an ace for his team. It was now the third set, and Green was looking to get points on the board. ‘’I wanted to give the squad a fighting chance in this set,’’ Gassen said. ‘’Even though we lost, I’m glad we went down trying.’’

[Photo] Ballin’ is a habit

Brady Mar, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

Eerie experiements

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
November 9, 2023
Junior Colvin Zimmerman dribbles past a Prep player during the 2022-2023 season.

[Photo] Cat’s ball

Mohammad Khan, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Sitting in the Capitol Building, senior Brooklyn Lech speaks with Don Bacon's representative. Lech traveled to Washington D.C. to speak on behalf of the JDRF. "I had to apply to be considered for the position," Lech said. "I was the only girl chosen to represent Nebraska and the other two were brothers from Lincoln; Alex and Aiden Ourada."

Fighting for a change

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Looking down at a paper, senior Taylor Hansen signs her letter of intent. Hansen was signing to play division three women's basketball. "I chose Simpson College in Iowa," Hansen said. "Their program really stood out to me because the coaches and players invited me in and welcomed me like I was a part of their family."

Signing for success

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Senior Nicklaus Wright loads in stride as he takes the batter’s box. The Unified softball game was just about to get underway on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. ‘’I had a lot of fun in this game, and batting was my favorite part,’’ Wright said. ‘’It was cool that I got to pitch for my team.’’

[Photo] Swinging for success

Brady Mar, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Senior lineman Logan Johnson in a three point stance during the first game of the year against Millard West’s biggest rivals down the street, Millard South. In his final first game of high school football, Millard West lost against Millard South with a result of 28-27. “I wanted to strengthen my knee as much as I could,” Johnson said. “I wanted to come back as a better player than before, and focus on making what used to be my weakness my strength. I think the surgery made me closer to the game and love it a lot more.

[Photo] Facing the challenges

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023

Playing as one

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
October 25, 2023
Waiting for a rebound, senior Michael Bartholomew plays two on two with seniors Luke Wu, Jordan Gassen, and Brady Mar. Bartholomew commonly uses the courts to practice at his dad's gym Lifestyle in Valley. "My friends and I come out to the gym often to play basketball," Bartholomew said. "It's hard to find a time when we are all free but when we can make it happen, we have a lot of fun."

A new Lifestyle

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2023

Walk, run and fly

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
October 19, 2023

Meet the 2023 HOCO Candidates

Logan Moseley, Delaney Lueck, and Nathan Buroker
September 27, 2023

Chalk’n up for a better tomorrow

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
September 26, 2023
Cheering for the first touchdown of the year, senior Jacclyn Smidlien and friends jump and scream in excitement. This was a special moment for the group as they’ve waited four years to get that front row spot. “It was such a fulfilling moment, Smidlien said. “Getting to cheer for our football team, year after year, has been so much fun, and I can’t wait to do it for the rest of the season.”

[Photo] Ain’t no party like a Wildcat party

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023

In our everything era

Nathan Buroker and Delaney Lueck
September 22, 2023

MWHS Wildcat News 09.22.23

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
September 22, 2023
Watching the stands fill up for Volleyball Day, senior Kaelin Pribyl stopped to snap a pic before the stadium got too busy. On Aug. 30, Nebraska beat the world record with an attendance of 92,003 people. "These types of moments help bring more attention to women's sports, which allows them to receive the respect they deserved a long time ago," Pribyl said. "The video tributes were what I enjoyed most about the game because they were videos of players talking about what this opportunity means for them personally and how it impacts sports all together."

A part of history

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
Seniors Bobby Joseph and Jackson Williams jump for joy as Williams crosses the goal line. This touchdown by Williams contributed to the monster win over Burke , with a final score of 48-7. ''I knew I was due for a punt or kick return, I just didn't know when it was gonna come.'' Williams said. ''I also should be thanking the boys up front for great blocking, and putting their bodies on the line.''

[Photo] Wildcats pounce on the Bulldogs for second straight year

Brady Mar, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
Senior Wyatt Goodlett, #60, runs back to his teammates to celebrate the win they secured against the Omaha North Vikings. With 7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, there was a field goal to be kicked, which occurred successfully, making the score 19-16. “I was super happy after our win against Omaha North,” Wyatt Goodlett said. “I worked really hard that game and felt proud of myself, especially since I played with a hurt shoulder.”

[Photo] Giving it all he’s got

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023

Welcome to West

Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
August 31, 2023
After senior Jackson Williams pitched, senior Tyson Lewis runs off the field and holds up a signal to show Williams struck an opposing player out. The boys were both invited to play for Area Codes in California. "It's an invite only event," Lewis said. "The games are played between some of the best high school players in the country in front of professional scouts."

Going to the big leagues

Delaney Lueck, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023
In the midst of shirt toss, senior Aedan Romero takes flight to launch a t-shirt into the crowd. The crazies were the stars of the show during our Fall pep-rally, leading and getting the school ready for the Battle of Q-Street which took place just hours later. ''Honestly, I was a little nervous to see how everyone would react to this years crazies, but as we took the stage, everyone was super excited and it ended up being a lot of fun,'' Romero said. ''My one goal was to prep everybody for the game, and just simply get the energy going from the start.''

[Photo] Crazy for the Cats

Brady Mar, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2023
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