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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

Valerie Pioppi

Valerie Pioppi

Val is a junior starting her first year on the CATalyst staff. She enjoys anything art-related, baking and spending time with her family. In her free time she works a part time job, sings with a band and is involved in most vocal music activities at Millard West. Val is excited to learn more about journalism, as she has never been involved with it before.

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Album cover for SZAs recent album, SOS look familiar? The photoshoot for the cover was actually inspired by Princess Dianas iconic diving board photoshoot.

SZA gives a new meaning to SOS

Valerie Pioppi, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2022
Mr. Green, a character notorious for his anxiety and germaphobia, played by Brykin Jones, is shown shocked and disgusted as two ‘dead’ bodies lay next to him.

Clue premieres with a full house

Valerie Pioppi, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2022
Commanding the stage

Commanding the stage

Valerie Pioppi, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2022
Senior Calleigh Joslin is photographed by Abby Halsey at the first show choir competition of the 2022 season: Westside Competition of Excellence.

Shooting for the stars

Valerie Pioppi, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022
Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album, Midnights, debuted on October 21st.

Taylor takes the world by storm

Valerie Pioppi, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Band on the field after their win was announced.

Marching Band makes history

Valerie Pioppi, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2022
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