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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

Kaitlyn Willard

Kaitlyn Willard, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief

Katie is a senior and this his her third year on the CATalyst staff. For the past two years, Katie has served as Features Editor. She enjoys writing and making broadcasts, but more importantly, she loves having the opportunity to meet new, interesting people at Millard West. Her favorite stories to write are News and Opinion. Besides Journalism, Katie is involved in Key Club, National Honors Society, Cross Country and Track.

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The staff and I show off our newly-printed Volume III Issue II edition of the CATalyst Newspaper. Although stressful, designing the newspaper was always so rewarding when the final product was put together and printed.

A final farewell

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Jim Sutfin went to Twitter to announce plans for seniors. Along with this, the new end of school date was also officially changed.

Finding out their fate

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2020
Last year I qualified for State after a very successful year of Journalism. My senior year I couldn't wait to continue to better myself and make it to State again. Unfortunately, I am no longer able to go to the physical competition.

One last time

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
Students are able to access Safe2Help through their phone or computer. In the short time since the website and app aired, it has already been utilized by those in the Douglas County community.

A safer school

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
Leading up to the month of February, Justice and Diversity League prepared their annual exhibit for African American History Month. Outside of the library, the club set up posters with facts about prominent and more concealed African American figures who have played a role in American history.

Recognizing all history

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
Student journalists traveled to Washington DC for the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention. While in DC, students had the opportunity to go sightseeing. They are pictured in front of the Capitol.

Taking on the Capital

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
Students are setting up water for the Veteran's Day Performance. They volunteered their time to give back.

Serving the Veterans

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
Although many people are conscious about recycling and reducing plastic waste, it is not as known that clothing is a leading contributor to pollution and climate change.

Fateful fabrics

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2019
Students hold signs on the Dodge Street Bridge advocating for climate change awareness. They made signs and listened to speakers to prepare for this rally. "I wanted to get involved because it is very important to make sure you know your impact on the environment," senior Amelie Cole said. "As the human population grows, the impact is getting worse."

For A greener good

Kaitlyn Willard, Editor-In-Cheif
September 5, 2019
Junior Alexander Martinelli practices the flute for the Millard West Band. He started playing the flute in elementary school and has kept with it since. "It feels really nice to have a skill that you have improved," Martinelli said. "If you find a song that's interesting and you know the instrument, then sometimes just playing through it is really fun."

A Whole Note of Talents

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
May 13, 2019

Ripsticking Club

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
April 24, 2019
Vaccination nation

Vaccination nation

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
April 18, 2019
DECA students take their annual staircase photo during State DECA

DECA takes on State

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
April 5, 2019
Women Making History

Women Making History

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
March 15, 2019
Thank You for the Music

Thank You for the Music

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
February 26, 2019
The mass of the ice sheets have drastically decreased by 413 gigatons per year.

Ten Year Challenge: Earth Edition

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
February 5, 2019
Ice Shelf Comparison

Ice Shelf Comparison

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
February 2, 2019
The Science Behind ASMR

The Science Behind ASMR

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
January 31, 2019
Reduce, Reuse and Please Recycle

Reduce, Reuse and Please Recycle

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
December 13, 2018
Helping Bands

Helping Bands

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
December 7, 2018
The Shortcoming of Schooling

The Shortcoming of Schooling

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
November 20, 2018
The Evils of E-Commerce

The Evils of E-Commerce

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
November 19, 2018

It’s Time to Talk

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
September 28, 2018
Head custodian, Rafael Diaz cleaning up after lunch

Sterilizing for the Summer

Kaitlyn Willard, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018

Katie’s Kooky Conspiracies

Kaitlyn Willard, Features Editor
April 19, 2018
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