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Kiersten Watkins

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer

Kiersten is a sophomore and this is her first year on the Advanced Journalism staff. She enjoys taking pictures of different activities. Along with journalism, she is involved in the soccer program at Millard West. Outside of school, Kiersten is a SOFC soccer player and she loves to read and travel.

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Kendra Thunker spends as much time with her kids as she can when she isn't busy with school work. The time that thunker plans to take off with gives her the opportunity to watch her kids grow up over the next few years. “I’m grateful for my experience and the opportunities that teaching at Millard West offered me,” Thunker said. “Leaving will be extremely hard, but it’ll be time well spent with my family as well as the twins when the time comes.”

Over a Decade as an Educator

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
Decorations are set up throughout the commons and the front of the school to celebrate the end of this school year as well as the new year's seniors.

The beginning of the end

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019

Voice Acting

Elizabeth Hahn and Kiersten Watkins
May 15, 2019
Millard West runners compete to win at the annual Metro Tournament that was held at Bryan High School. Millard West placing second at Metros gives the coaches and athletes an idea of what they need to work on for Districts. “Our coaches are helping us prepare for Districts, both mentally and physically,” junior Presly Bengtson said. “We are working harder in practices and now that Metros are over, we are able to work on what we need to in order to do well at Districts."

Running to Win

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019

2019 IronCat Recipients

Kiersten Watkins and Tenley Wright
May 1, 2019
Throughout his offseason Skoumal has been able to continue working on his skills and getting closer to his goals. During the winter months, Skoumal will try to perfect his hitting technique at indoor golf facilities. “Blake has been "All In" this past offseason,” Little said. “Over the summer he played in competitive events and made time to consistently practice. Over the winter months, when progress for most is stopped, Blake was hitting balls indoors to keep up with skills that he didn’t want to lose. Blake's personal commitment to getting better over the offseason is starting to pay dividends this season.”

Passion to Practice

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019

KUWTK: Tommy’s Car Wash

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Kiersten Watkins
April 17, 2019
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[Photo] Wildcats defeat the Mustangs

Isabella Nilsson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Sophomore Alix Kahler saves many shots on goal while playing for the JV Soccer team in the first half of their game against Millard North. For the first game of the Millard South Invitational, Kahler helped the JV team by swinging down and giving them an extra set of fresh hands in goal. “I haven’t practiced with JV this year, but every time that I swing for games they all have a positive attitude and a lot of energy enabling them to win against any team that they’ve faced this year,” Kahler said. “I think that the Millard South Invitational will end in our favor knowing that Mrs. Radtke and the captains are natural leaders in guiding the team to victory.”

Girls JV Soccer: Millard West vs. Millard North

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019

Meet your 2019 Prom Royalty Candidates

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Kiersten Watkins
April 5, 2019

Spring Sports Setbacks

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Kiersten Watkins
April 5, 2019
Third Grade teacher, Gina Hill, teaches her students the reason behind the #BeKind campaign while they work on different projects. Her class, along with two other third grade classes finished writing letters to all the high school students in the 32 & Above Club. “I would love to recruit more people to do this in the future,” Hill said. “I didn’t realize the undertaking of it because I didn’t know how many high school students were in the 32 & Above Club. It would be great to start getting more people involved. The more the merrier.”

Admiration for achievers

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019

Cabaret

Edison Geiler and Kiersten Watkins
March 5, 2019
Some Girl Scouts like to be a part of troops that do many activities in order to fill their sashes or vests with badges. Badges were gained after the girls learned something new or after they had finished a new activity that benefits a large group of people. "I always helped out with every activity that my troop did because I liked to know that I was benefitting people out in the community," Kelly said. "Winning badges was fun because it was another way to get rewarded when we helped out. Many girls got more involved when they found out about the badges and other rewards."

Moms are Taking Over Cookie Sales

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019

#BeKind Week

Edison Geiler and Kiersten Watkins
February 27, 2019

Fala’s Coffee Shop

Elizabeth Hahn and Kiersten Watkins
February 13, 2019
Wrestling and Weight

Wrestling and Weight

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019

Baton

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Kiersten Watkins
January 28, 2019
West Farm to Heartwood Preserve

West Farm to Heartwood Preserve

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019

Amateur Coffee

Delaney Aikins and Kiersten Watkins
December 19, 2018

BB8 in Math Classes

Delaney Aikins and Kiersten Watkins
December 19, 2018
Paper or Plastic Straws?

Paper or Plastic Straws?

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Can I get on your Wifi?

Can I get on your Wifi?

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
New Reforms from the School Board

New Reforms from the School Board

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018

“This is Me” Cally Nguyen

Delaney Aikins and Kiersten Watkins
November 12, 2018

Minute to Win It

Kiersten Watkins and Michelle Zhang
October 31, 2018
A New Way to Reach College Goals

A New Way to Reach College Goals

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Cats and Coffee

Cats and Coffee

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018

Felius Cat Cafe

Delaney Aikins and Kiersten Watkins
October 3, 2018

2018 Homecoming Royalty

Delaney Aikins, Mackenzie Gonzales, Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Noah Walls, and Kiersten Watkins
September 28, 2018
Student athletes keep up with busy schedules

Student athletes keep up with busy schedules

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
Teenage Hero

Teenage Hero

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
A Healthier Alternative

A Healthier Alternative

Kiersten Watkins, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018

Football Cereal Scrimmage

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Kiersten Watkins
August 27, 2018
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