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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
Riley Kramolisch

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter

Riley is a senior entering her first year on the CATalyst staff. She has been on the Yearbook staff for three years but was wanting to expand her journalism experience. This year she looks forward to covering many of the clubs and activities Millard West has to offer for their students. Outside of journalism, she represents her school on the softball field and on the track team. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and watching new movies.

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Building skills for the future

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 05.25.22

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
May 25, 2022
Dropping out of Senior Year

Dropping out of Senior Year

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022
Finding the right fit

Finding the right fit

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2022
Being more than just a teacher

Being more than just a teacher

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 04.29.22

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
April 29, 2022
Extending her leg back, sophomore Ella Konwinski kicks the ball to an open teammate. After saving a shot from the Millard North Mustangs, Konwinski tried to move the ball down the field. “Some goals I set this season was to get better and become more confident in every game,” Konwinski said. “Our team has been working on getting to know each other and being comfortable in games and we really showed it in the Millard North game.”

Going after goals

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2022
Singing in South Dakota

Singing in South Dakota

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022

Wildcat Connect Award – Radtke

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
April 14, 2022

Getting to know our guards

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
April 11, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 04.01.22

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
April 1, 2022
Standing on the sideline of a Nebraska football game, Husker Scarlet Caroline Unger cheers on the Huskers. Unger has been a part of the Scarlets for all of her years at UNL and has danced for all of her life. “As a Husker Scarlet I learned the skill of balancing responsibilities, I determine my priorities, make lists and work hard to get everything done well,” Unger said. “I am so excited to be back at my alma mater dance team where I get to lead amazing girls on an elite team that I could not be more proud of to be a part of.”

Dancing into something new

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2022
Charting the uncharted

Charting the uncharted

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 03.11.22

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
March 11, 2022
Comedy out of this world

Comedy out of this world

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 03.04.22

Riley Kramolisch and Brooke Sliva
March 4, 2022
As she stands in the auditorium head girls soccer coach Jaqueline Tevis-Butler speaks to several Millard West athletes about women in leadership. On Thursday, Feb. 3, Tevis-Butler discussed the anniversary of Title IX. “I think one of the things we can also do is continue to advertise and celebrate the possibilities, teamwork, sense of belonging and support you get being a part of an athletic team in high school,” Tevis-Butler said. “One thing we've been doing the last 2-3 years is visiting the middle schools more often to talk to the younger girls who are thinking of quitting their sport in general.”

The world of women in athletics

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022
Wow Wordle

Wow Wordle

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 02.10.22

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
February 10, 2022

The wonders of Wordle

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
February 9, 2022
As she gets wrapped in tissues junior Skylar Ostronic models a Hubert de Givenchy inspired look created by her partner junior Kali Oleson. On Monday, Jan. 24 French Club held a fashion show to learn more about French designers and the fashion culture in France. “I think at the fashion show we demonstrated French culture by showing off some of the best looks of the best designers in the world,” Ostronic said. “France is home to many of the most well-known designers whose influences are still present in the world of fashion today.”

Bonjour to French fashion

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2022
Stepping down the lane, junior Jayci Reimers zones in and prepares to release the ball towards the pins. Reimers had bowled a 119 in the first round of the dual against Bellevue West. “Starting the game was rough for me but my teammates picked me up as I kept going,” Reimers said. “Going frame after frame, they always had my back and in the end I did better and started to bowl like myself.”

Oh… spare me

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022

Daily Chats: Episode Two

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
January 25, 2022

Daily Chats: Episode 1

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
January 25, 2022
Using nothing but her vocal cords, senior Campbell Macy shows off her talents with the SNJ Singers, an a cappella group which is an audition-only group. The a cappella group performs about five times a year in a variety of locations, but their most popular concert is their winter holiday concert. “Being in the group means you have a lot of responsibility to learn the music and you also have to be able to dedicate time outside of rehearsal sometimes to be able to do that,” Macy said. “This is part of the reason why it’s an audition only group since Joel, our director, wants to know that the people in the group are going to take their commitment seriously.”

Singing to their own beat

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2022

MWHS Wildcat News 01.21.22

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
January 21, 2022

History on the making

Riley Kramolisch and Joseph Ebmeier
December 20, 2021

Spreading holiday cheer

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
December 17, 2021
Reaching for a ball, senior Ivan Smith prepares himself to get ready to bowl at the District tournament. Having been to Districts the previous year Smith had better knowledge of how Districts are run. “Going into Districts I wanted to do good for my teammates,” Smith said. “My goal was to not get any gutter balls, and bowl the best I could.”

It’s not how you bowl, it’s how you roll

Riley Kramolisch, Managing Editor
December 10, 2021

MWHS Wildcat News 12.10.21

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
December 9, 2021
Red Notice hit select theatres on Nov. 6 and aired on Netflix on Nov. 12 featuring a very popular cast such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and actress Gal Gadot.

Coming in red hot

Riley Kramolisch, Manaing Editor
December 1, 2021

MWHS Wildcat News 11.19.21

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
November 19, 2021
Explaining directions and the designated rooms each Forensics and Debate student will compete in, Forensis coach Jennifer Jerome wraps up her directions. Starting off the season with an in-person tournament the GOLD tournament was held on Nov. 12 at Millard West High School. “I'm excited to finally get back to in-person competition,” Jerome said. “We wanted to start with our GOLD tournament so that our novice members could get the swing of things before we jump into the busy season.”

The pursuit of dispute

Riley Kramolisch, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021

Littering PSA

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
November 10, 2021
Keeping the ramp sturdy, junior Jayci Reimers helps her teammate Addison Scott roll her bowling ball down a lane at the Millard Invite. Participating in several Unified sports before Reimers was looking to expand her relationships with her fellow teammates. “You get the privilege to work with kids that help you learn more life skills that you can use in the future,” Reimers said. “I am so happy I chose to join Unified Bowing because everyday and every minute you spend with these kids you are learning so many new things and making so many memories.”

Talent to spare

Riley Kramolisch, Managing Editor
November 5, 2021

Striking into a new season

Riley Kramolisch and Samantha Vojslavek
November 3, 2021
On Oct. 1, 2021, The Addams Family is back on the big scream appearing in “The Addams Family 2” to add to the list of spooky season movies to watch.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky

Riley Kramolisch, Managing Editor
October 25, 2021

MWHS Wildcat News 10.22.21

Miguel Paredes Reyes and Riley Kramolisch
October 22, 2021
Pretending to rip open his shirt like Superman, sophomore Nicklaus Wright cheers himself on as he gets his name announced for the unified game. Wright had just finished cheering on his fellow classmates during the buddy game and was ready for his turn to play. “We played really well because we practiced very hard before our game,” Wright said. “We made sure we were ready to play and have fun before the game.”

Choose to include

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2021
Explaining to the Russell Middle school students about computer science, senior Cecilia Beckerbauer starts her meeting with a quick attention grabber. This is the second meeting of an eight meeting series. At the first meeting Beckerbauer discussed they will be going over the seven principles of computer science each week. “We plan on exposing them to software, hardware, cyber security, IT innovation, engineering, AI and CS design,” Beckerbauer said. “Each meeting consists of a fun beginning activity in which they take a subject of their choosing and use CS to create a game or resources for said topic. Then there is a demonstration put on by our wonderful CS Club members and myself.”

Connecting through computer science

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2021
Growing up together freshmen Avery, Abby and Michael Jones experienced life a little differently than most students. Going through school together for their whole lives the Jones’s had an easier start to high school than most, since they got placed in the same qt. “Being a triplet can be annoying at times but mostly fun,” Avery Jones said. “I like that I always have someone there for me.”

Seeing double….and triple

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2021

Lunchtime frenzy

Riley Kramolisch and Kaitlin Reynolds
September 17, 2021
Smiling for the camera, senior Camille O’Neill holds up her Certification of Completion of the WAGES internship. O’Neil spent 40 days down at the University of Lincoln helping people figure out ways to pay their rent. “I heard about this program through the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired,” O’Neill said. “One takeaway I had was to not take things for granted. I’m grateful I get to directly impact the lives of the less fortunate population.”

Interning into a new beginning

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2021

MWHS Wildcat News 09.10.21

Evan Vaslow and Riley Kramolisch
September 10, 2021

Crazies gone WILD

Brooke Sliva and Riley Kramolisch
September 3, 2021

Disconnect to reconnect

Brenna Batchelder, Kaitlin Reynolds, Brooke Sliva, Riley Kramolisch, and Samantha Vojslavek
August 24, 2021
The Wildcat Unified Bowling team has worked constantly to accomplish what they have so far. The team has worked together for many weeks now and the members can rely on each other in games. “We put in a lot of effort into getting to this point in the season and having this chance,'' Parkman said. “In the practice before the meet, we attempted to achieve the scores that would get us the win in this meet, and passing them in practice gave us a huge confidence boost.”

[Photo] Unified Bowling takes Districts

Garrett Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
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