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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

Cars lined up and distanced from each other at the new outdoor venue in Denmark show another way people can safely enjoy live music. People at the concert are able to connect to a private FM radio station so that they can hear the performer in their car.

The future of live music

Annabelle Harshbarger, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
Huntington beach is packed with vacationers, April 25, 2020. Not a single mask in sight, nor was social distancing considered.

Traveling during a pandemic

Olivia Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Seniors (from left to right) Josie Maw, Kody Horrocks and Ahnysia Jackson watch the Cabaret. During this time members of the department viewed the completed compilation of students’ videos. “I am super happy that this event was still able to happen,” senior Drama Club Historian Kody Horrocks said. “This gave us hope that this year could still have many opportunities for us even if they aren’t “normal.’’’

Students display talents on screen

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Editor-in-Chief Catalyst Online
September 10, 2020
Mavis the English Bulldog was brought into Baylers home on June 3rd, 2020.

A new furry, friendly companion

Mila Dell Apa, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
Millard West’s student section always shows up ready to support. As shown above, the stands are always filled completely from top to bottom with students all decked out in the game’s theme. Without the energy of the student section and cheerleaders together, the games are not the same.  The whole experience of football games comes from the atmosphere and the liveliness of the crowd.

Seniors on the sidelines

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020
LeBron James dons a special “black mamba” jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers in game four against the Portland Trailblazers. The Lakers chose to wear these jerseys on 8/24, celebrated as Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Day. “We just try to go out there and play our best,” James said. “It’s always nice to do things like this to honor someone like Kobe.” The jersey also featured a “2” patch, honoring the late Gianna Bryant’s number.

Playoffs in the Bubble

Carson Fox, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
The new library shelves are holding some of the unpacked books available for checkout. Moving so many books proved to be physically demanding. “It took two weeks of four hour work days to complete. “It was back breaking work having to unpack that many books on our own,” Collins said. “We were sore for weeks but it was well worth it.”

Renovating reading

Olivia Edwards, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
Students in room 131 learn on their computers while they are in person. Every student is wearing a mask.

Safe schedule changes

Camille O'Neill, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2020
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