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Smiling for the crowd, former student Kelcey Wetterberg dances for the Dallas Cowboys football team. Wetterberg went from being on the Millard West Dance Team to trying out and making the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders team, where she got to perform in front of thousands. “My favorite part of being a DCC was the impact we were able to make on young girls,” Wetterberg said. “The dancing and glamour was so much fun, but seeing little girl’s eyes light up when they see you in that uniform is something you’ll never forget.”

Cats to Cowboys

Lainey Reynolds, News Director
October 18, 2024
During the after-school meetings, Lillian Gentlemen and her group worked on a huge shark poster to match the theme. They worked on the poster for multiple meetings which were two hours long. “I like being involved with the school, l meeting new people and sharing my ideas. Sophomore Lily Gentlemen said. “We all have our own little responsibilities that we need to fulfill for Homecoming. So for example I made the shark poster so I had to work with a team and make sure it was going to get done in time.”

Preparations and decorations

Peyten Pruitt, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2024

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Logan Moseley and Blake Kahler
September 1, 2023

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Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck
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Kaitlin Reynolds and Miguel Paredes Reyes
October 1, 2021
Many Wildcats dressed up in neon yellows, oranges, and pinks for the Back to School dance. Students like sophmore Avery Looney saw this as chance to get creative with their outfits. "My favorite part of the dance was the neon theme," Looney said. "I got to dress up with my friends, paint my face, and wear body glitter."

Bright way to start the year

Sadie Smith, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2021
Madeline Unger Dances to the Millard West Fight Song at a football game performed by the school's band. "What I look forward to the most as a Scarlet is being a part of the program's first year getting back into competing at UDA College Nationals. I also am so excited to perform at football games in Memorial Stadium."

What dreams are made of

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Editor-in-Chief Catalyst Online
May 12, 2021

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Edison Geiler and Jenna Reynolds
March 5, 2021
The varsity Dance team placed first in the Hip-Hop division and 3rd in Jazz. The varsity Dance team placed first in the Hip-Hop division and 3rd in Jazz.

Cats take over State

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Editor-in-Chief Catalyst Online
February 25, 2021
In a new Netflix documentary, Debbie Allen and her students work hard each year to produce an outstandingly unique production of “The Nutcracker.”

Heartfelt hot chocolate nutcracker

Shelby OMara, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2020
Several Student Council members are relaxing after spending six hours decorating for last year’s Homecoming. The dance was medieval themed. “I absolutely loved setting up the big wall in the commons,” Hanash said. “Doing that each year made me feel like I was putting our work on display for the whole school, and this year that feeling got taken away from me.”

Homecoming 2020 up in the air

Olivia Edwards, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2020
Senior Vivien Gaines performs for judges at a local dance competition. “My style of dancing is mostly based around musicality and how I can portray the music with the movement,” Gaines said. “I’m a big fan of using music that isn’t traditionally used and playing around with how I can change the way the music is perceived with dancing.”

From student to instructor

Anna Blumenthal, Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2020
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