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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
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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Hanging out on the field, junior Zachariah Skeikh pumps up the crowd during the game. He gets to join his fellow Cats as our football players take the field. “My favorite thing about it would be dancing or seeing the game up close,” junior Zachariah Skeikh said. “Also, hanging out with the cheerleaders and dance team is fun.”

The man behind the mask

Peyten Pruitt, Photo Editor
October 2, 2024
ELA students are taught new vocabulary and grammar terms. After a quick break outside, they are brought back into the classroom to learn new vocabulary and grammar terms. “I’ve done debate,” Gracheck said.” Public speaking, and Creative writing before. I’ve also taught English nine, ten, and eleven. I was ready for a new field and wanted to learn new techniques, sciences, and cultures.”

Change in profession

Caden Reynolds, Uproar Radio-Station Manager
October 1, 2024
The Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center, serving Nebraska and southwest Iowa, offers a holistic approach to empowering immigrants and refugees through legal services, resettlement support, and advocacy. Dedicated to setting a high standard for immigrant services, the organization focuses on its clients' long-term success and integration into the community. It is a pillar of hope, striving to ensure every immigrant and refugee can live confidently and free from fear.

Bridging worlds

Eddie Shi, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2024
Brooke Phillips directing a play along with an assistant director. “I had a wonderful experience here and because I wanted to be a teacher I decided to mix my passions for theater and teaching,” said Phillips.” So I came back here to become the director of the theater program.”

Best in the midwest

Caden Reynolds
March 25, 2024

New experiences

Addison Sharkey and Aubrie Thomas
December 8, 2023
Softmore Sam burton and Millard west friends Noah Behrens and DJ Schiemann at the heart hero event supporting Sam

Fighting for his heart

Colin Ribaya, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2022
Freshman Lauren Joseff and other students help in concession stands at Millard West sporting events.

Helping hands

Paige Hightower, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2022
Superintendent Dr. Schwartz visits Millard West on June 30. "I am really proud to be a part of Millard Public Schools," Schwartz said. "We have incredible staff and I really enjoy the students."

Big changes

Paige Hightower, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2022
In order to create a weekly broadcast, Senior Kaden Roth and Kaitlin Reynolds collaborate together to anchor for the MWHS Wildcat news. The anchors prepare for the weekly broadcast and film. ‘The most rewarding part is knowing that I am creating a broadcast that will be enjoyed by my community,” Reynolds said. “There's a lot of work that goes into each broadcast: writing a script, performing the segments and repeating if any issues arise.”

Dedicating her all

Brenna Batchelder, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Cartoonist
March 1, 2022
While battling it out on the ice, senior Brooke Flanigan plays a game for the Lady Jr. Lancers U19 team. Flanigan has to focus on many different aspects of the game as a left-wing. “The most challenging part of hockey is that there is so much going on and how fast it is moving,” Flanigan said. “You have to think about where the puck is, who is open, who you have to cover, where the open person is and what to do when you have the puck and what to do when you don't have the puck.”

Breaking the ice

Brenna Batchelder, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Cartoonist
November 11, 2021
An assortment of completed Rubik's Cubes. Rubik's Cubes are the main focus of the club, but they are all different sizes, such as the standard 3x3 or the more advanced 7x7.

The kings of Rubik’s Cubes

Jacob Hargens, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2021
Pictured outside the White House, Secret Service Special Agent Steve Haw poses for a picture. Steve was in the secret service for 12 years and worked in the uniformed division. “I loved working at the White House,” Haw said. “I got to meet a lot of interesting people and travel a lot.”

Working for the president

Reece Straley, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2021
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