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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

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Eying down the pins at the end of the lane, junior Anden Sutter, flings the ball out of his grip. Sutter placed first at the NSSA State Bowling Championship for the 2025 season. “It was a pretty crazy feeling to win the whole thing,” Sutter said. “Keeping my cool and staying relaxed even when playing challenging opponents really helped me succeed in the long run.”

Big time bowler

Corgan Perry, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2025
Juniors like Alexander Kuhn and Mikayla Gdanov are choosing to graduate early to pursue their academic careers. Kuhn and Gdanov both have a desire to help others and plan on doing so after graduating from high school. “I chose to graduate early because I wanted to get a jump start on college and my career pathway,” Gdanov said. “I also knew I could with my AP and honors classes that I have taken.”

Jump starting service

Kaden Roth, Catalyst Online Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
The pit feeling of dread and pensiveness crosses every about-to-be college student’s mind. Deciding whether or not higher education is their true calling is no easy task, and the bill only makes it harder. The ongoing financial struggle-- that tends to take up a decent portion of one’s life-- is hair-ripping and stressful as is. Tuition for numerous out-of-state public universities is far too high for non-residents and should be reconsidered for a lower price similar to that of a state resident.

Out of state, out of reach

Olivia Oeth, News Director
April 28, 2020
For Junior Abby Buckley the chance to perform and compete with Team USA has left a lasting impact on her life. Her drive and endurance continues to shine through her work. “Team USA has changed my life by knowing that if you work hard enough you can accomplish great things,” Buckley said. “Just getting the chance to represent the USA in Holland is an accomplishment on its own.”

Coordination with character

Michelle Zhang, Opinions Editor
March 9, 2020

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Edison Geiler and Kaitlyn Willard
February 20, 2020
Feeling comfy, junior Daniel Holt cuddles with his foster dogs. His family has fostered many animals, and these are just a few of them. "I am excited to come home every day to play with the puppies" Holt said. "Although they can be a handful sometimes, fostering animals is worth it."

Fostering furry friends

Jenna Reynolds, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Finally Hit 10 years Cancer-Free

Finally Hit 10 years Cancer-Free

Cassandra Krebs, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
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