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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst

Senior Kaden Williams wrestles Creighton Prep’s Pierce Johnson on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

2021 NSAA State Wrestling Championships

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
February 24, 2021
Junior Charlie Nosal wrestles Alexander Ramirez of Omaha South during the 2021 NSAA State Wrestling Championships on Wednesday, February 17th.

Wildcat Wrestling falls short of Finals

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
February 24, 2021
Millard West Wrestling faces off against Blair on Thursday, Jan. 28th.

Millard West vs Blair Wresting 01.28.21

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
February 5, 2021
Senior Owen Hamill receives his COVID-19 test in the lecture hall on Friday, January 29. Medical professionals from Test Nebraska set up shop in the lecture hall and administered tests to students and staff.

Helping reduce case numbers in schools

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
February 5, 2021
Noah Wilbur swims freestyle against Creighton Prep on January 12th, 2021.

Swimming vs Creighton Prep and Marian

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
January 21, 2021
Some students sit, socially distanced, in a public school classroom while others appear on Zoom. As Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos refuses to attend discussions about school reopenings, students and teachers are adapting and showing resilience.

The destructive legacy of Betsy DeVos

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
December 10, 2020
On November 5, Senior Evan Meyersick signed his letter of intent, officially committing to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a walk-on to play football. Meyersick joined the football team during the end of his sophomore year and  has since been putting in countless hours of work to develop his skills as a wide receiver. During his time as a member of the Wildcat football team, Meyersick has racked up a total of 13 catches, 244 yards and one touchdown.

Walking on to the future

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
December 2, 2020
Located just across from Millard West on the corner of Renfro Street and 176th Avenue, the cemetery draws in families from all across the neighborhood who come to watch in awe as Smith’s house is illuminated with multi-colored lights and dancing skeletons.

Family guilds “spooktacular” graveyard

Tenley Wright, Chief Photographer
November 6, 2020

Why do you vote?

Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla, Editor-in-Chief Catalyst Online
October 30, 2020
Students are overwhelmed with work and pressured to push even harder each day. Rest, in any form, is often their last priority.

Students deserve a break

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
September 14, 2020
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