Student Council Has Arrived The Fun, Fantastic, Fall Concert By: Landon Frazier Student Council is an organization By: Angela Woods managed by Ms. Burton and Ms. King. The group is responsible for community service, working the concession stand at home games, and organizing school dances. Students at WJHS listened to the candidates running for offices give well­practiced speeches on October 23, in the WJHS gym. On Monday October 26 the students voted.The newspaper would like to congratulate the following students: ​
Maizy Lawnicki (president), Hunter Lange (vice Westville Junior High Band: Photo submitted by band director, Ms. president), Stefany Roberts (secretary), Lorraine Pinter The Westville Junior High and High School put Weller (treasurer) and Bradie Ellis (social chair). on a concert October 7th at 7:00 p.m in the “Old Maizy Lawnicki, this year’s president, says, Gym” at Westville High School. Ms.Pinter thinks that “I want to have better dances and be more the band is, “going to have a great year and going to organized; I didn’t expect to win.” We also talked to Hunter who mentioned improve every day.” Also she felt that they did a wonderful job at their first concert.The songs that a friend encouraged her to run. We are performed by the Wildcat Band were: ​
Simple Gifts​
, sure that this year’s student council will make Pretty Homes​
, and ​
Corral​
. Karrin Estes (8th grade) sure to make your experience at WJHS is the feels that, “The 7th graders are doing very well and best! will be one of the best bands by the end of the year.” Mrs.Ross felt that the chorus’ first concert was a success, and she is proud that they stayed on beat when the audience started to clap along. She “loves the chorus, and they all have good voices.” The songs that they sang were: ​
You Are The Music in Me​
, How Can I Keep From ​
Singing”​
, “​
Together Wherever We Go” **The ​
Wildcat Life ​
staff would like to apologize for identifying Ms. Huchel as Mrs. Huchel. We would also like to apologize for calling the boy’s baseball team a basketball team. Thanks for your support! Pictured below are Vice President, Hunter Lange (left) and President Maizy Lawnicki (right). Photo by Landon Frazie​
r Halloween Fun Facts
1 Some “slang” words for zombies include,
Roamers, Rotters, and Walkers,
Biters, Cold Bodies, Creepers, Geeks, Lurkers,
2. Did you know the first jack-o-lantern was made from a turnip?
3.Children are more than twice as likely to be killed in a pedestrian/car accident on
Halloween than any other day of the year.
4. “Samhainophobia” is fear of Halloween.
5.The word “witch” comes Old English wicce (pronounced “wikee”), meaning “wise woman”.
6.Boston,Massachusetts holds the record for the most jack -o- lanterns lit at once (30,128)
7. Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
8. Pumpkins also come in blue, green and white.
9.Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America.
10.Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with
Snickers
being
#1.
Kids in the Hall By: Fiona Pelzynski Question: ​
Do You Believe in Ghosts? Tinlee Shepherd: “Yes, I believe in ghosts. Because there is proof that I believe to be true like recordings, eye­ witnesses, and legends.” Caden Hilligoss: “I do because sometimes things happen that you can’t explain, and there have been some sightings at some older places.” Corrin Crippin: “Yes, I believe in ghosts, I don’t know why. I think you can feel their presence in some eerie situations.” Mason Stines: “Duh, I believe in ghosts because of Ghosts Busters​
!” Girls Basketball By: Brax10 Schroeder Are you tired of being a couch potato all night every day after school? If so you should come check out our Lady Wildcat’s 8th grade night. Then stay tuned for regionals. I found out multiple things after interviewing people including starting point guard Jaitlyn White of the 7th grade team, starting center Emilee Eller of the 8th grade team, and the coaches (Mr. Schwartz and Ms. Gill). I learned that they have improved on multiple things since the start of the season. They’re a lot less sloppy according to the coaches. Be on the lookout for our lady wildcats at regionals. It’s a great day to be a WJHS wildcat!! Below: Seventh grade Lady Wildcats in action. Photo By: Hunter Lange Looking to the Future! By: Madison Jones On October 6th and 7th the eighth graders went on a field trip to DACC to learn about careers. They split up into two groups when they got there. One group worked “hands­on” in areas such as graphic art design, nutrition, electronics, and manufacturing. Students spent time in the computer lab taking a survey that led them to their top forty possible careers. They learned about good and bad choices . One of the facilitators said, “You have a lot more control over your life than you think you do.” If the students weren’t at DACC they were at WHS with Ms.Clow learning the seven habits of highly effective teenagers. The students participated in several activities involving solving problem skills and teamwork. Pictures on next page. Taken by: Ms. Cravens Wildcat Wit Strip By: Mason Alvarez Seventh Grade Honor Roll Mason Alvarez Alexia Andrews Jaedin Bennett Staciey Blackwell Hailey Brooks Gada Bryant Savannah Cheuvront Isaac Chowning Kenneth Clarkston Chance Cook Kierra Cox Julie Delay Kylen Denton Dylan English William Geralds David Gilbert Miguel Gonzalez Maddison Goodrow Makenna Greenlee Dalton High Caden hilligoss Seth Kinsley Logan Koontz Jacob Mcmahon Kurstin Mcneese Kai Montelongo Tiffany Ogle Mckenzi Pyle Mason Quick Devin Richards Chance Rickgauer Rachel Sullivan Sydney Vargas Cheyenne Terry Chance Warner Jaitlyn White Ross Zanders Jason Zarn Congrats Wildcats!! Seventh Grade High Honor Roll: August Balsamello High Honor Roll (cont.) Isiah Hoepner Jenna Kingrey Adison Kinney Kirsten Lawver Emma Meyers Tristin Neuman Katlyn Oherron Hayliegh Patterson Fiona Pelszynski Ciarra Ritter Victoria Robeson Rhiannon Shaw Tinlee Shepherd Ethan Stoner Mason Strebin Heaven Vance Madison Wilson Rachel Wilson Angela Woods
Chance Bays Hannah Blue Joseph Buyno Dauson Lete Wyatt Crain Noah Crose Zachary Dittmar Halle Douglas Jack Duensing Alexis English Landon Frazier Selena Gonzalez Kasumi Guo Perfect Attendance Mason Alvarez Staciey Blackwell Chance Cook Wyatt Crain Jack Duensing Landon Frazier
Perfect Attendance (Cont.) William Geralds David Gilbert Makenna Greenlee Isiah Hoepner Caden Hilligoss Jenna Kingrey Makenzie Kantout Seth kinsley Dylan Mahoney Kai Montelongo Kurstin Mcneese Tristin Neuman Tiffany Ogle Katlin Oheron Devin Richards Heaven Vance Erin Welker Madison Wilson Eighth Grade High Honor Roll: Karrin Estes Tammy Guo Isaac Hughes Hunter Lange Maziy Lawnicki Taylor Milholland Braxytn Schroeder Braden Woods Honor roll James Ashikyan Malachi Auter Baylee Birge Cye’lest Campbell Savannah Cotton Corinn Crippin Kayleigh Davis Destine Doan Bailey Etchison Parker Farrell Ariana Faulk Honor Roll (Cont.) Jeremiah Galinis Makinzie George Mekenzie High Rilynn Jacobs Ryleigh Johnson Breaden Lankster Andera Longoria Abigayle Priest Serenity Qualey Stefany Roberts Dalton Rolinitis Dawson Pruitt Karlee Sanders Storm Sliva Mason Stines Lorraine Weller Jaylie Wills Perfect Attendance Kaylee Aguilar Malachi Auter Savannah Cotton Hayden Davis Karrin Estes Mckenzie Eads Wayne Foehrer Tammy Guo Amberly Jackson Ryleigh Johnson Ariana Faulk Isacc Hughes Hunter Lange Maizy Lawnicki Sophia Lohr Taylor Milholland Jordan Ogle Jaiden Porter Tristen Riggen Braxtyn Schroder Daniel Smith Nathan Talbert