Embarrassment is a universal human experience, often filling one with an overwhelming desire to disappear or escape. However, lately, I’ve been noticing faults in this emotion, finding that my own...
As Victor Mirea (11) sat in front of his students during one of his electric guitar lessons, he heard the students' uncertain strumming, shaky notes that were weakly plucked faltered through the air....
Eva Porter (12) scrolled through endless webpages as she scoured the internet searching for articles that she could use for her APES assignment. Glaring headlines of climate change news flashed across...
Twenty-three years ago, science teacher David MacMartin knelt down in the yard of his first home to plant the seeds of a passionfruit vine. His hands gently burrowed through the soil, carefully cultivating...
The rhythmic drums echoed through Westview High School’s Lunar New Year festival as the weight of the lion’s head pressed down on my shoulders; my swift body was in motion as I showcased the techniques...
As KoaWong (12) stood on the volleyball court, he focused on the ball in his hand, feeling its weight. As he prepared to serve, the familiar swing of his arm brought back memories of his time on...
Sanchay Koppa (10) entered the classroom, his eyes scanning as his young students busily worked on their LEGO projects, their laughter filling the room. But in the midst of the activity, he noticed one...
One afternoon in Ms. Elkins’ special education classroom, the air fryer hummed softly in the corner. Shelly, a student known for her picky eating habits, stood nearby, waiting patiently as her beloved...
Before I even stepped foot on campus, I felt like I had already known every inch of Westview High School. That summer before my freshman year was a whirlwind of orientation sessions, endless emails, and...
