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West Salem Mock Trial at the Regional Competition.
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West Salem Mock Trial places for state at Regionals
Damion Dean, Writer • April 8, 2024

On the 24th of February 2024 two teams led by our school’s Drew Moneke faced off against numerous other teams in a series of mock trials in a regional competition. This represents Mr. Moneke’s first ever time leading a team in a regional competition which created the product of one of these teams...

With about two months until graduation, how are the seniors feeling?
With about two months until graduation, how are the seniors feeling?
Kyra Gust, Writer • April 3, 2024

There are 9 weeks until the 2023-2024 school year is over. This time can cause seniors an overwhelming amount of stress, excitement, or both.   Some...

Senior Skip Day graphic posted on the @titanclassof24 instagram account.
Extended Skip Day? Balancing Freedom & Responsibility At West Salem High School.
Athaleyah Martinez, Writer • March 30, 2024
At West Salem High School, the tradition of a Senior Skip Day has always been a much-anticipated event, offering students a short break from the rigors of academic life. However, this year, discussions are swirling about extending the skip day from the usual one–day to a three-day extravaganza. As seniors eagerly anticipate this extended break, the school community is abuzz with excitement and apprehension about the potential impact...
A large group of people gather in the library during the Dual Language program family night on Mar 12, 2024 at West Salem High School in Salem, OR.
Family Night for the Dual Language program
Dylan McGuirk, Writer • March 26, 2024
On Tuesday, March 12th, from 6 to 8 PM, students, teachers, and families of the Dual Language (DL) program gathered in the library at West Salem High School for family night. There were games, food, drawing, and information about all the schools in the West Salem DL program. There were many teachers there...
West Salem Mock Trial at the Regional Competition.
West Salem Mock Trial places for state at Regionals
Damion Dean, Writer • April 8, 2024

On the 24th of February 2024 two teams led by our school’s Drew Moneke faced off against numerous other teams in a series of mock trials in a regional competition. This represents Mr. Moneke’s first ever time leading a team in a regional competition...

The Titans of Black History Month
The Titans of Black History Month
Damion Dean, Writer • March 20, 2024

On every February from the 1st to the 28th the African-American community celebrates its month long holiday of Black History month where films...

Candy hearts mark a common way couples and friends alike celebrate Valentine's Day.
A celebration of love at WSHS
Athaleyah Martinez, Writer • March 15, 2024
Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to love and affection, has a rich history dating back centuries. Valentine’s Day originated from ancient Rome where the celebrations were violent. Later, in the 15th century, Pope Gelasius declared February 14th as St. Valentine's Day. Initially, it was a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine...
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West Salem High School lunchroom during morning hours, December 8th, 2023.
Staff and students adjust to the new single lunch schedule: here’s how it’s going
Mya Ward, Writer • January 12, 2024
West Salem High School has been under various changes coming into the 2023-2024 school year. Whether that’s more vending machines or a no-phone policy, they all seem to add something new and up-and-coming. A very obvious change to WSHS has been the adjustment from two lunch times to one lunch total.
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