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Coming Soon to a City Near You...
Coming Soon to a City Near You...
Audrey Branson, Lead Photographer • April 24, 2024

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Who is that girl?
Who is that girl?
Vivian Frick, Staff writer • April 18, 2024

Adele Jorge is 15 years old and a sophomore here at west. The thing that makes her special? Adele is an exchange student from Basque Country,...

Julia Steele
Julia Steele
Audrey Branson, Lead Photographer • April 16, 2024

Julia Steele is president of the Senior Class and STUCO, vice president of Theater, historian for NHS, and is a part of Key Club, FBLA, chamber...

Spring Activities

Spring Activities
With spring starting, a new pool of activities is open to try! After some research, it has been determined that these are the top 10 best spring activities.
Go on a picnic – It doesn’t need to be something big and extravagant, just some fun with friends to make long lasting memories
Try out some new walking trails – Trails are a great way to get outdoors. Some of the most popular trails in the St. Louis area include: Ruth Park Nature Trail, Katy Trail, and Watson Trail Park.
Visit the STL Zoo – This is a great inexpensive idea, as going to the Zoo is totally free!

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Visit the STL Zoo – This is a great inexpensive idea, as going to the Zoo is totally free!


Baking – Nothing is better than making some fresh treats in the springtime, some spring treat ideas include: sugar cookies, cupcakes, and Rice Krispy Treats.
Go to a baseball game – Even if you aren’t a big baseball fan, nothing beats the environment of a game. With friends, this experience could become a great one.
Go biking – Biking is a great way to get some exercise with fun included. Biking is an easy way to get out into nature, and take some time to yourself.
Watch the sunset – Watching the sunset is one of the best things you can do in the spring, the colors pop from the sky and create a great image.
Visit a lake – A fun way to get outside is to go to a lake, such as the Ozarks, and spend some time on the water while tubing, or boating!
Visit a college or university – Visiting colleges and universities helps plan out your future, and there’s no better time to visit than springtime!
Try a new craft – Crafting is a great way to bring out your artsy side, trying new crafts helps improve your imagination and your focus!

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