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STUDENT EDITORS ADMNISTRATION CIERRA BERRY ALEXANDRA BATES CHELSEA CARTER JARVIS ADAMS FAITH DUPREE ESTELLA COOK SHALLIEJAH EVANS CANDICE HICKMAN JUSTICE MARSHALL CHANTRISE HOLLIMAN BRANDON MCCLOUD CECLIA JOHNSON NYLA PETERSON TOSHA OLIVER JEZREEL YOUNG JAMAR ROBINSON Westlake Pride Monday February 22, 2016 WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATLANTA, GA 2016 Issue 16 OUTLETS FOR POETRY INCREASE SCHOOLWIDE STUDENT WOWS STUDENT HEADED TO CROWD AT KOREA FOR WORLD SPOKEN WORD EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK Last Poet’s Café is a of the other poetry read- POETRY OUT LOUD POETRY COMPETITION BY AMINATA SECKA chance for students to read ATLANTA -Do you like ings around town at Java their own poetry out loud for Monkey, Apache Café, or expressing your thoughts? supportive peers. It is go- Are you into poetry? Do you Kat’s Café, ing to be a night of positive Perhaps you are brand have a poem yearning to energy and support, so take a be heard? If so, what better new to the poetry scene and step forward and share your have been writing poems in way to celebrate your writ- heart and soul within an en- ing than to read them out a journal that are itching to couraging environment. be read on stage. loud in an authentic cafe Perhaps you have seen setting? Either way, we welcome spoken word poetry on you to the Last Poet’s Café Come join Westlake’s YouTube, whether it is new teeming poetry culture at will be Thursday 2/25 in the poems from Button Poetry Westlake High School Black Last Poet’s Café, an experi- or clips from Def Jam Poetry Quion Douze memorized two Emmanuel Griggs traveled to Box from 4:00pm - 8:30pm. ence put together by the classic performances. poems and recited them this Venice, Italy, where he won Don’t let people explain amazing Ms. Woods, who Perhaps you have been weekend at the Poetry Out the perliminary rounds of the this amazing night too you. promises it will be a magi- to the Teen Poetry Slam at Loud recitation compeition World Poetry Competition. Be sure to be the one de- cal night filled with lyrical the High Museum or to one (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5) (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3) journeys. scribing it for yourself. W BASKETBALL TEAMS READY FOR NEXT CHALLENGE BY STAFF Boys Team 2/20 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL . ATLANTA -Westlake’s Norcross (26-4) 17 15 11 7 50 basketball program is making a statement this Westlake (24-4) 16 11 19 15 61 playoffs by passing two highly touted Norcoss Lady Lions 2/19 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL teams in their quest to Norcross (23-5) 6 11 11 9 37 reach the finals. Westlake’s twin Westlake (25-5) 6 11 14 8 38 victories over Norcross ball team with games, a night and who came to sent the Lions to the Elite points in the third, giv- high-flying dunk contest, Westlake Saturday. The Eight, shorthand for the ing them a three point and special guest per- students were really final eight teams in the lead in the previously former Red Coldhearted. encouraged by the sup- State Playoff bracket. tied game. The full gymnasium port,“ said Ms. Bates. With a victory this The girls ended their of students at the pep The friendly crowds week, Westlake will be in game in dramatic fash- rally were electrified helped the teams put the Final Four and only ion, when with only 20 with spirit for the soar- together strong third one game away from seconds left on the clock, ing basketball teams, quarters that proved to playing for the state title. Kennedy Hansberry and their spirit translat- be the difference in the “This is a HUGE ac- made two successful ed into a packed house games. complishment. We are free throws to erase a for the boys’ home game The boys were able so proud of our students one point deficit and put and a strong turnout for to post a whopping and coaches for making Westlake ahead by one. the girls’ away game, a 19 points in the third, it to this level in the state Talk about eventful! fact that did not go un- outscoring Norcross by 8 competition,” said princi- This week, the boys oticed by Ms. Bates. points, which proved to pal Alexandra Bates. will face Shiloh, and the “Thank you parents, be the source for West- Last week, Ms. Bates girls will face McEach- students, and com- lake’s winning margin of put on a pep rally where ern. Both games will be munity members who 9 points. the school celebrated the placed at the University drove to Gwinnett Friday The girls added 14 successes of the basket- of West Georgia. W CONGRATULATIONS, TOP 25 SENIORS Last week’s Winter Pep Rally was not just about sports. One of our main events was the unveil- ing of the this year’s Top 25! The Top 25 is a collection of the 25 seniors with the highest GPAs. Congrulations, seniors for your consistent classroom success! Morenike Ididapo (Valedictorian), Dereka Thomas (Salutatorian), Alexus Austin, Breesa Bennett, Katelyn Burnett, Chloe Davis, Kyra DeLoach, Ronyiah Douglas, Ciarra Haney, Allana Hudson, Janay Jones, Ajia Kim, Kishone Lark, Liz Lowe, Deanna Moreland, Kinae Ogle, Janice Poe, Al Sherrae’ Ray, Harrison Skelton, Edima Ubom, Joi Wade, Daisha White, Nia White, Austin Wright Monday 2 February 22, 2016 SCHOOL NEWS TEACHER AND PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED Congratulations to Ms. Gladden, our Teacher of the Year, and Mr. Wayne, our Professional of the Year! LOOKING GOOD FOR PROM HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY BY CIERRA BERRY, customers. prom, the company takes ter how much it costs, “I am definitely un- 2. Follow the theme DESKTRIA SCOTT Ashley Cissell, extra pride in being able but Savvi makes sure to prepared and need to go of prom, “A Night in outreach coordinator to assist schools finan- have reasonable and af- somewhere to get a tux” Paris.” ATLANTA -Does prom with Savvi Formalwear, cially through the Savvi forable costs,” expressed said Joshua. 3. Be sure you are have you stressed be- reached out to Westlake Gives Back program. Ms. Wilson happily. Other students, who confident in your dress cause you don’t know High School’s Span- Under Savvi Gives Savvi’s website goes are excited that prom is or tuxedo. which dress to get to ish teacher and Prom Back, students receive to great lengths to pro- close, haven’t yet thought 4. Wear shoes that match the theme or how Coordinator, Ms. Tamani the perk of $50 off their mote the experience of about the specifics and are comfortable for you. to get your hair styled? Wilson about two or rental, and the school prom, especially with need to get the details 5. Plan ahead, be- The pressure is off as three years ago, offer- receives $10 for each its mission statement, figured out. cause time management long as you have Savvi ing a partnership with Westlake rental! which we have reprinted Savvi Formalwear is key. on your side. Westlake to help stu- Savvi’s workers will below. politely asks to get ready The closest Savvi For- Savvi Formalwear dents make their style also coordinate with the “Express yourself three weeks prior to malwears are located at is a one-stop-shop for decisions. students to match their with confidence from the prom make sure that the following locations: dresses, tuxedoes, suits, “Savvi Gives Back personal interest, as well perfect time to bring out there is enough time for 1. Greenbriar Mall vests, and ties where program is a great way as the individual school’s your best and uniquely any changes. Shopping Center, 2841 you can be measured for for schools to earn mon- prom theme. you. Carry on the tradi- If you are one of the Greenbriar Pkwy SW, formalwear and rent for ey with little to no effort After several years of tion of prom your way unprepared, then here Atlanta, GA 30331 much cheaper than it all while assisting stu- working with the com- and dress it up right are the top 5 tips that 2. Lenox Square, 3393 would be to purchase. dents in saving money pany, Ms. Wilson has and make an entrance are here to SAVE the day, Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, Students wear their for prom,” explained Ms. become a believer. that gets the wow you PROM day! GA 30326 rented formalwear to Cissell in an email, “ I love it. Sometimes deserve!” 1. Think outside the 3. 2980 Cobb Pkwy, prom and then return all While Savvi enjoys you all don’t know how For students like box and prevent match- Atlanta, GA 30339 the pieces after the event being a big help to good you look dressed Joshua Rich, Savvi is the ing when choosing your 4. Northlake Mall, for Savvi to clean and students preparing for up, and it doesn’t mat- perfect oppertunity. formalwear. 4800 Briarcliff Rd NE, rent back out to its next Atlanta, GA 30345 W REMINDER: MORNING TARDIES REMINDER: STUDENT LUNCHES Advanced Placement utes of lost instructional Second, parents may there will be no access to BY MS. BATES BY MS. BATES (AP) exams it is critical time. We are here to drop off money if needed microwaves to warm up ATLANTA -It is critical ATLANTA -When for students to arrive to ensure that every child to purchase a school the food. that our students arrive enjoying lunch, please school on time. The 1st reaches their full poten- lunch, however, no food Unfortunately, the to school on time each be reminded about the 15 minutes of each class tial, but can only do that should be brought to stu- county has explained day.