W.F. West High School

Newsletter 342 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 807-7235 ￭ (360) 748-3664 (FAX) May 2019 www.chehalisschools.org/wfw

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5/2-5/4 CTE Home and Garden Show Parents

5/3 EARLY RELEASE - 12:40PM 5/3 ASL Showcase - 6:00PM

5/4 Senior Prom please join us for the

5/6 CC Summer Orientation - 5:30PM 5/6-5/10 National Teacher Appreciation Week

5/8-5/10 AP Testing 2019 Senior Assembly

5/8 Cheer Banquet - 5:00PM

5/10 Staffulty Appreciation Assembly Date: Wednesday, June 5th 2019 at 1:45 p.m. 5/13 CC Summer Advising 5/13 Top Ten Banquet - 6:00PM Location: W. F. West High School Gym

5/14 CC Summer Advising 5/14 AP Testing Schedule of Events: 5/16 AP Testing 5/16 Rob Fuller Scholarship / Top 25 Banquet ★ Senior Career & College Presentation 5/16 CSD Choir Concert - 7:00PM

5/17 Clubs ★ Senior Recognition 5/20 Centralia College Tour - Seniors ○ Honor Roll / 3.25 GPA or Higher / Silver Cord 5/20-5/24 Smarter Balance Testing ○ National Honor Society

5/21 Forensics Banquet ○ President's Outstanding Academic

5/22 George Fox Tour - Freshmen Excellence Award ○ President's Outstanding Academic 5/23 WFW / CMS Jazz Concert Top Two Kiwanas Luncheon - 12:00PM Achievement Award United Methodist Church ○ State Honors Award

5/24 NO SCHOOL ○ Honors Program: STEM, English, Performing Arts & Humanities 5/27 NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY ○ Top Ten / Gold Cord 5/28 CSD Orchestra Concert - 7:00PM 5/28 Girl’s Golf Banquet - 7:30PM ★ Class of 2019 Top Ten Recognition 5/29 Science State Test - Juniors 5/29 Senior Athletic Banquet - 6:30PM 5/29342 SW LINK 16th Leader Street, Training Chehalis, - 6:00PM WA 98532 ★ Senior Department Awards (360) 807-7235 ￭ (360) 748-3664 (FAX) 5/30 WFW Band Concert - 7:00PM www.chehalisschools.org/wfw ★ 9th - 11th Grade Moving Up Presentation 5/31 Assembly - Bearcats Got Talent

AcademicBob GrammysWalters, Principal Wendla Balmer, Assistant Principal TomBob Elder, Walters, Assistant Principal Principal Jeff Johnson,Wendla Athletic Balmer, Director/Assistant Assistant Principal Principal Tom Elder, Assistant Principal Jeff Johnson, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Counseling Center

Centralia College Summer Classes Tuition Free! NAVIANCE If you are a parent/guardian of a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior and Students currently in 10th or 11th haven’t heard of Naviance yet, please ask your son or daughter to show grade have the opportunity to take a you their Naviance page. class this summer at CC and the

Naviance is a wonderful tool to use for career and college searches. You Chehalis Foundation will cover tuition! Interested students and can review your personal assessments that help lead you to the careers parents are required to attend an that best fit you and then find the colleges/training you will need for that Orientation on May 6th at 5:30 pm in specific career. Remember you can log on at home and use this anytime. the WFW Library. Please contact Mrs. Chaput at CLASS SCHEDULES [email protected] with Schedules will not be finalized until registration in August. You will receive any questions. your 2019-2020 schedules at that time.

5/20 - Centralia Community SCHEDULE CHANGES AND REQUESTS FOR 2019-2020 College Tour for Seniors. Seniors All students will be expected to remain in the classes they registered for. who plan on attending Centralia We will only be able to honor schedule changes due to academic College in the Fall will have a tour of misplacement. the campus, get information about classes, books and all the details SENIOR INFORMATION they need as they get ready to join May and June are very busy months with many senior events. Please the college campus as WFW keep your eyes and ears open! Watch for newsletters and mailings as well graduates! as having your senior listen to the morning bulletin announcements for upcoming dates and times. 5/22 - Freshmen Tour to George Fox University. Students will get the The following national test dates remain for this year. Spring ACT/SAT: opportunity to tour the campus, hear is the advisable time for juniors to take one of these tests, especially if an admissions information session, they plan to apply to four year colleges. Go to the websites below to and have lunch on campus. register. ACT SAT www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com 6/1 - Students interested in applying to the U.S. Military academies will Test Dates Register by Test Dates Register by want to attend a workshop hosted by U.S. Representative Jamie Herrera June 8 May 3 May 4 April 5 on June 1st for an Information Session. This session will be an July 13 June 14 June 1 May 3 opportunity for prospective academy LAST CHANCE LAST CHANCE LAST CHANCE LAST CHANCE candidates and their families to meet with representatives from each of the military academies and members of SMARTER BALANCE AP TEST DATES the Congresswoman's Selection MAY 20-24 - Math / ELA MAY 8 - English Literature Committee. and Composition All Sophomores and select Juniors will take the The session will be held on Saturday, Math and English test. The “Smarter Balance MAY 9 - Chemistry June 1st at the Armed Forces Assessments” are online tests that measure Psychology Reserve Center 15005 NE students’ learning, including the critical-thinking Vancouver, WA 98682 from and problem-solving aspects of the current MAY 10 - US History 10:00-12:00 pm. RSVP's are Common Core State Standards. Results from MAY 14 - Calculus AB/BC appreciated to these tests not only allow accountability for Human Geography [email protected] schools and districts, but also allow states to be compared to each other in a fair manner. MAY 16 - World History CAREER SPOTLIGHT

On April 18, W.F. West High School students had an opportunity to learn about careers in fish and wildlife thanks to another inspiring Career Spotlight event. Officer Scott Schroeder, Officer Lance Martin and Officer Blaine Corey from the Department of Fish and Wildlife presented to students, sharing information about careers in this profession and educational requirements for this field. It was another great event made possible by people in our community.

On March 28th we had a great group of Juniors attend the College Planning Day event at UW-Tacoma.

Multiple colleges and universities from across the state were there including; Central, Eastern, Gonzaga, WSU, Western, Cornish College of the Arts, , Gonzaga and many more. Students were able to attend three sessions of their choosing and learn more about their future options.

This event was part of the Student Achievement Initiative with a Career and College Readiness focus. Chehalis School District’s goal is for graduates be career prepared and successfully obtain a meaningful certificate or college degree post-graduation. Aware, eligible and prepared = ready.

On March 28, students attended a workshop on plagiarism during CCR, led by Kelly Erickson, English professor at Centralia College. She discussed plagiarism and the consequences that students may face if they plagiarize, knowingly or unknowingly. She also showed students how to properly quote, paraphrase, and summarize from a source and she emphasized the importance of citing sources as a means of giving credit to others for both their actual words and their ideas. We are thankful for our partnership with Centralia College that gives our students opportunities to take college classes and to benefit from college resources while attending W.F. West. Scholarships

Scholarship Awards: Remember to notify the counseling center if you have received any scholarships so they can be announced at Scholarship Night and Graduation. Scholarship applications are still open, so please come by the counseling center to pick up scholarship information or visit http://chehalisschools.org/wfw/counselingcenter/

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce (Rob Fuller Scholarship) – Application in counseling center. For seniors who are children or grandchildren of current Chamber Members, (list of Chamber Members/Business is available online at their website or from Ms. Chaput). Chehalis School District employees are considered members. Submit by delivering or mail to Chamber office by 5:00 p.m. May 3rd. ** Submit with unofficial transcript

Boys and Girls Club of Chehalis Scholarship - Application in counseling center. For graduating seniors at WFW. Submit by delivering or mail to Chamber office by 5:00 p.m. May 3rd. ** Submit with unofficial transcript

Visiting Nurses Foundation Scholarship - Application in counseling center. For graduating seniors at WFW and Centralia who intend to pursue a career in any medical field. Submit by delivering or mail to Chamber office by 5:00 p.m. May 3rd. ** Submit with unofficial transcript

Rainier Connect STEM Scholarship - Application in counseling center. For graduating seniors at WFW and Centralia based on their STEM educational experience. Submit by delivering or mail to Chamber by by 5:00 p.m. May 3rd. ** Submit with unofficial transcript

Title Guaranty Co. of Lewis Co. Citizenship Scholarship - Application in counseling center. For graduating seniors at WFW and CHS based on their citizenship record. Submit by delivering or mail to Chamber by 5:00 p.m. May 3rd. ** Submit with unofficial transcript

TwinStar Credit Union Business Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship - Application in counseling center. For graduating seniors at WFW and CHS based on their citizenship record. Submit by delivering or mail to Chamber by 5:00 p.m. May 3rd. ** Submit with unofficial transcript

BIAW - Building Industry Assoc. Of WA - Students who will be applying to any Washington State accredited community, vocational/technical college, or university pursuing a program in a construction industry related field of study. Applications due by mail, May 10th, and copies are online at: https://biaw.com/PDFs/Programs/scholarship_app_19_fillable.pdf

Ellen Anderson deMoise Scholarship - For Lewis County seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university. Financial need and academic excellence. Apply online at www.thecommunityfoundation.com/available-scholarships. Deadline is late May 10th.

Chehalis Track & Field Booster Scholarship - Must have participated 4 years or received 2 varsity letters in Track & Field and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applications in Counseling Center with May 10th deadline.

Lewis County Chemical Scholarship - Seniors pursuing 2/4 YR continuing education with good academic and community service records. Application available in Counseling Center and due back by May 10th.

Chehalis Athletic Booster Club - For students who have been varsity athletes at WFW with at least a 2.5 GPA. Parents must also be booster club members for the current year. Return applications to counseling center by May 13th.

Southern Washington Mineralogical Society - for students who are interested in the fields of geology, earth science, environmental, forestry, engineering, physics or science education or science or related fields. Application in counseling center and mailed to posted address by May 15th.

Rod Rinta Memorial Scholarship - For seniors who have earned a letter in a varsity sport and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Applications due to counseling center by May 15th.

Major Gray Memorial Scholarship - For W.F. West Fastpitch Players (at least 2 yrs), varsity letter, minimum 2.75 GPA. Pick up and return to Counseling Center by May 17th.

Marine Corps League - Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Step children of Marines who are currently serving were honorably discharged or children of Marines who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Must be pursuing full time undergraduate or technical training. Application in Counseling Center and must be mailed no later that June 30th.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - For children, grandchildren of Marines and Navy Corpsmen pursuing post secondary education or training. Career & Technical Education Scholarship - apply online at www.mcsf.org. This application is open all year long and completed applications are processed monthly.

Scholarship America - Listings for many scholarships administered by Scholarship America. Various requirements and deadlines. https://scholarshipamerica.org/what-we-do/students-parents/open-scholarships/ W.F. WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 Class / Curriculum Questions: ★ Answers to your class and curriculum questions can be found in the W.F. West Curriculum Guide. You can view the curriculum guide online at: chehalisschools.org/wfw/publications/. Select “W.F. West 2019-20 Curriculum Guide”

New to Chehalis? ★ The W.F. West Registrar will be available for New Student Registration over the summer. If you do not live in the Chehalis School District please complete a “Request for District Transfer” form available at your residential School District office, once approve you may pick up registration forms in the W. F. West Counseling Center.

Bearcat Readiness / Registration Days Pay for your PHOTOS & FEES! Returning Seniors & Juniors Returning Sophomores & Tuesday, August 20th New 10th-12th Grade Students stop by anytime between these hours: Wednesday, August 21st 8:30AM-11:30AM & 12:30PM-2:30PM stop by anytime between these hours: 8:30AM-11:30AM & 12:30PM-2:30PM

Freshman Link / Orientation Day All Freshmen, Come All Day! Thursday, August 22nd Freshman will come ALL day from 9:00AM to 2:30PM

● Students will be given their schedule this day. Counselors will be available to assist in schedule changes due to academic misplacement or missing class periods. ● School Pictures and ASB/ID photo cards will be taken these days. ● Students can pay for ASB cards ($30), yearbooks ($55) and other items. ● Students can pick a locker.

2019-2020 1st Day of School will be Tuesday, September 3rd.

W.F. West Contact Information (360) 807-7235 est 5516 Janis Dobyns, Registrar [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @WFW_COUNSELING The 38th annual Spring Youth Fair is an excellent example of working partnerships between schools and the communities. The first Youth Fair began as a way to showcase student accomplishments to the community in a broader scope than that available in school-based open houses. Several teachers at W.F. West joined forces to present “large open houses” for W.F. West students, but also invited other local schools to participate at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The first Youth Fair was an immediate success, and the Youth Fair has continued to grow steadily.

Student participation is varied: art projects to home economics projects, rabbit raising to llama raising, hobbies to computers, science to agriculture. If a student is involved, the Spring Youth Fair provides a chance to share that involvement with the community.

Almost all of the adult participation in the Spring Youth Fair is voluntary, from the Department Superintendents to the judges of exhibits. Students from many parts of the state are exhibitors, and the local community has been extremely generous with donations of products, trophies, ribbons, and personnel.

This year’s Spring Youth Fair is scheduled for May 3-5. Good weather is hoped for, but nothing can dampen the spirits of so many who work so hard to make every Youth Fair a success.

Many of the adult leaders of Youth Fair have been involved since the beginning, and several changes are now taking place. First, new, younger leadership is becoming involved, so the future of the fair can be assured. Secondly, funding is becoming a major issue. The funding for the fair comes from State Department of Agriculture and entry fees/ticket sales. The fair expenses are well run since most of the work is done by volunteers, but the fair could use some help. If you or a group you belong to would like to help with funding, you can send a donation to Janelle Williams at W.F. West High School. Any amount would help; a larger donation (make check payable to Spring Youth Fair) would ensure that the fair will continue for many years to come.

If you have questions about funding, contact Mrs. Williams at [email protected] or 360-807-7235 ext 5110.

Summer STEM Camp is back!

The will be putting on a full week Engineering and Pre-Med camp this summer. This camp will offer 4 full days under the instruction of UW professors in the W.F. West stem wing. The final day of camp will be on the University of Washington campus.

July 15th - 19th Cost: $25 Open to all WFW students entering grades 9-12. If you're interested in learning about the most cutting-edge technologies within either of these fields, please join us this summer for a STEM camp you won't forget!

Stay tuned! More information and a link to register will be available soon.

Want to receive the latest School District News? Join our GET SOCIAL WITH CHEHALIS SCHOOL DISTRICT Key Communicators email group! Sign up by sending an email to: [email protected]. Have your family and friends sign up, too! W. F. West Chapter of the National Honor Society Recognizes Members

On April 23 our NHS members received their annual certificates of membership at a ceremony during our Career and College Readiness Block. National Honor Society is a long-time W. F. West tradition. In 2013 our society was aligned with the Chehalis student achievement initiative as a way to encourage and recognize students striving to be prepared for their postsecondary pathways. Our 21st Century National Honor Society has grown to 180 members on the W. F. West Campus and in the Running Start program at Centralia College. At graduation more than 60 NHS members will be recognized for their scholarship, service, leadership and character. The NHS members of the class of 2019 encouraged their classmates during the ceremony to beat the record they have established by encouraging classmates to become NHS members in good standing in the next school years.

CSD Assistant Superintendent Ms. Mary Lou Bissett was the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Ms. Bissett chronicled her life story of persistence and hard work toward a professional and ultimately very successful career in public education. She grew up in a 700 square foot home in Hoquiam, WA with parents working just to make ends meet. A college education did not seem like an option for Ms. Bissett and her siblings. However, she knew as a young girl that she wanted to be a teacher. She looked for support, set her mind to her task, and through tenacity and determination reached her goals and ultimately rose to a leadership position in our district that allowed her to support our K-12 students in career and college readiness, and in working with others to provide rigorous academic opportunities for our students. Ms. Bissett was instrumental in writing the grant and acquiring funds for the W. F. West STEM wing and program. Ms. Bissett encouraged NHS members to set goals, work hard and pursue their life dreams!

W. F. West Principal Mr. Bob Walters congratulated the W. F. West NHS Membership. NHS President Trent Mason and NHS President Jacob McCarthy (right of Mr. Walters) were the masters of ceremonies for the event and for the 2018 - 2019 NHS annual meetings. NHS Faculty Council members Mr. Bryce Garbe and Mr. Donald Bunker were also participants.

NHS Officers

NHS is a student run organization with officers and 20 group leaders.

The W. F. West Staff invites you to join our National Honor Society! It is our way of recognizing you for your scholarship, service, and leadership in our school and community!

NHS Members in “good standing” will receive: ● Local and National National Honor Society membership. NHS members may include membership on resumes, applications, and letters of recommendation. ● A lanyard at your first year induction. ● A certificate of membership at the October Induction and Awards evening. ● An NHS pin to wear on your stole at graduation.

2018 - 2020 Faculty Council 2013 - 2017 Emeritus Council Guiding the work of our scholar and leaders for Founders of our recognition of scholars and leaders of recognition of scholarship, service, leadership and the 21st Century who meet NHS standards. character.

Ms. Wendy Neal Ms. Rebecca Smith Mr. Matthew Klovdahl Ms. Kerri Chaput Mr. Bryce Garbe Ms. Caty Lieseke Mr. Donnie Bunker Ms. Jenny Taylor Ms. Christine Fralick Ms. DeeDe Young

Join: ● April 25th - September 16, room 118, CCR Block or before and after school. ● Or at the September 17, 2019 meeting in the W. F. West Commons during CCR Block. ● Last call: Joining by September 30th is important to ensure recognition and a certificate of membership at the October Induction. ● Members in good standing remain on the roster and do not have to join again.

We want to recognize you as an NHS member if you meet these requirements: ● Sophomore, junior or senior status and maintain a cumulative gpa 3.0 or above. NHS members also take one or more advanced level courses annually(scholarship). Members may not rejoin if they fall below 3.0 gpa during a school year (National requirement). ● Participate in a WFW Club on club days (leadership). ● Work to exceed community service and service to school requirements (service). ● Include others in the classroom and in the school and community. Invite student body members to serve or participate with you in community service/service to school activities (character).

Dues - $10.00 annually to ASB Office, W. F. West. Students with financial need should see advisor (room 118) for a reduction of dues or the waiving of dues. 2019 - 2020 NHS Required Meetings during CCR Block 10:00 - 10:30 and required Induction and Awards Ceremony. There is a membership roster on the WFW calendar for advisor reference.

1. Tuesday September 17, 2019 full membership meeting. New members may join. (Commons, 10:00 - 10:30) 2. October 2019 National Honor Society Induction and Award and Recognition Ceremony, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. W. F. West Commons (for all members and their families). The date will be announced at the beginning of the 2019 school year. This is a special event and we appreciate students and families making the commitment to this ceremony and to the aims of NHS. New members will receive lanyards and all members will receive certificates of recognition at this ceremony. This will be our photo opportunity for the annual and newsletter publications. Athletes will be excused if there is an event on this date, but we are trying to find a date that will work for all NHS members. 3. Tuesday December 3, 2019 NHS Meeting (Commons, 10:00 - 10:30). $ Drive, Food for the Future. Individual NHS Report due from each member (Running Start members too). 4. Tuesday March 13, 2020 NHS Meeting (Commons, 10:00 - 10:30) $ Drive, Bearcat Marketplace, Senior Recognition. 10:00 - 10:30. Advisor contact: [email protected], Room 118

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Myth #1: E-cigarettes do not have nicotine. FACT: Almost all e-cigarettes contain nicotine, including many that claim they are nicotine-free. A 2014 study showed wide-ranging nicotine levels in e-cigarettes and inconsistencies between listed and actual nicotine levels in these products. We know nicotine is an addictive substance that can have negative health impacts, especially on the developing adolescent brain which is highly sensitive to the effects of nicotine. Nicotine has been shown to alter parts of the brain that control attention and learning at this critical time. Nicotine exposure in adolescence has been linked to reduced attention span and enhanced impulsivity. Additionally, nicotine is also known to have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system leading to increased blood pressure and narrowing of the arteries.

Myth #2: Vaping is safe. FACT: Vapes are unregulated tobacco products. We do not know presently what is actually in vaping liquids. Because the FDA does not regulate these products, there are no requirements around ingredient disclosure, warning labels, or youth access restrictions. A review of studies found that toxins in vapes include antifreeze, formaldehyde.

Myth #3: Flavored e-juice is safe. FACT: Flavors in e-juice are a cause for concern. Not only are flavors used to target teens, but they may be harmful on their own. E-cigarette and flavor manufacturers suggest that the flavor ingredients used in e-juice are safe because the ingredients have achieved "GRAS" (Generally Recognized As Safe) status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA), but such statements are misleading. The reality is GRAS status applies only to ingestible food, meaning it is safe to eat and does not apply to inhaling into your lungs. New studies have shown that vaping these liquids can trigger immune responses in the lung that can contribute to inflammatory lung diseases such as COPD and bronchiolitis obliterans - more commonly referred to as "popcorn lung" which is a scarring of the tiny air sacs in the lungs resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways.

Myth #4: Vaping is not addictive, its relaxing. FACT: Containers of e-liquid are incompatible with an adolescents' perception of nicotine amount. Some Juul pods which may last a user less than a week have roughly the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Teens will frequently state they vape to help them "relax". We know the effects of vaping e-juice include increase in heart rate, increase in blood pressure, stomach-aches, nausea, dizziness and mood swings. The reality is once a person starts to vape, the addictive nature of the liquid leads them to compulsively vape in order to stimulate pleasure areas in their brain and the act also becomes a routine part of their day

This is Part 2 of a 2 Part series on vaping. Find for more information in the April Newsletter at https://chehalisschools.org/wfw/publications/ Mark your calendars for the annual W.F. West Home and Garden Show!

There will be a booth selling custom shirts made by our screen printing classes; mugs, popsockets, earrings and other gifts made by our entrepreneurship class; metal art made by our W.F. West welders; and beautiful photo greeting cards made by our photography classes. The greenhouse will also be full of beautiful flowers all ready for spring!

Come shop for Mother's Day, or just for yourself, all while supporting our CTE classes and students! Senior News

Class of 2019 -- Senior Week Activities Seniors: Congratulations on your many accomplishments!!!

You will need to be aware of the following information for Senior Week: Only seniors who have the necessary credits to graduate or have permission from Mr. Walters are eligible to participate in Senior Week.

Sunday, June 2 Baccalaureate 4:00pm, at Bethel Church. Please wear appropriate clothes (no caps and gowns) Senior & Family Celebration 5:00pm, at Bethel Church following Baccalaureate. Desserts and beverages will be provided.

Monday, June 3 Regular School Day

Tuesday, June 4 Regular classes -Periods 1,2 & 3. Finals-Periods 4,5 & 6

Wednesday, June 5 Finals-Periods 1,2 & 3 Senior Walk: 11:30am-1:00pm (bring cap and gown, students will visit elementary schools and take group picture at the library) Lunch: 1:00-1:30 Pizza!! After lunch all seniors meet in the school library to prepare for assembly. Senior Awards/Assembly: 1:35pm (parents welcome) Don’t miss it!!

Thursday, June 6 Commencement Practice: 8:00-8:30 am in the Gym MANDATORY!!!! Senior Picnic / Wild Waves Senior Scholarship and Awards Evening - 6:30 pm in the Commons. If you have not Followed by Scholarship reception at 7:30pm. ordered a cap

Friday, June 7 Senior Breakfast - 7:30 am and gown, Commencement practice - 8:15-10:45 am (approx) MANDATORY!!!! please contact Diploma presentation pictures - 10:45 am- Cost is $20.00 Mrs. Williams (be sure to bring your cap and grown for these pictures) in Room 110 Saturday, June 8 Commencement - 6:00 pm in the Gym - Seniors meet in the Tech Center at 5:00 pm. Reception to follow in the Commons.

Special things to remember:

● All students in the graduation ceremony will dress alike. The only ornamentation allowed will be class stoles, medals and honor cords officially issued by W.F. West High School, Students may not wear or carry flowers! If your student receives flowers, they will be left in the dressing area and it may be difficult to retrieve them in the after-graduation confusion. No decorating of hats allowed!

● All seniors are expected to behave in a courteous and proper fashion as usual. Proper dress is required (long pants for the boys). Please check with Mrs. Williams or Mr. Walters if you have any questions. All rules and regulations for attendance at this school apply through the graduation ceremony. Please make every effort to positively maintain your, and the school’s reputation. Any drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of illegal drugs will result in suspension from all activities, school, and Commencement.

● Reserved seats for graduation: Relatives that are handicapped, or incapable of sitting in the bleachers should contact Mrs. Vasilauskas or Mrs. Williams regarding reserving seats on the gym floor. These seats are limited, so be sure to call early.

● Out of consideration for the families of all graduating seniors, please do not have a few family members arrive early to reserve bleacher seating areas. Bleacher seating is available on a first come basis. We Ask that you are seated 5 minutes before the start of the graduation ceremony. PLEASE NOTE that no one will be allowed entrance into the gym while the students are processing to their seats.

● Reminder to all family and friends attending graduation: this ceremony is a very special time for our senior, their families and our community. We realize that this is a time for personal celebration, but we ask that your celebrating not take away from the enjoyment of this dignified and special occasion. We ask that you wait until after the ceremony to “celebrate”. Noise-making instruments such as air horns are not allowed in the gym. Thank you for your cooperation in making this one of the best graduation ceremonies in Lewis County.

● Senior Skip Day does not exist, and should such an event occur, all involved will be treated as truants and Senior Week Activities will be eliminated for those students.

● Remember that since other students and teachers will be in class the days of June 11-15, we would appreciate seniors not returning to campus during this time. If you need to come back for business purposes, please check in through the office.

● All fees and fines must be paid in the ASB office or your diploma will be withheld. Diplomas will be available to pick in the counseling center June 24 & 25. The counseling center will be open from 7:30am - 3:30pm or contact Mrs. Dobyns to make other arrangements. [email protected] / 360-807-7235 ext 5516

Participation in senior week activities, including graduation, is not a right but a privilege. Please treat it as such.

2019 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW! JOSTENS GRADUATION ORDERS

The 2019 yearbook is now available for purchase. Any senior who has not picked up his/her order Cost is $70 and can be paid for in the ASB Office. should contact Mrs. Williams in Room 110 or email her at They will be distributed during the last week of May [email protected]. The orders stay here and need to be paid for when they are picked up. or first week of June and will be sold until they’re GONE! Don’t wait...place your order early! Seniors who have not ordered need to contact Mrs. Williams. Extra announcements, tassels, and stoles will be available from Mrs. Williams after the delivery date. If your student finds a problem with his/her order, contact Mrs. Williams.

Starting May 1st, the office is accepting reservations for floor seating at graduation. The number of seats is very limited and is available only to those family members and SENIOR YEARBOOK PICTURES friends who cannot sit in the bleachers. General seating in the bleachers cannot be reserved. 2019-2020

Juniors, it’s not too early to start thinking about your ------senior photos for next year. Here are some guidelines for you to keep in mind when you talk to your SENIOR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS photographer about the photos you will use in the yearbook. Parents, your senior’s health record and immunization information will be handed back to them in

June. Please encourage them to put it in a safe place. They ● Head size should be 1.5” from your chin to the will need the information when applying to a four-year top of your head. Please, no full-body photos or college. We do not keep a copy of their immunizations after photos with other people. graduation. ● Digital submissions are preferred. Save photos in a .jpg or .tif format with a resolution (image ------size) of 300 dpi. Make sure the file contains the student’s name. SENIOR ATHLETICS AWARDS BANQUET

● Wallet-size or larger senior photos are accepted, The Senior Athletics Awards Banquet will be held on but no reprints on regular paper. Please write the Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30pm. All senior athletes and student’s name on a piece of masking tape and their parents are invited to attend. Invitations will be mailed put it on the back of the photo. Writing on the out in May. back of the photo will show through. ● Girls, no poses in tank tops with narrow straps or ------excessive cleavage. No obscene or gang-related photos can be used. The yearbook staff, advisor SENIOR GRADUATION FUND

and the administration will make the final As we approach the end of another year, Seniors determination regarding the appropriateness of a are excited about all the end of the year event. photo. Unfortunately, some of our seniors struggle financially with ● If you don’t plan to have a senior photo or it will those events. We would like to set up a small fund to pay for not be completed by October 11th, please let caps and gowns for seniors who need the help. Although Mrs. Clinton know, and one of the yearbook there are many other “graduation materials”, this fund would photographers will take your photo. only buy the cap and gown set which is required for graduation. The cost is about $55 for each set. If you can help, send a check to W.F. West and designate the donation Remember, you can have whatever you want in your as Senior Graduation Fund. Any amount would help. If the personal pictures, but we would like a more uniform donations this year exceed the need, the money will be look in the yearbook. If you want your photo returned, used next year. Address your envelope to: please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. W.F. West ASB Attn: Danelle Teshera The deadline for all senior photos to be turned in to 342 SW 16th St. Mrs. Clinton in Room 742 is October 11th! Senior pages Chehalis, WA 98532 are our first deadline, so don’t put it off. If you can help, it would be very much appreciated. MAY SPORTS

Boys Baseball Girls Fastpitch

VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY 5/2 Black HIlls 4:30PM 5/1 @ Black Hills 4:30PM 5/3 @ Tumwater 4:30PM 2A DISTRICTS STARTS MAY 7TH 5/7 ABERDEEN 4:30PM 5/9 @ Centralia 4:30PM

Boys Soccer 2A DISTRICTS START MAY 16TH @ 7TH AVENUE PARK, LONGVIEW 2A DISTRICTS START MAY 4TH

Boys Track Girls Tennis

5/3 Shaner Invitational 3:45PM 5/1 Centralia 3:30PM @ Tumwater

Girls Golf

Girls Track HOME = Newaukum Valley

Golf Course

5/1 Frosh Showcase 3:30PM 5/1 CENTRALIA 3:30PM @ Olympia 5/3 ROCHESTER 3:30PM 5/3 Shaner Invitational TBD 5/6 @ Aberdeen 3:30PM @ Tumwater 5/8 @Tumwater 3:30PM

MAY 10TH 3:30PM All home games FREE to EVERGREEN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS students with ASB card

MAY 17TH 3:30PM DISTRICTS @ WASHOUGAL H.S. HOME GAMES IN CAPS

MAY 17TH 5:00PM SWW DISTRICT MEET @ WF WEST H.S. WFW Rifle Team News

MAY 11th-12th is the Wenatchee Outdoor State Championship Match. Congratulations to the We will be leaving the morning of Girls and Boys Track & Friday, May 10th to get setup for match Field teams who finished events on Saturday and Sunday. undefeated in league!! The following competitors will be attending: Kaitlynn Sellers, Caleb Sellers, Joel Johnson, Arlie Boggs and Justin Boggs. Spring weather is unpredictable and schedules may change. Our top scorer from the Indoor State Get the most current schedule Match was Joel Johnson and we are and post-season information, and looking forward to what he will do at sign up for email notifications for Outdoor! canceled or rescheduled games at www.gowfwestbearcats.com May 19th will be our Evergreen ALL League High School BBQ Banquet and Fun Day at the Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club in Little Rock Career and Technical courses help students gain employment skills W.F. West high school students are gaining employability skills that can help them transition to the next step after high school, whether that is a job or further education and training. One example of this is the school’s welding program, which allows students to try several types of welding and even earn college credit or become prepared for a job with a local manufacturing company.

Chris Guenther teaches students about the various types of welding, including gas, Arc, and TIG welding. Beginning students learn shop safety, and then try out the various types of welding techniques.

Serious students may earn college credit or transfer to Centralia College to earn certification there. Many students continue to take advanced welding classes and serve as peer mentors to beginning students.

A W.F. West High School graduate himself, Guenther encourages students to continue into college and become certified. Students can also apply for apprenticeship programs or take skill tests to begin working right away.

The school now offers a metal art class where students can gain art credit while using their welding skills. Students also use a Plasma cutter to cut sheet metal, making various custom projects. Students interested in industrial art have designed metal garden sculptures for the upcoming Home and Garden Show.

“The skill itself opens doors,” said Guenther. “W.F. West is a great place to start as they figure out what they are interested in.”

May 4th, 2019 HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT! 9:00PM - 12:00AM

Senior If you are interested in hosting a foreign City Farm exchange student for the 2019-2020 and would 456 N. Market Blvd. like more information, please contact Cody Ray. Chehalis, WA [email protected] Prom $40 couple 360-807-7235 $25 single Juniors and seniors in Gena Dalan’s Marine Biology class participated in a special learning experience with a field trip to explore tide pools at Point Grenville.

The field trip was led by Scott Mazzone, marine fish and shellfish biologist who works through the Quinault Indian Nation. For the past six years, Scott has presented to the marine biology class, discussing current issues in marine biology and serving as beach guide during this annual field trip.

Students had hands-on experience identifying marine organisms in a Northwest tidal ecosystem, observing mussel population change, and making connections on how plastic pollution affects marine environments. Students of the Month

Joseph Chung Ethan Etter English Social Studies Joseph's classwork is always Ethan actively participates in class meticulously completed. His essays discussions and asks questions that often are insightful as well as enjoyable to prompt the class to think on a deeper level. read and he goes the extra step He also enthusiastically collaborates with his when completing projects. He classmates on group projects. We appreciate created a costume for the well his curiosity, motivation to learn, and ability to dressed Englishman of the 1600s work well with all his classmates. during our Romeo and Juliet unit. His attention to detail is Anahbelle Lopez phenomenal. He uses his time English wisely and asks insightful questions. Congratulations, Joseph, on a great Anahbelle has demonstrated a firm year in Adv. Freshman English. Well understanding of the course content. She done! regularly goes above and beyond on her daily work and projects, which has resulted in a successful year in English 10. If Olivia Nesheim Choir Anahbelle misses class, then she makes it a priority to ask for the work and she promptly Olivia is a hard worker. She always has a smile on her face and is completes the work and turns it in. She also willing to try new things. She is a great asset to the choral program adds a lot to the class discussions and is a as she demonstrates preparedness, friendship and great work clear leader in her class. ethic. It is a pleasure to have Olivia in the Choir program.

Chehalis School District Find your Parent Newsletter online!

Annual School’s Report The parent newsletter is available online at www.chehalisschools.org/wfw

Chehalis School District and the State of Washington believe that important information about local public schools should be Chehalis School District provided to educators, parents, community members and the Community Newsletter general public. The combined support of these various “The Learning Network,” can be accessed online through the district’s website stakeholders ensures the success of all students. Information at http://www.chehalisschools.org regarding current and past test scores, demographics, teacher qualifications, graduation and dropout rates for secondary Title I Notification students, and the status of school improvement can be obtained from the following website: http://reportcards.ospi.k12.wa.us/. Parents can request the following information regarding instructional staff who Search for Chehalis School District and click on the school of work with their children: choice. • Whether or not the child’s teacher has met state certification for the grades and subjects she/he is teaching. Printed copies of the annual school’s report or newsletter may • Whether or not the teacher is working with an emergency or conditional be obtained from the Chehalis School District Office at 310 SW certificate where state certification criteria has been waived. 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 807-7200. You may also log on to the district website at • The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held, including field of discipline of the certificate or http://www.chehalisschools.org and click on the appropriate degree. link to view each document. • If the child receives instructional services from a paraeducator, the paraeducator’s qualifications. Student Spotlight

On April 12, W. F. West High School senior Dawson Brindle traveled to Olympia to participate in Washington State’s 2nd annual STEM Signing Day. Just like signing day for athletes, the Washington STEM association, in partnership with Boeing, celebrated high school seniors as they made commitments to some of the state and country’s top technical schools, colleges, and universities. During a ceremony attended by family members, elected officials, and community leaders, students signed STEM “Letters of Intent” confirming their commitment in pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic fields. Representing District 20, Dawson signed his letter committing to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Next fall he will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. Being recognized at the 2019 STEM Signing Day validates all the hard work Dawson has put into his studies and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Congratulations to Jasper Bartlett, Gaby Martinez and Lori Christian for being the FIRST EVER Washington State students to compete in the SkillsUSA Graphic Design Sublimation competition. These three competed in their state competition on April 18th. Gaby Martinez was the State Champion and earned a spot to go to Nationals in Kentucky this June!

Congratulations also to Bearcat Photographers Makenna Klovdahl, Abby Kay, Gracie Ericson, and Angela March who competed in the SkillsUSA State Photography competition in Yakima on April 25th and 26th.

On April 19, 2019 Global History and Culture Club members Lauryn Davis , Jolynn Karnas-West, Zach Wolf, Isabella Moody, and Nathaniel Krenik hosted the event Tea Around the World. Members sampled a variety of hot and cold teas from around the globe, and tea-time treats that often accompany them. We learned that tea time in Morocco may take hours and be pot after pot of steaming sweet mint tea. Chai tea in India usually doesn’t have tea leaves in it at all, but instead features a variety of exotic spices, black pepper, and rich and creamy water buffalo milk. British tea often involves service on expensive China, and Queen Elizabeth II has tea time each day. In southeast Asia, tea drinking can be a “street food” affair, and Thai iced tea is a regional favorite. Coming up next month in GHCC is our annual awards celebration and farewell to our seniors! W.F. West High School 342 SW 16th St. Chehalis, WA 98532

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Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas y quejas de supuestas discriminaciones:

Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer Jeff Johnson, 310 SW 16th Street Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 807-7235 [email protected]

Section 504/ADA Officer Loretta Duncan, 1861 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 807-7245 [email protected]

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Mary Lou Bissett, 310 SW 16th Street Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 807-7235 [email protected]