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 Tuesday February 16, 2016 WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATLANTA, GA 2016 Issue 15 BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS BEGIN; FUTURE ENTERTAINMENT SO DOES STATE TITLE BUZZ STARS WEIGH-IN ON OSCAR CONTROVERSY Students react to this year’s Oscars nominations, which have been em- broiled in controversy over their lack of diversity. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3) Please read inside for more basketball information (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) THREE STELLAR STAFF NOMINATED FOR PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR We are elated to announce our three finalists for Professional of the Year (POTY). As you see these finalists in the hallway throughout your day, please give them a warm congratulations. Dorothy Lamb Tamika Kenney Gregory Wayne Williams MEDIA CENTER UNVEILS CELLPHONE CHARGER STATION BY RAVEN WILLIAMS break to recharge or station will have you the updated versions of ATLANTA -When your come during classtime covered. iPhones. phone is low battery, if they have a pass from The charging station Overall, both stu- how would it feel to have their teacher that directs has six chargers avail- dents both expressed a place to charge your them to the library. able, and some are used their support for having phone at Westlake? There are so many for Androids phones, surveillance over the Thanks to the West- benefits of having a me- while others are for Ap- phones for security, as lake Media Center, there dia center charger sta- ple phones. well as the overall style is now a public charger tion, which brings relief Two students were of the charger. in the library, and hope- and alleviates worries. recently interviewed “This station not fully, students will find The most obvious of on their opinion about only helps out, but it that it comes in handy. these benefits ranges having a charger station looks good,” commented The charger station from getting a quick top at Westlake library, and one student who was is in a place where staff, off when your phone both expressed excite- impressed by the giant students, and visitors are gets low to finding a ment and gratitude. blue W and dramatic able charge their phones communication solution Interviewees also lettering that says “GET anytime when needed. in an emergency when wanted to make sure CHARGED, LIONS!” The charger station your phone is completely that the station had a Certainly, this styl- is located in the front of dead. stand where phones ish charger station will the library right next to If you are wondering could rest and requested become the new water the pencil dispenser. if your current phone that the station add addi- cooler for students in Students can either will fit the station, have tional chargers available need. W come during their lunch no fear. This charging for phones, especially . Tuesday 2 February 16, 2016 SCHOOL NEWS WESTLAKE UNLEASHES ROBOTS AND MOBILE APPS BY CIERRA BERRY, with high praise. Specifi- smartphones. our motto is ‘Always fully be the foundation “I saw that a crane TAYLOR MOSLEY, cally, winners included “We wanted to de- be Prepared.’ Our dress for a future publishable would do more for NAKARI LOWMAN, Ta’ Nyia Heard and Aasi- velop a unique product definitely helped our version. robotics, and at first, my DESKDRIA SCOTT, ya Robbins (2nd place in that related to teens,” presentation,” explained Despite these suc- crane was from a kit, but Internet Applications), explained co-developer cesses, not everyone was it was basic, so I added ATLANTA -An intel- Nicholas. Miles Heard and Nicho- Nicholas Wilcox completely satisfied with the “Mbot” to let it be ligent and innovative Ta’Nyia Heard and las Wilcox (2nd place in “iStudy is innova- their final products. For programmed and touch group of young boys and Aasiya Robins also Mobile Applications), tive because it advances example, Joshua Curry free,” said Steve. girls recently unleashed wanted to help student Kendall Henry (1st place communication about might have placed 2nd Even though the a flurry of robots and performance, but they in Multimedia Design), test taking, and we know for his 3-D Chess Set, but competition is over, he mobile apps at the Ful- took a slightly differ- Steve Washington (1st how hard it is to pre- he still found room for was still thinking about ton Country Technology ent path by designing a place in Robotics), and pare for a test, so any improvement. tweaking the crane, Competition. puzzle mind game for Joshua Curry (2nd place communication helps,” “I would like to redo because in his words, it The competition, smartphones. in 3D Modelling). furthered Miles Heard, the Knight and make the was a little top heavy. which was held on “The majority of the Each group was the other developer. cross of the King better,” Just like the rest of January 30th at Centen- games on phones do given only 15 minutes In addition to their Joshua explained, show- the girls and boys, Steve nial High School, hosted not require a challenge to propose their inven- great design, Nicholas ing a flair for perfection- allowed the competition twelve Fulton County for the brain, and we tion to a panel of judges, and Miles also made ism, especially since to to be a learning ex- schools and consisted of wanted to change that,” who pressed the young sure to look great, show- the judges, it seemed to periment, sharing what six categories: Robotics, said Ta’Nyia. inventors for a proof of ing up in professional have been plenty good. seems to have been the Web Application, Mobile This objective to concept and functional- attire to help convey This attitude of con- ultimate motto of the Design, Case Modifica- develop and strengthen ity of the design. their seriousness to the tinually improving also day. tion, and Project Pro- the mind separated their One product that judges. applies to Steve Wash- “Always go 100 and gramming. group from the other Westlake pitched was “We made a big con- ington, who entered a try to do more than Westlake sent seven competitors and led iStudy, a mobile app trast to the other stu- robotic crane into the expected, just like in real students, all of whom them to a puzzle that is that helps teens study in dents, who were dressed competition and detailed world opportunities,” came away decorated strong enough to hope- intuitive ways on their casually, which is why to us his process. Thanks, Steve. W SISTER SCHOOL ANNOUNCES SPRING PERFORMANCES BY MS. FIELDS and romantic experience ATLANTA -Tri-Cities for anyone who’s ever High School Visual and had a dream. Performing Arts Magnet The show will run Drama Program will step from Thursday through into the world of Tony Sunday, March 17, 18, 19 Award-Winning Musical at 7:00 p.m., March 19th Cinderella, and 20th at 2:00 p.m. Cinderella has been The performance will be delighting audiences held in the Viola Turner with its surprisingly con- Theater on the campus temporary take on the of Tri Cities High School. classic tale. Tickets are $15.00 This lush produc- general admission, tion features an incred- $10.00 for senior citizens ible orchestra in an and students, and $10 outstanding rendition for group rates of 10 or that includes our own more in a party. cultural traditions in A happily ever after an exciting, upbeat and that the entire family up-to-date fashion full of can enjoy, be sure to surprising new twists! purchase your tickets Be transported back now! There is limited to your childhood as seating available for this you rediscover some production. For more of Rodgers and Ham- information call 470- merstein’s most beloved 254-8010. W songs in this hilarious 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. The first bell rings following guidelines. begins with test prepara- when they are present. dents during lunch. We that we cannot purchase at 8:20am. Our highest First, students are tion. Students that ride simply do not have the microwaves due to con- rate of tardies occurs not permitted to leave We have about in- the school bus even if its resources in our front cerns about food safety, during this time. campus during lunch. As structional days (consid- late will not be marked office to facilitate that food sanitation, and We are seeing an tempting as it might be ering our A/B schedule) tardy, so please encour- process. student safety. increase this semester for students with vehi- for these exams. If a age your child to ride the Third, students are With these three de- specifically with carpool cles to drive to get food student is just 5 minutes bus. permitted to bring in tails in mind, we hope all riders who are late. As of their choice, it is NOT late for these 30 days The following are the lunch from home, but enjoy their lunch period we prepare for EOC and permitted due to safety that e-mails to 150 min- consequences for being please keep in mind that experience! W concerns.