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WESTSIDE WISHES
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Make wishes come true for some teachers. Donate here, now!
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WHS CALENDAR
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Tuesday, March 1
Softball - Varsity
vs. Sam Houston @Delmar 4 p.m.
Baseball - Sophomore
vs. Cinco Ranch @CRHS 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer - Varsity
vs. Sam Houston @Cowart 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer - Varsity
vs. Bellaire @Cowart 6:30 p.m.
Baseball - JV Cinco Ranch @CRHS 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2
Boys Golf @Sharpstown GC 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 3
Baseball - Sophomore
vs. Bellaire @WHS 10 a.m.
Baseball - JV
vs. Dekaney @Waltrip 12 p.m.
Baseball - JV
vs. Pas. Memorial @Waltrip 2 p.m.
Student Council Meeting
@S100 3:30 p.m.
Girls Water Polo
vs. Memorial @WHS 3:45 p.m.
Baseball - Varsity
vs. Dawson @Katy HS 4 p.m.
Boys Water Polo
vs. Strake Jesuit @WHS 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer - JV
vs. Bellaire @BHS 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer - JV A vs. Westbury @Westside 4:30 p.m. Baseball - Varsity vs. Katy @KHS 7 p.m. Girls Water Polo vs. Cy Ridge @WHS 8:15 p.m. Boys Water Polo vs. Cy Ridge @WHS 9 p.m.
Friday, March 4
***PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME
Girls Golf
@Eagle Point GC 8 a.m.
Baseball - Varsity
vs. Cy Lakes @Katy 1 p.m.
Baseball - Sophomore vs. Concordia @WHS 2 p.m.
Baseball - JV vs. Waltrip @Waltrip 4 p.m.
Baseball - Varsity vs. Cy Springs @Katy 4 p.m.
Softball - Varsity
vs. Bellaire @Butler 6 p.m.
Lacrosse
vs. Lamar @Lamar 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer - Varsity
vs. Westbury @Butler 6:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer - Varsity
vs. Westbury @Butler 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Sportz@Black Box 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 5
Track - JV
@Barnett 7:30 a.m.
Girls Golf @Eagle Point GC 8 a.m.
Girls Water Polo vs. Cy Springs @WHS 8 a.m.
Boys Water Polo vs. Cy Springs @WHS 8:45 a.m.
Saturday Tutorials
@Commons 9 a.m.
Boys Soccer - JV A vs. Milby @WHS 11 a.m.
Baseball - Sophomore
vs. Episcopal @WHS 2 p.m.
Baseball - Sophomore vs. Alvin @WHS 4 p.m. Baseball - Varsity vs. Morton Ranch @MRHS 4 p.m. Baseball - Varsity vs. FB Austin @Morton Ranch 7 p.m. Monday, March 6 Baseball - Sophomore vs. Chavez @CHS 4 p.m.
Baseball - JV vs. Chaves @WHS 4:30 p.m.
Click here to access the WHS Calendar for more events.
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PTO MEETING
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The monthly PTO meeting will be held in S100 on Tuesday, March 1, at 7 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATE
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Mark your calendars now for an HISD Community Meeting hosted by Greg Meyers at Westside on Tuesday, March 22, at 6 p.m.
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SHADES OF BLUE
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Shades of Blue 2016 was a huge success! This is our first time having Outback Steakhouse cater dinner, and it proved to be a big selling point. We had over 200 RSVPs for meal tickets, and even sold the extra dinners we ordered "just in case."
The WHS Band and Percussion students enjoyed preparing for this event. We enjoyed having the West Briar MS Jazz Band come and perform.
Several parents approached Mr. Gonzales afterwards with lots of very kind compliments, and basically just saying how impressed they were by the all the student performances.
Once the drapes were put up, the tables decorated, and the lights dimmed, it was like a piano lounge atmosphere. It really looked like a completely different place!
A huge shout-out goes to the Westside Art Department for setting up their display; it really classed up the place!
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SATURDAY TUTORIALS
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Tutorials are available in all levels of math, biology, chemistry, and physics on Saturdays. English and Social Studies are on some weekends, so check with your teacher.
Tutorials are from 9 a.m.-noon. Check in at the Welcome Desk in the Commons. All tutorials are held in the S2 house.
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PHOTO & ESSAY CONTEST
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The Houston Bar Association is conducting Essay and Photography contests in connection with Law Day, an annual event celebrating democracy and citizenship in the United States.
This year's Law Day theme, "Miranda: More Than Words," calls on students to respond to the following prompt: "Why should all people be treated fairly, even if they are suspected of wrongdoing?" The following categories are included in the contest. Please click on the link below for each category to download the contest information:
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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
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If you request a transcript from Naviance, you must come to A205 and pay for it, or it will not be sent.
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CHECK OUT THE ON-LINE STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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Click here to go to the Howler, Westside's online, student newspaper.
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
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Click here to find out how to order your 2015-16 yearbook.
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FACEBOOK
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The Westside facebook page is better than ever! Drop by and catch up on events through pictures and posts.
Don't forget to like us. Click here to go right now!
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E-NEWS ARCHIVES
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The Wolf E-News archives are now posted on the Westside website. If you ever need access to an older edition for information or entertainment, you can now have it with the click of a mouse!
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
- WESTSIDE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
- SAILOR HAS WIND AT HER BACK
- CITY OF HOUSTON IS THE CLASSROOM FOR A DAY
- PRIDE ROCKS REGIONALS
- INERTIA NAMED GRAND CHAMPIONS
- EYE ON HOUSTON: EMILY RAFFERTY
- WESTSIDE WELLNESS: SPRING ALLERGIES
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WESTSIDE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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During the month of February, Westside's Houses were asked to decorate their entrances in honor of Black History Month. This year's contest was an incredible showcase of student talent, as you can see by the photos of hand painted signs and murals from our students. It was a difficult decision but South 2 is the new winner! East 2 is Honorable Mention. Thanks to all of the houses, house secretaries, teachers, students, and deans who helped make this years celebration a huge success!
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SOPHOMORE SAILOR KEEPS GAINING SPEED
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Sophomore Charlotte Rose competed in the International Laser Midwinters East Regatta in Clearwater, Florida.
Charlotte put on an awesome display of sailing and was laying 3rd going into the final race on Sunday. Charlotte ended 8th overall out of 100 boats (male and female) and as top US woman. The two women above her are Canadian Olympic sailors.
As a result of her efforts in Clearwater, Miami Worlds (62nd) and Fort Lauderdale (9th), Charlotte has been invited to represent Team USA in the Mexico Laser Women Worlds from April 8-22, and Laser Youth Worlds in Ireland from July 23-30. A fantastic achievement and honor to represent her Country.
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THE CITY IS OUR CLASSROOM
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Mrs. Klein's Environmental Science Classes went to the Port of Houston and the University of Houston-Downtown. It began with water sample testing during a boat tour along the ship channel. Before pushing off, the students collected a water sample and then tested it while they were on the boat tour.
Next, it was a stop at the University of Houston-Downtown to hear about the many programs they offer. The students also were able to hear the history of the original building. After that, it was across the bayou to look at Allen's Landing and where Houston began with its rich history, centered around our port. The day culminated with one more water sample for quality testing. This real world classroom experience is thanks to Mrs. Klein and Mr. Spence.
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PRIDE ROCKS IT AT REGIONALS
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Pride competed at the Houston Regionals this past Saturday at Dekaney HS, here are the results:
- Sweepstakes and Gussie Nell Davis Award-Team and Officers
- 5th place- Karenna Mudd
- 4th place-Vivi Lanman
- 3rd place tie- Lexi Rogers and Tasiah Rodgers
- 2nd place tie- Alexis Hooper and Kennedi Taylor
- 1st place- Baylee Nelson
- 2nd place duet- Baylee and Kennedi
- 1st place duet- Vivi and Lindsey
- Modern- 1st place
- Hipsters- 1st place
- Judges Award in all team routines
- Precision award
- Choreography award
- Technique award
- Presentation award
- 2nd place team and officers
- Voted outstanding team!
Out of 40 teams and hundreds of dances, we were selected by the judges for the Texas Motion Sports WOW factor award! Only two teams won this and our team Lyrical received it and was able to perform for the audience at the end of the day! Mrs. Demartino is extremely proud of her team.
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INERTIA NAMED GRAND CHAMPIONS
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Inertia does it again in surprising fashion! Inertia took home the gold as they were awarded Grand Champions at HTE's Regional Dance Competition at Goose Creek Memorial High School!
Inertia took home the following awards:
- 2nd Place Duet - Sarah McBride and Kendra Fernandez
- 1st Place Small Ensemble that included Brenda Almanza, Danna Tao, Beata Purvina, Kiara Guyton, Kendra Fernandez, and Sarah McBride.
- 1st Place Medium Ensemble that included Jason Levine, Hector Cisneros, Julian Gamez, Arnold Villarreal, Frederick Ezeala, Floyd Worsley, and Christopher Bautista.
- 2nd Place Team Jazz
- 1st Place Team Hip Hop
- 1st Place Team Novelty
- Judges awards in overall presentation, showmanship, entertainment, technique, and choreography.
- Super Sweepstakes awards (overall average of 95 or higher from all three judges) for their team routines.
- Large Team Division Champions
The Inertians were named Grand Champions of the competition.
Congratulations to the Inertia Dance Co. Go Wolves!
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EMILY RAFERTY - EYE ON HOUSTON:
HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY
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This is our ongoing series feature on the Museum of Fine Arts Houston's Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography exhibit, running from January 12 through May 1. It features several of our photography students. Make sure you drop by the Museum of Fine Arts and check out all of the amazing work.
This photo shows the way many locals in Houston get their food on a weekly basis. This Farmers Market is in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood which is seen in this picture. Houston has a large Hispanic culture and this photo shows some insight to their normal weekly routine of getting food for their families for the week on a Saturday morning.
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WESTSIDE WELLNESS: SPRING ALLERGIES
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It looks like spring allergies are coming early this year, leaving many of us feeling fatigued and under the weather. Allergy tests from doctors can be very helpful in identifying exactly what your triggers are. While more severe allergy sufferers may need various types of antihistamines, here are a few other ways to guard against a major reaction:
- Limit pollen exposure by wearing a hat or sunglasses when outside, and remove shoes and change clothes worn outdoors upon coming home.
- Drink green tea and make foods spicier with cayenne or jalapeņos to boost the immune system and reduce nasal congestion.
- Load up on Vitamin C, which acts as a natural and gentle antihistamine.
- Use a nasal rinse to keep sinuses clean and clear. A neti pot can be used for saline nasal irrigation and reduces inflammation and stuffiness.
- Try homeopathic allergy drops that give small doses of local allergens to improve the body's immune response- similar to how a flu shot works. (Allergena Texas Trees is a great brand.)
- Maintain the wellness trifecta of healthy diet, exercise, and quality sleep to lower your stress levels, making you less likely to have an allergic reaction.
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