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2007-2008 Suggested School Supplies

- Pencil and Pens
- Loose leaf notebook paper
- Spiral notebook for each course
- Scientific calculator
- Glue sticks
- Folder for each course
- Colored pencils
- Box of Kleenex (to be given to Academy Time teacher)
- Each classroom teacher may have additional suggestions which will be shared on the first day of school.

WINSTON BROOKS PROMISES $250,000 TO WEST HIGH FOR TECHNOLOGY

by Amy Brown ( From the Febuary Pioneer Gram)

When Kristi Lehrman asked Mr. Winston Brooks about how West could become competitive with other High Schools in the area of technology with the school’s current budget, she hardly expected the response that she got.

“ I tell you what, I am giving West $250,000 to improve technology here at West,” Brooks declared, stunning and pleasing his early morning audience of teachers and staff at West.

“ I had several other things that I was going to ask him about, but I figured that I had better quit while I
was ahead,” Lehrman stated.

Brooks spoke to the West High faculty and staff during a faculty meeting on Tuesday, January 15. His
initial purpose was to thank teachers for teaching at West and to encourage teachers to share their ideas with him about how to make West better.

One of the concerns was that West would lose a large number of students once forced busing
for integration purposes was discontinued. Brooks had brought along Fabian Armendariz from the
administrative offices to assure the West High faculty that the worst case scenario was that West may lose 25 students, and that was, by far, the worst case scenario.

Brooks assured staff that the existing programs, such as High Schools That Work, would remain at West. He shared that there are several ideas on the table that could encourage growth at West, including a possible TechnologyCenter, or the possibility of making West a magnet school. Brooks believes that there are other possible solutions to be explored before the best one can be chosen.

A teacher asked if the boundaries can be redrawn for the city, especially if the bond issue passes and a
new high school is built out north. Brooks expressed his caution about redrawing boundaries, citing past experiences where moving the boundaries caused more problems than it was worth. He worries about the reactions of people who are forced to do something that they do not want to do. “ I don’t want to force people to come to West,” stated Brooks, “I want them to come because they choose to.” Consequently, Brooks is urging teachers to put on their thinking caps and come up with ways that West could develop into the kind of school that people want to come to.

There were several questions about how Brooks saw the bond issue affecting West. Besides the regular needs such as a practice field and track, new swimming pool facilities, and general building needs, it was pointed out the desperate need for Fine Arts rehab, not just in the auditorium, but throughout the Fine Arts department. Brooks assured staff that those needs would all be considered should the bond issue be approved.

The main reason that Winston Brooks came to West was to tell teachers that he had noticed the progress that West was making. “ West is making great strides,” Brooks shared, “thank you for teaching here.” Brooks urged teachers to keep stepping in the right direction and that everything that is done for West is done for the city of Wichita. He is enthusiastic about the future of USD259 and of Wichita.

“ The majority of people who are going to work in this community are coming from the Wichita Public School System.”

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Courtyard - named "Pioneer Patio"!

Thanks to Marcus Loganbill and his trusty band of student helpers, the new "Pioneer Patio" between L and M halls is changing every day. We have added a trellis, trees, shrubs, flowers, and the foundation of a new deck.The fountain was donated by graduating class of 2005. Stop by and see it!

The committee to work on the courtyard continues to look for donations and contributions to continue making this area a very special place. This spring, we started taking orders for bricks to be placed in the patio. The bricks cost $35, but students receive a discounted price of $25.

If you are interested in helping out in any capacity, please contact Loganbill at West High at 973-3777 or email at mloganbill@usd259.net.

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If you wish to visit the Pioneer Patio Site Click Here.

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School Mission

The mission of Wichita High School West is to provide each student with a safe learning environment and an equitable opportunity to develop competencies necessary to become a productive member of society.

To you, our West High, We owe all our devotion, Our pride, and our happiness, too.  All the friends we have known and the memories that linger will always remain dear and true.  The day soon will come when we'll make our departure; The skies may not always be blue. Our tasks will be lighter; Our futures, much brighter, and, West High, we owe it to you.

Fight Song

Roll down the field you Pioneers Roll on to victory Maroon and gold Will always stand for pride and loyalty Rah rah Let’s pass the ball on down the field A touchdown sure this play West High will always win the fight It’s victory sure today West High has no fear Follow the Pioneers West High has no fear Follow the Pioneers West High has no fear Follow the Pioneers West High has no fear Follow the Pioneers < Rouser> Go go go go Go Pioneers! Fight fight fight fight Fight Pioneers! Win win win win Win Pioneers! Go go go go Fight fight fight fight We are the Pioneers!

 

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