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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.
If you wish to visit the OWLS
site click here.
If you wish to visit the Pioneer Patio Site Click
Here.

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School Mission
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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. |
Alma Mater
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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. |
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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
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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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