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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

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Garrett Arendt

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Coverage Editor

Now Multimedia Coverage Editor and Multimedia Committee Co-Chair, Garrett Arendt, junior, is continuing into his third year of journalism. Arendt enjoys playing video games and doing anything soccer related. In journalism, Arendt loves writing about student life and sports, as well as making videos. He hopes to achieve the goals he set for himself by the end of his time at West Linn.

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The final choir to perform that night was Symphonic. The choir started with “Verleih Uns Frieden,” or “Grant Us Peace” in English, by Felix Mendelssohn.

The final choir to perform that night was Symphonic. The choir started with “Verleih Uns Frieden,” or “Grant Us Peace” in English, by Felix Mendelssohn.

Gather ‘round. Before the choir sings the final song, Kubitschek talks about the backstory to the lyrics. “Singing with everyone is always such a blast, especially when we get to do big songs like the water fountain, like all the group fires,” Olson said.

Gather ‘round. Before the choir sings the final song, Kubitschek talks about the backstory to the lyrics. “Singing with everyone is always such a blast, especially when we get to do big songs like...

On the other half of the stage, another member of Bella Forte. As well as songs that include all sections of voices, there are also songs that incorporate student solos.

On the other half of the stage, another member of Bella Forte. As well as songs that include all sections of voices, there are also songs that incorporate student solos.

During this song, two students were given microphones to sing a solo. Grace Heath, sophomore, performs her solo for “What was I Made For” by Billie Eilish.

During this song, two students were given microphones to sing a solo. Grace Heath, sophomore, performs her solo for “What was I Made For” by Billie Eilish.

The Bella Forte choir sings while Kubitschek conducts and Naomi LaViolette plays piano accompaniment.

The Bella Forte choir sings while Kubitschek conducts and Naomi LaViolette plays piano accompaniment.

Becoming a group. Chamber Choir, composed of auditioned sopranos and altos performs [song] during the concert. Emerson Parker, senior, is a teacher aide for the choir and helped them prepare. “We've done a lot of group bonding activities. That's really important when you're singing in such big groups,” Parker said. “We do a lot of extra rehearsals, like during lunch, a lot of sectionals, which is just when all the altos are gonna get together and sing their one part, and all the sopranos are gonna get together and so on and so forth.”

Becoming a group. Chamber Choir, composed of auditioned sopranos and altos performs [song] during the concert. Emerson Parker, senior, is a teacher aide for the choir and helped them prepare. “We've...

Singing to the beat. Annie Kubitschek, choir teacher, directs the symphonic choir while Shannon Wianko, junior, plays percussion for the song “Muie Rendera.” On Oct. 21, all five of West Linn’s choir classes performed their first concert in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). One of the choirs was Symphonic Choir which was the last group to perform. Brody Olson, junior, sings Bass 2 in both Symphonic Choir and Fresh Pitch. “A lot of practice, tracks and sectionals [went into preparing],” Olson said. “There's a lot of discipline. Just constantly repeating, memorizing, [and] learning.”

Singing to the beat. Annie Kubitschek, choir teacher, directs the symphonic choir while Shannon Wianko, junior, plays percussion for the song “Muie Rendera.” On Oct. 21, all five of West Linn’s choir...

Above the library, posters for each grade level made by ASB hang over porches.

Fresh formality

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Coverage Editor
September 24, 2024

With a new wave of freshmen coming in each school year, new expectations and rules are put into effect. Last year’s newly added phone policy, this year’s more in-depth student section etiquette, and...

Behind-the-scenes of the newest episode of the West Linn Weekly Wakeup with guest Mia Harmon, senior.

A presidential welcome

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Coverage Editor
September 9, 2024

At the end of the 2023-24 school year, students were given the opportunity to vote on the next members of the Associated Student Body (ASB) for the 2024-25 school year. After a couple of weeks, multiple...

May Court seniors rehearse the princess bows for the ceremony.

2024 May Day preview

Despite the fact that half of the senior princesses who applied would be voted in, Chiara Arendt and Myrtle Guarisco made the cut for the 2024 May Court.  May Day is an annual school ceremony which...

Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.

The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink

The Amazing Race is an event that involves multiple pairs of seniors competing in a variety of challenges to win $1000 for the charity of their choice. This year's winners were Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan...

Participants in Youth Career Fair rearrange wires in a test outlet at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center booth.

The Northwest Youth Career Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary

Garrett Arendt, Student Life Editor
April 5, 2024

The Northwest Youth Career Fair is a yearly event hosted in Oregon that displays numerous jobs and careers to juniors and seniors who may not know what they want to do after high school. This event was...

Some have made the accusation that Ice Spice is an industry plant, meaning that she became successful from record labels using their money and connections to manufacture her fame.

Is Ice Spice a plant?

Isis Naija Gaston, also known by the stage name Ice Spice, has come into the public eye over the last year, and has started off 2024 with her first Grammy appearance after being nominated for Best New...

Michelle Bonham and Alison Farrel, learning specialists, organize the schedules of the paraeducators to help them figure out who they are helping. The paraeducators will then report back to the administration.

‘We’re just there to help everybody’

Garrett Arendt, Student Life Editor
February 21, 2024

Paraeducators, previously known as Instructional Assistants (IA) are educators who primarily help students with learning and physical disabilities. To support students, they help navigate them around the...

George Kovchegov greets his wrestling coaches during senior night ahead of the match against the Oregon City Pioneers.

The Wrestling team wins 60—18 on senior night

Garrett Arendt, Student Life Editor
February 5, 2024

To commemorate seniors on sports teams at the school, the last varsity home game is dedicated to the seniors. On Feb. 2, located in the main gym, was the wrestling team’s senior night against the Oregon...

College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.

College application season underway

As we approach the next college application deadline in January, counselors at the school, like Kami Vermillion, anticipate more and more seniors will begin to apply. “So far this year we’ve probably...

Unified basketball is open for anyone that wants to join.

Shooting for unity

Garrett Arendt, Student Life Editor
December 15, 2023

Unified Basketball is a team dedicated to giving students with disabilities the opportunity to play basketball. Unified basketball consists of two types of players, the Unified athletes and the partner...

All grades participated in cheer competitions and contests in the school-wide assembly.

School puts on school-wide homecoming assembly

Garrett Arendt, Student Life Editor
October 5, 2023

High school life can be full of traditions, and West Linn is no different. Homecoming celebrations are typically about football and royalty, but also about the community. This year’s Homecoming was kicked...

Among other school changes, the new block schedule has come into effect this year.

Staying on schedule

With the start of the 2023-24 school year and new faces entering, we have a new schedule coming into effect this year. The West Linn-Wilsonville school board changed the amount of classes students have...

To give a complete overview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a mens soccer media day, which included portraits in the photo studio and individual interviews with the players. Scroll below to see each player’s profile, which explains each players’ backstory and individual outlook on the season.

Getting to know the 2023 mens soccer team

Fourteen players from last year’s roster are returning. After finishing last year losing in the first round, the mens soccer team believes continuity is the key to success. Miles Miller, junior, is a...

Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.

A new lion leader

As students return from summer vacation, the Associated Student Body (ASB) is settling into a new groove. Newly elected president Beatrice Gilroy, senior, has been at work with the other members of ASB...

The Speech and Debate club has 20—25 people. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday in A201.

Speaking on speech and debate

Garrett Arendt, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2023

Almost a century ago, a public speaking league was formed to motivate high school students to partake in speech and debate. Speech and debate is a competitive sport that combines public speaking with fact-based...

‘Take the chance to be a child again’

‘Take the chance to be a child again’

Garrett Arendt, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2023

Outdoor school is an academic program where sixth graders spend a week outside, learning about nature, plants, animals, water, and soil. High school students are able to become student leaders and mentor...

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