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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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Kenney Whitbey

Kenney Whitbey, Co-Editor-in-Chief

As an editor of the Amplifier, Kenney Whitbey, senior, has a deep passion for journalism.  “I need journalism like I need food and water,” Whitbey said.  The most memorable article he has written was about a local West Linn student who went to Africa to volunteer. However, Whitbey has a lot more on his plate than just writing for the WLHS newspaper.  He is also involved in National Honor Society, Link Crew and class council.

During school hours, Whitbey enjoys biology because it is applicable to life, which, for him, makes it an interesting class.  But what he is looking forward to most about this year are all of the senior traditions and activities like prom and graduation.  After high school, he hopes to attend a university in California, although he is looking into several different colleges along the West Coast.

This high school senior is involved in many activities in and outside of the school.  While Whitbey said his strengths lie in sarcasm, Madden and ping-pong, another passion of his is sports—whether he is playing in his own game or is one of the screaming fans in CenturyLink Field cheering on the Seattle Seahawks.  Whitbey is a cornerback and receiver for the high school football team.  In addition to football, he is also a midfielder for the WLHS lacrosse team.  Other sport interests of Whitbey’s include intermural basketball, beach volleyball and badminton.

Another important aspect of Whitbey’s life is his family.  His parents are the most influential people in his life because he believes that they have pushed him in the right direction and prepared him for the future.  Whitbey has two siblings; his brother is a freshman and his sister, seventh grader.  Also part of the family is a chocolate lab and mini dachshund.

Along with sports and family, Whitbey like to travel. Over the summer, he traveled to San Diego and Los Angeles for a week; however, if he could travel to anywhere in the world he would choose to visit Spain because of the laidback culture, food and history.

Whether it is sports, clubs, school or travel, Whitbey is enjoying his senior year and is excited and prepared for the future.

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Snowboard team heats up the mountain

Snowboard team heats up the mountain

Kenney Whitbey
February 14, 2014

The West Linn High School Snowboard Team has started its season strong as the returning state champions. At the most recent competition, the team faired extremely well. Both Michael Foushee, senior, and...

Boys Basketball tops Westview en route to a matchup against Grant

Kenney Whitbey, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2014

The West Linn Boys’ Varsity Basketball team improved its record to 8-4 on Friday Jan. 10 as they beat Westview (4-3) by a score of 76-61. The Lions outscored the Wildcats in all but the second quarter....

New glass wall raises questions

Kenney Whitbey
September 27, 2013

As students wandered through the halls during the first week of school, meeting up with friends, discussing schedules, and catching up on things, most couldn't help but notice the glass encasing of the...

Kaleb McKern prepared to influence students lives

Kaleb McKern prepared to influence students lives

Kenney Whitbey
September 23, 2013

Although he may be mistaken as a student, Kaleb McKern, math teacher, is actually a bit of a veteran as he enters his ninth year teaching, and his first at West Linn. “I look forward to learning from...

Jan Dickinson grows from her Southern Roots

Jan Dickinson grows from her Southern Roots

Kenney Whitbey
September 23, 2013

Moving from the Deep South to the Pacific Northwest would be quite a change for most people. But for Jan Dickinson, English teacher, it is perfect for her “tree hugging” personality. Dickinson has...

Kyle Sobotta brings unique perspectives to West Linn High School

Kyle Sobotta brings unique perspectives to West Linn High School

Kenney Whitbey
September 23, 2013

Kyle Sobotta, social studies teacher, has spent time teaching in Africa which has given a different perspective on his life. “When you have to bathe using just a five gallon bucket of water, it really...

Josh Winicki makes jump from middle to high school

Josh Winicki makes jump from middle to high school

Kenney Whitbey
September 23, 2013

A familiar face, but new to West Linn High School, will be in the math classrooms this year. Josh Winicki, who has taught at both Athey Creek and Rosemont Ridge, along with a quarter at the Access Academy,...

Boys Lacrosse State Championship to be a battle of giants

Kenney Whitbey
May 30, 2013

The Oregon boys lacrosse championship will be a battle between giants as West Linn (17-4, second seed) and Lakeridge (20-3, first seed) duke it out. The West Lions Boys Lacrosse team cruised to a 17-9...

Debutantes dance team on way to state

Kenney Whitbey
February 15, 2013

The West Linn High School Debutantes will take the floor tomorrow, Saturday Feb.16 and Sunday Feb. 17 at 12 a.m. for a competition at Parkrose High School. The team will compete against other schools and...

Main gym re-opens after intensive reconstruction

Kenney Whitbey
December 17, 2012

For months, students, faculty and coaches have been awaiting the re-opening of the main gym, which was damaged by the Oct. 8 fire. Along with gym, the wrestling room has also been cleared to open, although...

West Linn High School bridges the gap to Africa

Kenney Whitbey
October 8, 2012

At the turn of the century, a man named Barry Childs had a vision of helping others in need. So big in fact, that he left a stable job at Abbott Laboratories, a global pharmaceutical and health care product...

Local entertainment provides plenty of activities over spring break

Kenney Whitbey
March 23, 2012

Are you staying local for spring break and looking for something to do? This list has you covered with plenty of activities to enjoy, most of which are offered at little to no price. Activities 1.  ...

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