Athlete Spotlight with Westmoore’s Alex Le – Presented by Hey Day
The throwing sports in track and field require strength, explosiveness, and balance. For Westmoore High School, senior Alex Le embodies all those qualities and is enjoying his final season as a student-athlete. Being a Jaguar is something Le is proud to say. “What makes Westmoore a great place for me as a student-athlete would definitely […]
Q&A with Westmoore’s Alfredo Granados – Presented by Christian Brothers Automotive
By Chris DietrichVYPE: How long have you played as a goalie? Alfredo Grandos: My whole life. That’s pretty much my position. It’s a different role from other players because you’re isolated during the game. You have your area and space separate from the rest of the team. VYPE: Gotcha. How do you prepare for a […]
Athlete Spotlight with Westmoore’s Lillian Morris – Presented by Silver Leaf Animal Hospital
By Chris Dietrich Becoming an author in high school is a huge endeavor. For Lillian Morris, this has become a passionate adventure. Morris has her plate full of activities, from co-illustrating pictures with a Disney employee to playing in a jazz band. On top of these, she also runs a small YouTube channel, where she […]
Athlete Spotlight with Westmoore’s Ravin Marshall – Presented by Triple Diamond Construction
By Chris Dietrich Art can come through many different means. For junior Ravin Marshall, art presents itself to her in unique ways. To traditional paper art to 3D models, Marshall has dove into areas of artwork that she uses to express herself. Art has been a core part of her life for years, since she […]
Q&A with Westmoore’s Kitana Kelly – Presented by Triple Diamond Construction
By Chris Dietrich VYPE: What initially drew you to choir and has kept you involved for the past six years? Kitana Kelly: I’ve always loved singing. I feel like I’ve been singing since I can remember, honestly. VYPE: How have you grown as a musician and performer since you first joined? KK: I would say […]
Athlete Spotlight with Westmoore’s Lily West – Presented by Premier Healthcare
Incoming freshmen have a lot going on. It’s their first year being around upperclassmen, but for student-athletes there is an additional pressure to compete well enough to make a varsity roster. Westmoore High School’s Lily West did that with the tennis team and it’s an accomplishment she is proud of making. “I’m a ninth grader […]
Athlete Spotlight with Westmoore’s Chason Brassfield – Presented by Premier Healthcare
Westmoore High School senior Chason Brassfield started competing in track and field when he was 14 and in the eighth grade. Now in his final year of competing on the track, Brassfield said he has continued to improve and is hungry to help his team win. “My strength is my start out of blocks. I […]
Q&A with Westmoore’s Josiah Abshire – Presented by Gregory’s Sporting Goods
VYPE: Josiah, when did you start playing baseball? Josiah Abshire: I first picked up a bat when I was three, but I didn’t actually start playing on a team until I was six. VYPE: What position do you play and why do you love it? JA: I play third base and also pitch. I enjoy […]
Long Trinh Talks Band Culture at Westmoore HS – Presented by Eskridge Honda
VYPE: What instrument do you play, and how long have you played it?Long Trinh: I play the trumpet. I’ve been playing since 7th grade, about four to five years now. I started learning the trumpet a while ago, but I actually joined band in my sophomore year. I’m a junior now, so it’s been a […]
Destination Animation with Westmoore’s Kyle Smith – Presented by Eskridge Honda
By Chris Dietrich VYPE: What inspired you to start animating? Kyle Smith: I’ve always drawn. The main thing that pulled me into either pursuing it as a career or just keeping it as a hobby was this portrait my aunt had made of me and my mom when we were in the hospital. It’s an […]