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 […]
On the Court with Westmoore’s Makenzie Woods – Presented by Eskridge Honda
VYPE: How long have you been playing tennis? Makenzie Woods: Three years this year. VYPE: What made you want to join the tennis team this year? MW: One of my friends was doing it so I joined because of them. VYPE: What’s your favorite part about playing tennis? MW: I like it. And I like […]
Talking Winter Guard with Westmoore’s Serenity Harman – Presented by Eskridge Honda
By Chris Dietrich VYPE: What inspired you to join Winter Guard? Serenity Harman: I joined guard because my friends joined, and I also danced in the past. My teacher and directors told me to join, and it’s been great ever since. VYPE: What is the story of your show? Name and song? SH: The show […]
Piecing Together a Show with Westmoore’s Carly Rogers – Presented by Eskridge Honda
By Chris Dietrich VYPE: Many people don’t realize how physically demanding a band can be. How do you train or prepare for performances? Carly Rogers: Marching band is a very demanding physical activity. The best ways I find to prepare and acclimate to the taxing work are mostly spending time outside and drinking plenty of […]