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West Salem High Students Bring The Great Gatsby to Life
A murmur of confusion runs through the gathering of theater students — why is there a picture of cheese grater in this PowerPoint? “Alright, who’s the punster?” Hannah Costa-Baker, the West Salem High School (WSHS) costume director, asks with a smile. On stage in the West Salem High auditorium, a gaggle of Advanced Technical Theater students are gearing up for their biggest “straight play” yet: The Great Gatsby. They’re buzzing with excitement and nerves: in small groups, t
Casey Chaffin
Mar 243 min read
Hoop Dreams: Lady Titan’s Four-Year Reign Leads to College
The Lady Titans are hard at play on a Wednesday evening in the West Salem High School gym. Only 24 hours after another win, the varsity girls basketball team is at it again, this time competing against a bunch of boys. The school’s boys junior varsity basketball team scrimmages against the varsity girls on occasion, and a bystander can see no side has a clear advantage. Every shot is challenged; every move is defended. Girls Coach Justin Duke likes what he sees. Confidence bu
Dan Shryock
Mar 63 min read
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