Spotlight on: Kyla Cristopher-Moody
Jasmin Lee, Writer
November 13, 2018
KYLA CHRISTOPHER-MOODY sprinted into 2nd place at the Cross Country State Championship. This competition was held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. This was her 8th State Competition and she is excited to see what the future holds as she heads off to college next year. ...
WB Swim Glides into Finals
Jasmin Lee, Writer
November 13, 2018
WEST BLOOMFIELD Girls Swim and Dive took 3rd place at League Finals. At Royal Oak High School, more than half of the Girls Swim and Dive Team placed in the top 16 of their individual events and relays. Mattie Smith qualified for States in the 100 Breaststroke. She will be swimming at the State Meet o...
Breakfast on the Go
Ashley Allen and Ilana Schwartz
November 13, 2018
High school students are often up before the sun, with West Bloomfield High School being no exception. Not only are students getting up before six in the morning, but they also spend the entire night before finishing their homework. This rough sleep schedule leads to rushed mornings. Students wake up l...
Midterm 2018 Wrap-up
Jo Fogarasi and Jenna Anderson
November 12, 2018
Did you miss the elections last Tuesday? Do you know the winners, and what proposals passed? Here is spectrum's guide to everything you need to know about the midterms of 2018. To begin with the school board, the incumbents won the race for the West Bloomfield Board of Education. Challenger David ...
WBHS’S Marching Band and Color Guard Land 7th
Parker Semanson, Writer
November 9, 2018
On Saturday November 3, WBHS’s Marching Band and Color Guard concluded their season by performing at the MCBA state finals, located at Ford Field. Their show, which was titled Technologic Takeover, received a score of 90.075, earning them 7th place. Shruthi Ravindran, a junior and proud member of ...
No School 2 Vote
Ashley Allen, Writer
November 6, 2018
The West Bloomfield School District made a last minute change to the district calendar. Midterm elections are coming up, and the district decided to take off for the day. According to the calendar on the official West Bloomfield District website, we have school that day. They recently posted on the...
The Race for the School Board
Jenna Anderson, Writer
November 6, 2018
On Tuesday, November 6, the midterm elections will be held. In West Bloomfield, the race for the School Board includes 4 people campaigning from 3 spots. The candidates are Julie Beaty, Carol Finkelstein, Nelson Hersh, who are incumbents running for re-election, and David Flaisher, the only new challeng...
Chamber Choir goes to CMU!
Janelle Karana, Writer
November 1, 2018
Last Friday, October 19, Chamber Choir from West Bloomfield High School took a bus ride up to Central Michigan University for Vocal Arts Day. This is where students get the chance to meet up with other high schools and colleges to gain further knowledge and feedback. “We get to build on experience...
Trunk or Treat
October 30, 2018
Do you have a trunk? And maybe some candy? The West Bloomfield High School student leadership class will be putting on Trunk Or Treat, an effort to raise money for Adopt-a-Family and Leader Dogs for the Blind. The event will take place today, Tuesday October 30th, from 5:30-6:30pm. Tickets for stude...
Softball Snacking
October 30, 2018
On Thursday November 1st, the West Bloomfield High School softball team will be hosting a fundraiser at The Lodge. 20% of all purchases will be given to the team, in hopes to help fund their upcoming season in the spring. Remember to bring the attached flyer below, to show the server. Note that this...
Lakers Playoff Preview
October 25, 2018
For the 5th straight year, theWest Bloomfield Lakers have clinched a playoff spot, and will be facing off against Plymouth (6-3) on Friday, October 26. Almost a year after their last playoff action, the Lakers are looking to avenge their state championship loss last season at the hands of their OAA re...
Varsity Volleyball Goes Through Season Undefeated
October 24, 2018
West Bloomfield High School’s varsity volleyball team has had an outstanding season this year, with a record of 8-0. The team’s most recent game was on Thursday, October 18 against Waterford Kettering. The game also doubled as senior night, meaning the line-up was all seniors. The Lakers won w...
