Impeachment Testimonies
Sydney MacNaughton, Writer
December 2, 2019
In the last three weeks, the world has seen testimony from top diplomat to Ukraine William Taylor, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs George Kent, and former Ukraine ambassador and US Ambassador to the European Union Maria Yovanovitch. All three have provided incre...
WBHS Robotics Team Places First in OCCRA
Sarah Long, Writer
November 26, 2019
The West Bloomfield robotics team, The Atomigators, received first place in an Oakland County competition on Nov. 23 at Walled Lake Western High School. The team received the 2019 OCCRA (Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association) Championship award. Participating students build and control 120 ...
The Fourth Annual U-Matter Week Lifts Up WBHS
November 19, 2019
West Bloomfield High School hosted its fourth annual U-Matter Week from Nov. 11- Nov. 15th. U-Matter Week is meant to motivate and inspire students reinforcing the idea that each and every person matters. “It is important to have U-Matter week to celebrate people and let people know they have a...
Impeachment Hearings Go Public
November 19, 2019
Although the impeachment process is still in its early stages, much has happened in the last month. After Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment inquiry announcement, multiple hearings have been conducted within the House of Representatives, which voted on Oct. 31 to arrange the procedures fo...
WBHS Wins Two District Championships in One Night
November 14, 2019
Volleyball and football both won district titles at home on Friday, Nov. 8. The volleyball match against Walled Lake Central began at 5 p.m. After four sets, the teams were tied, 2-2. In the last set, played to 15, the Lakers came out on top. Senior Lauren King ended the game with 25 kills, six block...
Impending Impeachment or Pointless Investigation?
Sydney MacNaughton, Contributor
October 29, 2019
President Donald Trump is up against an impeachment inquiry, announced in a press conference by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The reasons behind her decision to take political action against the president were his betrayal of the Constitution. She said he used the office for...
Varsity Football Finishes the Regular Season with a Win
October 29, 2019
Varsity football beat De La Salle Collegiate 16-8 on Friday, Oct. 25 at Wayne State University. This non-league game concluded the season. Seniors Dillon Tatum and Darian Kruja scored two touchdowns for the Lakers. The defense also scored two points with a safety. De La Salle came back with a tou...
Student Spotlight: Michelle Varshavskiy
Sarah Long, Contributor
October 29, 2019
Michelle Varshavskiy, 16, is a West Bloomfield High School senior who maintains a 4.4 GPA while participating in her sport of choice, Rhythmic Gymnastics. As a senior, Varshavskiy is planning her future which most likely consists of this sport. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines ballet, gymnastics,...
Boys Varsity Soccer Ends Their Season Against Clarkston
Josh Poole
October 29, 2019
Boys varsity soccer lost in the first round of playoffs against Clarkston High School on Friday, Oct. 11. Junior Jake Ward scored for the Lakers in the first half, but Clarkston also scored a goal to tie the game. Clarkston scored the game-winning point in the second half. The Lakers ended the regular season 11-5. ...
Varsity Volleyball Ties for 4th Place in the OAA Red
October 22, 2019
Girls varsity volleyball lost 3-1 against Stony Creek High School and tied for 4th place in the OAA Red league on Thursday, Oct. 17. Their overall record as 18-7 and their league record is 3-4.This game marked the end of their regular season play. They are now preparing for the State Tournament s...
Field Hockey Finishes the Season with a Win
October 22, 2019
Girls varsity field hockey lost to Oakland 3-2 at the away game on Friday, Oct. 11. The team beat Regina High School 3-0 at a home game on Monday, Oct. 14. This was their last game. Girls varsity field hockey is officially over with an overall record of 7-4-2. There will be no playoffs for field ...
Varsity Football Becomes Champions of the OAA Red League
October 22, 2019
Varsity football shutout Oxford High School with a score of 48-0 and won the OAA red league on Friday, Oct. 18. After only scoring one touchdown in the first quarter, the Lakers put up three more in the second quarter. Junior Jake Ward kicked the extra points, and WBHS went into halftime leading...
