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2 senior issue May 17, 2018 W EDITORIAL POLICY The student-produced newspaper of Maine West High School, the Westerner, is dedicated to maintaining the values of truth, integrity, and courage in reporting. The Westerner provides an open public forum for free and responsible expression of student opinion, as well as balanced coverage of issues of student interest. The staff encourages discussion and free expression between all members of the school and community and maintains its responsibility to inform and educate the student body. Unsigned editorials represent the majority viewpoint of the editorial board. Letters to the editor, which are subject to editing for length and clarity, must be signed by name and may be published upon approval from the editorial board. Opinions in letters are not necessarily those of the Westerner, nor should any opinion expressed in the Westerner be construed as the opinion or policy of the adviser, the Westerner staff as a whole, the school staff, the school administration, or District 207 school board. EDITORIAL BOARD: Editor-in-Chief: Catherine Buchaniec, Bhagirath Mehta Associate Editor-in-Chief: Matthew Montanile News Editors: Chris Rios. Ashley Dwy Features Editor: Linette Sanchez In-Depth Editor: Matthew Montanile Sports Editors: Dominik Bronakowski Amaan Siddiqui, Opinions Editor: Catherine Buchaniec Entertainment Editor: Kara Dempsey Photo Editor: Danny Fowler Art Editor Zac Abero Assistant Editors: Danny Daod, Natalia Wolny, Abigail Milovancevic, Maraya Adams, Suzy Linek, Nina Palmer STAFF MEMBERS Sarah Smail, Masooma Sultan, Malaika Zaidi, Ivonne Sanchez, Arline Vargas, Corinne Bellot, Jenna Robbins, Destiny Onyeise, Nana Agyarko, Jelena Pejovic, Monroe Torkelson, Vincent Parcelli, Sarah Lane, Alexandra Malewicz, Greta Sorenson, Xiao Lin He, Kevin Schill ADVISER:Laurie McGowan Dear Seniors, “The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” -Arthur C. Clarke When you were freshmen, I am quite certain you had no idea what high school had to offer. You may have had older friends or siblings who gave you ideas about high school, but until you started to live it, it was just an idea. And when you were freshmen, I am quite certain you had no idea how far you could push yourself or how much better you could become. You walked into the building quite tentatively, not knowing who your friends would be, how much you would learn, or what paths you might take. You directed yourselves and took control of what you wanted to do and who you wanted to become. Winston Churchill said, “Hear this, young men and women everywhere, and proclaim it far and wide. The earth is yours and the fullness thereof. Be kind, but be fierce. You are needed now more than ever before. Take up the mantle of change. For this is your time.” You have already done this. You’ve been fierce in the classroom, making academic strides that have surpassed the classes before you with more students taking more challenging classes. Your have made your mark in the athletic arena with the best records we have had in almost every one of our sports. Top 5% of the Class of 2018 KATELYN ARAGON * CORINNE BELLOT CATHERINE BUCHANIEC KAMILA CZERLONKO JUSTYNE ANNE GO ZAYNA HAI ROMAR HARAYO COLE KELLY ELANOR KURUTZ NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS Catherine Buchaniec Matthew Montanile You have made your mark in Fine Arts, with performances that have been beyond outstanding, and in all of our elective areas, gaining internships and experiences that will last a lifetime. Most importantly, you have been kind. You have made a commitment to our community with your extensive fund raising efforts, canned food drives, and dedication to Des Plaines. You have been fierce in the classroom and on the courts, and it has shown. You have been complimented by other schools, by parents, by the community, for the generosity and caring you show for one another. Our fans are better than anyone else’s and you have come to cheer each other on with a spirit that is unmatched. You have been kind, and you have been fierce. Thank you for making my job as principal one that does not seem like a job at all. You make me proud every single day by going beyond the possible, and showing those who will come after you that the impossible can be met. I wish you all well, and I hope you continue to shine. Leave your mark in a positive way in all you do. Be safe and be smart - Audrey J. Haugan Maine West High School Principal TIANNA LAVALLE WILLIS LE JENNFER MACDONALD MARTYLINETTE SANCHEZ BHAGIRATH MEHTA* MADELEINE MIRZA MATTHEW MONTANILE* MICHAEL MONTANILE* DESTINY ONYEISE ANDREW ORLOWSKI JUHI PATEL BRETT PATTERSON* JELENA PEJOVIC JESSICA RIEDL CHARLES VAUGHAN *denotes top 1% who will be recognized as Maine Scholars NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST Bhagirath Mehta
W May 17, 2018 senior issue 3 Merit Scholars Three students who excelled in department coursework and activities over the course of their four years have earned the distinction of Merit Scholars. Applied Technology Art Family & Business English Consumer Science Adrian Banat Sandra Marban Catherine Buchaniec Catherine Buchaniec Kathryn Branick Milos Dugalic Abigail Staessle Justyne Go Tianna Lavalle Marcy Chaidez Shree Patel Natalie Trytko Nicole Palarz Matthew Montanile Anthony Ponce Departmental Award Winners Foreign Language Haffiz Abera Katelyn Aragon Nicholas Zonsius Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Science Speech & Drama Katelyn Aragon Michael Montanile Katelyn Aragon Juhi Patel Catherine Buchaniec Jillian Brosch Vrutik Patel Zach Nelson Allison Ebby Vrutik Patel Zayna Hai Garrett Morrison Norris Tran Martylinette Sanchez Dyanna Tello Brett Patterson Bhagirath Mehta Evan Shacklette Each year, faculty members from the twelve departments award seniors departmental honors. These students have exemplified outstanding scholarship in these departments, as well as participated widely in many departmental courses, throughout their four years at Maine West. The names of the winners are engraved on a plaque hanging near the main office. Applied Technology Bhagirath Mehta Art Michael Blancaflor Business Neli Peeva English Destiny Onyeise Family & Consumer Science Josselyn Cruz Foreign Language Mathematics Music Martylinette Sanchez Bhagirath Mehta Corinne Bellot Physical Education Science Social Science Speech & Drama Dominik Bronakowski Bhagirath Mehta Natalia Wolny Lucas Banks
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