Singer, songwriter Ray Goren performs at BV West
Jolie Barnhart, Illumination-Arts Section Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories
Walking into the BV West Performing Arts Center, a single figure stands center stage. He is surrounded by two microphones, a loop machine and his guitar. As students fill the center section, 18-year-old Goren looks out to the group and grins. "Thanks for coming. Who wants...
Sharing a Passion: Kelly Bushouse
Jonah Park, Managing Editor
September 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Some students play one instrument and participate in band. Junior Kelly Bushouse plays three instruments and is in three different ensembles. Music is one of Bushouse’s top priorities, taking up most of her free time when she is not in school. She has loved music since elementary school, and hopes...
Letters to Sala
September 9, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Photo Galleries
The following photos are from the dress rehearsal of Letters to Sala. Half of this show takes place during the Holocaust while Sala, a young women in a concentration camp, hides all the letters she receives that contains information about what is happening. The other half of the show is the family of...
Blue Valley West Orchestra
Kayla Noelker, Kayla Noelker
September 9, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
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Kim Possible Live-Action Movie is Underway
Natalie Fiorella, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Kim Possible, an animated TV show that ended over 10 years ag0, has continued to be a fan favorite with today's generation, with people often saying that it is a part of the 'old Disney' group that is praised for being one of the best Disney shows. While the show itself is not coming back, the beloved ...
A Breath of Fresh Heir
Chelsea Park, Reporter
April 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
British Royalty has gained a new family member. On Monday, April 23, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, gave birth to her third child, a baby boy. Just several hours after the new prince’s birth, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge presented him to the public outside the Lind...
Junior wins design contest
April 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Make a ripple, change the world. The motto for the SEVENDAYS organization emphasized that small positive actions could make a big difference. April 10-16 the group worked to emphasize Love, Discovery, Others, Connections, Individuals, Going out to make change and moving Onward. The group sponsored...
Winter Guard performs in MCCGA Championships
Maria Kershaw and Diane Kershaw
April 15, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Photo Galleries
April 7 The Blue Valley West Winter Guard traveled to Springfield, Missouri to attend the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) championship contest. The Ruby Guard competed at Ozark High School. They performed their show, Pursuit, to the music of Cirque De Soleil's, KA. They placed f...
Jaguar Percussion Group Hosts Festival
Diane Kershaw, Photographer
April 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Photo Galleries
March 30 The Jaguar Percussion Groups worked together to host an area percussion festival. The one-of-a-kind event drew musicians from Topeka, Lawrence, Olathe, Shawnee Mission and the Blue Valley high schools. Clinicians from the University of Kansas, Michael Compitello, the Kansas City...
Fortnite Launches on Mobile
Jonah Park, Managing Editor
March 24, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Last week, Epic Games expanded on Fortnite’s already impressive accessibility, releasing the game on mobile platforms. According to an app store intelligence firm, the mobile version earned over $1.5 million in its first three days of launch, even though the app is free to download. In-app purchases f...