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Katherine Shoppa

Katherine Shoppa, Reporter and Yearbook Staffer

Katherine Shoppa is a sophomore at West. This is her first year on staff as a reporter for print and a yearbook staffer. When she's not writing, you can find her playing with her dog, watching movies, or hanging out with friends.
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A new phase of the pandemic approaches with 295 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

Post-vax facts

June 4, 2021
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ICCSD to continue COVID-19 quarantine protocols

May 27, 2021
Dasia Taylor '21 introduces Dr. Terrence Roberts on April 6, 2018.

Dasia Taylor ’21 appears on Ellen for infection-identifying sutures

April 27, 2021
The WSS explores the culture and effects of excessive caffeine consumption and sleep deprivation.

Caffeine culture

April 25, 2021
Over time, many holidays have become

Hallmark holidays

February 27, 2021
Finding fun things to do during the cold winter days can be hard, especially in the midst of a pandemic.

Winter what-to-dos

December 21, 2020
With a pandemic, extreme weather and inequality, 2020 hasn't shaped up to what everyone thought it would be.

Can we call 2020 the worst year ever?

December 14, 2020

Winter what-to-dos instructions

December 3, 2020
How to make DIY snow globes

How to make DIY snow globes

December 3, 2020
How to make a pine cone bird feeder

How to make a pine cone bird feeder

December 3, 2020
How to make chocolate pretzel snowmen

How to make chocolate pretzel snowmen

December 3, 2020
Hot cocoa recipe roundup

Hot cocoa recipe roundup

December 3, 2020
Teaching virtually has presented many challenges to the teachers of West High School.

The virtual reality

November 23, 2020
The early snowfall was a subject of debate for West High students.

A not-so-heated debate

October 23, 2020
Super strangers

Super strangers

October 20, 2020
Why it's important to vote in 2020

Why it’s important to vote in 2020

July 25, 2020
Social distancing and lockdown measures put in place due to COVID-19 are resulting in a series of environmental changes.

Environmental side effects

May 16, 2020
Some purple phlox started blooming in our backyard on April 7, it shows the signs of spring coming by blooming from nicer temperatures, sunlight, and rain. The flowers are blooming as spring comes.

[Photo] Signs of spring

April 10, 2020
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