Senior Shaye Lauro signs Division 1 athletic scholarship
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 16, 2018
Gymnast senior Shaye Lauro signed a division 1 scholarship letter to join the acrobatics and tumbling team at Baylor University Wednesday. Lauro received the scholarship after she was evaluated through videos that she submitted to the university. “(To get the scholarship) you send videos to t...
Senior athlete enjoys running lifestyle
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under Boys Cross Country, Carousel, Fall Sports, Features, Lifestyles, News, Sports
Three-year varsity cross country runner and captain senior Kamal Patel is enjoying his last season as a high schooler. “I would say that running is so great that it almost helps our body in every situation. It’s a lifestyle, it keeps the body in good shape, helps you concentrate, focus on study...
Golfers head to sectionals Monday
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2018
Filed under Boys Golf, Carousel, Fall Sports, News, Sports
Three boy golfers are heading to sectionals after qualifying at the regional tournament Tuesday at St Andrews Golf Club. Qualifying individuals are senior Dennis Hoffman with a 78 shot, junior Tighe Walsh with a 86 shot, and Bobby Bartlett with an 88 shot. Boys golf has not made it to the st...
New football coach leads the way by having fun
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2018
Filed under Carousel, News, Sports
Head football coach enjoys his first year coaching at the school. “As I became a coach one of the things that it’s a blessing to me is building relationships with students here and how we build off of that too,” Rustman said. “It's fun to interact with them.” Rustman has been coaching for...
Building a legacy in track before leaving high school
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 18, 2018
Filed under Boys Track, Carousel, Sports
All in motivation to beat one of his track friends, senior Zenen Cardenas broke track records on the Upstate 8 conference meet May 10 at Streamwood High School.“I ran with one of my track buddies, Charlie Wade, who's ranked #1 in the state right now,” Cardenas said. “We met sophomore year, and n...
Freshman athlete discovers difference between middle school and high school sports
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Features, Girls Soccer, News, Sports
Freshman Maryam Al Kubaisi is a multi-sport athlete that has been playing sports for seven years, ranging from soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Al Kubaisi plays post (defense) in basketball, soccer as a center back and, volleyball as a spiker. Now, she moved on from playing at a middle school leve...
Playing badminton as team captain one last time
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
May 9, 2018
Filed under Badminton, Carousel, Clubs, Features, Sports
For senior Clarissa Vargas, being the varsity team captain of badminton can put a load of pressure on her shoulders inside and outside the court. “It's hard being a captain because sometimes what we want isn't what everyone else wants and that really takes a toll on all of us,” Vargas said. Bu...
Varsity hockey team wins first place in the Illinois West Cup and heads to the state competition
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
March 20, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Hockey, News, Sports
After winning the Illinois West Cup, the varsity hockey team is heading to state Saturday at the United Center. It is the first time that both hockey teams, varsity and JV, from Wheaton West have won first place. Senior David Browning is the team captain for varsity and junior Nathan Rutledge pl...
What it takes to be in track
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
February 27, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Features, Girls Track, Sports
Track consists of many other activities and responsibilities than just running. Having a busy schedule, for example, is one of them. "We meet six days out of the week, we meet every day except Sunday,” girls track captain Catherine Franch said. Each day, their practices consist of differen...
Senior enjoys last year as high school cheerleader
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
February 16, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Features, Sports
From becoming more confident to bringing happy memories, cheerleading has significantly impacted senior Ajani Taylor’s high school life. “It’s made me really lively, now I see myself as someone that wants to take charge, someone who likes to teach people,” Taylor said. Taylor is able ...
Senior athletes sign intent to play volleyball in college
By Ariana Alcantar, Multimedia Editor
November 9, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Fall Sports, Girls Volleyball, News, Sports
Two volleyball players committed to their respective schools and signed letters of intent as parents and coaches stood behind them in support Wednesday. Senior Laura Katarzynski will be attending the University of Northern Colorado and will be an outside hitter for the girls volleyball team. “When I v...
Volley for the cure
By Ariana Alcantar, Multi-Media Editor
October 11, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Fall Sports, Girls Volleyball, Multimedia, Sports
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This is Leslie’s second year on the team. She is a sophomore and she enjoys being around friends and family. She hopes to major in performing arts or medicine in the future.