By Noah Becker, Current Staff
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‘Keep Getting Up’: Area Trainer Sets World Record to Raise Mental Health Awareness
By Cassidy Scherzer, Current Staff
There was a personal reason why Jackie Vazquez wanted to set a new world record in weightlifting.
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Racing to Save Lives
By Stephanie Snyder, Staff Writer
A race against suffering, hosted for the people by the people.
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Teachers Adapt to New Cohort Schedule
By Elise Marlett, Editor in Chief
The West Bend High Schools have a new approach to limiting the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading
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WBHS Rescinds Ban on Afterschool Activities Meeting In Person
By Caroline Peplinski, Current Staff
Today marks the first opportunity for clubs and co-curriculars at the West Bend High Schools to connect in person this year.Â
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Youth Impact Club Will Promote Mental Wellness
Suicide prevention is deeply personal for the new club’s adviser
By Elise Marlett, Current Staff
Anticipating high student turnout, a new club has moved its first meeting to one of the largest rooms in the school. Continue reading
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Virtual Reality Helps Students Learn
Three class sets of VR goggles are available to teachers
By Grace Peplinski, Current Staff
Some students at West Bend High Schools have gotten a taste of reality, virtual reality that is.
The West Bend School District has been trying out different virtual reality, or VR, programs that will assist with students’ learning and understanding on a variety of different topics. Continue reading
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Wellness Wednesdays
Students can sign up for sessions about reducing stress
By Justin Scherzer, Current Staff
For a short time, students can put aside the stresses of a traditional school day and prioritize their personal wellness.
Several teachers at the West Bend High Schools are leading a new Wellness Wednesday program that allows students to sign up for sessions focused on relaxation, fun and the betterment of their mental health. Through the use of the online tool FlexiSched, students can opt to participate during their normal Wednesday resource time. Over the last two months, eight courses have been offered by teachers from both East and West High. Continue reading
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The Red Cross Runs Dry
West NHS blood drive comes at a crucial time
By Hannah Johnson and Ben Johnson, Current Staff
While the snow piled up this winter, the demand for blood donations was also on the rise.
Since January 1, severe weather caused roughly 1,500 blood drives to be cancelled throughout the United States. These cancellations meant that over 50,000 blood donations were unable to be collected. Continue reading
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