On September 3, 2008 NASCAR visited West High School to talk about DWD (driving while distracted). NASCAR driver Jeff Burton came here to West with a driving simulator and explained why it is not a great idea for people to drive and do other things such as texting or talking on the cell phone. Also following too close behind someone could be hazardous as well. This event was open to the public and there were chances for students and others to win great prizes such as an iPod and Ohio State football tickets and fans could get autographs from Jeff Burton. In the NASCAR simulator our principal Mr. Martin faced off against Jeff Burton and as expected Burton dominated the event. Broadcasters such as channel 10 WNCI were at West to cover the event as well. By: Stearl Spurlock
NASCAR driver Jeff Burton
Principal Martin in the driving simulator
Jeff Burton’s racing car

On Wednesday September 3 from 3-5pm, Nationwide Insurance is bringing the NASCAR driver Jeff Burton to West to demonstrate and talk about the dangers of driving while distracted. Nationwide Insurance are encouraging drivers to drive smart and not be distracted such as texting while driving. Jeff Burton is the driver of No. 29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet in the Nationwide serices and No. 31 AT&T Chevrolet in Sprint Cup Series. This is a free event including NASCAR giveaways, a driving simulator, food, and more.

• 1. Driving Simulator
• 2. Free food and drinks
• 3. Prize giveaways

The 2008-2009 school starts with students reporting to classes on Wednesday August 27th. We have a new administrative staff consisting of

Principal: Dan Martin (West High Graduate, teacher, and coach)

Assistant Principal: Dr. Betsy Sidorenko

Assistant Principal: Pam Golatt

Assistant Principal: Jason Johnson

Graduation is Saturday June 7 at 12pm at Veterans Memorial. You must have a ticket to attend.

Have a great summer!

School starts back up on August 27th.

The 2007 Yearbooks are now in. Please stop by to pick up your yearbook.

There will be sports physicals on June 2nd at 4pm. The cost is $10.

Open Gyms

May 27	Girls Volleyball 3:00pm
July (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)	Girls Volleyball 5-6:30pm
July (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)	Girls Basketball 6:30-8pm

4 Year Academic Letter Award Winners

The 24th annual awards assembly was held Thursday May 22 in the auditorium. Scholarships from the Alumni Association, Hilltop Lions, Chase Leadership, Armed Services, OHSAA, and many more were awarded to graduating seniors. Students were also recognized for academic and attendance awards. Congratulations on your hard work.

The senior and underclassmen exam schedule has been posted on the website. Please click on the appropriate links on the side for your exam schedule.

West High National Honor Society and AP students attended Math & Physics day at Cedar Point on Thursday May 15th. The students enjoyed experiencing physics on the various roller coasters.
Cedar Point Park	Ms. Donofe with students

Stem Club Members

Congratulations to the West High STEM club for their outstanding performance at the robotics competition on Thursday May 7th at the Hyatt Regency. There were a total of 12 teams that competed and West was able to consistently complete the course. The LEGO robots had to go downhill, put a hacky sack through a hole, go back up the hill and knock a flag down at the top of the hill - within 20 seconds!