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Westwood Weekly

March 16, 2025

WestwoodWeeklyMarch 16, 2025

Congratulations to the WHS Boys Basketball Team on a Historic Season

District Solo & Ensemble Results

The following Westwood High School music students participated and received ratings at District Solo and Ensemble festival on Saturday, March 8th at Kingsford High School. Students who participate are required to perform a prepared piece and are judged on a scale of 1 to 4 with 1 being the highest rating. Students who perform a Class A piece are eligible to be nominated for state competition at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Saturday, May 3rd. Those nominated ensembles or solos receive a *1 rating.


Congratulations to these students for all their hard work and this great achievement!!


STUDENT/ENSEMBLE RATING

Westwood HS:

Jacob Milano, Vocal Solo *1

  • Musical Theater Solo *1

Isaiah Whitaker, Snare Drum Solo *1

Maggie Johnson, Vocal Solo *1

  • Musical Theater Solo *1

Ellen Balzarini, Vocal Solo 1

  • Musical Theater Solo *1

Hayden Freudenstein, Vocal Solo *1

  • Musical Theater Solo 1

Elizabeth King, Vocal Solo *1

  • Musical Theater Solo *1

Libby Ollanketo, Lucy Ostola, Evynn Seablom, Averie Vial - Clarinet Quartet *1

Grace Morrison, Vocal Solo 1

  • Musical Theater Solo *1

Marra Anderson, Vocal Solo 2

  • Musical Theater Solo *1

Voices In Motion, Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1

Eden O’Brien, Clarinet Solo 1

Grace Shandonay, Flute Solo 1

Elizabeth Goldman, Cliona Solomon-Lundwall, Eden O’Brien Instrumental Trio 1

Rosalyn Bonin, Savanna Rautio, Vocal Duet 1

Olivia Letson, Vocal Solo 1

Gabriella Perry, Vocal Solo 1

  • Musical Theater Solo 1

Selena Anthony, Tenor Sax Solo 2

  • Xylophone Solo 1

Elizabeth Bureau, Flute Solo 2

Elizabeth Goldman, Eden O’Brien, Clarinet Duet 2

Kyla Koski, Marisa Gray, Vocal Duet 2

Bella Carson, Gabriella Perry, Vocal Duet 2


WHS Students Perform at Annual Chorus Festival

On Tuesday March 11th, the Westwood High School Chorus participated in the WSMA Chorus Festival. The festival was held at Houghton High School with 4 other choruses from across the U.P. in attendance. The chorus’s performance was judged on its quality of performance and musicianship. 33 students from Westwood performed and the ensemble was rated on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the highest rating and 4 the lowest. Below are Westwood’s scores:


Adjudicator Scores: Judge 1: 1 Judge 2: 1 Judge 3:1


The pieces performed at festival were varied and rigorous which exemplifies the work ethic our students exhibit on a daily basis. A big congratulations to the chorus students for their dedication and hard work!

HOSA Students Have Started their Clinicals!

HOSA students recently started their clinical work. Students spend time with different health care agencies to get some real world experience in their desired field. What a great opportunity for our students!

WHS Students Attend YooperCon at NMU

NMU held its annual YooperCon last week where high school students and teachers had the opportunity to explore exciting cybersecurity career opportunities with multiple hands on activities and career information sessions throughout the day. Thank you NMU for hosting this event! Here is a TV6 piece about the event.

Attention Seniors!!

Time is running out for the Krispey Kreme Fundaraiser. Orders need to be turned in to the office by Tuesday, March 18th. Keep in mind the proceeds from the fundraiser go toward the senior all-nighter. I do recall anyone asking the principal if he would like to purchase any donuts😀!

Attention Juniors and Parents/Guardians

There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30pm at Negaunee High School for any Junior and their parent/guardian who are interested in learning more about post secondary options. If you have questions about the meeting please reach out to the counseling department at WHS.

Event Information

Band Concert

When?

Monday, Mar 17, 2025, 07:00 PM

Where?

Aspen Ridge Middle School, Aspen Ridge School Road, Ishpeming, MI, USA

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Spring Break - March 24-28

Enjoy your time off!

March Edition

All school districts in Michigan are required to share the Sexual Harassment and Information Guide with students in grades 6-12. I have attached the information guide as and some additional informaton including the districts Title IX coordinator information and specific school policies related to sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Sexual Harrassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide

https://nice.k12.mi.us/parents/westwood-lunch-menu/

WHS Lunch Menu

Click on the picture for this month's lunch menu.

Westwood High School Athletic Schedules
Please note that schedules are subject to change.
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