New Palm Trees at West Boca

Written by Cindy Castillo, Staff Writer

Over the past two weeks students and faculty may have noticed the huge trees and backhoes overtaking the courtyard. Something many might be wondering is  where did these trees  come from. The 180 palm trees were given to West Boca by the school district.... Read more »

February 3, 2010 • 2 comments • Filed Under News

Helping Haiti

Written by Christie Riganati, Online News Editor

January 12th, 2010 Haiti experienced an unfortunate natural disaster. The Haiti Earthquake has been heard around the world. With Haiti being one of the poorest countries in the world, with such a devastating disaster the call for help has been desperate. Now... Read more »

January 25, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under News, Top Stories

AP Apps-What you need to know

Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor

      Getting into an advanced placement class next year just got a little harder. West Boca is now implementing an application process for students who want to take AP classes in the 2010-2011 year. Applications will be reviewed by each department... Read more »

January 14, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

“Blanco y Negro”: The Spanish IV Production

Written by Kayla Dubnick, Online Features Editor

Ellos vivieron felices para siempre… (They lived happily ever after)  The Spanish Play, “Blanco y Negro”, concluded with such thoughts and a sexy saga of salsa dancing.  For the first time in our school’s history, Spanish IV and Spanish II... Read more »

February 4, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

An Entertaining Situation : The Jersey Shore

Written by Melina Garcia, Online Editor-in-Chief

Like millions of others, most teens have been spending every Thursday night awaiting a new episode of Jersey Shore. In case you haven’t heard, MTV’S new hit reality show has taken the nation by storm. With nicknames such as “J-Wowww” and “Snookie”... Read more »

January 21, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

The Look: Coat Edition

Written by Kayla Dubnick & Rachel Alford

With a chill in the air, we all need to keep warm. Although layers upon layers may seem an unattractive way to dress, we are giving you some guidance in how to beat the cold and look good at the same time. Here is a style guide for the best coats of the... Read more »

January 15, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features

Signing Day at West Boca

Written by Zack Schwartz, Online Sports Editor

National Signing Day for high school athletes was on February 4. It is the day that student athletes sign letters of intent to the college that they intend to play for. Three athletes from West Boca made their decisions on where to play. Football player... Read more »

February 5, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Sports, Top Stories

King of the Mat

Written by Sam Tover, Sports Staff Writer

Wrestling is a sport that involves stamina, dedication, talent, and heart. David Burrows, a senior wrestler at West Boca embodies all these traits. He has been wrestling since he was 7 years old. Growing up right outside of Pittsburg, he has learned his... Read more »

February 3, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Sports, Top Stories

Ofir Koren to Play For Team Israel

Written by Bryan Rubin, Online Sports Editor

West Boca’s very own, Ofir Koren has been selected to play for the Israel Junior National Team.  Ofir is a senior and captain for the Bull’s Ice Hockey Team that is in first place in Division II.  Team Israel will compete in the Under 18 Division... Read more »

February 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

More isn’t always Merrier

Written by Leak Berkowitz, Op-Ed Editor

Their reality show on TLC, 19 Kids and Counting, is becoming more and more popular as time goes on.  Just from the title you know that they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. According to the  American Academy of Family Physicians, “At age... Read more »

February 4, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Op-Ed, Top Stories

We Let Our Own Slip Through The Cracks

Written by Leah Berkowitz, Op-Ed Editor

Why do we respond so quickly to other countries, when no one helps us, the United States when we are having our own catastrophe? It takes the country longer to respond to its own crisis than it does to send aide half way around the world. On August 29,... Read more »

January 21, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Op-Ed, Top Stories

A.P Applications

Written by Danielle Bradley, Op-Ed Editor

Reach for the stars. Be all that you can be.  But first, be sure to fill out these applications in the process.  This philosophy seems to be a bit hypocritical.  We’re constantly told to strive for excellence, constantly reminded to live up to our... Read more »

January 13, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Op-Ed, Top Stories

Edge of Darkness Review

Written by Zach Ellman, Online Entertainment Editor

The last time we saw the Mel Gibson on the big screen, he was overcoming a swarm of crop circles and fighting aliens in the 2002 film Signs. Since then, Gibson has stuck to producing and directing films, such as the 2006 film Apocalypto and the 2004 controversial... Read more »

February 3, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment, Top Stories

Solo and Ensemble Results!

Written by Erin Donohue, Entertainment Editor

This past weekend the students of West Boca Chorus competed in the annual Solo and Ensemble Festival. The students entered a variety of pieces in hopes of scoring Straight Superiors. All students who participated should be proud of their performances. ... Read more »

February 1, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment

Conan’s Final Nights on The Tonight Show

Written by Zach Ellman, Online Entertainment Editor

On Friday night, more than seven million people turned on their televisions to watch the sudden and final episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. The final airing of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien was the result of an NBC decision to... Read more »

January 27, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment, Top Stories