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New Palm Trees at West Boca
Posted on February 3, 2010Posted in News
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... Read more »
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Helping Haiti
Posted on January 25, 2010Posted in News, Top Stories
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... Read more »
Comments: One ResponseAP Apps-What you need to know
Posted on January 14, 2010Posted in News
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... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesLow-Income Women Rejected from Free Cancer Screenings
Posted on December 18, 2009Posted in News
Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor
Low-income women across the country are being turned away from cancer screenings due to state budget constraints. According to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, women who would usually be eligible for mammograms... Read more »
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Another Revolution by Google.
Posted on December 11, 2009Posted in News, Top Stories
Written by Cindy Castillo, Staff Writer
Many years ago, google, known by many as one of the most popular search engines, was invented. It was a tool used on the computer that could allow somebody to enter text into a space, and from just typing one word, search the whole... Read more »
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White House Party Crashers
Posted on December 2, 2009Posted in News, Top Stories
Written by Christie Riganati, Online News Editor
Last week the president held the state dinner at the White House. There were many politicians and Obama donors who had received cordial invitations to the dinner. Unexpected guest were forbidden entry. That Tuesday, Tareq and Michaele... Read more »
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The Oprah Winfrey Show will end in 2011.
Posted on November 22, 2009Posted in News, Top Stories
Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor
It is the end of an era for the Oprah Winfrey Show. After 25 seasons interviewing countless celebrities and investigating national issues, Winfrey announced that her award-winning show will end on September 9, 2011. On last Friday’s... Read more »
Comments: One ResponsePathfinders at West Boca
Posted on November 19, 2009Posted in News
Written by Cindy Castillo, Staff Writer
Every year, the Pathfinder High School Scholarship is presented to high school seniors in the Palm Beach and Martin counties. Each year Pathfinder Scholarships reward seventy two students with more than $135,000. This scholarship is... Read more »
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Redskins Cheerleader Crippled: Possibly Caused by Flu Vaccine
Posted on November 12, 2009Posted in News, Top Stories
Written by Christie Riganati, Online News Editor
Many people would like to avoid the headache, fever, nauseous and all other symptoms the flu causes. In hopes to dodge the flu they receive the flu vaccine. Although they go on believing that it is going to save them from the dreaded... Read more »
Comments: No ResponsesCaps for Cause!
Posted on November 3, 2009Posted in News
Written by Marisa Kaplan, Print News Editor
Fundraiser season has begun this week at West Boca with “Caps for Cause.” The Key Club is selling wristbands allowing students and staff to wear hats only on Friday November 6. Sales of these wristbands will begin Tuesday November... Read more »
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