Check out the local coverage:
Dennis R.J. Geppert/The Holland Sentinel West Ottawa's Emily Burel is The Sentinel's Competitive Cheerleader of the Year in 2010.
WO puts 6 on all-area competitive cheer team
Today at WO - Wednesday, 3.31.10
The Day of Silence is coming up! The GSA will be meeting today in room 602 south to discuss this years upcoming Day of Silence. If you plan on participating it is important that you attend this meeting. If you have any questions stop by and ask Mr. Kukla.
There will be a Drama club meeting after school in the south band room. We will be discussing t-shirts as well as some upcoming events.
If you missed the spring volleyball meeting, please pick up your information packet in the athletic office.
Art students who are planning on taking the AP Studio Art Exam should contact Mr. Kukla this week to discuss getting their portfolios ready for submission. Contact Mr. Kukla with any questions.
The West Ottawan will be sold tomorrow. Remember your quarters!
2:00-Boys JV Golf vs. OK Red Pre-Season Tourn.
5:00-Girls Freshman Soccer at Jenison High School
5:30-Girls Varsity Lacrosse at E. Grand Rapids
There will be a Drama club meeting after school in the south band room. We will be discussing t-shirts as well as some upcoming events.
If you missed the spring volleyball meeting, please pick up your information packet in the athletic office.
Art students who are planning on taking the AP Studio Art Exam should contact Mr. Kukla this week to discuss getting their portfolios ready for submission. Contact Mr. Kukla with any questions.
The West Ottawan will be sold tomorrow. Remember your quarters!
2:00-Boys JV Golf vs. OK Red Pre-Season Tourn.
5:00-Girls Freshman Soccer at Jenison High School
5:30-Girls Varsity Lacrosse at E. Grand Rapids
WOBN Bloopers
The staff over at Schooltube got some good laughs from the WOBN bloopers, mistakes, and issues we've been having over the last couple months. We uploaded the video, and they put us on the front page of their site. Credits go to Adam for putting this together.
WO Migrant Fair at WO
West Ottawa hosted its annual migrant fair on Saturday boasting tons of fun and access to lots of resources.
Blake Thorne of the Holland Sentinel covered the event, you can read his online article HERE.
Blake Thorne/The Holland Sentinel
Flora Marincsak, left, paints a girl’s face Saturday at West Ottawa’s Annual Migrant Community Fair
Flora Marincsak, left, paints a girl’s face Saturday at West Ottawa’s Annual Migrant Community Fair
Here is WOBN's recap of the event created by Veeba.
Today at WO - Friday, 3.26.10
Jostens representatives will be here today during lunch in both buildings to deliver class rings. Your balance must be paid in full before you can receive your ring, please remember that if you still have a balance it can be paid with cash or money order only on delivery day. No checks can be accepted on the day of delivery. Any students who would still like to order a ring can do so at that time, please remember your $50 deposit.
Students going to Guatemala in June will need to have their final payment in no later than Friday, March 26th. Please call Mrs. VanderSloot for your final balance due if you did fund-raising. Please call 5117 with questions on this announcement.
Attention-If you are a young woman interested in learning more about engineering, the University of Michigan is hosting a Summer Engineering Exploration Camp from July 18 to July 24. Applications must be postmarked by today. See Mr. Veldkamp in South or Mrs. Kiekintveld in North for more information.
5:00-Girls JV Soccer vs. Spring Lake High School
5:30-Girls Varsity Water Polo at Grand Haven Invite
6:45-Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Spring Lake High School
Students going to Guatemala in June will need to have their final payment in no later than Friday, March 26th. Please call Mrs. VanderSloot for your final balance due if you did fund-raising. Please call 5117 with questions on this announcement.
Attention-If you are a young woman interested in learning more about engineering, the University of Michigan is hosting a Summer Engineering Exploration Camp from July 18 to July 24. Applications must be postmarked by today. See Mr. Veldkamp in South or Mrs. Kiekintveld in North for more information.
5:00-Girls JV Soccer vs. Spring Lake High School
5:30-Girls Varsity Water Polo at Grand Haven Invite
6:45-Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Spring Lake High School
Congratulations Anber!
West Ottawa Senior Anber Yeh has been awarded an America Visions Medal from the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition and will be recognized at Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 9.
If you see Amber, please congratulate her on this prestigious award!
If you see Amber, please congratulate her on this prestigious award!
WOBN at HSBJ
A WOBN show from last week is featured this week on the national website hsbj.org
The High School Broadcast Journalism Project (HSBJ) is a journalism education program of RTDNF (Radio Television Digital News Foundation) which promotes broadcast journalism by helping high schools establish and maintain outstanding broadcast journalism programs.
Congratulations WOBNers!
The High School Broadcast Journalism Project (HSBJ) is a journalism education program of RTDNF (Radio Television Digital News Foundation) which promotes broadcast journalism by helping high schools establish and maintain outstanding broadcast journalism programs.
Congratulations WOBNers!
Today at WO - Thursday, 3.25.10
A representative from the Juneteenth Committee Members and the Hope College Multicultural Education Dept. will be at the North Bldg, today and the south building on April 1st during lunches with information and entry applications. If you have any questions, you may contact them at 546-9448 or 212-5882.
Dutch Dance Costume Inspections for Previous Dancers will be today from 2:45 to 4:30 in room A121 in the north building. For New dancers who joined this year, your inspection will be Tuesday April 13 at the same time in the same place. Please call Mrs. Jelsema with any concerns at 994-5112.
Today is the last day of the online college fair happening live at collegeweeklive.com. Sign up on their website to participate.
There is a College Rep. from Kuyper College visiting West Ottawa today at 9 am.
Dutch Dance Costume Inspections for Previous Dancers will be today from 2:45 to 4:30 in room A121 in the north building. For New dancers who joined this year, your inspection will be Tuesday April 13 at the same time in the same place. Please call Mrs. Jelsema with any concerns at 994-5112.
Today is the last day of the online college fair happening live at collegeweeklive.com. Sign up on their website to participate.
There is a College Rep. from Kuyper College visiting West Ottawa today at 9 am.
WOSTOCK - Huge Hit!
WOSTOCK was a huge hit again this past weekend. WOBNers were there for a great time and are currently sifting through hours of footage. We hope to have a recap for you soon. Just in case you missed the local coverage in the Holland Sentinel, links to the two articles are below.
Holland Sentinel's "Another Successful Weekend for WOSTOCK"
Grand Rapids Press Article "Check Out WO-STOCK, annual music festival and fundraiser in Holland"
Grand Rapids Press Article "Check Out WO-STOCK, annual music festival and fundraiser in Holland"
Congratulations CTEE on another successful WOSTOCK!
Today at WO - Tuesday, 3.23.10
Want to keep track of how your favorite team is doing on the way to the Final Four and beyond? Blank copies of the NCAA Brackets are available in both libraries!
Pizza orders are due today to Srta. Salinas for the trip to Guatemala. Please call 5117 with questions on this announcement.
A Reminder to National Art Honors Society members, the Chicago trip is tomorrow! Remember to have your stuff at the high school on Wednesday morning before school because you will not have time to go home before we leave for Chicago. Meet in Mr. Kelly’s room immediately after school tomorrow.
6:00-Girls Varsity Water Polo at E. Grand Rapids
7:00- Girls JV Water Polo at E. Grand Rapids
Pizza orders are due today to Srta. Salinas for the trip to Guatemala. Please call 5117 with questions on this announcement.
A Reminder to National Art Honors Society members, the Chicago trip is tomorrow! Remember to have your stuff at the high school on Wednesday morning before school because you will not have time to go home before we leave for Chicago. Meet in Mr. Kelly’s room immediately after school tomorrow.
6:00-Girls Varsity Water Polo at E. Grand Rapids
7:00- Girls JV Water Polo at E. Grand Rapids
Today at WO - Friday, 3.19.10
Today is the last day that you can turn in and check out text books. With your schedule and your school I.D., you may now do so at the bookroom of your home building.
A Reminder to everyone: WO-Stock Music Festival starts today and continues tomorrow. It is taking place in the North High School and the doors open each night at 6:00 PM and close at 11:30 PM. Concessions are available, including hotdogs, pizza, fresh baked cookies, and cotton candy. Tickets are $10 per night, or $15 for both nights. Tickets at the door are one night only. We are currently expecting over sixty bands!
Softball try outs continue today from 3-5 on the track.
Girls’ Lacrosse “Try-it-Out” Week continues today with a regular practice from 7-9 pm.
If you have an elevator pass and you no longer need it, please return it to Mrs. Bloemers at the Reception Desk ASAP.
A Reminder to everyone: WO-Stock Music Festival starts today and continues tomorrow. It is taking place in the North High School and the doors open each night at 6:00 PM and close at 11:30 PM. Concessions are available, including hotdogs, pizza, fresh baked cookies, and cotton candy. Tickets are $10 per night, or $15 for both nights. Tickets at the door are one night only. We are currently expecting over sixty bands!
Softball try outs continue today from 3-5 on the track.
Girls’ Lacrosse “Try-it-Out” Week continues today with a regular practice from 7-9 pm.
If you have an elevator pass and you no longer need it, please return it to Mrs. Bloemers at the Reception Desk ASAP.
Today at WO - Thursday, 3.18.10
**NO WOBN Morning Show today due to technical difficulties**
A reminder to everyone: WO Stock Music Festival is Friday and Saturday in the North High School, doors open each night at 6:00 pm and close at 11:30 PM. Concessions are available. Tickets are $10 per night, or $15 for both nights. Tickets at the door are one night only. We are currently expecting over 60 bands.
Softball try-outs are continuing today from 6-9 in the aux gym. Make sure you have a physical on file in the athletic office in order to try out. Bring sweatpants and sweatshirt for sliding each day. Contact Coach Sleeman at 748-1616 or sleeman@chartermi.net with any questions.
Girls’ Lacrosse “Try it Out Week continues today with “commitments” from 3-5 pm.
Our Own "Media Maven"
Check out this article in the Holland Sentinel
featuring the work of WOBNer, Amanda Richardson.
Read The Holland Sentinel's "Multimedia Mavens: Students Champion bond issue with multimedia" by Blake Thorne HERE.
Dennis R.J. Geppert/The Holland Sentinel
Amanda Richardson works the controls at Macmedia as Ashley Baukamp and Josh Kolberg interview Cityside Principal John Voss Tuesday afternoon.
Read The Holland Sentinel's "Multimedia Mavens: Students Champion bond issue with multimedia" by Blake Thorne HERE.
Dennis R.J. Geppert/The Holland SentinelAmanda Richardson works the controls at Macmedia as Ashley Baukamp and Josh Kolberg interview Cityside Principal John Voss Tuesday afternoon.
Today at WO - Wednesday, 3.17.10
Textbooks turn in and check out: With your schedule and your school I.D., you may now do both at the bookroom or your home building. 3/15-3/19 before school, during lunches, and after school until 3:15.
Softball try outs continue today for all 9th-12th grade girls. They are from 3-6 in the aux gym and followed by player meetings. Please make sure you have a physical on file in the athletic office in order to try out. Bring sweatpants and a sweatshirt for sliding each day. Contact Coach Sleeman at 748-1616 with questions or e-mail her at sleeman@chartermi.net.
Girls’ Lacrosse “Try it Out” week continues with ability/skills today from 7-9pm. Contact coach Janelle Miles, at milesj@westottawa.net with any questions.
The Social Studies Department after-school tutoring is run out of Dave Drnek's room (A171) every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Softball try outs continue today for all 9th-12th grade girls. They are from 3-6 in the aux gym and followed by player meetings. Please make sure you have a physical on file in the athletic office in order to try out. Bring sweatpants and a sweatshirt for sliding each day. Contact Coach Sleeman at 748-1616 with questions or e-mail her at sleeman@chartermi.net.
Girls’ Lacrosse “Try it Out” week continues with ability/skills today from 7-9pm. Contact coach Janelle Miles, at milesj@westottawa.net with any questions.
The Social Studies Department after-school tutoring is run out of Dave Drnek's room (A171) every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Today at WO - Tuesday, 3.16.10
Class of 2011: Spring Break 2011 Cruise—Interested students and parents should come to an informational meeting tomorrow evening, 3/16, 7:00 pm at the North Building Library. Interested but unable to attend this meeting, contact Sherri Betz @ 738-7726 or at cadeauxcom@chartermi.net.
The Holland Hospital Nursing Scholarship is now available in the Guidance Office. It is due tomorrow, March 17. This is a potential $5000 award so we encourage students to apply. The application is available at the north or south Guidance Office.
Softball try-outs will continue today from 6-9 in the aux gym and tomorrow from 3-6 in the aux gym followed by player meetings.
WO Girls’ Lacrosse “Try-it-Out” Week will not occur today, but will continue tomorrow from 7-9 pm.
The Holland Hospital Nursing Scholarship is now available in the Guidance Office. It is due tomorrow, March 17. This is a potential $5000 award so we encourage students to apply. The application is available at the north or south Guidance Office.
Softball try-outs will continue today from 6-9 in the aux gym and tomorrow from 3-6 in the aux gym followed by player meetings.
WO Girls’ Lacrosse “Try-it-Out” Week will not occur today, but will continue tomorrow from 7-9 pm.
Today at WO - Monday, 3.15.10
Attention all girls planning on trying out for soccer this spring. Try-outs begin today at 3:15 at the South Campus fields. In case of bad weather, 9th/JV will be from 7-9 at the South HS gym and Varsity will be 6:30-8:30 PM at the Mac Bay gym. See Coach DeLeon in A246, Coach Luna in A261, or stop by the Athletic Office for a complete schedule. Please be reminded that you must have a physical on file with the athletic office in order to try out.
Softball try outs for all 9-12th grade girls begin today. They are from 3-6 in the auxiliary gym. On Tuesday, they will be from 6-9 in the auxiliary gym, and then on Friday from 3-5 on the track. Please make sure you have a physical on file in the athletic office in order to try out. Bring sweatpants and a sweatshirt for sliding each day. Contact Coach Sleeman at 748-1616 with questions or email her at sleeman@chartermi.net.
West Ottawa Girls’ Lacrosse “Try-it-Out” Week begins today to meet returning players and the Coach. This will be from 3-5 pm in the South High School Gym. If you have questions please contact Janelle Miles, Head Coach, at milesj@westottawa.net.
Guys interested in playing golf this spring need to get a physical on file in the AD’s Office, pick up meeting information from Coach Cutter in room 208 of the South Building, and be at the first mandatory meeting on March 15th at 3:00 in room 208.
Calling all Dads, brothers, uncles and grandfathers! Registration for 2010 West Ottawa All-Male Choir: email piersonp@westottawa.net or call 738-6865.
Softball try outs for all 9-12th grade girls begin today. They are from 3-6 in the auxiliary gym. On Tuesday, they will be from 6-9 in the auxiliary gym, and then on Friday from 3-5 on the track. Please make sure you have a physical on file in the athletic office in order to try out. Bring sweatpants and a sweatshirt for sliding each day. Contact Coach Sleeman at 748-1616 with questions or email her at sleeman@chartermi.net.
West Ottawa Girls’ Lacrosse “Try-it-Out” Week begins today to meet returning players and the Coach. This will be from 3-5 pm in the South High School Gym. If you have questions please contact Janelle Miles, Head Coach, at milesj@westottawa.net.
Guys interested in playing golf this spring need to get a physical on file in the AD’s Office, pick up meeting information from Coach Cutter in room 208 of the South Building, and be at the first mandatory meeting on March 15th at 3:00 in room 208.
Calling all Dads, brothers, uncles and grandfathers! Registration for 2010 West Ottawa All-Male Choir: email piersonp@westottawa.net or call 738-6865.
WO Students Compete in Art Council's Juried Exhibit
HOLLAND SENTINEL - By STEPHEN KLOOSTERMAN
Katie Franken, a West Ottawa High School junior, is excited to see what the juror thinks of her artwork.
But she insists it will be OK if she doesn’t win any awards.
“I don’t do art to get rewarded by it, I do it because I love it,” Franken said.
Debut 2010, the Holland Area Arts Council’s yearly regional art competition for area high school students, kicks off today [Thursday].
Works by hundreds of students were submitted by teachers in Allendale, Coopersville, Black River, Fennville, Grand Haven, Holland, Holland Christian, West Ottawa and Zeeland Public Schools.
“I think the show represents some of the very best work in the schools, area-wide,” said West Ottawa High School teacher Jan Propst.
Katie Franken, a West Ottawa High School junior, is excited to see what the juror thinks of her artwork.
But she insists it will be OK if she doesn’t win any awards.
“I don’t do art to get rewarded by it, I do it because I love it,” Franken said.
Debut 2010, the Holland Area Arts Council’s yearly regional art competition for area high school students, kicks off today [Thursday].
Works by hundreds of students were submitted by teachers in Allendale, Coopersville, Black River, Fennville, Grand Haven, Holland, Holland Christian, West Ottawa and Zeeland Public Schools.
“I think the show represents some of the very best work in the schools, area-wide,” said West Ottawa High School teacher Jan Propst.
Way to go Ethan!
WOBN Afternoon Show - Monday, 3.8.10
Thank you for your patience today as we are experiencing technical difficulties with our cable channel. We are working with the cable company to fix the problem. We will continue to post shows here and at Schooltube. We will also notify you here when the issues are resolved.
Girls Basketball Wins District Title
Read the entire Holland Sentinel article HERE.By JON SCHULTZ
Holland Township, MI — With all the attention the West Ottawa girls basketball team’s leading scorers Raven Trammell and Katie Overway receive, it may have gone unnoticed that another starter sat out for the first half’s final five minutes. But when senior Ashlie Bustillos made her return, she made her impact felt against visiting Grandville Friday — one of the biggest games for the Panthers in the last 15 years.
PICTURE:Dennis R.J. Geppert/The Holland Sentinel West Ottawa's Amanda Brondyke (10) dives for a loose ball Friday night at against Grandville.
The girls go on to play Rockford Tuesday night in a regional semifinal game - Cedar Springs, 6 pm.
McClure Wrestling Legacy at WO
Read the entire Holland Sentinelarticle HERE.
By ALAN BABBITT
The McClure family legacy of wrestling at West Ottawa is growing.
Two more siblings are set to compete in the individual state wrestling championships this week.
Brothers Steven and Joey McClure will represent the Panthers in the Division 1 finals.
PICTURE: Dennis R.J. Geppert/The Holland Sentinel West Ottawa brothers, and wrestling teammates, Steven (left) and Joey McClure will be competing in the state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills this weekend.
WOBN Afternoon Show - Thursday, 3.4.10
This is the last WOBN show for the trimester. We'll be back with programming on Monday, March 8.
Good luck on the rest of your exams.
Have a nice weekend!
Good luck on the rest of your exams.
Have a nice weekend!
WOBN Afternoon Show - Wednesday, 3.3.10
No WOBN morninng shows for the rest of the week due to 2nd trimester exams.
WO Recognizes Students Honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program
Kristi Wu - National Merit Finalist
Sheri McCormack - National Achievement Scholarship for Black Americans Finalist
Darve Robinson - National Achievement Scholarship for Black Americans Finalist
Gavin Bade - National Merit Comended Student
Andrew Buys - National Merit Comended Student
Haley Schurman - National Merit Comended Student
David Vander Ploeg - National Merit Comended Student
Mr. Henson recognizes the seven students in the March Panther Pipeline HERE.
The Holland Sentinel covers the students' accomplishments in their article HERE.
Darve Robinson - National Achievement Scholarship for Black Americans Finalist
Gavin Bade - National Merit Comended Student
Andrew Buys - National Merit Comended Student
Haley Schurman - National Merit Comended Student
David Vander Ploeg - National Merit Comended Student
Mr. Henson recognizes the seven students in the March Panther Pipeline HERE.
The Holland Sentinel covers the students' accomplishments in their article HERE.
Class A District Girls Basketball
Read the Holland Sentinel article about Monday's game HERE. The second game is Wednesday night, and then another game hopefully Friday night. Games are at WOHS.GO WO! Support your Panthers.
PICTURE: Dennis R.J. Geppert/The Holland Sentinel West Ottawa's Raven Trammell (12) puts up a shot against Jenison Monday night at West Ottawa.
Seniors want Senior Walk
When Melissa Rose was a freshman, she watched all the seniors parade through the school halls at the end of the year. The senior walk was a kind of final good-bye, and a tradition at West Ottawa High School’s old location.
But then school administration decided against continuing the senior walk in the new high school.
“We tried it; it just doesn’t work,” said Kent Henson, principal of West Ottawa High School.
By BLAKE THORNE
But then school administration decided against continuing the senior walk in the new high school.
“We tried it; it just doesn’t work,” said Kent Henson, principal of West Ottawa High School.
By BLAKE THORNE
Check out the whole article in today's Holland Sentinel HERE.
Today at WO - Tuesday, 3.2.10
As soon as you are done with any 2nd tri books, turn them in at the office of your home building.
Any student interested in volunteering to run a game for Lakeshore Elementary’s Spring Carnival on Friday, March 12, please contact Mrs. Howard in room A138 North, or e-mail her as soon as possible.
Exams start tomorrow…Tech Center Schedule is as follows…
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
AM Tech Students—Tech Center regular schedule
PM Tech Students—Tech Center regular schedule
Thursday, March 4, 2010—No AM Tech Center
AM Tech students—ride the bus to school, wait in North or South building until 4th hour exam. OR come to WOHS to take 4th hour exam, beginning at 9:25 am.
PM Tech students—take 2nd hour exam, wait in North or South building Library, until 3rd hour class, students will be released at the regularly scheduled time for lunch and bus transportation to CTC.
Friday, March 5, 2010—No AM Tech Center
AM Tech Center students—NO TECH CENTER—remain at WOHS to take the 3rd and 5th hour exam.
PM Tech Center students—transportation will be provided from WOHS North building only to CTC and back to WOHS North building only, at the regularly scheduled PM Tech Center bus schedule
Baseball meeting for all interested guys today at 2:50 in the north weight room. Contact Coach Caserta with any questions.
Women’s Water Polo Players can pick up a tentative copy of the practice schedule for the season in Mr. Bowyer’s room 210 South.
The Varsity Ice Hockey equipment turn in has been pushed back to Wednesday instead of today.
4:00-Boys Freshman Basketball at Mona Shores High School
5:30-Boys JV Basketball at Mona Shores High School
7:00-Boys Varsity Basketball at Mona Shores High School
Any student interested in volunteering to run a game for Lakeshore Elementary’s Spring Carnival on Friday, March 12, please contact Mrs. Howard in room A138 North, or e-mail her as soon as possible.
Exams start tomorrow…Tech Center Schedule is as follows…
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
AM Tech Students—Tech Center regular schedule
PM Tech Students—Tech Center regular schedule
Thursday, March 4, 2010—No AM Tech Center
AM Tech students—ride the bus to school, wait in North or South building until 4th hour exam. OR come to WOHS to take 4th hour exam, beginning at 9:25 am.
PM Tech students—take 2nd hour exam, wait in North or South building Library, until 3rd hour class, students will be released at the regularly scheduled time for lunch and bus transportation to CTC.
Friday, March 5, 2010—No AM Tech Center
AM Tech Center students—NO TECH CENTER—remain at WOHS to take the 3rd and 5th hour exam.
PM Tech Center students—transportation will be provided from WOHS North building only to CTC and back to WOHS North building only, at the regularly scheduled PM Tech Center bus schedule
Baseball meeting for all interested guys today at 2:50 in the north weight room. Contact Coach Caserta with any questions.
Women’s Water Polo Players can pick up a tentative copy of the practice schedule for the season in Mr. Bowyer’s room 210 South.
The Varsity Ice Hockey equipment turn in has been pushed back to Wednesday instead of today.
4:00-Boys Freshman Basketball at Mona Shores High School
5:30-Boys JV Basketball at Mona Shores High School
7:00-Boys Varsity Basketball at Mona Shores High School
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