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West County World

The student news site of Analy High School

West County World

The student news site of Analy High School

West County World

Documents acquired by West County World included references to using AI to draft IEP reports, a process that is strictly managed by law. Graphic by Lawson Gaylord / West County World

The Silicon Syllabus: Inside Analy’s AI Conversation

Internal staff documents and administrative perspectives reveal a spectrum of approaches toward AI, working to integrate the technology in the best way possible.

As artificial intelligence (AI) grows in popularity, students aren’t the only ones who are attracted to its usefulness. Behind the scenes, some of Analy’s teachers are starting to rely on AI, and resources...

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Analy’s Culinary Champion: Grace Vogel

Sophomore Grace Vogel placed first in the 2026 Skills USA State Championships for culinary.
Diana Lazaro, Staff Writer May 27, 2026

Cooking is more than just a hobby for current sophomore and president of Analy’s SkillsUSA chapter, Grace Vogel. It's her passion and favorite way to de-stress. Her strong work ethic and incredible talent...

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Creative Minds at Winter Club Day taken by Diana Lazaro

Creative Minds: Where are They Now?

What has been happening lately in the Creative Minds Club? Read to find out.
Diana Lazaro, Staff Writer April 10, 2026

Over a year ago, Creative Minds was established to give students the opportunity to work on art related projects outside of regular class time. They meet after school on Tuesdays in Art 1 (Ms S’s room)....

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Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Analy

Various new policies and internal changes will vastly affect Analy next school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief April 10, 2026

Cell phone rules? Freshman teams? Chopping existing classes? Over the past few months, there has been a lot of discussion about changes being considered that would dramatically alter the Analy experience....

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A Better Way to Grade— or Just Different?

Standards-based grading is taking the stage for Analy teachers. What does this mean for students?
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief April 10, 2026

Across the Analy campus, teachers use all sorts of different systems to assess and grade their students. However, in recent years, Analy’s administration has pushed for a more uniform grading protocol,...

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School spirit should not impede education

How the new house system’s reliance on tutorial periods for meetings is unnecessarily depriving students of valuable work time
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief December 15, 2025

Over the past few months,with the introduction of the house system in the name of school spirit, we have had multiple house meetings during tutorial - which is intended to be a designated time for students...

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The Scoop on College Application

The Scoop on College Application

Academic Advice for Analy High School's college bound students, with an interview from College Counselor, Natasha Vanden Heuvel.
Soleil Vanden Heuvel, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

The day before I started high school, I waited, binder in hand, for my aunt to pick me up and drive a short five minutes to an ice cream spot not far from my house. Just three months prior, we had met...

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What’s that Class?

Elizabeth Hare, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

Advanced Ag, animal science, plant science, do any of these sound remotely familiar? No? I don’t blame you! At Analy, there are so many classes to learn about and take that sometimes while others shine...

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The Sorting Ceremony

Elia DelMonte, Staff Writer/Editor October 24, 2025

The clamor in the gym dies down as the Headmaster, Professor Wade begins the ceremony, walking through the double doors of the gym. He is followed by the incoming freshmen. You are one of these 9th graders....

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The Class of 2025 Looks to the Future

Hana Freedenburg, Staff Writer/Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2025
"With graduation just around the corner, members of the Analy Class of 2025 are mapping out their futures. Whether heading off to college, diving into the workforce, or pursuing passions through internships and travel, these seniors are dreaming big and reflecting on what helped shape those goals. Here’s a glimpse at where some of our classmates are headed after high school."
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