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HB 900 may affect books in WBHS library
Since HB 900 was signed into law Sept. 1, many Texas school libraries are deciding what books they must remove in order to comply with the law. “The way it would affect our school library is we would have books that would not be allowed to be in the school library anymore,” West Brook librarian Lauren Melancon said.
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One Pill Can Kill: Region 5 leads the state in fentanyl overdoses
Several survivors of fentanyl overdoses spoke out at the One Pill Can Kill conference held at West Brook High School’s Performing Arts Center Sept. 20. The event, sponsored by the Beaumont Police Department and Beaumont ISD, was to inform, raise awareness, and educate people about fentanyl and the dangers of this drug.
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New security system at West Brook rolled out earlier in 2023
Safety in schools has been a hot topic of concern in the last 20 years. In 2023, West Brook High School started taking more precautions with a new metal detector system. “We have great kids, but the new security is also here, not just for our students, but also everyone that enters our school,” Principal Nicholas Phillips said. “We want all our students to go home just the way their parents dropped them off.”
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Students believe Beaumont ISD is blocking cell phone service in school—Here’s why that would be illegal
One of the rumors that goes around West Brook High School is that cellphone signal is blocked on campus by cell phone jamming equipment. Beaumont ISD IT Director Toni McPherson explained the district does not block cell phone signals on school property because that would be illegal and violate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines.
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West Brook recognizes suicide prevention week with Between the Bells mental health awareness program
Suicide prevention week is a crucial time for West Brook High School’s student of concern team to reach out to students with mental health resources. Student Wellness Coordinator Tanisha Griffin talked about the problem of students not reaching out for help when they are in a mental health crisis.
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Green Club sponsors campus-wide recycling program
West Brook High School’s Green Club is celebrating its second year on campus, actively trying to make the campus a better and cleaner place. Juniors Crystal Liu and Hailey Renick started the club with the help of teacher and cross country coach Nicole Tarabay.
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From ASL interpreter to World History Teacher: Mx. Koats begins first year of teaching
Although this is Mx. Kalairn Koats’ first year of teaching, this is not their first year working at West Brook High School. Before becoming a teacher, Koats was an American Sign Language Interpreter. They said they became a teacher because they fell in love with teaching after being an educational interpreter for a couple of years.
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Coach Walker marks 19 years as swim coach, English Teacher at West Brook High School
Sheena Walker has been a swim coach and English teacher at West Brook High School for the past 19 years. If she could give any advice to new teachers, she said she would tell them to build relationships with their students.
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Tennis team starts season with wins
West Brook’s tennis team won against Humble ISD 17 to 2 on Sept. 15 and 19 to 0 against Beaumont United High School. Coaches Pat Thomas and Jennifer Alvarez said they are optimistic about a good season and believe they will make the playoffs.
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West Brook comes in second in YMBL Volleyball Tournament
Beaumont ISD held one of their biggest tournaments ever at both high schools, West Brook High School and Beaumont United High School.
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HB 1959 supports school district police officers seeking the best educational options for their children
House Bill 1959 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address the needs of peace officers who are also parents. By granting them the ability to request transfers for their children, the bill recognizes the unique circumstances these individuals face.
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School supplies cost poses burden for low-income families
The high cost of school supplies is definitely a pressing issue. It can put a significant financial burden on families, especially those already struggling to make ends meet.
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Opinion: Sportsmanship is Essential for Success
Sportsmanship is very important within the Stars and Cheerleaders. When they meet the other cheerleaders from different schools, they bring them a basket of goodies with snacks and candy, and the other girls bring them some goodies as well.
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West Brook cross country freshman team wins Clear Falls Invitational Meet
The West Brook Cross Country freshman team showcased their talent and hard work at the Clear Falls Invitational Meet.
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New Club on Campus: Sneaker Club
Coach Daniel Foster said his love for shoes goes back to his own time in high school, but he has recently become involved in the sneaker community in the last five years. He is a big advocate for the sneaker community.
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Interact Club has biggest meeting since before COVID-19 pandemic
Ever since COVID-19 impacted numerous school activities, including a variety of clubs, the numbers of active members of student organizations have dwindled. Interact Club is one of many clubs that have felt the negative effects.
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Human Growth and Development class aims for teen pregnancy prevention
Teen pregnancy rates have declined considerably in recent years, going down 77 percent in the last 30 years, according to NPR. However, teachers are still making people aware of the risks involved in teen pregnancy.
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New Room Numbering System at West Brook Sparks Confusion for students
West Brook High School recently implemented a new system to renumber classrooms and hallways. This change has caused some confusion, especially among the upperclassmen who were used to the old numbering system, which used alphabetical letters for hallways and numbers.
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Three-Inch Rule, No Leggings: 2023 Dress Code
The dress code for the 2023-2024 school year has been controversial among the student body. Some of the students think it’s unfairly enforced, but others think that it is good and makes sense.
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Elimination of ‘The Bear Cave’
The Bear Cave was a building dedicated to the freshman class since 2018 and an iconic building at our beloved school where all incoming freshmen had the majority of their first high school classes. However, this year, the incoming freshmen to West Brook High School did not experience being sheltered in a single building.
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