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Students Chat with Author through BW Virtual Visit
Belleville West students participated in a virtual visit with author Ruta Sepetys on Wednesday, May 8. Sepetys is the author of the YA historical fiction novels Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, Salt to the Sea, and I Must Betray You. She shared her story with students and reminded them of the importance of learning their own stories. Several Belleville West students also had the opportunity to ask questions during the visit.
2023-2024 Literary and Art Magazine Now on Sale
The 2023-2024 edition of Page One, the Belleville West literary and art magazine, is on sale today and tomorrow during lunch hours in the cafeteria. The full-color magazine is available at the yearbook table for just $3.
Yearbook Distribution Set for This Week
Yearbook distribution is set for this Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and May 9, during lunch hours. Forgot to order a book? No problem! Extras will be on sale during this time for $60. Payment may be made with cash or a check payable to Belleville West. Questions? See Mrs. Short in room B314.
English Department Hosts Annual Reading Celebration
This Thursday, May 9, the Belleville West English Department will hold its annual reading celebration day. Activities will include a book swap, book chats, reading time, and activities hosted in the BW Library. Books and other reading-related prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Little Theatre Production Earns 13 Nominations for St. Louis Awards
Congratulations to the cast, crew, orchestra, and directors of the Belleville West production of The SpongeBob Musical! On Wednesday, May 1, the show received thirteen nominations for St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards.
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Lead Performer – Theo Rickert
Outstanding Supporting Actress – Peyton Long
Outstanding Supporting Actor – Lucas Pellman
Outstanding Supporting Actor – Eric Perschbacher
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Technical Execution
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Direction – Dr. Nick Johnson
Outstanding Musical Direction – Mr. Michael Pond-Jones and Mrs. Jeannine Moeller
Outstanding Choreography – Ms. Kay Guebert
Outstanding Scenic Design and Execution – Mr. John Lodle
Outstanding Costume Design and Execution – Camryn Houk
The annual SLHSMTA ceremony will be held at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Friday, May 24.
Belleville West Students Share Reading Recommendations
Throughout this year, members of the BW chapter of the National English Honor Society are creating book displays in the BW Library. The final set of books includes historical fiction, romance, fantasy, science fiction, and the novels of Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
Theatre Season Closes this Weekend with Spring Musical
Belleville West Little Theatre will close the 2023-2024 season with The SpongeBob Musical, a comedy based on the beloved animated series.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Performances are this Thursday through Saturday, April 25 through 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Belleville West Performing Arts Center. Advance tickets are available for purchase now.
Journalism Students Advance to State Tournament
On Saturday, April 5, students from the Hy News (the Belleville West newspaper) and the Bellevinois (the Belleville West yearbook) competed in the IHSA Sectional Journalism Contest. The following students placed in the competition:
Emily Redden – first place in Feature Writing
Colton Walls – third place in Editorial Cartooning
Jack Stokes – fourth place in Newspaper Design
Jayla Hunt-Williams – fifth place in Headline Writing
Jayla Hunt-Williams – sixth place in Copy Editing
Eric Perschbacher – sixth place in Editorial Writing
Sofia Price – sixth place in Yearbook Copy Writing
Emily Redden and Colton Walls now advance to the IHSA State Journalism Contest on Friday, April 26.