Blue Valley West 2023 Senior Magazine

SENIOR MAGAZINE BLUE VALLEY WEST

SENIOR ADVICE

FROM STAFF MEMBERS

“Use this time to learn about yourself, push yourself, and explore your interests. Travel. Fall in love. Eat delicious food. Have dance parties in your living room. Cry it out when you need to. Don’t take yourself too seriously.”

- Mrs. Dunn

“Dear Jaguars, YOU have a purpose in this world. YOU have something to give, something to share. YOU were created differently for a reason so celebrate that and don’t blend in. And please, never forget... YOU, every single one of y’all... YOU ARE LOVED. Go and be the one!”

- Mrs. Price

“One of the best bits of advice I can offer is to not make the mistake of comparing yourself to others. You and the members of your class will head off in many different directions and try your hand at an incredible variety of pursuits. Take risks as you navigate these next several years but know that it’s your path and no one else’s. We all grow into the best version of ourselves at a different pace, so give yourself the latitude to explore and discover— and even fail. And don’t worry about what others are doing; support them, find people that support you, and give it everything you have. You owe yourself that much.”

- Mr. Gall

“I would like to share that no matter how unprepared, scared, or doubtful you might feel about the immediate future, life will figure itself out and YOU will figure it out, too. These next few years will harbor a lot of change, and you will grow in ways you never knew you could. Relish it, learn from it, and don’t be afraid to let your voice be heard -- no matter how much it might shake. Stand up for yourself, and always defend those who need it. And, above all else, be sure to love yourself and love each other.”

- Miss Murdock

“This school year I awoke early each morning excited to drive the forty-five miles from Leavenworth to my BV West seniors. They listened, they problem-solved, they wrote first with their hearts before revising with their brains. This class has heart. I’ve seen it often by how they treat each other, how they practice random acts of kindness with unsuspecting Jaguars, and how they accept someone they don’t know well as a new member of their table group. I still get chills thinking about the four young ladies in my first hour who, having heard my wife was being tested for a possible cancer lesion, bought her a lovely orchid and created a card with inspiring personal encouragement. They demonstrated the power of kindness. I designed Contemporary Communications to prepare seniors for the life they will meet when they graduate. My encouragement to seniors as they join the military, attend vocational school, get a job, or go to college – “dare greatly.” And, above all else, remember that I will always be a support person for you and will help in any way I can. You know how to find me. Now, go and make me proud.”

- Mr. Baxter

ENDLESS

MEMORIES

OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS WITH THE CLASS OF 2023

“My favorite memory from cheer with the seniors was cheering on the sidelines with them during FNL”

- Maddie Mudge

“My favorite memory with the seniors this year was getting to spend more time with them during extracurriculars such as track and during the jag mentor program. I also liked getting to watch them lead the student section at West events”

- Jocelyn Ketter

“My favorite memory was beating Zach Darche in basketball at the Schaffer’s 3rd of July party. We had a great time”

- Jack Cook

“My favorite memory with the seniors was the time me and my senior friends spent the whole day at the lake and laughed until our stomachs hurt. It was fun to hear where everyone thinks they are going to be in the future. I wish them the best of luck and am going to miss them so incredibly much”

- Kate Dewitt

I love playing in the orchestra with the seniors, they are all so fun and I’ve enjoyed being standpartners with Caroline.

- William Clark

“My favorite senior memory happened on the way back from this year’s state cheerleading competition after we lost our chance at finals. Everyone was really disappointed and we felt like the months of hard work we put in meant nothing. The bus had been quiet for about 15 minutes when all of a sudden the seniors started to play “the climb” by Miley Cyrus. Soon, the whole bus was singing along. It was a really bittersweet moment, but the seniors reminded us that even though we didn’t win, we could be proud of the effort that we put in and the performance we put on.”

- Briar Duncan

CAPSULE

HIGHLIGHTING POPULAR CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

POPULAR MOVIES

- Star Wars Episode 3:

Revenge of the Sith

- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

- War of Worlds

- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

- Wedding Crashers

POPULAR SONGS

- We Belong TogetherMariah Carey

- Hollaback Girl- Gwen

Stefani

- Let Me Love You- Mario

- Since U Been Gone- Kelly

Clarkson - 1, 2, Step- Ciara Ft. Missy

Elliot

POPULAR BOY BANDS

- One Direction

- Big Time Rush

- 5 Seconds of Summer

- Jonas Brothers

- Why Don’t We

POPULAR TV SHOWS

- Wizards of Waverly Place

- Phineas and Ferb

- iCarly

- Good Luck Charlie

- Victorious

TOP TEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEMORIES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Spooky Scooters

Rumors of the school

being haunted

Being sprayed by the fire hose

Wilderness Science Center

Field Day

Daddy Daughter Dance

Bike Rodeo

School Carnival

Book Fair

Meet the Teacher Night

Ice Cream Social

POPULAR APPS

- Musical.ly

- Vine

- Tumblr

- Snapchat

- Twitter

POPULAR BOOKS

- Diary of a Wimpy Kid

- Magic Tree House

- Dork Diaries

- Junie B. Jones

- Percy Jackson