Attention Incoming 9th Graders: If you wish to register for the "Wildcat Round-Up" freshmen orientation program, your registration must be complete by Friday, May 30th. We will be hosting a late registration on August 5th and 7th (the days of the program) at 8:00 am in the cafeteria. Seats ARE limited so please complete advanced registration to ensure you have a spot at the orientation. The fee is $25 cash and registration must be completed at Western High School. Please call 754 323 2439 with any questions.

Congratulations Mr. Fiske and Mrs. Kefford! They are part of the 2008 ACCLAIM Award Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists. These outstanding individuals each hold the qualities that the ACCLAIM Award was named for: Achievement,Communications, Compassion, Leadership, Accountability, Innovation and Motivation.

The Broward County Assistant
Principal Finalists are:
OSLAY GIL, MARGATE MIDDLE
MICHELLE KEFFORD, WESTERN HIGH
CINDY PLUIM, LAUDERHILL MIDDLE
JENNIFER WOERTZ-KASHDIN,
HARBORDALE ELEMENTARY

The Broward County Principal Finalists are: WASHINGTON COLLADO,
LYONS CREEK MIDDLE
SCOTT FISKE, WESTERN HIGH
MURIEL DEE KNABB,
CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY
VERED ROBERTS,
HOLLYWOOD HILLS ELEMENTARY

Alicia Waag Teacher of the Month for April

Alicia Waag is one of Western’s most active faculty members. During her four year tenure at Western she has taught Physical Education, Peer Counseling and worked with our ESE department, providing students with tools to live productive and healthy lives. After school she has been extremely active with Western’s athletic programs, serving as Women’s Soccer Head Coach for four years, Women’s Softball Head Coach for two years, and Flag Football Assistant Coach for one year. Her efforts on Western’s athletic fields have established her as one of Broward County’s brightest young coaches.

Ms Waag played soccer for and graduated with her undergraduate degree from Boston University and then attended Nova Southeastern where she coached Nova’s Women’s Soccer team and earned her MBA. During her rare free time, Ms. Waag enjoys spending time with her two dogs, reading and attending theatrical productions.

We thank Ms Waag for her dedication and congratulate her on this well deserved honor!
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Nicole Kline Named Student of the Month for April

Nicole Kline is one of Western’s bright young students. She holds a GPA of 4.3 while participating in numerous clubs and activities both within Western and in the community.

At Western she is a member of the American Sign Language Club, the National Honor Society, the Women of Tomorrow and HOSA. She has been named to the Western Senior Hall of Fame and place 4th in the state HOSA competition.

She has also been an integral member of Western’s athletic community, serving as captain for the soccer team and being named the team’s most valuable player. She also plays on Western’s district leading Flag Football team.

When Nicole is not busy representing the Wildcats she also participates in travel soccer.

Nicole is a great example of how to successfully merge athletics and academics and provides a shining example of what a student-athlete should be. Congratulations to Nicole!

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