STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
Recent Stories
Fewer students take on two more challenging AP classes
Fewer students take on two more challenging AP classes
Olivia Attia, Reporter • May 7, 2025
First lieutenant senior Lilly Dennis leaps through the air at a Zenith rehearsal April 22.
“Put it in Print” Lights up the Stage
May 6, 2025
As he rounds the bases, shortstop senior Luke Nogalski celebrates a two-run homer in the third game of the Chaps’ playoff series against Vandegrift May 5. Westlake won 8-4, advancing to face Brandeis in the area championship.
Chaps Defeat Vandegrift to Advance to Area Championship
Jakeman Strelitz, Photographer • May 5, 2025
News
Austinites gathered infront of the capital April 5 to protest government influence.
Hands Off!
Kristie Min • May 2, 2025

While hundreds of students were getting ready for prom April 5, junior Hudson Kerr and senior Lance Prosise were among the sea of people and signs covering the Texas capitol lawn for the “Hands Off!”...

Behind the Curtain
Behind the Curtain
Maya Fundamenski, Reporter • April 22, 2025
Second Annual Stride for Life: What to Expect 
Second Annual Stride for Life: What to Expect 
Gabby Britton, Reporter • March 24, 2025
Senior Assassin: Nerf Game Tradition Continues
Senior Assassin: Nerf Game Tradition Continues
Sydney Stasio and Annabelle Strain • March 14, 2025
View All
@westlakefeatherduster
Sports
Senior first baseman Jack Casteel is committed to continue his baseball career at San Jacinto College.
Senior First Baseman Powers Chaps Into the Playoffs
Jakeman Strelitz • May 10, 2025


Senior first baseman Jack Casteel dug into the batter's box, facing an 0-1 count. Casteel blasted a fastball off of the centerfield wall, scoring two
Senior sprinter Elijah Clark celebrates at the end of his race April 10. Clark took home both first place and set a new school record.
Chaps Track Dominate Areas
Olivia Attia, Miles Strelitz, Simon Burke, and William Propes • April 18, 2025
Chaps Pull Late Come-From-Behind Win Over Lake Travis
Chaps Pull Late Come-From-Behind Win Over Lake Travis
Andrew Stout • April 16, 2025
Casteel Powers Chap Offense In Win vs Bulldogs
Casteel Powers Chap Offense In Win vs Bulldogs
Andrew Stout • April 4, 2025
Varsity Baseball Dominates Austin High to Complete Series Sweep
Varsity Baseball Dominates Austin High to Complete Series Sweep
Andrew Stout • March 31, 2025
View All
Flipbook
Flipbook
Flipbook
Feature
(From left) Seniors Andrew Han, Alan Cortes-Leon, Leo Alcala and Kiefer Mason playing soccer at their designated location after organizing a shipping container and a closet. The group volunteered at Gus Garcia Recreation Center as part of Westlake High School’s Senior Service Day on April 30.
Class of ‘25 gives back
Silas Flatten, Business Manager • May 7, 2025
Fewer students take on two more challenging AP classes
Fewer students take on two more challenging AP classes
Olivia Attia, Reporter • May 7, 2025
Derr with Principal Ramsey and Chips. Credit: @whs_chaps on Instagram Mascot Chips, educator of the year Michelle Derr and principal Steve Ramsey take a photo to ark Derr’s acceptance of the award April 3.
Coach Derr: Athletic Trainer to Educator of the Year
Rajasi Agarwal, Reporter • May 1, 2025
View All
Reviews
Niontay’s Fada
Niontay’s Fada<3of$: An explosive mumble-rap revelation
Lennon Riedie • May 13, 2025
Breaking The Divide
Breaking The Divide
Simon Burke, Reporter • April 23, 2025
A scene from the official trailer released Dec. 19 on YouTube.
Snow White: Disney’s DEI Doomsday?
Rajasi Agarwal, Reporter • March 14, 2025
View All
Columns
Is Hollywood Out of Magic?
Is Hollywood Out of Magic?
Kaavya Nanda, Reporter • May 7, 2025
College Application Season for 2025-2026 Cycle
College Application Season for 2025-2026 Cycle
Valerie Kang, Reporter • April 16, 2025
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Disneyland_2012-02-14_Princess_and_Princesses_a.jpg, mydisneyadventures, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Disney: Enough Princesses!
Rajasi Agarwal, Reporter • November 23, 2024
View All
Story Suggestions

Let us know about any events, accomplishments, or anything you want to read!

Your Name(Required)
Your Email(Required)
Let us know event or person you would like us to cover! Please include when, where, and why if applicable.
Please let us know who we should reach out to for interviews and information. Please include their first and last name, and email if possible.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.