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
Emily Beebe

Emily Beebe, Photographer

Emily Beebe, senior,  is Head Photographer in her third year on staff. She enjoys staying active outdoors by playing tennis, wake surfing and hiking. Her dream job is to be a surf photographer.

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People ignore social distancing at Commons Ford Ranch April 10. The park closed to the public the next day.

Austin community seeks comfort in nature amidst COVID-19

Emily Beebe, Photographer
May 5, 2020
Growing in popularity in the last few years, Commons Ford Ranch has become a hotspot especially during times of COVID-19.

Daushund Oliver admires the tranquility of Lake Austin while paddleboarding April 6. Paddleboarding acts as a great way to get outdoors during times of the corona virus because it allows individuals to easily maintain distance on seperate paddleboards.

Austinites enjoy a day on the boat wakesurfing April 10.

A man and his dog walk around the park at Commons Ford Ranch April 6.

A family cools off in Lake Austin at a distance from the crowd present at Commons Ford Ranch April 10.

Austinites chill on the dock at Commons Ford Ranch April 10.

Senior couple Clark Lindesmith and Payton Shelly relax by the lake at Commons Ford Ranch April 6.

A boat glides along the water of Lake Austin April 10. Although typically crowded on weekends, COVID-19 has made the lake a special place for Austinites to escape to.

A biker rides down the road at Commons Ford Ranch April 6. The effects of COVID-19 have made many Austin residents drawn to outdoor acitvites even more than before, as they grow more tired of being cooped up inside .

Austin resident Baylie Beebe paddleboards through the cove of Commons Ford Ranch on Lake Austin April 6.

Lake Austin native Baylie Beebe shreds while wakesurfing April 10. Wakesurfing acts as a great way to get out and get active during COVID-19.

Students gather to experience the anti-vaping exhibit in the Commons Feb. 19.

Anti-Vaping Exhibit Gallery

Emily Beebe, Photographer
February 28, 2020
Junior Sam Schaffer runs with the ball during the rugby game against St. Pius X High School Feb. 1. Westlake won the game 35-5.

Westlake v. St. Pius Rugby Photo Gallery

Emily Beebe, Head Photographer
February 6, 2020
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[Photo] Alexander Osella

February 5, 2020
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[Photo] Will Comer

February 5, 2020
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[Photo] Noah Siegel

February 5, 2020
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[Photo] Middle school students participate in high school band

Fayen Spatz, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Senior Kirkland Michaux prepares to pass the ball during the Westlake v. Anderson football game Nov. 1.

Westlake v. Anderson Football Gallery

Emily Beebe, Head Photographer
November 4, 2019
Past teachers and staff members gather together for the Former Faculty Luncheon on Oct. 18.

Former Faculty Luncheon Gallery

Emily Beebe, Head Photographer
October 18, 2019
Seniors excplore the variety of colleges present at the 2019 Hills of Austin College Fair on Sept. 24. The fair provides students a time to learn more about some amazing colleges from across the US, international schools and representatives from the military.

The 2019 Hills of Austin College Fair Gallery

Emily Beebe, Head Photographer
September 24, 2019
Freshman Jaden Greathouse runs with the ball during the Westlake football game vs. Austin High School at House Park on Sept. 20. Westlake beat Austin High 63-8.

Westlake vs. Austin High Football Gallery

Emily Beebe, Head Photographer
September 23, 2019
Freshman Jaden Greathouse gets tackled by an Akins Highschool player during the football game on Sept. 13. Westlake won the game 58-7.

[Photo] Defensive scoring outbreak helps varsity football over Akins

Jake La Barbiera, Adam Jasper, Lead sports writers
September 13, 2019
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Westlake parents explore the Commons during Back to School Night on Sept. 4.

[Photo] Back to School Art Gallery

September 6, 2019
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[Photo] Guitar Hero, student reflects on video game Guitar Hero and the effect it had on her

Sophia Lowe, Reporter
May 22, 2019
Speaker Afshan Khan gives a speech to parents at the Westbank Library on March 28. Her speech "The Science to Overcoming Performance Anxiety" helped to inform parents on ways to deal with anxiety felt by their children and what resources could be used to help them.

[Photo] Psychiatrist Dr. Afshan Khan speaks to parents about anxiety at Westbank Library

Julia Franco, Head Peoples and Places
April 5, 2019
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[Photo] Principal Steve Ramsey wins 2019 Administrator of the Year award

Kristen Pletcher, Reporter
April 5, 2019
Senior Daniel Descant operates one of the many machines in the Robotics class on Feb. 21.

[Photo] Robotics FTC teams compete at Austin Metro League Championship

February 25, 2019
Junior Shaz Momin tinkers with a robot made by his Robotics class on Feb. 21.

Junior Atticus Lowden tinkers with a robot in Robotics class on Feb. 21.

On Feb. 2nd, rugby coach Jason Andrew watches the varsity boys rugby match during the foggy morning.

[Photo] Varsity boys rugby – vs Allen

February 11, 2019
Junior Emily Marquis keeps her eye on the ball during the girls' varsity basketball game on Dec. 21.

[Photo] Girls Varsity basketball photo gallery

January 14, 2019
Freshman Baxter Lowrimore sings during the school's performance of Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at Westlake high school on Nov. 15. Baxter played the role of the shoe salesman in the play.

[Photo] Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day photo gallery

December 3, 2018
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