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
William Propes

William Propes, Editor-In-Chief

William is a senior in his third year of newspaper staffing; he currently serves as an editor in chief for The Featherduster. This year, he hopes to produce more stories than he has in any year prior. William dreams to be a famous historian, but in reality he just wants a stable income. His love for cruising the interstate is what makes Dwight D. Eisenhower his favorite American President.

All content by William Propes
Senior Daniel Holzer competes in his singles match Thursday at Westlake against Westwood. Holzer took two of the Chaps three wins on the day.

Senior Offers Bright Spot as Varsity Tennis Falls to Westwood

Gideon Hock and William Propes
September 3, 2025
Eanes ISD Calls out Funding imbalance as State Legislature Pushes School Vouchers

Eanes ISD Calls out Funding imbalance as State Legislature Pushes School Vouchers

William Propes
April 23, 2025
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
Varsity Girls Basketball’s Season Ends in Bi-District Round

Varsity Girls Basketball’s Season Ends in Bi-District Round

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
February 19, 2025
Varsity Football’s Keys to Victory Against North Shore

Varsity Football’s Keys to Victory Against North Shore

William Propes, Editorial editor
December 14, 2024
Photos Courtesy by Gage Skidmore Photo Illustrations by Charlotte Boren

What Kamala Harris Means For Chaps

William Propes, Editorial Editor
November 4, 2024
Senior wide receiver Brody Wilhelm reaches for a reception against Austin High Oct. 10. Wilhelm reeled in four catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns.

Rees Wise Builds Connections With Senior Wideouts Against Austin High

William Propes
October 14, 2024
Junior wide receiver Lawson Grimes tries to track down the ball in triple coverage against Atascocita Sep. 13 at Chaparral Stadium. Grimes is the leading receiver for the Chaps through three games.

Chaps Fall to Atascocita in Historic Game

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
September 20, 2024
Junior middle blocker Sydney Yohe skies up for a spike against Anderson Sept. 10. Yohe is committed to play volleyball at the University of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Varsity Volleyball Takes Down Anderson

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
September 18, 2024
Senior linebacker Elliot Schaper celebrates a tackle for loss against San Benito Sept. 6 at Chaparral Stadium. The Chaps won 63-7.

Varsity Football Routs San Benito in Home Opener

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
September 11, 2024
The Chaparral defense celebrates a big tackle against Prosper Aug. 29. The Chaps defense has numerous division one recruits.

Varsity Football Takes Down Prosper in Season Opener

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
September 4, 2024
Varsity Football Braces For Challenging Non-District Schedule

Varsity Football Braces For Challenging Non-District Schedule

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
August 29, 2024
The Chap Band marches down Colorado Boulevard at the beginning of the parade in California Jan. 1. The band marched to a medley of “Deep in The Heart of Texas” and “Miles and Miles of Texas.”

Bittersweet Goodbyes

William Propes
May 24, 2024
Beyond the Paddock: The Controversial Reign of Red Bull Racing

Beyond the Paddock: The Controversial Reign of Red Bull Racing

William Propes
May 24, 2024
Cashing In scholarships to salaries

Cashing In scholarships to salaries

William Propes
May 24, 2024
Race for the Rank

Race for the Rank

William Propes
May 24, 2024
The Varsity boys' soccer team poses for a photo following its 2-0 win over Round Rock in the first round of the playoffs Tuesday, March 26 at Chaparral Stadium. Two second-half goals and a shutout performance defensively led the Chaps to victory.

Boys’ soccer opens playoffs with win over Round Rock

Harris Pemberton, Miles Strelitz, and William Propes
March 28, 2024
Guard senior Gavin Paull goes up for a layup in the Chaps' 42-37 win over Clemens Friday, Feb. 23 at Hays High School. Paull scored 15 points, including five in the fourth quarter to help the Chaps to victory.

Boys’ basketball advances in playoffs with comeback win over Clemens

Harris Pemberton, Miles Strelitz, and William Propes
February 27, 2024
Forward junior Jack Seiders dribbles on a fast break in the first quarter of the Chaps' win Friday. Seiders had eight points in the contest.

Boys’ basketball handles Bowie on senior night

Miles Strelitz, Harris Pemberton, and William Propes
February 6, 2024
One senior man watches soccer match and bets on the game.

Should Sports Betting be Legalized Nationally?

Matt Hostick and William Propes
January 30, 2024
Post senior Wonder Kahozi jumps in order to score a layup against Del Valle Jan. 19. Chaps won 72-36.

Boys basketball dispatch Del Valle in blowout win

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
January 25, 2024
Kelce brothers reach "New Heights"

Kelce brothers reach “New Heights”

William Propes
December 6, 2023
Wide receiver senior Heath McRee runs past the Lake Travis secondary in the Chaps' 21-14 playoff win Saturday.

Westlake advances to state semifinals with win over Lake Travis

Harris Pemberton, William Propes, and Miles Strelitz
December 4, 2023
Running back senior Jack Kayser runs through United defenders in the Chaps' 59-14 win Saturday.

Westlake continues playoff run with blowout win over Laredo United

Harris Pemberton and William Propes
November 29, 2023
Defensive back senior Wyatt Williams carries the ball as Chaps' defense celebrates a stop in their 27-14 win over Dripping Springs

Sider: Chaps’ defense looks to replicate production Friday against Bowie

William Propes
October 27, 2023
Running back senior Jack Kayser rushes near the goal line in the first quarter

Westlake defense stifles Del Valle in 58-0 rout

Miles Strelitz, William Propes, and Aakash Aggrwal
October 4, 2023
Quarterback senior Paxton Land runs into the end zone in the first quarter at Chaparral Stadium Sept. 25. Land's first game against LT resulted in a win 20-14.

Chaps best Lake Travis in historic road win

Harris Pemberton, William Propes, and Miles Strelitz
September 25, 2023
Chaps prepare to run a play near the end zone

Seniors lead Chaps in blowout win over Akins

William Propes and Miles Strelitz
September 13, 2023
Chaps celebrate a touchdown

Westlake defense shines, has “statement game” in home opener win over Judson

Harris Pemberton, Matt Hostick, and William Propes
September 5, 2023
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