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THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
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Seniors Sophia Miley and Mitchel Wong sing during a dress rehearsal for Frozen Feb. 4 in the Performing Arts Center.
Student Voices: Behind the Scenes of the Frozen Musical
Kaavya Nanda • February 6, 2026
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“Bugonia” is here to make a statement, and it’s not scared to make you uncomfortable.
Barbara Veytia, Reporter • February 6, 2026
Senior forward Bo Ogden drives to the basket as Lake Travis players defend during the Chaparrals 56-53 win over the Lake Travis Cavaliers on Feb. 3 at Al Bennet Court.
Boys Basketball Defeats Lake Travis in OT
Joe Nogalski • February 5, 2026
News
Model UN students freshman Zach Dlutowski, sophomore Hamreet Kaur, sophomore Cameron Zhang, junior Andrew Quale and freshman Alex Dlutowski won various awards at SICMUN Feb. 6-8.
Students Represent SICMUN 2026
Emily Dopkins, Reporter • February 16, 2026

The Student International Conference Model United Nations (SICMUN) is an annual, student-led Model UN conference hosted at Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas.  Students sophomores Cameron...

Gold Portfolio piece titled “Handled” made by Chase Dammert
Chap’s Student Shine at Scholastic Awards Ceremony
Iris Wishnow, Reporter • February 6, 2026
Caty Broderick speaks to juniors in Ms. Heatherly's third period class Jan. 22.
Five New Courses Next Year
Gideon Hock, Reporter • January 23, 2026
AP Art History teacher Sarah Templeton grading final exams Dec. 18, 2025. Some teachers expressed feeling additional pressure with an increase in workload from an additional class and loss of prep time without Professional Learning Communities.
A Semester Without Professional Learning Communities
Kristie Min and Lennon Riedie • December 20, 2025
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Sports
Junior guard Mack Martin skies for a dunk Feb. 3 on Al Bennett Court against Lake Travis. Martin finished in double figures, helping the Chaps take a 56-53 victory.
Three Takeaways From Overtime Win Against Lake Travis
Miles Strelitz • February 5, 2026
Twenty five days ago, senior guard Bo Ogden crouched on the court with his hands on his head. Lake Travis had just banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer
Junior guard Mack Martin tries to finish at the rim against Austin High Jan. 28 on Al Bennett Court. Martin hit crucial free throws down the stretch to help the Chaps prevail.
Varsity Basketball Sneaks Past Austin High
Miles Strelitz • January 29, 2026
Junior Nico Maurici sizes up his Vista Ridge opponent during the Lunchroom Brawl Jan. 9 in the Chap Court
Varsity Wrestling Downs Vista Ridge in Lunchroom Brawl
Isaac Boren • January 29, 2026
Senior Pasquale Maurici on senior night Jan 14.
Momentum on the Mat
William Propes • January 29, 2026
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Feature
The Chaps band hiking in Hawaii on Jan. 15.
A Trip To Remember
Lexey Martin, Reporter • February 16, 2026
Security guard Je'Rel Davis walks up the stairs near the Chap Court Feb. 11.
Drills and Daily Routines of Westlake Security
Gideon Hock • February 12, 2026
A new student driver's car in the TLC parking lot on Feb. 9, 2026.
Are Driver’s Ed Programs Preparing Westlake Students for the Roads?
Jenna Jordan, Reporter • February 9, 2026
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Reviews
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“Bugonia” is here to make a statement, and it’s not scared to make you uncomfortable.
Barbara Veytia, Reporter • February 6, 2026
Cover image of “Don’t Be Dumb” by A$AP Rocky (A$AP Rocky Recordings)
A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb: A Superb Comeback Album
Lennon Riedie • February 2, 2026
Poster for the Oscars, Image via theacademy Instagram, Jan. 2
What to Expect for the 2026 Film Award Season
Lennon Riedie • January 21, 2026
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Columns
View of 360 frozen over looking north.
Austin’s Snowstorm Wasn’t Just Weather, It’s a Warning
Simon Burke, Feature Section Editor • February 10, 2026
CFP logo
Why the CFP Should Withstand Unnecessary Dilution
Miles Strelitz • January 29, 2026
12% acceptance rate school Boston University that my sister attends.
When “Almost Perfect” Still Isn’t Enough
Kaavya Nanda, Editorial Section Editor • October 27, 2025
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