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West County World

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Our best articles from the latest issue of West County World. Find more articles under the category tabs above. Also view the pdf of our Current Issue here.

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WAAARRIOOORS!!!!
WAAARRIOOORS!!!!
Who’s house? Our House! Our AHS and Golden State Warriors!
Elia DelMonte, Staff Writer/Editor • December 15, 2025

Band kids are always busy with something. You’ve probably heard of the school's bands, maybe you’ve even seen them play at the football games or during a rally or concert. This year, the school's instrumental...

The House System: It Can’t Be That Bad!
The House System: It Can’t Be That Bad!
Elizabeth Hare, Staff Writer, Editor, Fundraising Director • December 15, 2025

The house system: Aether, Ignis, Terra, and Laguz. Sounds new, fun. And it very well could be. It seems like it could genuinely help those who need an opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Analy High...

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Hot Chocolate and its Chemistry
How simple ingredients use their complex structures to make hot chocolate!
Diana Lazaro, Staff Writer • December 15, 2025

Dropping temperatures have us basking in the warmth of the fireplace and the sudden urge to eat candy canes. Another fun winter treat we tend to enjoy is hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows...

The season of giving?
The differences between gifting and giving.
Skyler Freedenburg, Staff Writer • December 15, 2025

Why do most people feel the need to give gifts? This question can be traced back to prehistoric times, where early humans would exchange items to form alliances. Since then, gift giving has evolved and...

Analy's Varsity Boys Cross Country team at the start of a race.
Speeding toward success
Through hard work and dedication, this year’s Analy Cross Country team became one of the most accomplished in school history.
Lawson Gaylord, Soleil Vanden Heuvel, Luke McKnight, Skyler Freedenburg, and Elia DelMonte December 15, 2025

This year’s Cross Country season will be one to remember. With some of the fastest times ever run, placing on the podium at the league championship, and runners pushing through tough workouts all season...

The West County Museum in downtown Sebastopol, where old Analy student newspapers are being digitized and preserved. Photo by Donna Pittman.
A page from Analy’s past
How a new museum project sheds light on Analy’s history through student writing
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief • December 15, 2025

Analy’s student newspaper has always been a valuable outlet of student writing: student’s opinions, concerns, dreams, and ambitions. However, today, we can get a glimpse of what Analy students were...

School spirit should not impede education
How the new house system’s reliance on tutorial periods for meetings is unnecessarily depriving students of valuable work time
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief • December 15, 2025

Over the past few months,with the introduction of the house system in the name of school spirit, we have had multiple house meetings during tutorial - which is intended to be a designated time for students...

The Future of the Democratic Party
What can the 2025 elections tell us, and what is the party’s path forward towards the midterms and 2028
Newén Eliscu-Saraza, Staff Writer and Editor • December 15, 2025

On November 5, 2024, millions of people were horrified as Trump handily won all seven swing states, and the presidency. But November 6 was even more important—anti-Trumpers had mainly negative reactions...

Winter 2025 Layout
December 10, 2025
Here is the layout that was printed for the Winter 2025 Issue!
Analy's Varsity Boys Cross Country team at the start of a race.
Speeding toward success
Lawson Gaylord, Soleil Vanden Heuvel, Luke McKnight, Skyler Freedenburg, and Elia DelMonte December 15, 2025

This year’s Cross Country season will be one to remember. With some of the fastest times...

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A Return to Playoff Glory
December 15, 2025
Trump and the Ukraine War – A History
Newén Eliscu-Saraza, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

In the last few months, Donald Trump has played many roles. He’s cast himself as the protector of the Greenlanders, the stabilizer of America,...

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Fun Fall Festivities
October 24, 2025
School spirit should not impede education
Lawson Gaylord, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief • December 15, 2025

Over the past few months,with the introduction of the house system in the name of school spirit, we have had multiple house meetings during tutorial...

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What’s that Class?
October 24, 2025
The Sorting Ceremony
October 24, 2025
WAAARRIOOORS!!!!
WAAARRIOOORS!!!!
Elia DelMonte, Staff Writer/Editor • December 15, 2025

Band kids are always busy with something. You’ve probably heard of the school's bands, maybe you’ve even seen them play at the football games...

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Analy’s Artists
May 28, 2025
Spring Photography
Spring Photography
Diana Lazaro, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025
A collection of spring's bloom and colors!
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Art 1 Submissions!
May 28, 2025
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