Westlake

Demon pride was alive and kicking at the Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters (WDAB) 3rd Annual Demon Derby “Night at the Races.” The event, held at St. Demetrios Church Cultural Center on March 30, included dinner, drinks, sideboards, horse races, raffle packages, silent auction, and the newly added “Wine Pull” with all proceeds benefiting WDAB and our mission to support all ... Read More »

The Westlake High School and Lee Burneson Middle School Academic Challenge teams placed in the Top 10 in the national Questions Unlimited Spring 3-2-1 Competition. LBMS finished fourth in the nation out of 87 schools, and first in Ohio. WHS finished 10th nationally out of 178 schools and first in Ohio. Students compete as a team to answer more than 100 ... Read More »

The Westlake Westshore Arts Council presents FYI: Opera, on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Westlake Porter Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, which provides, free to the community, an opportunity to hear great music performed by gifted singers. Jonathon Field, Director – Oberlin Opera Theater, will introduce the program and the singers who will accompany him, who are Shawn ... Read More »

The Westlake Drama Club scored big-time last weekend with a spring production of the Abba-based musical, ‘Mamma Mia.’ The cast and crew rotated roles through performances that ran from April 4-8, including a Sunday afternoon performance for family and senior citizens! Here’s a look at some of the amazing scenes so professionally staged by Westlake Drama Club’s exciting cast and ... Read More »

The Westlake Town Criers announce the 2019 Westlake City Easter Egg Hunt and Candy Scramble will again be held at the Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., on Saturday, April 13. There will be two candy scrambles: the first at 1 p.m. for those ages 4 through 6, and the second at 1:30 p.m. for those ages 7 through 10. ... Read More »

A trail of tortilla chips led to the downfall of an intoxicated female who was banging on an apartment door in Westlake on April 3. The sage took place at about 10:40 p.m. when a resident on Crossings Parkway called WPD to report that an intoxicated female was banging on an apartment door and was possibly trying to break in. ... Read More »

Last month, 23 Westlake High School Latin students traveled to Columbus for the Ohio Junior Classical League State Convention, which brings together more than 800 students, teachers and parents to celebrate the study of Latin. WHS students brought home a variety of awards, placing 11th overall statewide and 9th per capita. Students earning individual awards include: Logan Allman, 10th place for his drawn ... Read More »

The Westlake High School Technology & Engineering (T & E) Department was selected for the state’s best project during the Ohio Technology & Engineering Educators Association (OTEEA) state conference school exhibits competition, held in the massive Buckeye Building of the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus last weekend. The event was held in conjunction with the growing MakerX festival. Students of ... Read More »

Westlake High School junior Jack Williams scored a perfect 36 on the ACT exam. Jack took the ACT last fall with no preparation, then studied the areas he needed to work on and met with a tutor on Sundays. He intends to study biochemistry in college. Jack is a member of National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, Leadership Challenge, ... Read More »

Corporate College West Hosts April 25 ‘Learning for Life’ Lecture Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will examine the life and work of famed Mexican painter Diego Rivera during a “Learning for Life” lecture series program April 25 at Corporate College® West. Rivera earned renown for his large public murals, which took art out of the gallery and into communities where more ... Read More »