School Begins: Journey Through South’s First Week of School

August 27, 2023

Due to ongoing renovations, the main office is filled with furniture and administration boxes. For now, the attendance and office secretaries are in the athletic wing. Administration is spread throughout the building, Principal Michael Hinze, located in room 2305, in the blue wing. The guidance department is temporarily housed in the library.

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Merrigan Riggs, Reporter

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Wilber Zepeda, Sports Editor

My name is Wilber Zepeda, and I am a Senior. I play travel and semi-pro soccer. I enjoy watching sports and movies. I spend my free time training or hanging out with family or friends. I am excited to write for The Scribe one last year, and bring you the best sports coverage this year.

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Anne Keir, Reporter

My name is Anne Keir. I’m a senior at Westerville South and the Sports Editor for The Scribe. I am a second-generation student at South, and my family has lived in Westerville for years. I’m on the WSHS Track and Field team and compete in shot put and discus. I love reading and listening to music. In my free time, I work at Roosters in Polaris and spend time with my friends. While working for The Scribe, I hope to meet new people and gain their perspective on life at Westerville South.

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Alex Lamm, Reporter

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