Junior Addie Gurgiolo and Sophomore Josh Monson holding hands in an emotional scene from "Alice by Heart," portraying Alfred Hallem and Alice Spencer.

Troupe 513 Presents Breathtaking Performance of “Alice by Heart”

Ally Sellevaag, Entertainment Writer • November 12, 2024

Spinning the Westerville South stage into the spitting image of 1940’s London, Troupe 513 put on a production of Jessie Nelson’s “Alice...

Westerville South celebrates senior athletes before the Oct. 25 football game. Senior cheerleaders were recognized for their efforts. Eight out of the nine varsity cheerleaders are seniors.

Bittersweet Feelings Amidst a Memorable Night Filled With a Rollercoaster of Emotions for Seniors, Families, Staff Alike

Andrew Schweitzer, Sports Writer • November 12, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 25, Westerville South was matched up at home against Worthington Kilbourne. Coming into the game, South’s record was 4-5 coming...

Before dinner, Ralph Smith focuses on the table (shown above), which commemorates fallen or missing soldiers in war. The round table is set with a single red rose tied with a red ribbon, a white table cloth, a christian Bible, and an American flag. The somber table is complete with an empty chair for the missing or fallen soldier.

Westerville South High School Students Honor Local Veterans

Joel Ogundare, Entertainment Writer • November 11, 2024

As a nation, America celebrates Veterans Day every Nov. 11. But, when was the last time that you sat down and took time to talk to a veteran?...

Race for Awareness: WEC Brings Mental Health to Light

Sumira Adhikari, Reporter

September 12, 2023

South’s social worker and Hope Squad advisor, Noelle Spriestersbach, kneels to take photos of Twinkle, the school’s facility dog. In the back, Annamarie Carlson, youth services manager at Westerville Public Library runs a booth where people could receive free books, bookmarks, pens, and fidgets, which also featured fun bubbles.

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South’s social worker and Hope Squad advisor, Noelle Spriestersbach, kneels to take photos of Twinkle, the school’s facility dog. In the back, Annamarie Carlson, youth services manager at Westerville Public Library runs a booth where people could receive free books, bookmarks, pens, and fidgets, which also featured fun bubbles.

Westerville Education Challenge (WEC) hosted a 5K and family fun run on Saturday, Aug. 26, to raise awareness about mental health, commemorate lives lost to suicide, and gain funds to provide resources for those in crisis. The event was held at McCann Stadium from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Westerville South’s Hope squad volunteered at the event, which was well attended. Hope Squad is sponsored by the WEC and is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program.

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Sumira Adhikari, Reporter

Hey! I’m Sumira Adhikari, a sophomore and a reporter with The Scribe. I’m also part of Global Scholars Diploma Program, Hope Squad, and Student Council. I enjoy reading, drawing, and crocheting, and I love writing and poetry. I’m really looking forward to delving into journalism this year!