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2018 WB JH Basketball Cheerleaders

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Front kneeling: Zachary Hite
Back: Alyssa Riley, Carmen Gallegos, Emma Martin, Emylea Hocking, Kyla Lewis
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West Burlington School District Recognized for Supporting Struggling Students, Helping Them Overcome Odds

Click here: “We had this sense of urgency. We were learning about the realities of these kids’ situations. We thought—if we don’t do something, we’re going to lose a lot of kids and it’s not fair to them,” said Vern Reed, at-risk coordinator for the school district. The board approved funding to reimagine the existing at-risk program and remove the stigma that it was only for at-risk students. Renamed ‘The Corners Program’, the purpose was and is today to let all kids know they are welcome in the program and help each student achieve success, whether a student is a valedictorian, receiving special education services, living in poverty, or they simply want extra help with classes. The program offers services including online learning, study hall, scholarship help and assistance for seniors and at-risk youth. To date, the board has allocated approximately $25,000 toward the Corners Program and Bridges initiative. The results they are seeing far outweigh the cost. In 2017, four years after the Corners Program launched, West Burlington’s graduation rate is now at 98 percent, up from 88.3 percent in 2013. “We are here to graduate and educate kids, help them in their future. Not graduating is the worst-case scenario,” said Dave Schmitt, West Burlington superintendent.

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Falcons top Nikes, 63-50

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West Burlington’s Landon Greer (left) and Travon Ashby (right) celebrate after winning the game at Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow is fouled going to the basket by Notre Dame’s Nicholas Skerik (23) Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) takes it to the basket against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Landon Greer shoots in front of Notre Dame’s Jaxon Osborn (12) Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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Notre Dame Cheerleaders perform for their fans Monday night in Burlington.
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Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) shoots around West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington Fans cheer their team on against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Taylor Martin (1) shoots against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) takes it to the basket while Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (5) defends Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Landon Greer (55) drives past Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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Notre Dame’s Jaxon Osborn (12) shoots a three against West Burlington Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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Notre Dame’s Gavin Kies (3) shoots a three against West Burlington Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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WB downs Nikes, 44-25

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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) and Jerri Price (11) celebrate after defeating Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) and Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) reach for a jump ball to start their game Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots a jumper around Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) shoots around Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots between Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) and Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots around Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots around Alyssa Trail (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) blocks West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) shoots around Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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I’m Gay… Conservative… So What?

Guy Benson is a Christian, a free market advocate and a small government conservative. Oh, and he’s gay. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Watch the video to see why.

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Falcons fall to Tigers in OT, 68-58

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New London’s Grant Swanson (12) blocks a shot by West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) looks to the basket between New London’s Koby McBeth (5) and Alex Dentlinger (15) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots around New London’s Jalen Birdsill (20) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Issac McSorley (11) shoots around West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Koby McBeth shoots between West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (left) and Taylor Martin (right) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (55) shoots over New London’s Grant Swanson (12) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (3) shoots a three against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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New London’s Keontae Luckett (23) looks to the basket against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots a three against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 68-58.
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Falcons in the Pink for Cancer Fight

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West Burlington Girls’ Basketball team wears pink uniforms in support of their fight against cancer during Friday’s game with New London. The team raised $1,400 with t-shirt sales, silent auction, and paper airplane throws. All proceeds will be donated to local charities in their fight against cancer.
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West Burlington Fans wear pink in support of fundraising efforts in the fight against cancer Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Fans try to land paper airplanes in a trash can as a fundraiser in the fight against cancer Friday night in West Burlington.
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Falcons maul Tigers, 88-27

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (left) is fouled going to the basket by New London’s Savannah Sutherland (2) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Illiyah Moore (left) shoots in front of New London’s Layney Loyd (12) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) and Kyla Johnston (13) go up to grab a rebound against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) looks to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (11) tries to shoot around New London’s Kristen Rohdy (left) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (left) drives by New London’s Marah Hartick (5) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (right) shoots around New London’s Hayley Krieger (left) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston goes to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) collides with New London’s Sydni Coleman (14) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow passes the ball around New London’s Alexa Wenger (left) to her teammate Alexis Davis (14) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to shoot around New London’s Layney Loyd (12) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington Teammates discuss strategy with Head Coach John Vandenberg Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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West Burlington’s Kyla Johnston (13) shoots over New London’s Kara Krieger (23) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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New London’s Alexa Wenger (24) fights for a rebound against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 88-27.
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Democrats Want a Government Shutdown: Here’s Why

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Common Core is dead at U.S. Department of Education

Click here: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the death of Common Core at U.S. Department of Education.
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