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September
Work-based Learning at PWH and Beyond
Pueblo West High School offers many robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that aim to prepare students for their futures today. As part of the CTE pathways, which include Business, Construction, Engineering, Digital Media, Computer Science, and Law and Justice, students have the opportunity to participate in Work-based Learning (WBL). Work-based Learning includes a continuum of awareness, exploration, preparation, and training activities to develop employability and technical skills that support success in careers, military, and postsecondary education. Structured learning and authentic work experiences are implemented through an education and industry partnership. Students have the opportunity to connect what they learn in school with worksite application, enabling a smooth transition into the workforce and/or education beyond high school. Work-based Learning activities culminate in an assessment and recognition of acquired knowledge and skills. Some examples of the different types of WBL experiences include job shadowing, externships, internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job training. Currently, PWHS students are participating in WBL in a variety of ways. More specifically at PWHS, students in the Digital Media pathway, which includes Broadcast Journalism, are working with KRDO and their instructor, Mr. Whittington, to write, produce, broadcast, analyze, commentate, and stream athletic games, school productions, and announcements. Broadcasts from the CyChron can be found on the Pueblo West High School website under Student>CyChron or by visiting their YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/@PWHSCychron
Pigskin Players of Week by Natalee Printz
On August 29th the Pueblo West Cyclone football team played in the 24th Annual Pigskin rivalry game against Pueblo County High. Among the Pueblo West High School players the team names three players of the week. For this game in particular Ryan Siebert, Grant Sonntag and Chester Mathews were named the players of the game. Starting off with offense is Ryan Siebert. Siebert is a senior running back (RB) and is known for making game changing plays. At the Pigskin game, Siebert completed 52 total yards, four carries, one touchdown, and one reception. On the defensive side of the ball is Grant Sonntag who does not let anything get past him. Sonntag is a senior defensive end (DE). At the Pigskin game Sonntag completed one solo tackle, one assisted tackle and one sack. Lastly, is junior kicker, Chester Mathews. He not only dominates in football, but also soccer. Matthews was two for two on field goal attempts and five for five for his point after touchdown attempts. In all, Matthews has 11 total points. Good job to all of the football players and coaching staff on their Pigskin win. Stay tuned for more features of student-athletes.
Pueblo West was definitely represented at the Colorado State Fair. Two of our students were recognized for multiple pieces that demonstrated their abilities.
Senior Nikolas Matthews was awarded best in show and first place in the drawing category. He also then received first place in the any other medium not listed category.
Mackenzie Kukulski, a junior, received first place and best of show in the clay sculpture category. She also received second place in the glaze animal figure category.
