The Court Street Press

Senior Feature: West Seniors’ Plans for College Extracurriculars

With West seniors headed for a wide variety of schools, we asked what they plan to keep up with aside from academics.

Will Jack, Staff Writer • June 7, 2021

Many Seniors at West are about to begin their next chapter at college. With the pandemic hopefully easing soon, extracurricular activities will likely begin to be available for rising freshmen once again....

Teacher Feature: Ms. Caccavo

I interviewed Ms. Caccavo, CB West Teacher and Unified Track coach, to discuss the program.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • May 5, 2021

MRB: What is Unified Track? Unified Track is a PIAA co-ed Track & Field Team composed of students with and without disabilities. MRB: How long has CB West had a Unified Track Team? West...

Student Profile: Chloe Timberg

With an impressive number of records under her belt, student athlete Chloe Timberg shared her keys to personal growth and achievement with us.

Will Jack, Staff Writer • March 30, 2021

CB West Senior Chloe Timberg has had huge success at pole-vaulting during her time at West. She has set multiple state records and is looking to improve even more for the upcoming spring season, as well...

Teacher Opinions: Movie Genre Edition!

This month, we decided to take a different approach and ask some teachers here at West for their favorite movie genre.

Emily Donald, Staff Writer • March 17, 2021

The results are in! Horror won by a majority with 30.8% of the vote, with comedy and drama tying in at second with 23.1%. Romance, documentaries, and action all tied for third place at 7.7%. The...

Student Interview: Elizabeth Carroll

Elizabeth Carroll started CB West's Brown Student Union and writes for a youth panel in the Bucks County Courier Times. Here is my interview with her.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • February 15, 2021

MRB: Tell us a little bit about Reality. What is favorite part writing for them? EC: The best part about sharing work on a public platform is the challenge each piece presents. Processing...

Teacher Interview: Ms. Donahue, BARC Club Advisor

Ms. Donahue is the adviser for the BARC Club at CB West, which has a mission to focus on raising money, awareness, and service.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • February 14, 2021

How did the idea for BARC come about and when did BARC start? BARC began with two Juniors, Amanda Wolfgang and Samantha Ernst, in the Fall of 2012. Both students were huge animal lovers and wanted...

Student Profile: Dana Zhang

As an accomplished musician already, Dana seeks to do more with her initiative to introduce instruments to students learning English.

Trisha George, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021

Ever since she was in 5th grade, West senior Dana Zhang has been mastering the art of cello performance with Yannis, her loyal cello. Certainly an accomplished musician, she currently plays for the...

Student Interview: Tommy Solly

Tommy Solly goes to MBIT and is an old friend of mine. I interviewed him about his experience and career plans.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • January 16, 2021

Tommy Solly and I have been friends our whole lives. Our families were neighbors before we were even born. Tommy and I also were in CCD class together at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and now we attend youth...

Student Interview: Jack Prisco

Jack Prisco '21 is a very talented stage performer. Here is my interview with him.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • January 16, 2021

Jack Prisco and I first met in our CCD class at Our Lady of Mt Carmel sometime around 4th grade. I have enjoyed watching him in plays for several years now. I first saw him perform in Holes at the Town...

Bucks Student Entrepreneur Feature: Josh Galanti

As the founder of Spiffy Laces, Josh Galanti '21 wants you to love your shoelaces.

Liam Price, Editor • January 16, 2021

CB West Senior Josh Galanti met with me in Native Café last Tuesday and there was already evidence of merit when I walked into the café. Next to the front-counter stood a neat-looking wooden rack labeled...

Teacher Profile: Mrs. Peloquin

Ethan Maher, Staff Writer • January 7, 2021

CSP: What class(es) do you teach? What motivated you to teach it/them? KP: This year I am teaching Honors and Practical Biology. I love biology and science, and wanted to share that passion with...

Staff Interview: Mr. Curtis

Q&A about these unprecedented times with CB West guidance counselor Mr. Curtis.

Liam Price, Editor • December 21, 2020

In a typical year, Mr. Curtis’s schedule is packed (like the other guidance counselors at West) with Bucks students needing academic, emotional, and personal help always in his office. Now, it’s almost...