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....

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...

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...

Student Interview: Teddy Spratt

Teddy Spratt is a CB West Senior and plans to attend Millersville University to continue his academic and athletic pursuits.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • December 18, 2020

Teddy and I met in CCD class at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel when we were in 4th or 5th grade. We met up again in 10th grade here at CB West. MRB: What is your favorite position in basketball? TS: My favorite...

Bucks Student Entrepreneur Feature: James Carbone

James Carbone told me Good News Vintage, his vintage clothing business, is "more than an average high-school business" hoping for some quick cash.

Liam Price, Editor • December 18, 2020

CB West Senior James Carbone credits a “Grateful Dead” shirt that he saw on an Instagram page “a while ago” when describing the origins of his passion for vintage streetwear. Shortly thereafter,...

Student Interview: Paige Gilbert

Paige plays basketball and lacrosse for CB West and has been a great leader on and off the field.

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • December 16, 2020

CB West Senior Paige Gilbert and I have been friends since first grade at Doyle. Paige is an awesome athlete. She plays basketball and lacrosse for CB West and has been a great leader on and off the field. MRB:...

Student Interview: Erin Stranix

Mary Rose Baltes, Staff Writer • November 30, 2020

I met Erin Stranix in 7th grade at Lenape. Erin transferred in 9th to Archbishop Wood to play soccer. She returned to CB West in 10th grade. My favorite memory from this year would be...