As part of a new initiative for the Week of Respect, the Student Council collected over 100 appreciation messages from students and turned them into handwritten notes posted on teachers’ doors, aiming to strengthen community and lift spirits during a stressful season.
![Swaying and preparing to toss the tennis ball, Dylan Grove practices serving. Grove had been training in preparation for her upcoming matches against Chaparral and Doral Red Rock. “[Both teams are] both very tough opponents, but I am ready for whatever gets thrown my way,” Grove said.](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-1200x900.png)
![Practicing the basic skills of nursing, sophomore Natalia Yancey gets her heartbeat checked with a stethoscope. Sophomore nursing students reviewed skills from freshman year. “I’ve always wanted to be in the medical field; it’s been my dream forever,” Yancey said. “Doing [practice skills] so early on is not only an amazing opportunity, but it helps me to prepare for my future.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_9843-1200x800.jpg)
