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DJ Madamba

DJ Madamba, Staff Writer

Hey, my name is DJ and this is my first year as a member on the Southwest Shadow! I serve Southwest as the Student Body Secretary and during my free time, I like to read!

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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.”

Teaching Positions in Two CTE Programs, Special Education Remain Vacant

DJ Madamba, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Programs Culinary and Nursing, as well as special education, face openings
Serving as a news anchor for the morning announcements, sophomore Avalon Triplett reads the script for the day’s episode. Video Production students recorded the announcements which were shown during third and fourth periods. “I feel proud of myself as everyone can see my work,” Triplett said. “It gives me a sense of accomplishment as it allows me to utilize my creative side that benefits the school.”

New Bell Schedule Implemented to Allow for Morning Announcements

DJ Madamba, Staff Writer
September 25, 2025
Administration added extra minutes to periods three and four to give teachers more time to show the morning announcements.