- West Ridge Middle School

May 12th, 2016
West Ridge Reflections
WRMS Weekly Newsletter
9201 Scenic Bluff Drive
Austin, TX 78733
wrms.eanesisd.net
Dear West Ridge Family,
Today marked the end of STAAR testing on our
campus and throughout the state. Beginning
on Friday, all three grade levels will be back
on our regular schedule.
As I visited with our 6th and 7th graders on
Wednesday morning after two days of testing,
it was interesting how a lot of students
thoroughly enjoy their regular routine and
schedule. They had missed their friends,
teachers, and “the learning”. As kids move
through the halls between bells, I often
exclaim that it is “learning time, time!” Several
students joked that they missed “learning time,
time” the most over the last few days! Our
students enjoy their daily experiences at West
Ridge, and it took a little change in their
routines to confirm this belief.
Phone: 512.732.9240
Fax: 512.732.9249
School Hours: 8:30am - 3:55pm
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 12th
WRMS STAAR Social Studies – 8th Grade
WRMS Tennis 7th/8th Gr. vs. Marble Falls MS, 4pm
WRMS Soccer Girls/Boys vs HCMS, WHS, 7pm
Friday, May 13th NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!!!
WRMS Rock the Ridge, WRMS Amphitheater, 4pm
Saturday, May 14th
WRMS Soccer Boys District Tournament @ HCMS
WRMS Soccer Boys District Tournament @ WRMS
Monday, May 16th NO SCHOOL
WRMS Golf Highland Lakes District Championship
Lake Cliff CC Spicewood
Tuesday, May 17th
As we head into a three day weekend, I
wanted to share feedback I received from
more than a few fellow parents about one of
my messages. I received some very positive
feedback about the “shared experience” of
watching television and movies with their
children. The piece about engaging in direct
and immediate conversation with their
children led to many heartfelt and genuine
conversations. A few of our fathers definitely
wanted me to mention this again as they felt
this encouragement had helped them greatly
in talking to their 12-14 year old children. The
topics presented allowed them to have
conversations at higher levels of thought and
more in depth because they had a topic that
was shared and did not seem fabricated to
start a one way parent conversation.
WRMS Future 9th Graders Pedernales Expedition
Pedernales Falls State Park
Continued below…
WRMS Cheer Tryouts-6th & 7th Grade, Gym, 4:30pm
WRMS Beginning Band Rehearsal, WRMS Café, 4-5pm
WRMS Cheer Tryouts-7th Gr Only, WRMS Gym, 4:30pm
WRMS Beg. Band Spring Concert, WRMS Café, 5:30pm
Wednesday, May 18th
WRMS Tennis 7th/8th Gr. District Meet, WHS, 4pm
WRMS Future 9th Graders
WHS/WACC 8:30-1pm
Pedernales
Activities,
WRMS Cheer Tryouts - 6th&7th Gr, WRMS Gym, 4:30pm
Thursday, May 19th
WRMS Tennis 7th/8th Gr. District Meet, WHS, 4pm
WRMS Cheer Tryouts-6th Gr Only, WRMS Gym, 4:30pm
WRMS 7th/8th Grade Band Spring Concert, WRMS Café,
7pm
Friday, May 20th
WRMS 6th Grade Spring Music Performance (Gym)/Main
Event Field Trip, 8am
Continued from above…
So, please take time over the long weekend to have a “shared experience” - this could be a
movie, game, Netflix series, a quick trip to HEB, or a concert.
Enjoy the three day weekend. When we return on the 17th, we have only eight and a half days
left of this academic year. Summer will be here soon!
It’s a great day to be a Wildcat,
ALL DAY LONG!
Steve Ramsey
Principal, West Ridge Middle School
You may have noticed that many of our buses are
overcrowded in the afternoons. If your child is riding a different bus
home with a friend, please ensure that you send them to the front office
in the morning with the correct Bus Transportation Change form signed
by you. Bus Transportation Change forms (regular and also a special one
for the WACC) are included in this edition for easy reference. They can
also be found on the Eanes ISD web site. Consider picking up groups of
students instead of having them ride buses different from their regular
ones. If buses are too crowded, regular riders have priority and others
may not be allowed to ride it due to safety concerns.
Join us in celebrating another
great year at WRMS!
Students, during their regular
lunch time, will meet outside
WRMS for a hot dog lunch.
Grilled by our very own
Steve Ramsey! 
When: Thursday, May 26th
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A lunch: 11:15 - 11:45
B lunch: 12:11 - 12:41
C lunch: 1:07 - 1:37
Bring: $ for Cookout Wristband
$5 = 1 hot dog plate OR $6 = 2 hot dog plate
100% beef hot dogs – veggie option available upon request
 Purchase Cookout wristbands on the HUB
Monday, May 9th –Friday, May 13th
Cafeteria will be closed on Thursday, May 26th!!
Where: Outside near gymnasium
Wear: Show off your Wildcat Pride and wear lots of green!
NOTE: Cafeteria CLOSED on Thursday May 26th. Plan to purchase a hot dog lunch or
bring a lunch from home. NO COOKOUT WRISTBANDS WILL BE SOLD AFTER MAY 13TH.
OK, parents!! Only eleven more days to go….but who’s counting, right?!
In the meantime…….May continues to stay busy for the WildCat Club. Last week we
celebrated our WRMS staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
by purchasing gift cards or volunteering your time, especially for the last Teacher Appreciation
lunch!!
STAR Student Awards –
our Student STAR Awards Chairs, presented the last
set of nominated students with their awards last Friday. Way to
go Wildcats!
FOR YOUR CALENDARS –
May 26th Student Cookout –
(www.studentinfohub.net/wrms) to purchase a hotdog meal for the student cookout or
indicate your child will bring their own lunch. The Cafeteria will be closed
on Thursday May 26th. Deadline to order is tomorrow Friday, May 13th.
The 2016-17 HUB is open for business May 15th – Starting May 15th, you
can go online to www.studentinfohub.net/wrms, and order your PE uniforms, decals, pay
your campus fee, donate to NHF, and get ready for the next school year, all before summer
starts!
BLOW OUT SALES on May 17th, 19th, and 26th!! The
inventory before the Band Concerts on May
17th (5:00-5:30pm) and 19th (6:00-7:00pm). Stock up on extra t-shirts for the
summer. At the year-end cookout on May 26th, the School Store and the Concessions stand will be selling off
extra inventory…..send your kids with some extra cash to take advantage of some great deals!
We want to
a special group of INTEL employees for their extremely generous gift
to the West Ridge Wildcat Club, through the
which
matches their employees’ volunteer service at schools or other non-profits, with a “matching” grant of
$10/per each of volunteer service, to a school or charity of their choice. Fortunately for us, we have amazing
Wildcat parent/parents who
and designated the West
Ridge Wildcat Club as their organization of choice to support This week
If you are one of these Intel employees, we would like to thank you
and also count your gift in our NHF participation goal for the 2015-2016 school year. Please contact us at
[email protected]
As always,
Kirsten Luke & Anjali K. Zutshi, Co-Presidents
, it’s a Great Day to be a Wildcat!! 
buhbye.
MAY 23
IPAD TURN IN
All students must back up their district
issued iPad before May 23.
Students may visit this website for instructions and information
about how to back up files. Next year, students will start fresh
with their new iPad (no iCloud backup) so all files must be
backed up to Google Drive or other cloud-based services.
Please contact Kacy Mitchell for assistance and questions.
[email protected]
8th Grade Parents
See 8th Grade May Calendar below for
a snapshot of what the next 2 weeks
will look like
LOST & FOUND
What has been lost may have been found! Has
your child lost a backpack? Lunch bag? Water
bottle? Binder? Coat? Their mind?
It just may be in the Front Lobby!
Any unclaimed items will be donated to a
charitable organization by Friday, May 20th.
Volunteers Needed for Forest Trail Elementary Carnival:
Forest Trail will host their annual carnival on Saturday, May 21st from 10am to 1pm and they
need middle schoolers volunteering to help make this event a success.
Service hours will be given all to middle school/high school volunteers. Any middle schooler
who works a 1½ - 2 hour shift, will receive a free wristband to play for the remainder of the
time. What better way to reminisce, support one of the elementary schools, and have fun!
If your student would like to register individually, please sign up for a shift through Volunteer
Spot below.
1) Click: http://vols.pt/ypf5M3
2) Review the options listed and choose the volunteer spot(s).
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on
VolunteerSpot.
Please email [email protected] if you have a girl/boy scout troop or any other
organization who would like volunteer hours. This would be to work the Midway Games section
and hand out prizes to those who play.
Paw Print Program
Last Raffle of the Year – May 19th
Students can win gift cards from:
Teachers and Staff can win:
A special THANK YOU to our sponsors: Hat Creek, P. Terry’s, Gatti’s Pizza, Blanton Museum of Art, Austin
Zoo, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Lone Star Riverboat, Chick-fil-A, Nothing Bundt Cakes, WRMS Booster Club,
Westlake High School PTO, Dharma Yoga, Austin Rowing Center, Tiff’s Treats, Massage Envy, Trianon Coffee,
The Melting Pot, Chipotle, Snap Kitchen, Cinemark, IM Keepsake, Rocket Fizz and The Oasis on Lake Travis.
Thanks to our sponsors, we raised $7,000 for the program this year!!!!!
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Wanda Molinary Knipp at
[email protected]
Sunday
Mother’s Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Note:
There is NO Pedernales
Dance as originally
communicated.
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8 Grade
Pedernales
Activities ½ Day WHS/WACC
8 Grade
Pedernales
Expedition
NO
SCHOOL
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th
th
1pm 8th Graders
may be dismissed
with parent pick-up
@ WRMS
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8th Grade Fieldtrip
Hill Country Galleria
Movie
A-C Lunches
School-wide end of year
Tailgate BBQ
LAST DAY!!!
Students DO
NOT need to
bring backpacks
to school
8 Grade Celebration,
WRMS Cafe & Gyms
Yearbook Signing
in Cafeteria late
morning
3:05pm 8th Grade students
12:30ish Dismissal
1:50pm
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may be dismissed with
parent pick-up
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Memorial
Day
8th Grade DATES TO REMEMBER
Mon, 5/16
NO SCHOOL
Tues 5/17
PEDERNALES EXPEDITION
Wed 5/18
½ Day Activities WHS/WACC
8th Grade Celebration Day – May 26th
8:45am-1pm
1:10-1:40
1:45-1:50
1:50-2:05
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(parent pick-up allowed 1pm at WRMS)
Thurs, 5/26
8:45am – 1pm
th
8 Grade Celebration Day!
Hill Country Galleria Movie
LUNCH
Lunch – Return to school /
School-wide Tailgate BBQ
1:50pm
8 Grade Rotations
3:05pm
Games Schedule OR
th
8 Grade students may be
dismissed with parent pick-up
Fri, 5/27
th
LAST DAY!!!
Early Release Schedule
Yearbook signing in Café late morning
Dismissal around 12:30pm
Hill Country Galleria Movie Field Trip
Cookout @ WRMS
th
Report to 6 Period
Rotation #1
Group 1-Front Gym
Group 2-Back Gym
Group 3-Cafeteria
Group 3-Library
2:10-2:25
Rotation #2 Speakers Move, Students Stay
2:30-2:45
Rotation #3
2:50-3:05
Rotation #4
3:05-3:55pm
Games Schedule
3:05pm
8th Grade Students allowed to Leave Early with parents
Rotations Led by WHS Students-Former Wildcats
Academics
WHS Life
st
1 Week @ WHS
& Brief presentation from Travis County on Alcohol/Drug Prevention
SCHOOL NAME:_____________________________
DATE: _________________
Name of student requesting change in transportation: ___________________________
Date(s) affected :__________________________________
He/she has my permission to be transported by (check which one applies):
___
Car, with: __________________________________________________________
Name of individual picking up student
____
Bus: ________________________________
Animal/Route #
Name of friend riding with: __________________________________________
Location riding to:___________________________________________________
Bus Stop Location/Address
___
Other: _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print)
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
____________________________________
Campus acknowledgment/approval signature
Notice: Guest ridership is provided on a space available basis. Every effort will be made to
accommodate your request. Thank you for traveling with us.
Bus Pass for Westlake Athletic Center
I give permission for my student _____________________
to ride the 510 Bus to the Westlake Athletic & Community
Center after school. This service is being provided on a
space-available basis; student is expected to obey all bus
rules.
_________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
Date: ____________________
Retirement
Celebration
in honor of
Charles McCasland
May 18, 2016
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Forest Trail Elementary Cafeteria
Please click below to visit the event page on
Facebook for more details and to RSVP.
Retirement Celebration Event Page
Click here
Open to all current and former
FTE families and staff members.
Secondary Young
Writers’ Camp 2016
June
13-17
WHS
NGC
What is Young Writers’ Camp?
Young Writers’ Camp is a camp where students have
opportunities to explore their interests in writing in
small groups and to learn more about the craft of writing.
Who teaches Young Writers’ Camp?
Through a partnership with Texas State University, experienced Eanes teachers who have
participated in the Central Texas Writing Project facilitate each session. Teachers are
certified teacher consultants with the CTWP, a local site of the National Writing Project.
When and where will sessions be held?
June 13-17 Morning 9:00-12:00 and/or Afternoon 1:00-4:00 pm; WHS Ninth Grade Center, 3800 Westbank Dr.
What are my session choices?
Creative Writers’ Workshop (Grades 6-8, 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00) Ms. McClenahan
Do you have a passion for writing? Can you see yourself publishing a best seller or writing the next great song? From
songs and screenplays, to short fiction and children's books, this summer's middle school Young Writer's Camp is
sure to delight and enrich the middle school student who enjoys creative writing. Gather your ideas, make plans to
join us, and register for Young Writer's Camp today!
Creative Nonfiction: Using Memory and Imagination in Telling Your Personal Story
(Grades 9-12, 9:00-12:00 AM) Mr. Yeoman
This writing class will explore the genre of creative nonfiction to help students develop their own voice
by writing about their own personal experiences, working with memory and imagination. Students will learn the
techniques of capturing and shaping their most personal and meaningful moments into literary form so that they will
never fade away. Students will learn the craft of weaving themes into their writing using original language that is
both accurate and expressive. This class will differentiate instruction for students of all writing levels and abilities.
Short Fiction with a Splash of Poetry (Grades 9-12, 1:00-4:00 PM) Mr. Yeoman
This writing class will explore the craft of creating compelling short fiction and some poetry. Young writers will learn
to use a variety of literary techniques that will make their fiction and poetry stand out. Students will identify the essential foundations of short fiction and how to apply them to their own writing such as plot, setting, and character,
including elements of dialogue and point-of-view. Students will also write some poetry with attention to form, imagery, and metaphor. This class will differentiate instruction for students of all writing levels and abilities.
What do I do next? (by May 27 for a camp T-shirt)
Complete the registration form on the Eanes Community Education website
eanes.augusoft.net
and submit payment
Secondary Camps at WHS/ NGC and additional CTWP Young Writers’ Camps are being held in San Marcos and Round Rock
Young Writers’ Camp 2016
Secondary Registration Form
June 13-17, 2016
Westlake High School Ninth Grade Center
3800 Westbank Dr.
Morning Sessions
9:00 –12:00
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 –4:00 pm
Creative Writers’ Workshop
Writers entering grades 6-8*
Creative Writers’ Workshop
Writers entering grades 6-8*
Creative Nonfiction: Using Memory
and Imagination in Telling
your Personal Story
Writers entering grades 9-12
Short Fiction with a Splash
of Poetry
Writers entering grades 9-12
All workshop participants will have access to iPads at camp and will be provided snacks and a writer’s notebook if they do not already have one.
Please bring your writer’s notebook with you for ideas!
* 8th grade students may attend either the middle school sessions or the
high school sessions held at the Ninth Grade Center .
Student’s Name_________________________________________________________
Fall 2016 School_______________________________Grade___________Age_______
Please register online at eanes.augusoft.net or mail
registration form (s) and check to:
Eanes ISD
Young Writers’ Camp
C/O Community Education
601 Camp Craft Rd
Please make checks payable to Eanes ISD for
$175.00 per child. This includes $10.00 for materials including a T-shirt. Cancellations and refunds are
subject to Community Education policies; a full refund will be made if a session does not have a minimum of ten participants by the deadline.
WESTLAKE CROSS COUNTRY
Chaparral Distance Academy
Be part of a running tradition
For 5th grade through 8th grade
May 31st - June 3rd
8am-10am
AT HCMS Track
PURPOSE
Provide young runners an opportunity
to learn proper running form, how to
pace, to hit goal times, and learn
good running habits.
CAMP FOCUS
Form Running
Develop running base
Improve Strength
Proper running nutrition
Keeping a personal running log
Instructors
HEAD BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY COACH HIILL COUNTRY M.S. RYAN SANDERSON
HEAD BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY COACH WESTRIDGE M.S. MIKE CICCARELLI
Registration Cost is $120 and includes camp t-shirt and field trips.
All campers must register online through the Eanes Community Education web site.
QUESTIONS?
Ryan Sanderson
[email protected]
512.732.9140 ext. 23904
Lady Chap Basketball Camp
State Champions ’93 ’95 ’96 State Finalist ‘00
June 6th-9th
1st-7th Grade 9am-12pm
8th-9th Grade 1-4:00pm
$150
Our basketball camp provides a unique
opportunity for the player who wants to improve
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their game,imperdiet
and learn
the “Lady Chap Way”. The
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to help aporttitor
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improve
their abilities
regardless of their current level of play. We offer
each of our campers the chance to learn and
develop new skills that can help
them progress their individual
skill set as well as become a
complete team player
Coaches:
Westlake Head Basketball
Coach Katie Hensle will
lead Camp. It will also
include Westlake assistant
coaches, alumni and
collegiate players.
The Westlake FTC Robotics
Westlake Robotics is now accepting applications
from 2016-2017 WHS 9th and 10th graders for the
2016-2017 season!
To be considered for placement on a team you must do
two things.
1. Fill out the following application –
http://goo.gl/forms/z726QRIU49
2. Attend the full day Westlake FTC Robotics Boot Camps
on May 14th, 2016
The application must be submitted by May 7th, 2016. We expect more
students to apply than available spots on the teams, so please be aware that
this will be a competitive process. While your application will guarantee you
consideration, it will not guarantee that you are placed on a team.
Please visit - www.westlakeftc.weebly.com for more information
Coach Linda
Summer Swim Camp
Girls State Champions: 2014, 2015, 2016
Boys/Girls Combined State Champions: 2015, 2016
July 11-15th @ Lake Hills Splashers Pool 3106 Edgewater Dr. (Off Cuernavaca)
Grades 1-6 from 7:00-8:30am,
Grades 7-12 from 8:30-10:30am
Register through Eanes Community education at eanes.augusoft.net. Click on courses and find
swimming. Camp is limited to the first 50 participants registered!
Get coached by the Westlake coaching staff (pictured below) on stroke technique and aerobic
conditioning drills. The elementary group will focus on stroke development and love of
swimming. The middle/high school group combines technical work with conditioning drills to
prepare the swimmers for the Westlake Swim Team tryouts. All swimmers wanting to tryout for
Westlake in the future are highly encouraged to attend this camp. Swimmers will be trained for
the specific sets used at tryouts. Camp participants receive a Westlake Swimming t-shirt and
swim cap. ***All participants must be able to swim one length across the pool unassisted.
Coach Navarro (email: [email protected] for any questions)
State Championships: 2015, 2016
Regional Championships: 2015, 2016
District Championships: 2011, 2015, 2016
State Coach of the Year: 2015
Regional Coach of the Year: 2011, 2015, 2016
District Coach of the Year: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
27 High School All American Swimmers
49 All-State Team Swimmers
Has Coached: TAGS Champions, HS State Champions,HS All Americans,
USA Jr. National Champion, NCAA Champion, American Record Holder
Coach Soelter (email: [email protected] for any questions)
2015 &2016 District, Regional, and State Champions
2015 Disrict and State Coach of the Year
2016 Regional and State Coach of the year
27 All-American Swimmers
32 All-State Team Swimmers
Coached University of Texas Longhorn Swim Camp (‘06-‘09)
Member of the University of Texas Swimming and Diving Team (’05-‘09)
USA Senior National qualifier and finalist (‘03-‘11)
2004 USA Olympic Trial qualifier
2008 NCAA Automatic qualifier
2008 US Open and World University Games Selection finalist
More Info: www.westlakeswimming.com & coachnavarro.weebly.com (Westlake Swim Camp tab)
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**Online Registration will open May 2 **
go to http://eanes.augusoft.net/
select "courses" from the blue section on the left of the page
scroll to the right side of the screen and select "summer camps"
scroll down, almost to the bottom of the page, to "Westlake Golf Camp"
To register by mail:
Name___________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
Home Phone
Mom__________________________Dad___________________________
WESTLAKE CHAP
GOLF CAMP
Dates: June 13-17, 2016
For: Boys and Girls entering grades 2-9
Sessions: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Lakecliff Country Club
Work Phone:
Mom__________________________Dad___________________________
Family Doctor
Name_______________________________Phone____________________
2015-2016 School Grade__________
T-Shirt Size (youth and adult sizes S-XXL)__________

INSURANCE WAIVER: I give my consent and approval for my child to participate in
the Westlake Golf Camp with the understanding that insurance will not be provided by
Eanes Independent School District
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LIABILITY RELEASE: I hereby release the Eanes Independent School District from all
responsibility in case of any accident occurring during Community Education activities
Student Signature___________________________________
Parent Signature____________________________________
Make checks payable to: Eanes ISD Community Education
Cut and mail this portion with your check to:
Eanes ISD Community Education
4100 Westbank Drive
Austin, TX 78746
Contact Head Coach Callan Nokes with questions at:
(512) 732-9280, ext# 33918 or
[email protected]
WESTLAKE GOLF CAMP
GENERAL
 Chap Golf Camp will include personal instruction,
drills, playing on the course, rules, mental game
approach, course management, and much more.
 Incoming 9th graders use Chap Golf Camp to try out
for the golf team
 Players will get the opportunity to play at least 9
holes every day of camp
COST:
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$350 per athlete
Fee covers are green fees, range fees, snacks,
Gatorades, waters, prizes, etc. that the camp
provides
REGISTRATION
 Forms must be received no later than June 10th
 Camp enrollment is limited to the first 50 campers
HISTORY
 '80, '96, '99, '01, '09, '10, '12 (ind.), ‘14 St. Champs
 33 State Tournament Appearances
 32 District Titles
CAMP DATES:
 June 13-17
CAMP AGES:
 Incoming 2nd- 9th graders
LOCATION AND TIMES:
 Lakecliff Country Club
 8:00am – 12:00pm
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DRESS:
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Please wear hemmed shorts and a collared shirt
Hats and Sunscreen are strongly recommended
Water Bottle
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STAFF
Westlake Head Golf Coach: Callan Nokes 2009 NFCA
State of Texas Coach of the Year; 2009 NFCA United
States Sectional Coach of the Year
Westlake Assistant Golf Coach: Lane Grigg; Assistant
Coach for 2009 and 2010 Boys State Champions and
2010 and 2011 Girls State Champions
Director of Golf at Lakecliff CC: David Klotz ; PGA
Class A Professional
Current and Former WHS players including several
Division I players who currently compete in the NCAA