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The Student News Site of Putnam City West High School

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Towne Cryer Classics

Image of 9/11 Attacks taken from the US National Archives

TC Classic: Terror Attacks Impact Patriots

Dusty Gabus, 2001-02 Staff Writer January 7, 2025
A look back at Patriot reactions to the 9/11 attacks
This article from the March 4th, 1993 Towne Cryer talks about the frequence of/attitudes about fighting. The writer's assessment rings true now, over 30 years later.

Fights unnecessary form of Entertainment

Bertha Isaula Quintero, Heather Bussard (Editorial Editor, 1993) January 1, 2025

                    This article from the March 4th, 1993 Towne Cryer talks about the frequency                 of/attitudes about fighting. The writer's assessment rings true now,...

In the early 1970s, this mannequin representation of our mascot stood near the entry. He was called "John Paul Patriot". Current physical representations of our mascot are correctly referred to as "Pat the Patriot".

In 1972, O.J was Alive and Well

JIll Riley, 1972 Feature Editor December 19, 2024

This letter from a PCW Sophomore was published in the student opinion section (the "Patriot Pipeline") in November of 1972. The commentary sparked response from the school community as shown here. Ever...

1973 Patriots Anticipate Auditorium, Mourn Loss of "Frisbee Commons"

1973 Patriots Anticipate Auditorium, Mourn Loss of “Frisbee Commons”

December 11, 2024

Ground will possibly be broken for the long-awaited Putnam City West High School Auditorium in late December or early January, reports Principal Gary Webb. "Bids will be let by the Putnam City Board Members...

The 1994 Yearbook sets it straight. OJ is bigger than just a mascot, he's the spirit that drives us all!

The Story of OJ

December 5, 2024

"Give me an 'O'!" "O!" "Give me a 'J'!" "J!" "What's it spell?" "Bumpkin!" Osgood J. Bumpkin. An integral factor of PCW. Who is he? WHAT is he? He's introduced as the basketball team's sixth man...

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