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Blake Gomez

Blake Gomez, Writer

Blake Gomez is 16 years old and works as an writer for the Westside Howler News Staff. He is in the 11th Grade (Junior).

This is his first year working for the school newspaper and he is really enjoying it so far. While Blake does not have much experience in Journalism, he is slowly learning on how to become a better writer.

Blake's hobbies include playing video games and watching cartoons.
"All great achievements require time."

All content by Blake Gomez
The Importance of an Education

The Importance of an Education

Blake Gomez, Editor May 15, 2017

Adviser Note:  This the final story that Senior Blake Gomez will write for the Howler News.  Blake has been a member of the staff for 2 years, and during that time he has kept us informed, thinking,...

Dean Ghosn helping set up the STAAR Exam for next week.

Schedule for STAAR and AP Mock Tests

Blake Gomez, Editor March 24, 2017

Next week starting Tuesday, not only does STAAR testing begin for underclassmen but also the AP Mock Exams for those who are taking AP courses. However, the bell schedule will be different for seniors....

A Trip to Europe

A Trip to Europe

Blake Gomez, Editor January 17, 2017

Attention wolves, we have exciting news! Around mid-July, there will be a trip to explore the glorious continent of Europe. The trip will last for two weeks and the host will be none other than Robert...

Westside High School Trends

Westside High School Trends

Blake Gomez, Editor December 2, 2016

There are plenty of new trends that are happening around the world right now. Some have even spread into our very own Westside community! One trend that is popular among Westside students is a new mobile...

Car that was decorated with lights

Zoo Lights

Blake Gomez, Editor November 30, 2016

Last week on Friday, I had the pleasure of going to the Houston Zoo's annual event of Zoo Lights. It was quite a spectacular sight to behold. Trees were decorated with Christmas lights and had a variety...

Michael Sapon

Michael Sapon: Future Barber

Blake Gomez, Editor October 31, 2016

Michael Sapon, an 18-year-old senior, has plans to become a barber in the future.  He has said that he had a passion for this ever since he was a young boy. This is mainly due to the relationship between...

The 4 main characters of Steven Universe. Steven, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet.

Staff Pick: “Steven Universe”

Blake Gomez, Editor August 31, 2016

Over the summer I've been finding new shows to watch and one of them is a cartoon on Cartoon Network called Steven Universe. Even though I started watching it very late, I was already familiar with the...

Arthur Storey Park, sidewalks were underwater

Flooding Disaster in Houston

Blake Gomez, Writer May 17, 2016

  In April many people in Houston were suffering from flooding, in their homes, in businesses, and across most of the city, due to hard and extensive rain. Houston Independent School District made...

Newk's Eatery (PRNewsFoto/Newk's Eatery)

Break The Chain: Newk’s Eatery

Blake Gomez, Writer March 21, 2016

For this Break the Chain I visited a newly opened restaurant in our area, known as Newk's Eatery. The menu mainly offers choices of salads, pizzas, and sandwiches but in a nice and casual setting....

Popular social media sites that people use.

Editorial: Social Networking Issues

Blake Gomez, Writer March 3, 2016

  Social networking is a very popular method of communicating with other individuals in our society today, especially with adolescents and teenagers. Social networking allows us to chat with people...

Is Uber Really Safe?

Is Uber Really Safe?

Blake Gomez, Writer February 26, 2016

Last week on Saturday an incident with an Uber driver occurred. Jason Dalton, a 45 year old man, was arrested after he confessed to police that he was the shooter that terrorized the college town of Kalamazoo,...

Experiencing Mardi Gras 2016

Experiencing Mardi Gras 2016

Blake Gomez, Writer February 12, 2016

  Last weekend, the city of New Orleans began to prepare their yearly annual celebration of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday which reflects the practice of eating foods rich...

Robin Hood Review

Robin Hood Review

Blake Gomez, Writer February 2, 2016

Once again T-Pro shows how extraordinarily talented they are with their new production of Robin Hood. Written by Don Nigro in 1949, Robin Hood’s story involves him stealing from the rich and giving to...

Break the Chain:  Beans Café

Break the Chain: Beans Café

Blake Gomez, writer January 20, 2016
Our next feature in the Break the Chain series, is a review of the cozy and popular favorite, Bean's Café and Coffee House. Where you can get a great cup of coffee and enjoy a friendly conversation.
Sylvias salsa and chips.

Break the Chain: Restaurant Review

Blake Gomez, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
From our series Break the Chain, staff writer Blake Gomez gives us a taste of Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen.
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