Billings West High students are some of the best German language-learners in the nation.
Every year for the last three years a West student has nabbed a spot to travel to Germany for three weeks on scholarship — current senior Lola Sheridan accomplished the feat last year, and senior Hudson Wyss, the year prior. This year, sophomore Johanna Smith will go for the three weeks, with 37 other top-ranking students from across the country.
“Less than 50 students qualify nationally, and the fact that we have three who are currently still West High students is incredible,” West High School German teacher Paul Asleson said. “My colleagues and I pour so much into the program. So, to see these results, it gives us validation in …