Tyra West is a sophomore at South Broward High School. Who grew up in Hollywood, Florida. West joined the Bulldog Bark journalism staff because she thinks it will be a great experience for her to learn new things .

West spends her time on Netflix watching anime. One of her favorite shows are Attack on Titan because the fighting scenes get her hyped. West also loves trying on different types of clothes, she has a big interest in modern day fashion. 

West family and friends often call her Ryra or Bubby . The best compliment West has ever received  is "I love your style"  . 

She enjoys spending time with her grandparents. West looks up to her mom.

"My mom is a great person," said West, "She is always helping others before herself."

West hates waking up early in the morning to go to school and is afraid of heights.

Something that causes anxiety in her life is having a lot of work to do in a short period of time .

One of the most embarrassing moments West had was falling on her skateboard in front of a bunch of people.

A quote that West lives by is ‘’Always be yourself and never change for nobody ‘’ - Tyra West