This Saturday, West High’s Jazz Ensemble woke up bright and early for a trip to Urbandale High School. The Urbandale Jazz Colloquium is an event that features a number of high school jazz bands from around Iowa. Each jazz band gets the chance to listen to other high school bands, perform on stage and have [...]
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On the spot: Santa isn’t real?
The WSS asked West High students how and when they found out the truth about Santa. “I don’t really remember when or how, but I used to set out a motion detector by our tree to try to catch Santa. It never worked.” — Erin Wilson ’11 “My house doesn’t have a chimney, so I [...]
Teacher Diaries
West High teachers shared their childhood diaries. “I wish that i could have kept writing for longer. My stories are so scrumptious, I was such a little dweeb” said Margaret Shullaw, English teacher. The extended diary entry of Carolyn Walling, chemistry teacher. More photos of Walling’s childhood: For more diaries read the West Side Story [...]
West High participates in All-State Music Festival
This weekend, more than sixty West High musicians participated in the All-State Iowa Music Festival in Ames. The All-State band featured conductor Dr. Myron Welch, a retired Director of Bands at the University of Iowa. His energy and humor translated throughout the band. At one point, Welch was so impressed with the euphonium section that [...]
Haute Topic
View Photo Gallery WSS interviewed two stylish seniors Erin Richmond and Nicoll Manhica. WSS: How would you label your style? NICOLL MANHICA: I wouldn’t. ERIN RICHMOND: Yeah, I wear what I like to wear. If I see something that is attractive, I will wear it. NM: I don’t put much thought in what I wear. [...]
West High Student Performs on NPR’s From the Top
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWfD1k0gngM Last spring, Justin Moser ’11 was selected to play alto saxophone on From the Top, a weekly broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR) that showcases America’s top young classical musicians hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley. Earlier this week, at the Adler Theater in Davenport, IA, Moser shared the stage with talented musicians from Chicago [...]
Music Auxiliary Car Wash Saturday
The Iowa City Music Auxiliary will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations around town. This annual car wash and fundraiser supports music programs in the Iowa City Community School District. “The Music Auxiliary car wash generates about 25% of the budget each year. [...]
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