Conducted and organized by band directors Brian Zeglis and Ryan Middleton, this year’s Jazz Cafe sees both new conductors for the first time after over a decade of performances. With three jazz bands,...
The West High Student Government has announced big plans for this upcoming winter as we continue on with the second trimester. From a candy gram fundraiser and a spirit week to plans for this year’s...
Lilly Graham, Print Managing Editor
• December 4, 2023
This week, Dec. 4-8, 1440 Interact, West High’s Rotary International affiliated service and volunteering club, will hold a stuffed animal drive. 1440 is accepting donations of new or gently used stuffed...
Jane Lam, Print Assistant Copy Editor
• November 28, 2023
Boys golf state
For the first time since 2009, the boys golf team qualified for the state meet, placing second in their district at the Mississippi Valley Conference. Team captain Dillon Croco ’24 finished...
Anna Song, Print Assistant Design Editor
• November 24, 2023
42 students from West orchestras, bands and choirs were accepted into All-State ensembles Oct. 21. 25 orchestra students, 10 band students and four choir students traveled to Ames, Iowa for the 77th...
Yeju Seol, Artist and Reporter
• November 24, 2023
West High’s Esports team secured fifth place at the state finals, the “Super Smash Bros Ultimate” season ending. The state finals were held by the Iowa High School Esports Association (IAHSEA) in...
Athena Wu, Print Entertainment Editor
• November 14, 2023
Another math competition season begins with the AMC test on Nov. 8th and Mathleague state qualifiers.
West hosted the second qualifier out of six on Nov. 11th. These will lead up to a state competition...
More than 48,000 high school seniors sign National Letters of Intent (NLI) per year, stating they are committing to their school to further their academic and athletic careers. Many National Collegiate...
Minna Abdalla, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 7, 2023
After another undefeated dual meet season, the Trojan Bolts continue their streak by securing a victory at regionals. Girls diving was held on Nov. 2, and girls swimming on Nov. 4 at the Dubuque Community...
As many West High seniors turn 18 and reach the voting age, it’s important to register and vote in the upcoming city council and school board elections. The right to vote is a critical component of our...
Meeting every Friday AFT in room 235, Unidos’s goal is to provide a place for Latinx students to hang out and form bonds with each other.
“I know lots of Latinx students that share common interests...
West High Orchestras had their annual Halloween concert on Oct. 27 in the Arganbright Auditorium and were joined by the Northwest Junior High Orchestras. The concert kicked off with the seventh grade orchestra...
