“Shoulders down! Hips down! Suck in your stomach!” These commands are all too familiar to dancers in styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. They reflect the beauty standard of the “ballet body”,...
Emma Stammeyer ’24 is described as a powerhouse for the role she plays as the starting setter for the Iowa City West Varsity Volleyball team. In this video, Stammeyer details her commitment to Fordham...
West Side Story: Why did you originally join the West High bowling team?
Maddie Otis: Whitney’s [Noeller ‘24] older brother did it with some of his friends and freshman year, she kind of forced...
Triton Challenge, Oct. 29
On October 29th the cheer team attended the annual Triton Cheer Challenge competition hosted by Iowa Central College. West competed a Stunt Group routine, placing 7th...
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...
Over the past month the West High dance team has been busy, competing and showcasing their competition solos and group routines.
October 15th, Liberty’s “Be a Light” competition
Liberty...
The football team put up a good show Oct. 20 on senior night but couldn’t come up with the win, falling 45-38. The West High seniors from the cross country teams, dance team and cheer team were recognized...
The Trojan cross country teams traveled to Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids to take on their divisional opponents Oct. 12.
The No.15 ranked girls team kicked off the day, battling through the wind...
West Side Story: What is WINGS?
Sam Abdel-Malek: It's for any age group, any part of high school. [Also] any skill level. Anyone can join in. Even if you have never touched a disc before. We meet twice...
Minna Abdalla, Assistant Sports Editor
• October 6, 2023
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, girls swimming and diving headed down to the Coralville Recreation Center and hosted their last home meet of the season. It was a dual meet, with West competing against Kennedy High...
