West High students Chantel Abellana ’27, Riley Miller ’27, Josie Nabhan-Warren ’27 and Isun Shim ’27 dance the night away at prom May 2. This year, the party was held at The Highlander Hotel in Iowa City before the party after prom.

Violins of Symphony Strings play in time at the Musical Showcase April 29, a new concert for West’s top orchestra, band and choir. This year, the orchestra was accepted into the upcoming Midwest Clinic and National Orchestra Festival after an intense audition process.

Ryder Gorsh ’26 soars over the hurdles at the Drake Relays. The shuttle hurdle relay team of Gorsh, Waleed Ibrahim ’26, Ely Smock ’26 and Cade Towler ’27 set an all-time state record of 55.82 seconds April 25. The group also competed at state May 23, breaking the record again with a time of 55.39.

A masked singer performs at the pep rally Jan. 30. This year, student government organized a new second pep rally, with one for homecoming Sept. 26 and the next in the winter. The event featured student activities like bubble soccer and a hat-grabbing game.

Playing in sync, bassoonists from Wind Ensemble perform together Dec. 16. This year, the band was named Best 4A Band by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, one of the biggest titles for high school bands in Iowa. They performed at the IBA conference May 15.

Joey Cariens ’29 swims in the 200 yard freestyle at the IHSAA District Swim Meet Feb. 7. West High’s boys swim team took home champion titles from both districts and the state meet Feb. 14.

The cast of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” performs one of many death scenes. The production was named Outstanding Musical Production by the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards — its highest honor, as well as earning Outstanding Achievements for ensemble, student orchestra and leads Luke Reimer ’27 and Carter Birch Houchins-Witt ’26.

West High’s volleyball team prepares to open their game at Xtream Arena Nov. 3. With a new coach, the team qualified to the state bracket Oct. 28 and made it to quarterfinals.

Students perform an African dance at Walk It Out, featuring a Sudanese flag and swords. The event, held May 16, featured cultural outfit showcases and performances from five regions of the world — Europe, Africa, East Asia, the Middle East and South Asia.

Jumping over the bar, Evy Cornish ’27 competes in the high jump event at Iowa City High School April 26. Cornish cleared 4 feet 11 inches, putting her at sixth place overall. Girls track and field qualified 11 athletes to state May 14, where they competed at Drake Stadium May 21-23.