• FINALS WEEK 11/19-21
  • 11/19: Girls wrestling @ City
  • 11/21: Girls wrestling vs. Liberty @ Home
  • 11/21-23: All-State Music Festival
  • 11/22: Girls basketball @ Solon
  • NO SCHOOL 11/22
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Allie Schmitt-Morris

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor

This is Allie’s third and final year on staff. This is her second year being the Social Media Editor. When Allie is not doing newspaper she enjoys doing Theatre, West High School Dance Marathon, and hanging out with her pets Lily, Hugo, Cozy, Eve, and Tortey.

All content by Allie Schmitt-Morris
Students and attendees gather in the tunnels of Carver Hawkeye Arena to take shelter.

[Photo] Tornado warning interrupts graduation

Marta Leira, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2019
S/O

S/O

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
May 24, 2019
This marijuana was provided by the Coralville Police Department for photographs before it was disposed of properly.

[Photo] High stakes

April 12, 2019
This marijuana was provided by the Coralville Police Department for photographs before it was disposed of properly.

[Photo] High stakes

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
April 12, 2019
An average WHS lunch.

[Photo] Spicing up the school day

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
Eric Doorn '19 holds Dylan Gesell '19 in the courtyard on Valentine's Day.

[Photo] Friend crush: Eric Doorn ‘19 and Dylan Gesell ‘19

February 14, 2019
Victor has been Jessica St. John's service dog since June.

[Photo] A helping paw

Jenna Wang, Editorial Editor
November 20, 2018
Heroes of Troy candidates stand together after Student Senate announcement.

[Photo] Student Senate announces candidates for Heroes of Troy

October 9, 2018
Micah Frisbie '20 dribbles the ball up the field during the first half on Friday, April 20.

Carlin Morsch '18 kicks the ball up during the second half of the game on Friday, April 20.

Lizzie Raley '18 runs after the ball during the second half of the game on Friday, April 20.

Marnie Vonderhaar '19 looks for teammate to pass the ball to on Friday, April 20.

“Having eight siblings is like having Christmas everyday because everyone is home. You have a lot of people around you, when people are gone for a while it’s nice to have everyone back and I can always go to them for advice so it’s nice.” -Grace Gilbaugh '19

[Photo] Tyler Carlson ’18

December 20, 2017

[Video] Girls basketball vs. City snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 3, 2018
Jessica Doyle '19 and Natalie Dunlap '20 discuss the history of Valentine's day.

[Photo] West Side Radio: Happy Gal-entine’s Day

Jessica Doyle and Natalie Dunlap
February 14, 2018
A woman held up her poster reading "for all people!" while listening to the speakers.

[Photo] Charged Women’s March rallies in downtown Iowa City

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor
January 21, 2018
West High School Dance Marathon members blow balloons for the annual upcoming dance marathon on the planned MLK day on Jan. 12, 2018.

[Photo] Cultural proficiency team takes new approach to MLK day celebrations

Sophie Stephens and Natalie Dunlap
January 16, 2018
The SPIT production "Tracks" and "Check, Please!" is cancelled due to inclement weather.

[Photo] SPIT's Thursday show cancelled due to weather

January 11, 2018

City vs. West Basketball Snapchat Coverage

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
December 12, 2017
The cast takes their final bows.

Behind the scenes of 12 Angry Jurors

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
December 3, 2017
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Jalen Guadet '19 runs the ball pass Prairie on September 22.

Trumell Roberts '18 celebrates after getting a Touchdown.

Andre White '18 runs the ball past a Prairie player.

Fashion Friday: Marah Fuller

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
September 8, 2017

First Home Football Game Snapchat Coverage

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
September 1, 2017
“[My style stems from] the 70s and 80s." Angela Reis '19 said.

[Photo] Fashion Friday: Angela Reis ’19

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor
May 19, 2017

[Video] Staff Fashion Editorial

Pareen Mhatre, Teresa Knecht, and Caroline Young
May 9, 2017
Top 8 restaurants to go to before prom

Top 8 restaurants to go to before prom

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
May 9, 2017
The group created balls with milkweed seeds in them.

[Photo] Students make seed balls in hopes of saving Iowa monarchs

Grace Yarrow, Copy Editor
April 21, 2017
water and walking

[Photo] Grace Yarrow ’19

March 22, 2017

[Photo] Rally against Muslim ban draws over 1500

Cameron Cook, Reporter / Videographer
February 6, 2017
A man at the Women's March yells at an anti-protester saying, "gays will not go away."

Photo Gallery: Emotions of the Women’s March on Washington D.C.

Fenna Semken and Allie Schmitt-Morris
January 23, 2017
Katie McGrane '17 shoots a jump shot

Girls basketball takes down Wahlert

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
January 9, 2017
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[Photo] Students celebrate New Year’s with various traditions

Jessica Doyle, Podcast Editor
December 31, 2016
Making oreo ball snowmen

Making oreo ball snowmen

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor
November 27, 2016
leaves

[Photo] Quiz: What fall symbol are you?

Leah Dusterhoft, Art editor, Sports Producer, and Designer
October 21, 2016

Remembering Peyton Hayes

Grace Christopher and Allie Schmitt-Morris
October 20, 2016
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capanna-menu

[Photo] Capanna serves a slice of Italy

Kristina Rosebrook, Online and Broadcast Entertainment Editor
September 22, 2016
Melanie Housenga '18 swims 100 butterfly

Megan Arps '17 swims butterfly in the 200 medley relay

Lily Ernst '20 swims breaststroke in the 200 IM in 2018. Ernst qualified for state in the event this fall.

[Photo] Three West High athletes sign to compete at Division-I schools

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Lily Ernst swims breaststroke in the 200 IM

[Photo] Girls swim team takes fifth at City High Invite

September 19, 2016
Lily Ernst swims butterfly in the 200 IM

Seniors high-five juniors after juniors win 2016 Manball

Mary Beth Tinker first visited West on May 5, 2016, to talk to students about their First Amendment rights. She will return—this time, with her brother John Tinker—as part of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District.

[Photo] Mary Beth Tinker visits Iowa City West High School

Fenna Semken, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2016
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