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Q&A with Jesse Gray '15 and Lauren Gray '16
West Side Story: What do you like about the piano?
Jesse Gray '15 (JG): [I like...
by Zora Hurst
Despite the never-changing dings of bells for passing times and the eternal frustration at being stuck behind large gaggles of humans who have ceased moving while on the most crowded staircase...
by Juliann Skarda
Singing, dancing and sequins make show choir a vibrant spectacle for audience members. However, hidden behind the risers are another set of musicians equally important to the success...
by Pombie Silverman
On Jan. 5 at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Iowa, Iowa City West High band students auditioned for the Southeastern Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Band (SEIBA). According...
by Pombie Silverman
On Feb. 7, the West High choirs will perform with the Concert Orchestra 12 movements of Vivaldi’s Gloria Requiem.
According to choir director Ryan Pearson, the Masterworks concert...
by Kaitlyn McCurdy
Perfect Imperfection is the debut album of deaf artist Sean Forbes. You read that right. Deaf. I always really like stories of people with disabilities overcoming obstacles to achieve...
by Kaitlyn McCurdy
Yes, I know Christmas is over, thank you very much.
However, I've been ready for Christmas 2013 since December 26, 2012. So, if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about...
Interview and photos by Katie Mons
How would you describe your style?
My style is definitely girly, but I like to mix edgy and sophisticated/glamorous pieces in as well.
Where do you...
by Kaitlyn McCurdy
Not too long ago, Rihanna released Unapologetic, her seventh studio album in seven years. Rihanna always has a song playing on the radio, and this album definitely has some number one...
By Aileen Norris
On Saturday, Dec. 8, the cafeteria was transformed into a Winter Wonderland for West High's Jazz Cafe of 2012. Trees were covered in warm yellow lights. Ornaments depicted the faces...
If you ever hear harmonious singing in a capella style floating down the hallways, chances are it's the West High vocal jazz group. Added this year by also new choir teacher David Haas, this group introduces...
By Kaitlyn McCurdy
Phillip Phillips won American Idol season eleven. Let’s be honest, the last majorly successful or remotely good Idol winner was Carrie Underwood. Lately, it seems like runner-ups...
