West High School prides itself in its longstanding tradition of excellence, embodied in its motto “Where Excellence iS Tradition.” A vital part of this success is the thriving black student community...

One of the hidden gems at West High, Community Inclusion Club focuses on finding opportunities for people with disabilities to connect with their non-disabled peers. Whether that’s through events or...

Although she has spent 25 years teaching English, Fettweis didn’t always have a love for the subject. In fact, she hated it in high school. Being a teacher, let alone an English teacher, wasn't even...

The coach-player relationship can always be challenging, especially when you add a father-son relationship. However, for Brennan and Kingston Swayzer ’27 this unique dynamic has only strengthened their...

For the past four years, Jack Wallace '25 has balanced long summer days on the field, early morning yoga sessions, winter lifting, studying film in class, sharing team dinners and Friday night games under...

Andrea Harms has been teaching biology at West High for 19 years. Her interest in the subject began in high school and continues to grow every day. Each day she has an opportunity to educate and inspire...

With a resume as diverse as her painter's palette, West High art teacher Molly Sofranko has worn many hats—from the kitchen, construction site and now the classroom. The lessons she's learned through...

Writers and artistic directors are born in high school and shaped by their favorite clubs. Grapevine is a haven for these people, split into two sections: the editorial board and the writing club. The...

The house lights die down, the chatter stops and the massive green curtain opens with a flourish to a stage holding its breath, everything in place but waiting for the cue. The stage lights flood back...

  Twirling  Not many high schools can say they have a baton twirling team, which makes West’s twirlers all the more special. In the last few years, West has welcomed three twirlers to perform...

Church bells chime with both war and peace for a diplomat. Keith W. Mines, veteran, former Director of Andean Affairs at the Department of State and Vice President of the Latin America program at the U.S....

On a lamp-lit table in a homey bedroom, the sharp, pungent smell of nail polish fills the air as meticulous brushes design a set of nails into perfection. With the click of a phone camera, they’re posted...