“I find it puzzling that you would choose math, science and French instead of home economics,” said school counselor Mr. Randolph. “After all, you will be in a classroom environment filled with young...
When Gracie Tovar ’17 moved to Iowa City last year, she was ready for a change. However, when she met Hirsche Henstrom ’17 on one of her first days at West, she did not realize that it would be the...
Section 504 protect people with a mental or physical disability from discrimination based on that disability. -West High School planner, pg. 42
Unless you’ve read your planner cover to cover, this...
In this episode, English Language Learners teacher Anne Schularick speaks about her experiences around the world that have inspired her to become an ELL teacher.
Emma Brustkern, Print Entertainment Editor
• February 23, 2017
The Schmidt-Rundell Family
What the Schmidt-Rundell family lacks in personal space it makes up for in kind spirit.
With seven kids, the Schmidt-Rundell family is accustomed to a multitude of questions,...
If given a waste bin, a recycling bin and a compost bin in the cafeteria, most students don’t think about where the trash should go. Trash is trash, right?
Everyone, even the most environmentally...
Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 18, 2017
After hitchhiking to “save a couple bucks” and huddling in the back of trucks with a buddy from the Peace Corps, social studies teacher Alexei Lalagos made it to Agadir, Morocco.
This...
Nina Elkadi, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 18, 2017
The daily effort of scratching out graffiti around the school is something custodian Daniel Carlos is all too familiar with. Although for many this may seeming like a taxing task, for Carlos it’s all...
In recent years, the popularity of national day celebrations has grown rapidly. Nearly every day, I see posts of people celebrating the various national day. I decided to join in the celebration for a...
Mary Vander Weg, Online Graphic Designer
• February 17, 2017
For many students, extracurricular activities include sports, study groups or music lessons, but for Julie Watkins ‘17, they include lively performances, acting-based games and impromptu scene-building....
A chance to explore a new country, practice speaking a new language and the ability meet a myriad of new people. A unique and humbling opportunity to travel and learn. The only opportunity that would offer...
