The 2nd Annual Music Auxiliary Playathon was held on Saturday Aug. 30 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The Playathon is a student-organized fundraiser that raises...
Many different clubs participated in the club fair, which took place in the cafeteria on August 28, 2014. Take a look at this interactive photo to see when and where clubs meet, as well as video interviews...
Anna Turnquist '16 poses with her certificate from participating in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute, at Iowa State on April 14.
Anna Turnquist ’16 participated in the World...
Gwen Montag, a special services teacher at West since 1995, talks about her experience at the school and her plans for post-retirement.
West Side Story: What first brought you to West High?
Gwen...
The West Side Story asked three librarians to recommend a few of their favorite summer reads. Click through the slideshows below to find a book or two to add to your own summer reading list.
If you...
The West Side Story asked nine English teachers to recommend a few of their favorite summer reads. Click through the slideshows below their pictures to find a book or two to add to your own summer reading...
Zane Larson ’15 loves to sing. From participating in All-State, curricular and extra curricular choirs to West High’s varsity show choir, Larson excels in all things choral.
“Seventh...
Landon Shaw is a six-month old baby from Tarkio, Missouri who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that affects the kidneys, liver, lungs and brain. An idea arose from his neighbors after they heard...
Photos by Nick Deerberg and Gage Van Dyke
Joe Sloma-Student Teacher for Kerri Barnhouse
By Gage Van Dyke
For Joe Sloma, pursuing a degree in English wasn’t the first option. After trying out...
In honor of Behind the Mask, West High's new mental health awareness club, Behind the Mask investigates what it's
really like behind the mask of mental illness.
Photos by Megumi Kitamoto
As a part of the foreign language program, I went to France for two weeks with 14 other students and two teachers. It is safe to say that it is one of the best experiences...