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West Side Story

Asian Cuisine and Culture Club: green onion pancakes

Asian Cuisine and Culture Club: green onion pancakes

Kelsey Keranen September 26, 2014

The WSS catches up with one of West High's newest clubs, Asian Culture and Cuisine, for an instructional session on how to make this northeastern Asian delicacy.  Asian Culture and Cuisine's club first...

1 in 2000: Elise Femino 18

1 in 2000: Elise Femino ’18

Miriam Perez, Photographer September 26, 2014

Elise Femino '18 is a rising star on the West High varsity swim team.

Inside look: new marching band uniforms

Inside look: new marching band uniforms

Barbara Badovinac, Social Media Editor, Broadcast Co-Editor, Videographer and Designer September 26, 2014

Get a closer look at the gearing up process of the new marching band uniforms. To learn more, check out the article in the September print issue. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_DhRE6BuCc]

1 in 2000: Erin McCain 17

1 in 2000: Erin McCain ’17

Christina Dai September 23, 2014

Erin McCain’s ’17 talent and passion for art stemmed out of childhood. From a young age, others recognized the aptitude she had for drawing, and that’s how she got where she is  now. “I basically...

Best Buddies celebrate new year

Best Buddies celebrate new year

Jaycie Weathers September 15, 2014

The club Best Buddies hosted an ice cream social party on Sept. 10 in the freshmen commons. There was a lot to do including karaoke, dancing, games, and of course, lots of ice cream. Club members got to...

Music Auxiliary Playathon raises money for music programs

Music Auxiliary Playathon raises money for music programs

Madie Miller September 9, 2014

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...

Club Fair 2014

Club Fair 2014

Megumi Kitamoto September 4, 2014

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 attends The World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

Anna Turnquist ’16 attends The World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

Brittani Langland June 4, 2014

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...

Retiring teacher interview:  Gwen Montag

Retiring teacher interview: Gwen Montag

Kelsey Keranen June 3, 2014

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...

In three words: Class of 2014

In three words: Class of 2014

Shirley May 27, 2014

Complied by Apoorva Raikwar, Amelia Moser, Madie Miller, Meredith Cullen, Shirley Wang, Rebecca Wen, and Grace Young   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nimnylSL7WQ&list=UUJ2Q1SeFjucU54e7quQFQkA   The...

Summer reading lists: the library

Summer reading lists: the library

Hilah Kohen May 14, 2014

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...

Summer reading lists: the English department

Summer reading lists: the English department

Hilah Kohen May 14, 2014

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...

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