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

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]

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...