The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
Boaz Abramoff 22 looks to serve the country in the coming years after being a part of both the West High football and track and field programs.

Committed to serve

Maddy Smith and Nate Gudenkauf
October 10, 2021
Imani Hedt 23 reflects on the differences she has seen so far after moving from Australia.

Across the ocean

Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab and Ella De Young
October 7, 2021
New teachers at West recall how they ended up teaching here.

Welcome to West

Katherine Shoppa and Zaira Ahmad
October 6, 2021
After a journey full of trial and error, Spanish teacher Javier Montilla has found a home in Iowa City.

Journey to West

Katherine Shoppa and Zaira Ahmad
October 6, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 looks to pass for a first down against Davenport North on Sept. 17.

Rising star: Jack Wallace ’25

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo
September 21, 2021
A photo collage of Dr. Shoultz and the senior class of 2018 that appeared in the 2018 senior issue of West Side Story.

Above and Beyond

Mishka Mohamed Nour, Profiles Editor
June 11, 2021
WSS bids farewell to three West High faculty members.

Bidding farewell

Misha Canin, Print Managing Editor and Business Co-Editor
June 7, 2021
Paras Bassuk 21 advocates for students to have a say in Iowa government.

2021’s Last Story: Paras Bassuk ’21

Bess Frerichs, Online Managing and Feature Editor
May 30, 2021
The members of Cadenza pose for their club photo.

Cadenza: music for charity

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
May 19, 2021
Divya Shyamal 21 has found a purpose in teaching math to younger students.

2021’s Last Story: Divya Shyamal

Maggie Huang, Online News Editor
May 16, 2021
Jack Gluesing 21 achieved the world record lap time for Mario Karts Shy Guy Beach track.

A pretty shy guy

Fareeha Ahmad and Alex Carlon
April 26, 2021
Carlos Honore 97 converses with a student athlete who is a part of the Fifth Ward Saints.

Honore-ing a better life

Fareeha Ahmad and Mishka MohamedNour
April 25, 2021
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