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West Side Story

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West Side Story

Kara Wagenknecht '19, Lucy Polyak '19, Maddi Shinall '19 and Sophie Stephens '19 pose at the West High sign outside of the school.

West Side Radio: seniors reflect on 4 years at West

As graduation nears, many seniors are reflecting on their four years at West High. WSS seniors Lucy Polyak, Maddi Shinall, Sophie Stephens and Kara Wagenknecht record one last podcast to talk about high...

In honor of the late Peter Mayhew.

Star Wars Day

Edward Keen, Arts Editor May 4, 2019

Every year on May 4, millions upon millions of fans of all ages and generations across the world take the time to celebrate the existence of the prevalent Star Wars universe. The series, which currently...

Peyton Steva '19 battles Abraham Lincoln's Darby Thomas '19 as they both jump over the last hurdle during the 100 meter hurdle race on Friday, April 26. Steva fell by .03 seconds to Thomas to obtain second place with a time of 14.33.

Track teams compete at historic Blue Oval

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 30, 2019

Olympian, collegiate and high school athletes all gathered together at Drake Stadium for the annual Drake Relays starting on Thursday, April 25 and concluding on Saturday, April 27. Over 20 West track...

Peyton Steva '19 leads during her heat of the 100 meter dash. Steva placed first in 12.63 on Thursday, April 18.

Track teams push to qualify for Drake Relays

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 19, 2019

The track and field teams traveled across town to City High to compete in the annual Forwald/Coleman Relays in hopes of qualifying for the Drake Relays for the last time. The Drake Relays start Thursday,...

Mekhi Johnson '20 hands the baton off to Chris Caruthers '20, the third runner during the 4x200 meter relay on Saturday, April 13. The Trojans placed seventh in 1:45.99.

Boys track honors seniors and past coach

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 14, 2019

The Trojans hosted Pleasant Valley, Solon, Monticello, Muscatine and Grinnell for the annual Hollingsworth relays. The meet honored the first ever West track and field coach Gary Hollingsworth and West...

Makenna Vonderhaar '22 tries to get the ball back as City High's Sam Schroder '19 stops her during the first half on Tuesday, April 9.

West soccer takes on highly ranked City teams

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 10, 2019

The West soccer teams headed across the street to the University of Iowa soccer field to take on City on Tuesday, April 9. The girls played first and eventually fell 0-1 in the final minutes of a game...

First ever Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival deemed a success

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 7, 2019

The Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival was held at West High on Saturday, April 6. With an emphasis on qualifying for the Drake Relays, the meet did not disappoint. 20 athletes achieved the Drake Relays...

Kolby Greiner '19 stands at the start line during the boys 1,600 meter run on Saturday, April 28.

Inaugural track and field festival to be held at West High

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor April 5, 2019

A new tradition will begin this Saturday at West High: the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival. Teams and individuals from across Iowa will show up and compete in hopes of qualifying for the Drake Relays...

Magnus Wilson '20 examines a card stuck halfway through a carrot.

Throwing cards

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2019

There are plenty of uses for playing cards; poker, gin rummy, solitaire and crazy eights can all entertain for hours. To Magnus Wilson '20 however, cards serve a different purpose-throwing. He started...

Matayia Tellis '21 sprints down the track during the JV 100 meter hurdle race on Tuesday, March 26.

Girls track and field hosts first outdoor meet of season

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 27, 2019

The sun shined brightly and so did the Women of Troy as they competed in their first outdoor meet of the season. Peyton Steva '19 placed first in the 100 meter hurdles race with a time of 15.15, breaking...

Deluxe features a variety of baked goods and breakfast foods, including fruit tarts, chocolate croissants and brownies.

Hidden culinary gems of the Iowa City area

Anjali Huynh and Carmela Cohen Suarez March 18, 2019

Deluxe Too tired to bake your own pastries to serve your sweet tooth? This hidden dessert delight will meet any lingering sugar cravings in no time. For over 10 years, Deluxe has provided Iowa City...

Mr. Ochs will be at West High until May, when he will graduated from the University of Iowa.

Providing a bright spot

Natalie Dunlap and Luke Krchak March 14, 2019

The trudge from one class to another can be a mundane journey, but students making their way past room 117 might catch a glimpse of Kedi Ochs singing and dancing outside of English teacher Ann Rocarek’s...

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