Upcoming events
  • Seniors vote on faculty speaker later this week
  • Boys soccer tournament- March 29th-30th @West
  • Women of Troy relays- March 26th home@4:30
  • Chamber ensemble concert- March 28th- Band room@7:00
  • Senior poets: send poems to Mr. Robins
  • College fair Wednesday in Cafeteria
  • Girls soccer vs. North Scott- Tuesday JV@5:30 V@7:00
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The next American classic

The next American classic

Luke Reynolds and Sophie Stephens October 27, 2017

It’s that time of the year again: time for the writers of the world to crack open their laptops, create a fresh new Word document and start typing. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a nonprofit...

I figured out that [theater] is what I want to do with my life when I went to Cherubs [at Northwestern] because I did theater all day every day for five weeks straight and I did not get sick of it one bit. I loved every second of it, and I was like ‘Wait it’s over? I could still go for more.’ It was incredible and I think that really showed me that yes, this is what I want to do with my life, and this is something that is so important to me that I have to pursue it, otherwise I will be very sad.” -Paige Harken 18

Rising star: Paige Harken ’18

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor October 25, 2017

The Little Mermaid. Peter and the Starcatcher. Les Misérables. The Customer is Always Wrong. Fiddler on the Roof. If you saw these productions this past year, chances are you saw Paige Harken ’18 perform. “My...

October horror movie showings

October horror movie showings

Fatima Kammona and Harry Westergaard October 21, 2017

October is the prime time of the year to watch horror movies. That's not to say you can't watch them at other points of the year, no ancient demons will be released if you do so. That being said, there...

Staff Fashion Friday: Sadie Rhomberg 18

Staff Fashion Friday: Sadie Rhomberg ’18

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter October 20, 2017

My favorite season to dress for is definitely fall, so I’m super pumped to be featured on this week’s Fashion Friday. I love layering and playing around with different textures or patterns. To me,...

A preview of the puzzle.

New: Online crossword puzzle

Ting Gao, Reporter October 17, 2017

If you’re looking for something to do on a cold autumn night while you’re snuggling up with your sweater and pumpkin-spice whatever, look no further than this crossword puzzle! Just click here to fill...

Football celebrates senior night

Football celebrates senior night

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown October 16, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 13, the Trojans defeated Linn-Mar 42-7, as they continue their winning streak. On the same night, previously No. 1 Dowling Catholic fell to Ankeny Centennial, moving the Trojans up to hold...

All that jazz

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor October 16, 2017

He picks up the instrument, aligning his fingers on the keys, and steadily blows to produce a rich sound. After listening carefully to the pitch, he meticulously adjusts the mouthpiece to tune. Ethan Buck...

WSS celebrates the 11th year of their wedding tradition

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 14, 2017

If you stepped into the newsroom on Oct. 5, you might've noticed the string of fairy lights hung over the SMART Board or the white cloth bulbs hung up amidst all the Halloween decorations. Maybe you also...

West High Weekly 10.13.17

October 13, 2017

This week's West High Weekly features Carpool Karaoke with Dr. Shoultz, Mr. DeVries, and Mr. Henderson. Our sports special includes a hype video for the upcoming game.

Peyton Hayes father, Darrin Hayes, addresses the audience.

A hero lives on

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor October 12, 2017

Although Peyton Hayes’ big smile and undying optimism no longer brighten the hallways of West High, his legacy continues to thrive within the school community. Peyton passed away on Sept. 21,...

Post race, Bailey Nock 18 is interviewed by KCRG for placing first at the Cedar Rapids Invite at Noelridge Park on Sept. 7.

Running the state

Ellie Gretter and Ken Wilbur October 11, 2017

WSS: Why did you decide to start running? BN: Because my dad was a runner and he encouraged me to try it because I’ve always been very energetic. I was a wild child, I would just be running everywhere...

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