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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
West High School Dance Marathon (WHSDM) hosted the football game on Friday, Oct. 6. Balloons were sold to raise awareness for childhood cancer, as kid captain Lucy Roth was introduced before the game....
![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](https://wsspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/paige2-900x615.jpg)
