Cheer can often be an overlooked sport, many do not know or understand the work that goes into a performance or stunt. From long hours at practice everyday after school to cheering for multiple games a...
A gym packed full of students and families cheering for the opposing team — that's not an easy scene to compete in. Yet, being a part of that setting away at Linn Mar Jan. 20, during Linn Mar's crowded...
Girls basketball, Lucy Wolf '24: “Cosmic Stardust Alani Nu and a banana because I like to keep it light.”
Boys basketball, Ben Hoefer '23: “My favorite pregame fuel is usually just some...
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘gym’? Maybe you think of a stack of dumbbells and a row of treadmills or pictures of muscular men hogging the racks. However, to many students and teachers...
Girls put up a good fight against City High
The girls traveled to City High Jan. 12 to take on the Little Hawks in a crosstown dual meet.
Natalia Gentiluomo ’25 started off the girls at 115 but after...
Max Gerke '24 took 1st in the 50Y Free, finishing in 22.2.
Holden Carter '24 placed 1st in both 100Y Butterfly and Backstroke, finishing in 51.33 and 53.59 respectfully.
Relay team Winston Fan...
Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor
• January 14, 2023
Coming off of a dominant win over cross-town rival City High Jan. 8, the girls basketball team was ready for a battle against the Cedar Falls Tigers Jan. 13. With a four-game win streak coming into the...
Girls dominate the Little Hawks
The girls were up first against the Little Hawks. After an exciting one-point win against 2022 3A state champion Xavier on Thursday night, the Trojans were excited to bring...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• January 9, 2023
The West High dance team competed this past weekend at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Regionals held in the Mall of America. As the team had already qualified for UDA Nationals this past summer...
To the American high schooler, attending a traditional American public high school filled with student sections, sports teams and spirit week was always on the agenda. For senior Nomi Wang, packing up...
