Evelyn Kraber is a senior this year and the editor-in-chief of the WSS website. They've been on web staff for three years and joined both print and yearbook this year. Outside of journalism, they play cello in West's orchestra and design lights for Theatre...

Henry Timmer-Hackert is a senior and one of two Editor-in-Chiefs of the West Side Story's print publication. He enjoys writing opinion pieces on local school policies. Outside of journalism, he enjoys playing games and spending time with his ca...

Shanza Sami is a senior at West High and this is her third year on staff. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief for WSS Print. Outside of the newsroom, you can find Shanza perusing through a book, riding her bike or listening to her playlist. ...

Anna Greenlee is a senior and this is her third year on staff. This is her second year as Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor, and she specializes in graphic design. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking, painting and listening to Laufey. ...

Ahmed Ibrahim is a junior and this is his second year on staff. This year he's a design co-editor for the print edition of the West Side Story. In his free time he enjoys watching sports and scrolling pinterest for hours on end. ...

Tyler Shane is a senior and this is his third year on staff. This year he's the print design co-editor for the West Side Story. In his free time he enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends. ...

Carter Houchins-Witt is a senior, and this is his third year on staff. He's working as the opinion editor on the West Side Story for the print edition. You may have seen him doing theater in the community, and he's the drama board president for...

Minna Abdalla is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She is excited to be West Side Story's Sports Editor for a second year. Outside of journalism, you can find her riding her bike, baking banana bread or chilling with friends. Minna also enjoys...

Colin is a junior returning for his second year on staff. This year, he's the photo and sports editor for the print edition. Outside the newsroom, you can find him going on long runs, conducting the marching band or listening to music. ...

Lea Abou Alaiwa is a junior is this is her second year on staff. This year, she's the news and photo editor for West Side Story's website. She spends her free time working at target, hanging out with friends or taking photos. ...

Waad Dafalla is a senior, and this is her second year on staff. This year, she is managing and news editor for the West Side Story print. Besides writing for the WSS, Waad enjoys listening to music and eating ice cream. ...

Ella Ciliberto is a junior, and this is her second year on the WSS. She is the managing and profiles editor for the online publication. She spends a lot of time in the business department and will be entering her third year in West's business club, BPA....

Lydia Cruce is a junior, and this is her second year on staff. This year, she is the profiles editor for the print publication. When she's not in the newsroom, she enjoys writing stories, reading fantasy books, volunteering at the library and p...

Sophie Bergman is a junior and this is her second year on staff. This year she's the social media and video editor for the West Side Story and Trojan Epic Yearbook. ...

Emma Lai is a sophomore and this is her first year on staff. She's the podcast editor for West Side Story and loves singing, painting and learning! ...

Tada Goto is a senior and is the Technology Editor for the West Side Story, and it's his first and last year on staff. In his spare time, he likes to tinker with his robotics code and play various video games. ...

Kavya Bhatt is a junior and this is her second year on staff. She is the art editor and a designer for the West Side Story. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her loved ones and eating! ...

Adam Lee is a sophomore, and this is his first year on staff. This year, he's the copy co-editor for the WSS web edition. Outside of school, Adam plays for the Iowa Soccer Club, paints with watercolors and plays guitar.

Ethan Ding is a sophomore, and this is his first year on staff. He is the Copy Co-Editor for the WSS Online this year. He enjoys playing tennis, reading and Clash Royale. ...

Jake Beneke is a junior and this is his second year on staff. This year he is the copy editor for the print edition of the West Side Story. Outside of the newspaper, Jake is a member of the cross country and track teams, enjoys baking, cooking,...

Loren Barjis is a sophomore at West High, and this is her first year on staff. She is the assistant copy editor for the print publication. Outside of school, you can find her spinning a jazz record, rereading Frankenstein for the trillionth tim...

Sophie Singh is a junior at West, and this is her second year on staff. She is the features editor for WSS print. Outside of journalism, Sophie loves reading, watching movies and eating cucumbers. ...

Leah Butcher is a senior and this is her third year on staff. This is her first year on West Side Story as Feature editor. This is also her third year on Trojan Epic as Sports Editor. In her free time she likes to watch the Zombies movies and b...

Taelim Yoon is a senior at West High. This is her third year on Trojan Epic Yearbook and she is the Co-Editor-in-Chief and Co-Design Editor. This is also her first year on West Side Story print as a designer. Outside the newsroom, you can f...

Charlotte Stephens is a senior and has been Co-Editor-in-Chief and Co-Design Editor for Trojan Epic the past two years, and this is her first year on WSS staff. She has been a part of West journalism for three years. ...

Emily Rabe is a senior and this is her third year on the Trojan Epic and first year on staff for the West Side Story. This year she is the Student Life editor for Trojan Epic. In her free time she enjoys dancing at Nolte Academy, taking photos and getting...

Yeju Seol is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She likes penguins and enjoys making art.

Vivian Williams is a junior, and this is their second year on staff. This year, they are an artist for the West Side Story. They finally remembered to make a bio this year.

Taewhan Seol is a sophomore, and this is his first year on staff. This year, he's a videographer for West Side Story. He enjoys playing video games and making videos. ...

Hugo Hughes is a sports photographer for the West Side Story.

Maddux Neukirch is a sophomore at West High and this will be his first year on staff. During the year, he hopes to be as timely and organized as he can for himself and for his peers. In his spare time, you can find Maddux coaching soccer, practicing music...

Nili Olalde is a junior, and this is her second year on staff. This year she's a photographer and reporter. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, reading and crocheting. ...

Niki Wendlandt is a sophomore, and this is his first year on staff. He is a sports reporter for the West Side Story. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching sports. ...

Kellen Craig is a senior and this is his second year on staff. He is a sports reporter covering fall, winter and spring sports. In his free time he likes hanging out with his family and friends as well as staying active outdoors. ...

Celia Sadewasser is a senior and this is her first year on Broadcast staff. Outside of school, she enjoys playing/watching sports and hanging out with friends and family. ...

Sophia is a sophomore and this is her first year on staff. This year she's a reporter for the West Side Story. Besides reporting, Sophia swims and likes to listen to music.

Dede Noupougbe is a junior, and this is her first year on staff. This year, she is excited to record videos and make podcasts for the West Side Story. In her free time, she enjoys online shopping, going on scenic walks and spending time with he...

Sean Kearney is a senior, and this is his first year on staff. This year, Sean is working as a designer and artist for the West Side Story. In his free time, Sean likes to fantasize about opening a dark, crumbling dance club. ...

Felicity Aggers is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff. This year, she's the designer and artist for the West Side Story. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, listening to music, playing video games and doing aerial classes on the...

Leo Jordan is a sophomore, and this is his first year on staff. This year, he is a designer for the West Side Story. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, playing Roblox and hanging out with friends. ...

Anna You is a senior, and this is her first year on staff. She's a writer and designer for the West Side Story. In her free time, she enjoys baking, collecting trinkets and making pipe cleaner flowers. ...

Zeke Williamson is a junior, and this is his first year on staff. This year, he is a designer on the West Side Story print staff. In his free time, he likes to play baseball, play video games and watch “Family Guy.” ...

Jack Sun is a junior and this his second year on staff. He's a designer on the West Side Story. He enjoys doing cross country and in his free time he loves to cook and hang out with friends. ...

Ashleigh Topp is a junior, and this is their second year on staff. They are a designer for West Side Story and are excited to be back and designing. They enjoy volunteering at the library and making music in their free time. ...

Sharon Liao is a junior, and this is her first year on staff. This year, she is a reporter for the West Side Story. Outside of school, she enjoys playing with her sister and two golden retrievers, hanging out with her friends, reading and volun...

Sonya Zhu is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff. She's a photographer and writer on the West Side Story staff this year. In her free time, she likes to play cello and read. ...

Sedef Bayman is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff. This year, she's a reporter and designer for print. In her free time, you can find her listening to music, baking sweets or building LEGOs. ...

Isaac Warner is a sophomore, and this is his first year on staff. This year, he is a writer for the West Side Story. In his free time, he likes hanging out with friends, bowling and watching TV. ...

Gracie Liu is a junior, and this is her first year on staff. She is a reporter and designer for the West Side Story. Outside of journalism, she enjoys spending time with her family, eating and playing tennis with friends. ...

Kaleshna Udas is a junior, and this is her second year on staff as a reporter for the West Side Story. When she's not crunching letters or brainstorming interview questions, Kaleshna enjoys hyperfixating over niche medias and snacking when unen...

Ava Salisbury is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff. This year, she is a photographer and videographer for the West Side Story. In her free time, she enjoys playing clarinet and piano, baking and hanging with her pets. ...