Mishka Mohamed Nour is a senior at West. This is her second year on staff working for the online publication as the online profiles editor. She enjoys writing and skateboarding, along with doing all kinds of art occasionally.

(she/her) Vivian Polgreen is a senior at West and it is her third year working on staff. She is the news editor and co-managing editor for the online publication. In her free time, she enjoys reading Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, rowing and playing...

Tayyiba Muhammad is a junior at West and it is her first year as a yearbook staffer. When she isn't rewatching Avatar the Last Airbender, she likes to journal and spend time with family and friends.

Kevy Huynh is a junior at West and this is her second year on staff for yearbook. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, biking, playing with her two cats, baking, and watching Netflix.

(she/her) Audrey is a senior and has been on the West Side Story staff for 3 years. She is the Copy Editor for the WSS website this year. For fun, she likes to spend time with friends, read, write and bake. ...

(she/her) Willow Oleson is a junior at West. This is her second year working on the Trojan Epic staff. In addition to being the copy editor, she participates in show choir, theater, and enjoys reading.

(she/her) Rachel Swack is a junior at West. This is her second year on staff working for yearbook, her first as managing editor. She enjoys photography and has been getting into some sports photography this year. She swims for West and is also a crew...

Sofia Wells-Lu is a sophomore at West High and this is her first year on staff. She is a photographer for the yearbook and enjoys reading books and listening to music when she isn't working.

Ruba Ahmed is a senior at West High. This is her second year on the newspaper staff and she is profiles co-editor as well as business co-editor. Outside of journalism, she is involved in the Black Student Union and science fair at West. Whenever bored,...

Nao Oya is a photographer at West High and in her free time she likes to bake and play in the rain.

Hailey Frank is a junior at West and this is her first year on yearbook staff. She enjoys design and in her free time, she loves dancing and hanging out with her dog.

Eva Jordan is a junior at West and this is her second year on the Print staff as a designer. She also enjoys sitting on the ground for long periods of time and has an undying love for 2000's pop-punk.

Annie Schwartz is a sophomore and online copy editor for WSS. She also participates in cross country and track. During her free time, you can find her eating Hershey chocolate bars, watching sports movies, or trying to learn how to unicycle.

(she/her) Sila Duran is a senior at West and it's her third year on staff. Sila is the Print Assistant Design Editor. You can typically find Sila at art club, folding origami or rewatching comforting YouTube videos. ...

Tess DeGrazia is a sophomore at West High School, as she recently joined the WSS and is a photographer on staff. Tess enjoys participating in Theatre West, show choir, and loves being with her family.  

(she/they) Rosemary is a senior at West High. While this is her third year on staff, it is her first year as the print opinion editor. When she is not researching or writing news stories, she can be found reading or writing fictional ones.

Madelyn Grueter is a sophomore at West High. This is her first year on staff as a yearbook designer. In her free time she enjoys swimming and playing board games with her family.

(she/her) Zoe Scott is a junior at West. Zoe is the Trojan Epic sports editor, and this is her second year working for the yearbook. She enjoys swimming, trying new things, and spending time with her friends.

Carter McLaughlin is a sophomore at West High. This is his first year as an online staff reporter. In his free time, you can expect him to be on his Nintendo Switch for too long, perhaps in a call with friends.

(she/her) Olivia Boeglin is a junior at West High and this is her second year as a Yearbook staffer. In her free time, Olivia enjoys playing in the orchestra and is a member of the cheer team and BPA.

(she/her) Amelia Stevens is a sophomore at West High. This is her first year on staff and she is currently working as a reporter. When she's not in school, Amelia is probably crocheting up a storm or cooking.

(she/her) Alaina Greenlee is a senior at West and is in her second year as the WSS Video Editor. Between creating half-decent videos and being below average at volleyball, she enjoys boating and watching IndyCar races with her family. ...

(she/her) Grace Huang is a senior at West High. She is a second-year designer and artist for print, but this is her first year on staff as the Health & Science editor. She is addicted to boba and lofi.

Helen Zhang is a senior at West. She is the columns editor and this is her second year on print staff. In her free time, Helen enjoys baking, reading and sleeping.

(she/her) Helelia is a senior war at West and has been on staff for 3 years. She is the social media editor of all WSS accounts. She enjoys golfing and organizing things on Notion. ...

(she/her) Melissa Uc is a junior at West. This is her second year on the Trojan Epic Yearbook staff and her first year as the People Editor. Outside of school Melissa enjoys spending time with her friends, being outside, dancing, and biking.

(she/her) Cassandra Michaels is a senior at West. This is her second year on the staff for the online publication as an artist. When she isn't busy she usually can be found drawing, writing, sewing, or crocheting. ...

(she/her) Soomin Koh is a senior at West, and it is her second year on print publication staff as a co-profiles editor. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog Mocha and eating matcha ice cream. ...

(she/her) Heidi Du is a senior and this is her third year on staff and second year as copy editor of the newsmagazine. Outside of the newsroom, she can be found swimming, baking, and walking her cat. ...

(she/her) Krisha Kapoor is a Senior at West High. This is her third year on staff, and she is the Print Co-Editor-In-Chief. Outside of the newsroom, you can probably find Krisha outside, in the kitchen or on the court playing volleyball and basketball. ...

(she/her) Zohrae McLaskey is a senior at West. This is her second year working on the Trojan Epic working and her first year as the Co-Editor in Chief. Theater West is also a part of Zohrae's career at West, she is Co-chief of lights. Zohrae enjoys putting...

(she/her) She is a senior this year, and she is also the Co-Managing Editor and Podcast Editor for web this year. In her free time, you can find her at practice for the West High Dance Team or at Nolte academy taking dance classes. She really enjoys reading,...

(she/her) Zoey Guo is a senior at West High. This is her second year on staff and she is an Art Editor, Discord Moderator, and designer for print. She enjoys attending art classes, listening to music, and playing video games outside of school.

(she/her) Maya is a senior and this is her third year on staff. She is the feature editor for print and is super excited for another great year. She loves to make Spotify playlists and pretend astrology is real. If you ever see her articles not use an...

(they/them) Katherine Shoppa is a senior in high school and this is their third year on staff. They are the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the West Side Story news magazine. In their free time, they like to read, write (duh) and cook.href="https://wsspaper.com/...

(she/her) Maggie Huang is a senior at West, and this is her first year on staff. She is a news editor for the web publication. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and baking desserts.

(she/they) Sachiko is a senior at West, and this will be their 3rd year on staff. She is a design editor and photographer for the print publication. In their free time, they like to play trumpet, play with their cats, consume a little too much coffee,...

(they/them) Caroline Mascardo is a senior at West High, and they are the editorials editor and a copy editor for the print publication. In their free time, Caroline enjoys watching movies, eating Hi-Chews and improving their mad graphic design skills....

(she/her) Camille Gretter is a senior at West High and this is her third year on staff. She is the Online Editor-in-Chief, and outside of West Side Story she does rowing and works at 30Hop in Coralville. She loves to spend time with her family, friends...

Sarah Callanan is a senior at West High and it is her second year on yearbook as people editor. In her free time she likes to walk her dog Buddy and watch movies with her friends.

Nicole Trout is a senior at West high and one of the editors-in-chief for the yearbook. Nicole is also a captain for the West High cheer team and in her free time loves to hangout with friends.

Sara Baroncini is a senior at West High. She is co-people editor for the yearbook as well as a photographer for her second year on staff. When she is not snapping photos, Sara is contributing as a member of the BPA Executive Board and spending time with...

(she/her) Alice Meng is a senior at West High and this is her second year on staff. She is a copy editor and in her free time enjoys spending time with friends and listening to music.

Alexis is a senior and this is her second year on staff as a reporter. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and doing Taekwondo.

(all) Renee Gould is a senior at West, it is their third year on staff and is currently the opinion editor for the online publication. ...

Sam Westergaard is a senior at West High. This is his second year on staff. He is a photographer as well as a videographer. He enjoys Star Wars, anime and superheroes.

(she/they) Kailey Gee is a senior at West High, and this is their third year on staff. She's working as the Co-Print-Editor-in-Chief with Hanah Kitamoto. When they have free time, they love listening to music and making collages. ...

(she/her) Hanah Kitamoto is a senior at West. This is her third year on staff and she is the Print Co-Editor-in-Chief with Kailey Gee. She enjoys meeting new people, along with reporting about West High and the surrounding communities. In her free time,...

(she/her) Caroline Barker is a senior at West. This is her third year on staff, and this year is the photo editor for the print publication. Outside of WSS, Caroline enjoys photography, baking, and being in nature.

Fareeha Ahmad is a senior at West High, and this is her second year on staff. She is the profiles editor for print and the copy editor for yearbook. When she isn't writing, she's either learning new things, listening to some soulful music, reading or...

Isaac Young is a senior West High and this is his second year on the WSS staff. He is an opinion editor and reporter.

Youjoo Lee is a senior at West High. This is her second year on staff and she is a feature editor for print and a designer. She enjoys spending time with kids, volunteering and watching Netflix in her free time.

(he/him) Jack is the online copy editor & arts editor for WSS. He's a senior at west and is also involved in the west high Orchestra as a cellist. Outside of school, Jack spends most of his time rock climbing, writing, watching movies, and working...

(she/her) Abby is a senior at West and this is her second and final year on staff. She is currently the social media editor and the online graphics editor. She loves to read and spend time with her friends and family.

Sydney Wildes is a senior at West High. This is her second year on staff as a photographer and as the yearbook's clubs and academics editor. When she's not on a school zoom call she is either in the backyard playing fetch with her dog or doing one of...

Caroline Chandler is a senior at West High. This is her second year on staff as the print assistant sports editor. When you can't find her on the tennis court, she likes to eat ice cream and listen to music.

(she/her) Ella is a senior at West this year, and is so excited to be on her second year of being on WSS staff. While school and WSS keep her on her toes, she finds time to have fun outside of school by being way too involved with Girl Scouts, going on...

(she/her) Kiley Butcher is a senior at West. This is her second year on Trojan Epic yearbook staff as a photographer. She is chief of makeup and hair for Theatre West. Outside of school she enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.

Tosh Klever is a senior at West High. This year marks his second year on staff and first year as video editor. His favorite pastimes are playing chess, running fast and having class.

(she/her) Misha Canin is a senior at West High. This is her third year on staff, where she is currently the business co-editor, social chair and the print managing editor. She is excited to continue creating unique publications with all of the amazing...

(she/her) Maddy Smith is a senior at West. This will be her third year on staff. She is the online Features and Visuals editor. She enjoys music, photography, and traveling. ...

Cameron Reimers is a senior at West. This is her third year on staff and second year as Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook. Cameron also can be found in the biology labs at West, and she spends her free time making art, playing golf, and hanging out with...

Owen Aanestad is a senior at West. This is his third year on staff working for the online publication as the online editor-in-chief In addition to playing football and baseball, he enjoys photography. ...

(she/her) Xiaoyi Zhu is a senior at West and this is her third year on staff as design editor. In her free time, she enjoys watering her new plant aloe named Patrick and making art masterpieces.

(she/her) Marta Leira is a senior at West High and editor-in-chief of the print publication. Marta enjoys running (sometimes), creating a an embarrassing amount of Spotify playlists, and using the oxford comma.

(she/her) Alex Carlon is a senior at West High and editor-in-chief of the web publication. When she's not helping out on the website she can be found playing clarinet, being a business professional™ and begging her friends to get sushi with her. ...

Amy Liao, a senior at West, is a third-year staffer and returning design editor for newspaper. She is looking forward to another year of Making Things Look Marginally Better. Outside of the classroom, you can find her bingeing Twitch streams or eating...

Luke Krchak is an online reporter. This is his third year on staff. When he is outside of school he is either writing the next mystery/sci-fi novel, or he is watching hit movies from the '80s.

(she/her) Alyssa Skala is a senior at West. She is a third year photographer on staff and a second year editor for yearbook. When she doesn't have her camera, Alyssa can be found playing softball and rowing.

(she/her) Bess Frerichs is the online managing and feature editor. As a senior, this is her third and final year on staff. She enjoys reading, writing and playing the harp. ...

Gwen is a photographer and online entertainment editor on WSS. This will be their third year on staff. In their free time Gwen enjoys cuddling with their cats.

Emma Hall is a senior at West and this is her third year on staff as an artist for online staff. in her free time she likes to draw, read, and play video games.