• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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Alyssa Skala

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor

(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.

All content by Alyssa Skala
Jordynn Brackett '21 uses her momentum and swings the ball toward the pins Jan. 7.

Kayla Schindler '23 keeps an eye on the pins while stepping forward to start her bowl Jan. 7. Schindler led the girls team with a score of 341 in two games.

While focusing down the lane, Alexa King '23 throws the ball Jan. 7.

Jade Ritchey '22 throws the ball towards the pins Jan. 7.

Audrey Koch ‘21 swings the ball around Southeast Polk defense for two points Jan. 2.

Girls basketball defense falters against Southeast Polk

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
January 3, 2021
Emma Ingersoll-Weng ‘22 looks to cut around Southeast Polk defense to the basket Jan. 2.

Lucy Wolf ‘24 takes a three point shot Jan. 2 against Southeast Polk.

Head Coach BJ Mayer breaks down after a full timeout Jan. 2.

Avery Vest ‘22 guards Southeast Polks number 40 Jan. 2.

Meena Tate '23 takes a layup Jan. 2.

Audrey Koch '21 breaks away and takes a layup Jan. 2.

Liv Williams '21 guards Southeast Polk's center Jan. 2.

Meena Tate '23 shoots a free-throw after being fouled Jan. 2.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 shoots from inside the arc Jan. 2.

Meena Tate '23 dribbles trying to maneuver around Southeast Polk defense Jan. 2.

Anna Prouty '23 takes a layup Jan. 2.

Matayia Tellis '21 pushes around defense and drives for points Jan. 2.

BJ Mayer cheers on his teams aggressive defense in second half.

Audrey Koch '21 shows other teammates next play on her fingers Jan. 2.

Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL), an organization centered around helping students of all ages, is helping families get presents for their children for the holidays.

PALs spreads holiday cheer amidst pandemic

Bess Frerichs, Renee Gould, Maggie Huang, Alyssa Skala, Cassandra Michaels, Jack Harris, Nao Oya, and Owen Aanestad
December 27, 2020
Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 looks to score against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22, 2020.

Girls basketball flies past Linn-Mar

Hanah Kitamoto and Alyssa Skala
December 22, 2020
Lucy Wolf '24 eyes the ball while playing defense against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Anna Prouty '23 shoots a jump shot against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Zola Gross '23 looks to break the press against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

[Photo] Unbalanced

January 20, 2022
Melae' Lacy '24 looks for the ball in the post against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Liv Williams '21 plays defense against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Melae' Lacy '24 knocks down a free throw against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Matayia Tellis '21 looks to pass against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 brings the ball up the floor against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Among Us is a video game that can be played on mobile phone or on a computer.

West UNICEF club to host “Among Us” tournament

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
December 1, 2020
The ICCSD was granted a waiver to return school fully online.

ICCSD to move fully online starting Nov. 16

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
November 10, 2020
Senior quarterback Marcus Morgan looks where his options are for the next play Oct. 30.

Marcus Morgan '21 finds space during the game against Dubuque Hempstead Oct. 30.

Marcus Morgan '21 finds a pass to a teammate during round three of playoffs Oct. 30.

The Trojans

Marcus Morgan '21 lies on the Trojan Field after a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Morgan's touchdown secured the Trojan's win over the Mustangs, advancing the team to the state quarterfinals.

Boaz Abramoff '22 scans the Mustang's defensive line Oct. 30.

Lizzy Slade '21 twirls her baton during halftime Oct. 30.

Damarion Williams '21 holds a Dubuque Hempstead player during third round of playoffs Oct. 30.

The Trojan's defensive line prepares for the next play Oct. 30.

[Photo] Morgan leads Trojans to state quarterfinals

October 31, 2020
The Trojans celebrate a touchdown Oct. 30.

Grahm Goering '21 celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter of the game against Dubuque Hempstead Oct. 30.

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Fabian Brown '21 leaps over fellow teammate and City defender going toward the endzone Oct. 23.

Captian Marcus Morgan '21 gives the next play rundown to his offense Oct. 23.

Davontae Morris '23 pushes off a defender Oct. 23.

BJ Wolf '21 plays the drums with his fellow drumline mates Oct. 23.

After a penalty against the Trojans a timeout is called Oct. 23.

Trey King ‘21 runs straight through his defenders Oct. 23.

The offensive linemen take position to prepare for the next play Oct. 23.

[Photo] Football team advances to third round of playoffs

October 23, 2020
Lizzy Slade '21 twirls three batons lit on fire Oct. 23.

Dijon Genius '21 tackles a City High player Oct. 23.

Phoebe Burt '21 sings the national anthem before the game against City High Oct. 23.

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[Photo] Rising stars: Emma Stammeyer ’24 & Melae’ Lacy ’24

Caroline Chandler, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Grahm Goering '21 drives past the Cougars defense into the endzone at West on Oct. 10.

Lizzy Slade '21 performs at halftime at West on Oct. 10.

Marcus Morgan '21 looks downfield to throw to target wide reciever, Grahm Goering '21 against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Eric Torres '21 holds onto the football as he slides down ending the play against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Senior Damarian Williams walks with his parents during senior night on Oct. 10.

Senior Zach Anderson is joined by his parents on the field being recognized during senior night on Oct. 10.

Senior Mikey Brown stands with his family on Oct. 10.

Senior Phoebe Burt is joined by her parents receiving recognition for being a part of West Football.

Damarian Williams '21 drives past Zane Hill '21 for a touchdown against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Senior Ariana Warson is joined by her mom at the 50-yard line celebrating her last year of West High cheer.

Marcus Morgan '21 catches the snap to start the play against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Marcus Morgan '21 makes a long pass against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

The Trojan offensive lineman get ready for the snap against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Trey King ‘21 runs to the end zone after catching a 61-yard pass from Marcus Morgan ‘21 against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Marcus Morgan ‘21 congratulates Grahm Goering ‘21 after a successful touchdown against Kennedy on Oct. 10.

Fabian Brown '21 and Trey King '21 celebrate Brown's second touchdown of the night at West on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Trojans improve to 4-0 and undefeated regular season

October 10, 2020
Boaz Abramoff '22 tackles Demarcus Ray '21 off a punt return at West on Oct. 10.

Tyuss Bell '21 carrys the ball over Cougar defense at West on Oct. 10.

Owen Smith '21 kicks for the extra point after a Trojan touchdown at West on Oct. 10.

Junior Liv Casebolt engages with the student section at West on Oct. 10.

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[Photo] Women of Troy fall to City High in three sets on senior night

October 2, 2020
Lily Prochaska '23 and Aaliyah Trulson '22 cheer for their teammates from the sidelines.

The volleyball team huddles together during their game on Oct. 1.

[Photo] Broken season

Krisha Kapoor, Hanah Kitamoto, Tosh Klever, and Alaina Greenlee
October 17, 2020
Head Coach Keeley Arnold cheers on the team as they play against City High.

[Photo] Post-performance

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
February 19, 2021
Ryann Culver '21 and Carmen Crabtree '22 block a hit from City High.

Junior setter Emma Dunlap sets the ball up during a game on Oct. 1.

Emma Dunlap '22 sets the ball up for a hitter while playing against City High on Oct. 1.

Senior Rylie Baldes celebrating her high school volleyball career with her parents on senior night.

Melae' Lacy '24 and Mayowa Dokun '22 block a hit from City High.

Sophomore libero Alaina Greenlee prepares to serve the ball on Oct. 1.

Alaina Greenlee '23 digging the ball while playing against City High.

Sophia Deyak '23 celebrates West High scoring on Oct. 1.

McKenna Proud '21 on senior night with her parents.

Ryann Culver '21 with her parents celebrating senior night.

Seniors McKenna Proud, Ryann Culver, and Rylie Baldes standing with their families on senior night.

Caleb Kirk '21 waits with his ball marker in place as he finishes up on the 9th hole at Pleasant Valley.

Boys golf places third on senior night

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
October 1, 2020
Cole Eberly '22 watches as his opponents shoot, following his iron shot at Pleasant Valley golf corse.

Andrew Tauchen '21 takes a swing with his iron from the fairway.

Brendan Klutts '21 drives his ball off the tee box at hole one to start his round on senior night.

Owen Larson '23 takes a swing from the tee box on the first hole at Pleasant Valley.

Brady Simcox '23 waits by his push cart as his opponents line up their shots at Pleasant Valley on Oct 1.

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