• MONDAY 3/31: NO SCHOOL, girls soccer vs. Ankeny Centennial, boys soccer @ CR Washington
  • TUESDAY 4/1: boys track & field @ North Scott
  • WEDNESDAY 4/2: girls golf @ Pleasant Valley Golf Course
  • THURSDAY 4/3: girls soccer @ Cedar Falls
  • FRIDAY 4/4: boys soccer vs. Ankeny Centennial
  • SATURDAY 4/5: boys soccer vs. Valley, girls track & field @ CR Jefferson, boys track & field @ Grimes
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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.

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Lauren Trent '22 swims breaststroke during the 200 IM Sept. 29 against Dubuque Wahlert. Trent finished with a time of 2:21.88.

[Photo] Trojan Bolts dominate Golden Eagles in first home meet

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2020
Olivia Taeger '22 cools down after the 200 medley relay Sept. 29.

Aurora Roghair '21 swims freestyle during the meet against Dubuque Wahlert Sept. 29. Roghair swam a state qualifying time in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke.

[Photo] Life in the fast lane

Hanah Kitamoto, Owen Aanestad, and Tosh Klever
November 4, 2020
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Lauren Frank '21 swims backstroke during the meet against Dubuque Wahlert Sept. 29.

Lauren Maras '22 swims the butterfly for the 200 medley relay Sept. 29.

Head Volleyball Coach Keeley Arnold, talks to her team during a Cedar Rapids Jefferson timeout.

Women of Troy beat J-Hawks in hard-fought battle

Hanah Kitamoto and Alyssa Skala
September 7, 2020
Junior libero Katherine Kouba claps and cheers on her teammates after a won rally.

Sophomore Alaina Greenlee serves for ten consecutive points on Sept. 7.

The Women of Troy's Emma Dunlap and Carmen Crabtree block against CRJ Sept. 7.

Emma Dunlap takes a back set Sept. 7 for a kill by McKenna Proud '21.

Raina Pfeifer '22 and the rest of the bench cheer as West High wins the second set Sept. 7.

Emma Dunlap takes a four set on Sept. 7.

Sophomore Sophia Deyak cheers loud as the Women of Troy score another point.

Rylie Baldes '21 serves the ball Sept. 7.

Emma Dunlap '22 tips the ball over the net Sep. 7.

Emma Stammeyer '24 sets the ball against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Women of Troy fall to Kennedy in three sets

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
August 25, 2020
Head coach Scott Sanders addresses the team during a timeout against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

McKenna Proud '21 reaches for a block against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Mayowa Dokun '22 jumps for a block against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Carmen Crabtree '22 prepares to serve against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Alaina Greenlee '23 bumps the ball to the setter against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Women of Troy assistant coach Keeley Arnold instructs from the bench against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

The team celebrates a point against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Alex Curtu '22 gets ready to serve against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

Katherine Kouba '22 looks to score on a serve against Kennedy on Aug. 25.

ICCSD announces safety measures for hybrid learning and joins suit against Gov. Reynolds

ICCSD announces safety measures for hybrid learning and joins suit against Gov. Reynolds

Kailey Gee and Alyssa Skala
August 18, 2020
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Locker usage

ICCSD webinars have been delivered via Zoom for the past few months.

High school e-registration webinar recap

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
August 18, 2020
Ben Vander Leest '20 delivers a pitch at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Drew Klein '20 throws a strike at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Collin Leavy '20 throws the ball in at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Noah DeSaulniers '22 cheers on his teammates from the dugout at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Students cheer on the baseball team at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

First basemen Brett Cherry '20 waits to make a play at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Senior Ben Vander Leest settles into the batters box at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Will Hoeft '20 fouls off a pitch at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Nathan Guedenkauf '22 lays down a sacrifice bunt at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

The Trojans' infield regroups during a mound visit at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

[Photo] Baseball team falls to Linn-Mar in substate quarterfinals

July 18, 2020
Marcus Morgan '21 looks to pitch at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

The Women of Troy wave to the Wahawks to thank them for playing July 16.

Women of Troy defeat Wahawks in regional quarterfinals

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
July 16, 2020
Cameron Hopkins '22 slides into third base July 16.

Kate Sehr '20 swings her bat July 16.

Shortstop Maddie Caylor '22 throws a line drive to Liv Williams '21 on first.

Grace Schneider '20 gets feedback from Head Coach Lynn before going to bat July 16.

Eva Burbidge '20 pitched the whole night July 16.

Rylee Goodfellow '21 hits a line drive to second July 16.

Eva Burbidge '20 had five strikeouts July 16.

Rylee Goodfellow '21 holds a strike July 16.

Kate Sehr '20 rounds second to advance to third July 16.

Tamiah Teran '23 watches a ball go by July 16.

Maddie Caylor '22 scoops a line drive at third, throwing out to first July 16.

Kate Sehr '20 dives back to first on a throw down July 16.

Kate Sehr '20 hits away July 16.

After completing a play, Grace Schneider '20, returns to second base July 16.

Liv Williams '21 focuses on the pitcher July 3.

Women of Troy split with Linn-Mar on senior night

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
July 3, 2020
Kiahna Hill '20 catches a fly ball while playing shortstop.

Senior Grace Schneider breaks down the huddle July 3.

Eva Burbidge '20 leaps off the mound throwing a strike July 3.

Eva Burbidge '20 takes a swing at a strike July 3.

Maddie Caylor '22 aggressively slides into third base, losing her helmet in the process.

Rylee Goodfellow '21 thinks about the next play at hand.

Kate Sehr '20 gets ready to hit for her at-bat.

Junior Rylee Goodfellow holds a strike July 3.

First base coach looks out at the field finding the next best play.

Senior Kate Sehr was recognized July 3 for senior night.

Senior Grace Schneider stands with her family July 3 during the senior ceremony.

Ashley Dyson '21 hugs senior Kate Sehr as she walks out on the field with her family.

Senior Eva Burbidge walks on the field with her family to be recognized during the senior ceremony.

Senior Kiahna Hill stands with her parents on July 3 being honored by the players and families.

Ben Vander Leest '20 dives into third base.

Ian McAreavy '21 shows a bunt June 25, trying to advance a teammate on second.

Ben Vander Leest '20 takes a swing at a low pitch June 25.

Will Hoeft '20 chats with Coach Stumpff after hitting a triple.

Bret Cherry '20 hits a line drive single to the third basemen.

Drew Klein '20 swings at a riseball on June 25.

Will Hoeft '20 swings at a strike on June 25.

Ben Vander Leest '20 makes contact with a ball on June 25.

[Photo] Trojans sweep J-Hawks in doubleheader

June 26, 2020
Clay Hulsebus '20 watches the pitcher while standing on second base June 25.

Pitcher Marcus Morgan '20 threw 10 strikeouts in the first game of the doubleheadder against CR Jeff June 25.

Freshman Lexi Nash tries for a double play after an out at first base by Liv Williams '21.

Baseball and softball teams fall to Liberty

Hanah Kitamoto and Alyssa Skala
June 24, 2020

Bolts overpower Women of Troy

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
June 24, 2020
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