• 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
The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
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
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
Matthew Cupp '20 up at bat while playing Xavier on Jun. 18.

[Photo] Baseball team falls to Xavier in first home game of the season

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
June 19, 2020
6 things that bring us joy despite tough times

6 things that bring us joy despite tough times

Kailey Gee, Alex Carlon, Hanah Kitamoto, Marta Leira, Abby McKeone, and Alyssa Skala
June 3, 2020
The joy of being behind a lens

The joy of being behind a lens

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
June 3, 2020
I've always wondered what these trees were and if the bulbs on them were edible.

Everything from tigerhawk painted driveways to windmills on the street corner, Iowa City shows its Hawkeye spirit everywhere.

Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’.

After a rain shower earlier that morning, I seemed to find some lily pads in my neighbors pond.

The tree in the yard next to mine was the first I saw to bloom, sprouting little red flowers in early April.

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift. –Albert Einstein.

In recent events, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics have been finding ways to show they care about their employees and patients. "We Stand Together" is the big phrase being thrown around Iowa City during this time.

Flowers were beginning to bloom earlier this spring, the trees wanted to blossom even during the snowy March and April months.

Rocks are like snowflakes, none are the exact same shape.

Flowers bloom in early spring.

West High schools South Gym.

[Photo] We are not prepared to reopen schools

June 28, 2020
Seniors Kaitlyn Hansen, Khlood Saeed and Elena Koogler pose for a photo during the senior car parade on May 31.

[Photo] Car parade held to congratulate class of 2020

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020
Neighbors and families wave to the seniors during the car parade on May 31.

Many seniors decorated their cars for the senior car parade on May 31.

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English teacher John Boylan congratulates the seniors by holding up a West High blanket.

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Maia DeGrazia '20 and Tess DeGrazia '23 wave from their cars during the senior car parade on May 31.

Austyn Goodale '20, a St. Ambrose University cheer and diving commit, waves from her car during the senior car parade on May 31.

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Seniors Natalie Young and Catie Miller pose during the car parade on May 31.

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Davis Larson '20 drives along the route of the car parade to celebrate his graduation.

A girl holds up a sign to congratulate the seniors on their graduation during the car parade.

Decorated cars line up on the streets to drive around the neighborhood.

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Families in the neighborhood wave to the seniors during the car parade on May 31.

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Many athletes are having to change their plans for college recruiting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Scarcity scares

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
June 4, 2020
The 2020 yearbook theme is "ReVison 2020"

Yearbook distribution to take place May 15

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
May 1, 2020
College admissions process Q&A

College admissions process Q&A

Fareeha Ahmad and Alyssa Skala
April 26, 2020
Required learning: grades and credit options released

Required learning: grades and credit options released

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
April 20, 2020
Rumor patrol: COVID-19

Rumor patrol: COVID-19

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
April 17, 2020
District decides to continue voluntary online schooling

District decides to continue voluntary online schooling

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
April 11, 2020
Andrew Bloom, a new member of the West High staff, sits at his desk in room 239, which he shares with his colleague Travis Henderson.

[Photo] Overcrowding in classes blooms opportunity for new teacher

March 12, 2020
Student-athletes hold a position during the yoga session on Sunday, Mar. 8.

[Photo] Stretching the limits

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
March 8, 2020
The ICCSD was granted a waiver to return school fully online.

AFT on break, adds time to classes

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
Aidan Terrill ‘21 takes a three point shot in the fourth quarter.

Nick Zamora ‘20 and Zach Anderson ‘21 cheer from the bench.

Grahm Goering '21, Even Brauns '20, and Marcus Morgan '21 celebrate a Nick Pepin '20 and-one against Ottumwa on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Boys basketball team advances to substate final

February 28, 2020
Joe Goodman '20 calls the upcoming play as the Trojans near the end of the third quarter.

Marcus Morgan '20 goes up for a layup.

Ben Vander Leest '20 passes the ball back up the court to an open teammate.

Marcus Morgan ‘21 looks down the lane for a teammate to pass to.

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