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Camille Gretter

Camille Gretter, Online Managing and Sports Editor

Camille Gretter is a junior at West High and this is her second year on staff. She is the online managing editor as well as the online sports editor. Outside of West Side Story Camille does rowing and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

All content by Camille Gretter

West High Weekly 10.1.21

October 1, 2021
The seniors celebrate their 22-16 win over the juniors during West Highs annual powderpuff game on Oct. 3, 2019.

Homecoming traditions turned more inclusive

September 22, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 huddles the team up before a play.

Trojan football falls short against Davenport North

September 18, 2021

West High Weekly 9.10.22

September 10, 2021
The Trojans break through a poster as they run onto Trojan Field.

Trojan football falls to Kennedy in season opener

August 28, 2021
TJ Donovan 23 chases after Kennedy receiver Jeron Senters 22.

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August 28, 2021
Left to right: Quinn Koch 22, Abby Cupp 22 and Cosi Barry 22 dance to the drum line performing at halftime.

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August 28, 2021
Leigha Pacha 22 performs at halftime with the West High Poms.

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August 28, 2021
Former Trojans Aurora Roghair 21 and Marcus Morgan 21 are announced as The Gazette Athletes of the Year at the season-opening football game.

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August 28, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 passes the ball off to Nate Gudenkauf 22 during a game against Kennedy.

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August 28, 2021
Noah DeSaulniers 22 concentrates while he pitches the ball.

Trojan baseball falls to Cedar Falls in substate semifinals

July 20, 2021
Hector the Trojan poses for a picture in the West Side Story newsroom on June 4.

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

June 4, 2021
The boys soccer team poses for a picture after qualifying for the state tournament on May 26.

Boys soccer qualifies for state with win over Bettendorf

May 26, 2021
Keeper Nick McDonnell 22 puts the ball back into play as he defends the goal from North Scott.

Boys soccer demolishes North Scott in substate semifinal

May 24, 2021
The team gathers in the infield during a timeout in the first game of the doubleheader on June 18.

No cap recap: summer sports preview

May 23, 2021
Jordan Caperon 23 points to the scoreboard after finishing the 100 meter race on April 15 at the Forwald Coleman Relays.

Jordan Caperon makes state track debut

May 21, 2021
Alex McKane 22 leads the pack while running the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Boys and girls track and field qualifies for state in 24 events

May 14, 2021
BPA executive board members each painted a tile to make a collage as a team bonding exercise in 2019.

West High BPA sweeps Nationals Competition

May 10, 2021
Thayer Abu-Hijleh 22 and Camille Gretter 23 dive into the myths and theories in Iowa.

WSS Investigates: William Smith

April 16, 2021
Miguel Cohen Suarez 22, Michael Nelson 23 and Marko Migambi 21 celebrate a goal towards the end of the first half against Liberty on April 13.

Boys soccer takes down cross-town rival Liberty

April 14, 2021
Luca Chackalackal 22 makes a play on the ball while playing doubles against Cedar Falls on April 6.

No cap recap: spring sports are back

April 7, 2021
Makenna Vonderhaar 22 gets past her defender as she looks to pass against Ankeny on April 6.

Girls soccer falls to Ankeny in penalty kicks

April 7, 2021
Maddie Yacopucci 22, owner of Gentle Cub Creations, poses in front of the camera.

[Photo] From hobby to business

March 2, 2021
Thayer Abu-Hijleh 22 and Camille Gretter 23 dive into the myths and theories in Iowa.

WSS Investigates: The Black Angel

February 20, 2021
After stepping off the court or getting out of the pool, being unsatisfied with a performance is difficult to overcome for athletes. Learning how to handle these off days is what separates novice athletes from the elite.

Post-performance

February 19, 2021
Do not worry if you were a little lost throughout 2020, two WSS news anchors are here to help lay out the year.

2020: Is it over yet?

December 29, 2020
Christian Barnes 22 pushes the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No cap recap: winter sports preview with Christian Barnes

December 13, 2020
Although athletes may not be able to have a conventional season, they are still finding ways to continually improve and focus on the big picture. Whether that’s practicing at home, safely going to a gym, or getting in shape for their season.

Club sports unmask potential amidst pandemic

December 8, 2020
Jordan Caperon 23 has been the team manager since freshman year.

[Photo] A second family

November 24, 2020
An athletes performance is heavily determined by their mental state.

The mental block

November 19, 2020
This episode of No Cap Recap discusses the end of fall sports season.

No cap recap: postseason

November 13, 2020
Craig Huegel and Brianna Nigg make up West Highs athletic department, and use everyday to improve the organization.

Outside the playbook

November 10, 2020
Biology students study during class, socially distanced. Hybrid learning began Sept. 28.

[Photo] 2020 summer recap

October 16, 2020
Women of Troy fall to City High in three sets on senior night

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

October 2, 2020
No cap recap: fall sports shutdown

No cap recap: fall sports shutdown

September 28, 2020

Women of Troy face a defeat against City High

July 11, 2020
Collin Leavy 20 attempts to tag a City High runner at home plate July 10.

West baseball and softball face cross-town rival City High

July 11, 2020
Marcus Morgan 21 swings towards a ball while playing against Xavier.

Baseball and softball teams host highly ranked Xavier and Prairie in home opener

June 19, 2020

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

June 19, 2020
Looking back: Clear the smoke

Looking back: Clear the smoke

March 19, 2020
Transitioning from high school to college is huge, and adding sports into the mixture creates a different perspective on the college experience.

Looking back: Sports ladder to success

February 27, 2020
Cora Saunders 20 shoots a free throw while playing Kennedy on Feb. 19.

Women of Troy beat Kennedy in first regional game

February 20, 2020
Camille Gretter 23 brings back an article on chocolate consumption so you can enjoy a sweet treat guilt-free.

Looking back: Addicted to chocolate

February 6, 2020
The West High Poms at UDA Nationals on Jan. 31, where they placed in the top 10 in the nation.

West High Poms place in the top 10 at UDA Nationals

February 5, 2020
Joe Goodman 20, Even Brauns 20 and Marcus Morgan 21 celebrate an and-one from Ben Vander Leest 20 against Liberty on Jan. 24.

West girls and boys basketball reign over Liberty High in double-header

January 25, 2020

Women of Troy get back on track with road win over Liberty

January 25, 2020

Atypical scorers help boys basketball pass Liberty in second half splurge

January 25, 2020
Ben Vanderleest 20 plays aggressive offense against Waterloo West.

Boys basketball team overpowers Waterloo West 53-32

January 22, 2020
Referees chat before yet another exciting game in the West High Gym.

Looking back: The officials

January 16, 2020
Matayia Tellis 21 dribbles the ball down the court on Jan. 15.

Women of Troy crush Waterloo East 71-28

January 15, 2020
Looking back is a series in which WSS interns pull articles from decades of archives and reflect on the content as a current West High Student.

Looking back: Winter training changes

December 30, 2019
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