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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

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Camille Gretter

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief

(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 and dogs.

All content by Camille Gretter

West High Weekly 3.3.23

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Tessa Gibson
March 3, 2023
Health classes in the ICCSD are outdated, and need to be reformed to fit todays social scene for teens.

Health classes: more harmful than helpful

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2023
West High orchestras perform in the Arganbright Auditorium on Feb. 18 in preparation for a trip to perform in Washington D.C.

West High Symphony Strings head to Washington D.C.

Maya Chu, Anna Song, and Camille Gretter
February 20, 2023

West High Weekly 2.17.23

Alaina Greenlee, Isabella Tisdale, and Camille Gretter
February 17, 2023

West High Weekly 2.3.23

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Isabella Tisdale
February 3, 2023

West High Weekly 1.20.23

Alaina Greenlee, Zoe Smith, and Camille Gretter
January 20, 2023
Emily Magnuson, an art teacher at West, talks through teaching during the pandemic while facing health problems.

Teaching through turmoil

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2023
West Side Story presents the caption contest, inspired by the New Yorker.

[Photo] Caption contest: the first round

January 12, 2023

West High Weekly 12.23.22

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Zoe Smith
December 23, 2022

West High Weekly 12.9.22

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
December 9, 2022
Bodie Williamson 22 walks down the hallway during class with West Highs new hall pass on Feb. 7.

Jay’s jots: no tardy December

Camille Gretter and Jay Mascardo
December 7, 2022

West High Weekly 11.18.22

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
November 19, 2022
HBO Maxs House of the Dragon premiered on Aug. 21, 2022.

A blind ‘House of the Dragon’ review

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 11.4.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
November 6, 2022
The Trojan green cap and gown is a West High graduation essential.

Cap and gown orders due for class of 2023

October 25, 2022
Enjoy WSS on the Student News Source mobile app.

Student News Source app available for download

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 7, 2022
BJ Mayer has been coaching girls basketball at West for 15 years, and is now passing the reins to take on a new title.

Moving up

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2022

[Video] New school year prompts policy changes

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
September 27, 2022
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Recruiting Trail with Alex McKane

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
May 16, 2022

West High Weekly 5.6.22

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
May 6, 2022
The Radish is a completely satirical series about West High events.

[Photo] The Radish: April Fools

April 6, 2022
The news and their sources have been publishing the hidden truth, or a fabricated one, leading to miscommunication to the public that can be devastating.

Can’t choose the news

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2022
Uncharted premiered on Feb. 18. The movie is based on the video game series of Uncharted which released the first game in 2007.

[Photo] ‘Uncharted’ review

March 3, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 2.25.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
February 25, 2022

Mental health concerns override annual Matchomatics fundraiser

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
February 23, 2022

West High introduces new hallway pass

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
February 10, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 2.4.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
February 4, 2022

[Video] Winter volunteering creates community amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
January 27, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 12.17.21

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
December 17, 2021
Coach Mark Reiland with Nelson Brands 18 and Francis Duggan 18 at the 2018 Wrestling State Championship. Both Brands and Duggan won titles.

Former wrestling coach Mark Reiland passes away at 52

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2021

[Video] West High Weekly 12.3.21

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
December 3, 2021
The Trojans cheer for teammate Abdelrahman Abdalla 23.

Boys basketball shows promise in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2021

West High Weekly 11.19.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara
November 20, 2021

West High Weekly 10.29.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara
October 29, 2021

West High Weekly 10.1.21

Alaina Greenlee, Mohana Sunkara, and Camille Gretter
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

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
September 22, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 huddles the team up before a play.

Trojan football falls short against Davenport North

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2021

West High Weekly 9.10.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, Owen Aanestad, and Mohana Sunkara
September 10, 2021
The Trojans break through a poster as they run onto Trojan Field.

Trojan football falls to Kennedy in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2021
TJ Donovan 23 chases after Kennedy receiver Jeron Senters 22.

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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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Leigha Pacha 22 performs at halftime with the West High Poms.

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

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Noah DeSaulniers 22 concentrates while he pitches the ball.

Trojan baseball falls to Cedar Falls in substate semifinals

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
July 20, 2021
Marcus Morgan 21 delivers a pitch in the Trojans season opener against Bettendorf on May 24.

[Photo] Top 10 sports moments of 2021

December 31, 2021
Hector the Trojan poses for a picture in the West Side Story newsroom on June 4.

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

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

WSS Investigates: William Smith

Camille Gretter and Thayer Abu-Hijleh
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter and Thayer Abu-Hijleh
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

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
February 19, 2021
Christian Barnes 22 pushes the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No cap recap: winter sports preview with Christian Barnes

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
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

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
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

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
November 19, 2020
This episode of No Cap Recap discusses the end of fall sports season.

No cap recap: postseason

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

Outside the playbook

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 2, 2020
No cap recap: fall sports shutdown

No cap recap: fall sports shutdown

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
September 28, 2020

Women of Troy face a defeat against City High

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter and Paige Albright
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

Camille Gretter and Hanah Kitamoto
June 19, 2020

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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
June 19, 2020
Looking back: Clear the smoke

Looking back: Clear the smoke

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
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

Camille Gretter and Alyssa Skala
January 25, 2020

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

Alyssa Skala and Camille Gretter
January 25, 2020
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