• MONDAY 4/21: boys tennis @ City
  • TUESDAY 4/22: boys tennis vs. Cedar Falls, girls soccer vs. Wahlert Catholic, boys soccer @ Wahlert Catholic, girls golf MVC quad, girls tennis @ Cedar Falls, girls track & field @ Ottumwa
  • WEDNESDAY 4/23: girls golf @ Twin Pines, boys/girls soccer @ Linn-Mar
  • THURSDAY 4/24: boys/girls track @ Drake Relays, boys/girls soccer vs. City @ Iowa Soccer Complex, girls tennis vs. Liberty, boys tennis @ Liberty
  • FRIDAY 4/25: boys/girls track @ Drake Relays
  • SATURDAY 4/26: Walk It Out, boys/girls track @ Drake Relays, boys soccer vs. Johnston
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Colin

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor

Colin is a sophomore at West High and is excited for his first year on staff. This year, he serves as the Photo Editor for the print edition of the West Side Story. When he’s not fidgeting with a camera, you can find him running cross country or track, playing saxophone in West High’s numerous ensembles or relaxing at the Java House.

All content by Colin Wehrle
Don't sugarcoat it

Don’t sugarcoat it

Waad Dafalla, Mrudani Ramkumar, and Colin Wehrle
April 17, 2025
Shanza Sami ’26 is the 2025 Free Spirit winner from Iowa. Sami will be the West Side Story co-editor-in-chief for the print edition for the 2025-26 school year.

[Photo] D.C.’s Freedom Forum names Shanza Sami Iowa’s Free Spirit Scholarship winner

April 17, 2025
Jessica Mehegan and Scott Klemp's cattle herd graze on hay outside of a barn March 8.

[Photo] From fields to food

Jake Beneke and Sophie Singh
April 17, 2025
At the Coe College Jazz Summit, Nathan Butler ‘27, Claire Lawler ‘25, Colin Wehrle ‘27, Caleb Davies ‘26, and Genna Ray ‘25 perform on stage.

[Photo] April news briefs

Henry Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor
April 18, 2025
To Sudarshan Kasturirangan '26, taking part in tennis is even more enjoyable since he grew up with some of the members of his team. He looks up to his brother as an inspiration to further his tennis skills.

[Photo] 1 in 1600

Lydia Cruce, Print Reporter
April 18, 2025
Demonstrators gather on Iowa Avenue April 5 at 11:30a.m. for the 'Hands Off!' protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Barricades were enacted throughout downtown Iowa City to ensure cars wouldn't interfere with the protest.

Iowa City joins nationwide “Hands Off!” protests

Anna Greenlee and Colin Wehrle
April 8, 2025
Coach Travis Craig congratulates Neil James '27 after his race during the Hollingsworth Relays March 29.

[Photo] Travis Craig: the philosophy behind coaching

Kellen Craig and Keith Moody
April 8, 2025
Tiff Lieberman plays "Libertango" for solo marimba by Eric Sammut March 26 in the North Band Room.

[Photo] West High bands hold their first Solo/Small Ensemble Festival

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
April 1, 2025
The two football teams line up and get ready for the quarterback to pass the ball.

[Photo] Trojans dominate Pleasant Valley for a senior night victory

Minna Abdalla, Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
Jazz Collective saxophonist Siddharth Venkatesan '27 solos during "Back to the Basement."

[Photo] Jazz Collective places second at SEIBA Jazz Festival, Jazz Ensemble advances to Iowa Jazz Championships

Anna Greenlee, Design, Entertainment and Opinion Editor
March 12, 2025
Reaching out, Maya Hanna '25 concludes the first song of "Homecoming," the Good Time Company's performance. Hanna, along with other show choir members, performed for the first time at the annual Winter Swing Show in Hancher Auditorium Dec. 13.

[Photo] 50 years of good times

Maddy Cook and Carter Birch Houchins-Witt
February 26, 2025
Catch up on February's notable events.

February news briefs

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
March 1, 2025
Writing on the whiteboard in his classroom Feb. 10, Nate Frese, an AP Literature and Composition teacher, writes out a play diagram alongside his favorite quote from "Hamlet:" "To be or not to be...that is the question."

[Photo] Coaching the classroom

Jake Beneke and Maddy Cook
February 28, 2025
Preparing to return the ball, Jacob Weimar '26 swings his arm. On Sept. 27 at the West High tennis courts, Weimar won his match at the West High pickleball club's first tournament.

[Photo] What’s the racket?

Anna Song and Maddy Cook
November 24, 2024
Catch up on February's notable events.

[Photo] February news briefs

February 26, 2025
Following the 2025 Lunar New Year Gala, the performers throw snakes into the crowd Feb. 2 in the Englert Theatre.

Through the lens: 2025 Lunar New Year Gala

Lea Abou Alaiwa and Colin Wehrle
February 14, 2025
Spreading his arms, Henry Elser '26 prepares to defend against Prairie Jan. 17.

Jumping above a defender, Mason Goering '26 goes for a layup. On Jan. 17, Goering provided the most assists for the Trojans.

An opposing defender blocks Mason Goering '26 Jan. 17.

After the game, both teams line up to congratulate each other. The Trojans beat the Hawks 66-55.

Springing from the bench, Jack McCaffery '25 celebrates a teammate scoring Jan. 17.

Splitting two defenders, Jack McCaffery '25 shoots a turnaround jump shot in the North Gym. On Jan. 17, McCaffery led the Trojans in points and rebounds.

Members of the cheer clinic perform their routine at halftime Jan. 17 in the North Gym. The clinic promoted cheerleading to younger students.

Splitting two defenders, Jack McCaffery '25 shoots a turnaround jump shot in the north gym. On Jan. 17, McCaffery led the Trojans in points and rebounds.

Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) are common pain relievers for athletes recovering from an injury or surgery.

Pop, play and pay

Colin Wehrle, Print Photo Editor
January 19, 2025
Releasing the ball, a Regina bowler goes for a strike Jan. 10 at Colonial Lanes

[Photo] Girls and boys bowling battle Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Jack Sun, Print Designer
January 19, 2025
Show choir beat two

[Photo] Show choirs perform in Winter Swing Show

Vera Tanas and Ashleigh Topp
January 8, 2025
After beating his opponent, Justin Avila '25 is declared the winner Dec. 7 at Xtream Arena. Avila placed second in the 150lb weight class.

Boys wrestling impresses at Donnybrook

Tyler Shane and Colin Wehrle
December 10, 2024
With technology use rapidly increasing in the classroom, WSS explores how teachers use technology and students' opinions about technology use.

The digital classroom

Jake Beneke, Carter Birch Houchins-Witt, and Colin Wehrle
November 15, 2024
Emery Crawford ‘25 leads the cellos through “October”. On Oct. 22, West High’s orchestras held their annual fall concert in the Arganbright Auditorium.

[Photo] November news briefs

Henry Timmer-Hackert, Print Opinion Editor
November 15, 2024
Molly Sofranko instructs art club in the art room Nov. 4.

[Photo] Lessons learned: Molly Sofranko’s 30 job journey

Ella Ciliberto, Online Assistant Design Editor
November 10, 2024
Moustafa "Moose" Tiea '25 poses with his medal and plaque after the awards ceremony. On Nov. 1, Tiea took ninth in the state meet, running 15:38.2 in Fort Dodge, IA.

West girls and boys cross country compete at the state meet

Maddux Neukirch and Colin Wehrle
November 2, 2024
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