• 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
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Luke Krchak

Luke Krchak, Reporter

Luke Krchak is an online reporter. This is his third year on staff. When he is outside of school he is either writing the next mystery/sci-fi novel, or he is watching hit movies from the ’80s.

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Luke Krchak '21 reviews "Without Remorse."

Some remorse after seeing “Without Remorse”

Luke Krchak, Reporter
May 21, 2021
"The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" is available to watch on Disney +.

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” flys off the screen

Luke Krchak, Reporter
April 26, 2021
Beyond the page: What I learned from my writing class

Beyond the page: What I learned from my writing class

Luke Krchak, Reporter
April 2, 2021
Luke Krchak '21 weighs in on the newest installment in the "Harvest Moon" franchise.

“Harvest Moon: One World” is the golden harvest 2021 needed

Luke Krchak, Reporter
March 27, 2021
"The Little Things" released on Jan. 29.

“The Little Things”: The good, the bad and the dead

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 27, 2021
"Little Nightmares 2" is a welcome addition to the series.

“Little Nightmares 2”: Out with the old, in with the new

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 22, 2021
"Soul" is streaming now on Disney+.

“Soul” is a spark of new life

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 19, 2021
After some initial challenges, WSS staffer Luke Krchak is happy with his PS5.

PS5: Staying unboxed

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 9, 2021
Some ICCSD teachers have adjusted their expectations as a result of the pandemic.

Teachers in 2020: Strict versus laid back

Luke Krchak, Reporter
January 4, 2021
West students recap 2020 and predict what's in store for the new year.

Out with the old: West students recap 2020

Maddy Smith, Luke Krchak, Vivian Polgreen, Carter McLaughlin, Alexis Dick, and Gwen Watson
December 31, 2020
WSS staffer Luke Krchak '21 explains his hang ups with the Playstation 5.

PS5: Reboxed

Luke Krchak, Reporter
November 19, 2020
Before COVID-19 shutdowns, Theatre West staged shows like "West Side Story" and "Sweeney Todd" with live audiences.

The greatest tragedy unplayed

Luke Krchak, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Bering a Novel during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Isolated in my passion: finding my writing in a pandemic

Luke Krchak, Reporter
October 18, 2020
Some West teachers have taken to working second jobs to supplement income or to pursue a passion in their non-teaching hours.

Working double time

Luke Krchak, Reporter
September 24, 2020
Living in Canada's wonderland

Living in Canada’s wonderland

Luke Krchak, Reporter
May 28, 2020
Movie theaters: helpful or a hindrance?

Movie theaters: helpful or a hindrance?

Luke Krchak, Reporter
May 10, 2020
“Onward” is a heartwarming film about family

“Onward” is a heartwarming film about family

Luke Krchak, Reporter
March 10, 2020
"The Call of the Wild" lives on the cutting edge of cinematography

“The Call of the Wild” lives on the cutting edge of cinematography

Luke Krchak, Reporter
March 9, 2020
Branching out to the military

Branching out to the military

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Roshani Choski excites with her mythological juvenile debut "Aru Shah and the End of Time"

Roshani Choski excites with her mythological juvenile debut “Aru Shah and the End of Time”

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 17, 2020
In this collaborative article, four WSS staffers give their take on the best movies to be released this year.

The 20 most anticipated movies of 2020

Edward Keen, Jack Harris, Luke Krchak, Renee Gould, and Sam Westergaard
February 12, 2020
“Underwater” is the perfect balance of horror and comedy

“Underwater” is the perfect balance of horror and comedy

Luke Krchak, Reporter
January 20, 2020
Math teacher Karen Meyer looks toward a student coming up the stairs, greeting him as he passes.

Inspiring the next generation

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 26, 2019
Philippe S. Auguste, Untitled, oil on canvas, c. 2001, WCA Haitian Collection 2007.0289, Gift of Janet Feldman

French classes visit Waterloo Center for the Arts

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 17, 2019
"The Irishman" is dragged down by simple mistakes

“The Irishman” is dragged down by simple mistakes

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 15, 2019
Math teacher James Kirpes passes out information about an upcoming competition to math club members.

The theorem for winning

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 5, 2019
Side Shot of a Race Ford v Ferrari

“Ford v Ferrari” is the GT40 of movies

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 1, 2019
Living in Neuzilville

Living in Neuzilville

Luke Krchak, Reporter
November 11, 2019
Research has shown that texting and driving multiplies the risk of crashing by 2200%.

Crash course on teen driving

Luke Krchak, Reporter
November 2, 2019
Abbie Weipert, Business teacher at West High, works at her desk after dismissing her fourth period class.

The financials of teaching

Luke Krchak, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Garret Hartwig, English teacher and football coach, started the Green and Gold Academy, a new program this year.

Beginning Green and Gold Academy

Luke Krchak, Reporter
September 18, 2019
Coach Hartwig watches Joey Chase '21 as he gets ready to lift at football practice.

Homefield advantage

Luke Krchak, Reporter
May 22, 2019
Luke Krchak ’21 describes why he thinks students should take Intro to Agricultural.

The value of highschool

Luke Krchak, Reporter
May 4, 2019
Mr. Ochs will be at West High until May, when he will graduated from the University of Iowa.

Providing a bright spot

Natalie Dunlap and Luke Krchak
March 14, 2019
Luke Krchak ’21 describes why he thinks students should take Intro to Agricultural.

Agriculture: the industry of tomorrow

Luke Krchak, Reporter
February 12, 2019
Science teacher Andrea Harms smiles for a photo.

10 questions with science teacher Andrea Harms

Luke Krchak, Reporter
October 23, 2018
WSS book talk podcast: "Dear Martin"

WSS book talk podcast: “Dear Martin”

Noah Krchak, Luke Krchak, and Edward Keen
October 15, 2018
Mr. Witt talks about his 14 years of teaching math.

The art of mathematical teaching

Luke Krchak, Reporter
September 25, 2018
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