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The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
Maddy Smith

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor

(she/her) Maddy Smith is a senior at West. This will be her third year on staff. She is the online Features and Visuals editor. She enjoys music, photography, and traveling.

All content by Maddy Smith
The West High Supply is a great resource for food, clothing, hygiene and more. See the office for more information.

[Photo] Resources for the upcoming winter season

October 15, 2021
Boaz Abramoff 22 looks to serve the country in the coming years after being a part of both the West High football and track and field programs.

Committed to serve

October 10, 2021
Despite their loss, the juniors have bright smiles as they shake hands with the seniors.

West hosts first annual Trojan Games

September 30, 2021
Seniors Noah DeSaulniers and Nick McDonnell announce the volleyball championship for the Trojan Games.

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September 30, 2021
This junior team strategically placed their tallest players to block the other teams hit.

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September 30, 2021
Evan Zukin 22 sets the ball for fellow senior Chris Colgan.

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September 30, 2021
Senior Mayowa Dokun 22 hypes up her volleyball team for the Trojan Games.

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September 30, 2021
Senior Alex Moore runs at their pitch in the first annual Trojan Games

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September 30, 2021
The new Cyber Security Club allows students to expand their digital knowledge.

Club connection: Cyber Security Club

September 22, 2021
Mayowa Dokun 22 tearfully hugs Head Coach Keeley Arnold.

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September 22, 2021
Senior Carmen Crabtree walks toward her coaches with sophomore Emma Stammeyer.

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September 22, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 fights for a first down against Davenport North on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Rising star: Jack Wallace ’25

September 21, 2021
The American flag hangs in a West High classroom on Sept. 7.

[Photo] A deeper look into Afghanistan's ongoing conflict

September 23, 2021
West volleyball celebrates victory against Xavier Saints.

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September 23, 2021
Seniors Carmen Crabtree and Raina Pfeifer go up for a block.

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September 23, 2021
The West High Volleyball team cheers for their teammates as they get a point.

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September 23, 2021
Assistant Coach Paolla Jaramillo celebrates a Trojan point.

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September 23, 2021
Emma Stammeyer 24 eyes the ball as she prepares to serve.

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September 23, 2021
Malae Lacy 24 aims to spike to ball.

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September 23, 2021
The Trojans celebrate winning the second set against Xavier Saints.

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September 23, 2021
Sophomore Malae Lacy stares down her opponent.

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September 23, 2021
Summer jobs: the good, the bad and the ugly

Summer jobs: the good, the bad and the ugly

June 9, 2021
The members of Cadenza pose for their club photo.

Cadenza: music for charity

May 19, 2021
Kaisa Whittaker 21 poses in her work uniform.

[Video] Job juggling

April 18, 2021
ICCSD students reflect on COVID-19 after a year in quarantine.

A year of COVID-19

March 31, 2021
Junior Clare Loussaert poses in the West High commons.

The gifted-kid burnout phenomenon

February 22, 2021
AP social studies classes at West usually require students to complete lengthy readings every night.

ICCSD cancels Feb. 12 classes

February 3, 2021
West students recap 2020 and predict whats in store for the new year.

Out with the old: West students recap 2020

December 31, 2020
Owner of Vibe Tribe Custom Apparel Dasia Taylor struts in style with fellow seniors Phoebe Burt, Makayla Slade, Lizzy Slade and McKenna Proud.

Vibe Tribe Custom Apparel: Creating a community

December 14, 2020
Aasiya Ali 22 and Advika Shah 22 are bringing awareness to issues of racism and inequity in their new podcast Blind Spots.

[Photo] Checking your blind spots

December 20, 2020
The holiday season has arrived.

Unknown holiday cheer

December 9, 2020
West students and staff members share their experiences with COVID-19.

COVID in our community

November 25, 2020
Applying to colleges is a source of stress every year, and 2020 is no exception.

The college question during COVID-19

November 5, 2020
A Joe Biden campaign sign sits in a Coralville lawn.

Power to the people: 2020 election preview

November 3, 2020
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November 3, 2020
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November 3, 2020
Maureen Heads tattoo on her left wrist provides her a simple reminder.

Teacher tattoos

October 9, 2020
Molly Wilson 21 poses in 70s and 80s inspired garments.

Shifting styles

October 2, 2020
Ben Vander Leest 20 throws a ball to first base July 10.

[Photo] Trojans split with Little Hawks

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

[Photo] West baseball and softball face cross-town rival City High

July 11, 2020
A little girl holds up a sign for the crowd to see, possessing the words Dont Shoot.

Iowa City hosts Speak Up, Speak Out event

June 5, 2020
Scarcity scares

Scarcity scares

June 4, 2020
The Coralville Fire Department leads the West senior car parade out of the Coralville Youth Sports Complex on May 31.

[Photo] Car parade held to congratulate class of 2020

June 1, 2020
The van shows school pride driving away from the senior car parade.

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June 1, 2020
Coralville Fire Department escorts Wests seniors through the town.

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June 1, 2020
Emily Hill 20 gleams with delight in the senior parade on May 31.

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June 1, 2020
Senior Natalie Dunlap waves to her fellow WSS staffers as she drives past.

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June 1, 2020
Seniors hanging out of their cars during the senior car parade on May 31.

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June 1, 2020
Grad Julia Fink and her family wave towards the camera leaving the Coralville Youth Sports Complex.

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June 1, 2020
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