• 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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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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

[Photo] West hosts first annual Trojan Games

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

The new Cyber Security Club allows students to expand their digital knowledge.

Club connection: Cyber Security Club

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
September 22, 2021
Mayowa Dokun '22 tearfully hugs Head Coach Keeley Arnold.

Senior Carmen Crabtree walks toward her coaches with sophomore Emma Stammeyer.

Jack Wallace '25 looks to pass for a first down against Davenport North on Sept. 17, 2021.

[Photo] Rising star: Jack Wallace ’25

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo
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.

Seniors Carmen Crabtree and Raina Pfeifer go up for a block.

The West High Volleyball team cheers for their teammates as they get a point.

Assistant Coach Paolla Jaramillo celebrates a Trojan point.

Emma Stammeyer '24 eyes the ball as she prepares to serve.

Malae' Lacy '24 aims to spike to ball.

The Trojans celebrate winning the second set against Xavier Saints.

Sophomore Malae' Lacy stares down her opponent.

Summer jobs: the good, the bad and the ugly

Summer jobs: the good, the bad and the ugly

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
June 9, 2021
The members of Cadenza pose for their club photo.

Cadenza: music for charity

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
May 19, 2021
Kaisa Whittaker '21 poses in her work uniform.

[Video] Job juggling

Abby McKeone, Annie Schwartz, and Maddy Smith
April 18, 2021
ICCSD students reflect on COVID-19 after a year in quarantine.

A year of COVID-19

Bess Frerichs, Carter McLaughlin, and Maddy Smith
March 31, 2021
Junior Clare Loussaert poses in the West High commons.

The gifted-kid burnout phenomenon

Annie Schwartz, Carter McLaughlin, and Maddy Smith
February 22, 2021
AP social studies classes at West usually require students to complete lengthy readings every night.

ICCSD cancels Feb. 12 classes

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
February 3, 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
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

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
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

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
December 9, 2020
West students and staff members share their experiences with COVID-19.

COVID in our community

Fareeha Ahmad, Helen Zhang, and Maddy Smith
November 25, 2020
Applying to colleges is a source of stress every year, and 2020 is no exception.

The college question during COVID-19

Vivian Polgreen and Maddy Smith
November 5, 2020
A Joe Biden campaign sign sits in a Coralville lawn.

Power to the people: 2020 election preview

Alex Carlon, Maddy Smith, and Abby McKeone
November 3, 2020
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Maureen Head's tattoo on her left wrist provides her a simple reminder.

Teacher tattoos

Annie Schwartz and Maddy Smith
October 9, 2020
Molly Wilson '21 poses in '70s and '80s inspired garments.

Shifting styles

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
October 2, 2020
Ben Vander Leest '20 throws a ball to first base July 10.

[Photo] Trojans split with Little Hawks

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
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

Camille Gretter and Paige Albright
July 11, 2020
A little girl holds up a sign for the crowd to see, possessing the words 'Don't Shoot.'

Iowa City hosts Speak Up, Speak Out event

Maddy Smith and Sachiko Goto
June 5, 2020
Scarcity scares

Scarcity scares

Maddy Smith, Visual Editor and Feature Editor
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

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 1, 2020
The van shows school pride driving away from the senior car parade.

Coralville Fire Department escorts West's seniors through the town.

Emily Hill '20 gleams with delight in the senior parade on May 31.

Senior Natalie Dunlap waves to her fellow WSS staffers as she drives past.

Seniors hanging out of their cars during the senior car parade on May 31.

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

May 31 saw bright smiles in celebration of the class of 2020

After the year ended differently than expected, seniors were happy to be able to celebrate their accomplishments.

This year was untraditional, but celebrating the end of the high school era remained a priority.

WSS staffer Jessica Moonjey waves goodbye to high school.

With the conclusion of their senior year, it's time for many of these grads to leave the nest.

Natalie Wang and her entourage grin with pride in the senior car parade.

The new grads are shouting for joy as they follow fellow seniors out of the parking lot

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