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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
Owen Aanestad

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief

Owen Aanestad is a senior at West. This is his third year on staff working for the online publication as the online editor-in-chief In addition to playing football and baseball, he enjoys photography.

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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

September 22, 2021
Carmen Crabtree 22, Katherine Kouba 22 and Sydney Woods 22 celebrate a Melae Lacy 24 kill against Waterloo East on Sept. 21.

Volleyball team sweeps Waterloo East on senior night

September 22, 2021
Raina Pfeifer 22 picks up a solo block against Waterloo East on Sept. 21.

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September 22, 2021
Front row from left to right: Raina Pfeifer, Emily Shian, Miles Clark, William Chen, Boaz Abramoff, Luke Fasse, Caden Noeller, Miles Davies, Thayer Abu-Hijleh, Nikolas Sung, Jonathan Chen, Luka Chackalackal, Akhil Bharanidhar Back row from left to right: Zoey Guo, Helen Zhang, Theodore Wilbur, Jimin Seo, Anne Wu, Caroline Mascardo, Jack Harris, Liam Edberg, Bivan Shrestha, Aidan Ohl, Andy Luo

24 West High seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

September 21, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 looks to pass for a first down against Davenport North on Sept. 17.

Rising star: Jack Wallace ’25

September 21, 2021
Jack Wallace 25 poses for a photo outside of the varsity locker room after practice on Sept. 16.

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September 21, 2021
The mask mandate declared by the Iowa City Community School District on Sept. 14 went into effect on the morning of Sept. 15.

[Photo] ICCSD implements new mask mandate

September 15, 2021
A sign taped to the West High front door tells students, staff and visitors about the new mandate on Sept. 15.

[Photo] ICCSD implements new mask mandate

September 15, 2021
Phi Gamma Delta is a social fraternity with over 100 chapters on college campuses across the country.

[Photo] University of Iowa fraternity sparks protests downtown

September 13, 2021

West High Weekly 9.10.22

September 10, 2021
Mayasa Hamid ‘23 is posing for photo. I wanted to keep my mask on to create a good example for students. Hamid said.

[Photo] Vice President Candidates

September 14, 2021
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September 14, 2021
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September 14, 2021
Ella Hochstetler 22 swims in the 100 yard backstroke on Sept. 2 in a dual meet against Waterloo at the Coralville Rec Center.

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September 14, 2021
Kolby Reese 24 swims in the 500 yard freestyle on Sept. 2 in a dual meet against Waterloo at the Coralville Rec Center.

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September 14, 2021
Scarlet Martin 22 prepares to swim the 100 yard butterfly on Sept. 2 in a dual meet against Waterloo at the Coralville Rec Center.

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September 14, 2021
Kamila Swanson 25 tumbles in the air while competing in the first round of diving on Sept. 2 in a dual meet against Waterloo at the Coralville Rec Center.

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September 14, 2021
Emma Stammeyer 24 stares down the ball as she attempts to tip it over the net for a point against Xavier on Aug. 31.

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September 14, 2021
Sophomore Malae Lacy is congratulated by her teammates after a big kill against Xavier on Aug. 31.

[Photo] Trojans edge out Xavier in first home game

September 1, 2021
The student section and volleyball team celebrate on the edge of the court after after defeating Xavier on Aug. 31.

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September 1, 2021
The Theatre West cast and crew poses for a picture after being a part of Into the Woods in the West High courtyard on May 13.

[Photo] Audition for Theatre West's fall production "Footloose"

August 26, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 reaches for a steal against Pleasant Valley in the state championship game on June 5 in Des Moines.

Trojans come up short in state championship

June 6, 2021
Michael Nelson 23 fights for possession against Pleasant Valley in the state championship game on June 5 in Des Moines.

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June 6, 2021
Amre Ibrahim 23 jumps into the air to head the ball against Pleasant Valley in the state championship game on June 5 in Des Moines.

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June 6, 2021
Hector the Trojan poses for a picture in the West Side Story newsroom on June 4.

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

June 4, 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

May 23, 2021
Fabian Brown 21 inches towards the finish line while running the 200-meter dash on April 15 at the Forwald Coleman Relays.

[Photo] Boys and girls track and field qualifies for state in 24 events

May 14, 2021
Sam Croco 22 looks off into the distance while preforming in Into the Woods in the West High courtyard on May 13.

Theatre West announces 2021-2022 lineup

May 21, 2021
Sarah Dickens 21 and Charlie Duffy 21 preform in Into the Woods in the West High courtyard on May 13.

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May 21, 2021
West High students have the choice to wear face masks while on school property as of May 20.

Iowa school districts no longer allowed to require masks

May 20, 2021
West High students have the choice to wear face masks while on school property as of May 20.

[Photo] ICCSD updates COVID-19 quarantine policy

September 14, 2021
Theatre Wests 2021 spring musical is held outside in the West High courtyard due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Theatre West presents “Into the Woods” this week

May 14, 2021
Alex McKane 22 and Seth Cheney 23 try to separate from the crowd at the start of the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Alex McKane 22 and Steve Tembea 22 help up Seth Cheney 23 after he finished the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Daquan Johnson 21 lands in the sandpit while competing in the long jump at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Annie Schwartz 23 strides out at the start of the 4 by 800-meter relay at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Ike Taylor 21 hands the baton off to Asher Overholt 23 while running the 4 by 800-meter relay at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Arionnah Sonii 22 throws the shot put while competing at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Phoebe Burt 21 winds up to throw the shot put at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Grahm Goering 21 leaps into the air while long jumping at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Tyler Halverson 21 launches the disk into the air while competing in the discus at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

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May 14, 2021
Mukundan Kasturirangan 21 makes a play on the ball while fighting through a knee injury at the IHSAA Boys District Tennis tournament on May 12.

[Photo] Boy tennis wins districts

May 13, 2021
The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine available for ages below 18 in the state of Iowa at the moment.

ICCSD announces COVID-19 vaccination clinics

May 3, 2021
Aurora Roghair 21 waits to jump into the water to swim her leg of the 400 freestyle relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center on Oct. 17.

Roghair qualifies for 2021 U.S Olympic Trials

May 1, 2021
Ella De Young 23 eyes the ball as she waits to take a swing against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

Boys and girls tennis dominates City

April 29, 2021
Julianna Mascardo 23 reaches to make a play on the ball against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Eli Young 21 returns the ball for a point against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Luca Chackalackal 22 throws the ball into the air as he prepares to serve against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Shivy Mannengi 23 jumps into the air while returning the ball against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Caroline Mascardo 22 takes a swing at the ball as she looks to score against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Mukundan Kasturirangan 21 backhands the ball as he looks to score against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
BJ Wolf 21 waits to backhand the ball to the other side of the court against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Sophomore Zola Gross looks to score on a return against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Ella De Young 23 defends her side of the court against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Jayden Shin 23 stares down the ball as he prepares to swing against City High at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on April 29.

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April 29, 2021
Garrett Hartwigs football team will face off with some of the best teams in the state in 2021.

IHSAA announces 2021 football schedules

April 26, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 fights through the contact looking to score late against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 26, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 celebrates his late goal to put the Trojans up 3-1 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 26, 2021
Owen Smith 21 takes a shot from the top of the box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 26, 2021
Kevin Lu 21 eyes the ball in the air as he looks to clear against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 26, 2021
Matthew Steinbronn 21 crosses the ball into the box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 26, 2021
Owen Smith 21 yells out of excitement after heading the ball into the back of the net against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 26, 2021
Owen Smith 21 heads the ball into the back of the net to put the Trojans up 2-0 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

[Photo] Boys soccer fights past City

April 24, 2021
Miguel Cohen-Suarez 22 gets past his defender looking to pass against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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April 24, 2021
Miguel Cohen-Suarez 22 fires a shot from inside the penalty box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

[Photo] Sectioning stigma

June 4, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 and Michael Nelson 23 celebrate the Trojans first goal of the night against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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June 4, 2021
Marko Migambi 21 fights for possession on the sideline against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 23.

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June 4, 2021
Meena Tate 23 is swarmed by her teammates as they celebrate her goal to put the Trojans up 1-0 against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

Girls soccer edges out City 1-0

April 22, 2021
Kenadee Showalter 22 takes a shot on goal with only a minute left against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Kenadee Showalter 22 fights for a chance at the ball against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Meena Tate 23 eyes the ball on a break away against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Jada Dachtler 22 passes the ball ahead on the offensive end against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Meena Tate 22 heads the ball into the penalty box against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Goalkeeper Julia Bernat 21 looks to throw the ball ahead to one of her teammates against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Grace Curran 21 reaches to keep the ball inbounds against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Makenna Vonderhaar 22 fights for possession against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Meena Tate 23 chases down a loose ball against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
Aly Skala 24 looks for a steal on the defensive end against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
The girls soccer team stands for the national anthem before facing off against City High at Ed Barker Field on April 22.

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April 22, 2021
For some West High athletes, sports become more than an after school pastime.

[Photo] The cost of excellence

April 26, 2021
Haider Nasr 24 takes a shot on goal from the top of the box against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

Boys soccer team shuts out Linn-Mar 4-0

April 21, 2021
Owen Smith 21 drops the ball back to be cleared against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

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April 21, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 launches a shot on goal against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

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April 21, 2021
Linn-Mar players and both referees debate a call at the end of the first half on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

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April 21, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 and Charlie Millier 21 celebrate a goal against Linn-Mar on April 20 at Ed Barker Field.

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April 21, 2021
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