• 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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Sean Brown

Sean Brown, Photographer

Sean Brown is a photographer on staff and a senior at West. When he isn’t microwaving hot pockets or looking through the five hundred pictures he took last night, you can find him scrolling through the Instagram explore page until he loses grip on reality.

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Dadrian Hoambrecker '18 takes advantage of a hole in the defense and dunks the ball, followed by an energized team and a roaring crowd on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Boys basketball celebrates senior night

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown
February 14, 2018
Ben Berhow '18 competes in the 100-meter breaststroke race at the Iowa High School State Swim Meet. He placed 13th overall with a time of 1:00.38 on Saturday, Feb. 10. When asked what it was like swimming at the Campus Recreation Wellness Center (CRWC), Berhow said, “It was amazing to get to swim in a pool that has had so many swimming legends. Olympians and NCAA champions have been in that water before and it's humbling to get to share it with them.”

Boys swim team hosts state meet

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown
February 12, 2018
Carmela Cohen Suarez '20 wears a black dress, just meeting the price limit at $10.

[Photo] Raiding Plato’s

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2018
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[Photo] How to: shoot better iPhone photos

Ting Gao, Reporter
January 28, 2018
Solid performance for boys swimming at CRWC

Solid performance for boys swimming at CRWC

Sean Brown, Photographer
January 22, 2018
Lane Griffis '18 competes in the 500 freestyle. He ended in third place with a time of 4:54.17.

Izaak Hajek '20 finishes the 200 IM in second place with a time of 2:01.41.

Valeri Trussov '19 takes off the starting block, poised to enter the water with minimal resistance.

[Photo] Boys state swimming preview and results

February 9, 2018
The boys swimming team placed 5th in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:31.40.

Izaak Hajek '20 swims breaststroke in the third event, the 200 IM.

Amol Bhagavathi '21 competes in the 100 fly, finishing in 59.08 seconds to place 4th.

Valeri Trussov '19 finishes the 100 butterfly in a time of 56.83 on January 20, 2018.

Izaak Hajek '20 receives a medal from West High's swimming coach Byron Butler for placing first in the 100 fly.

Tate Happel '20 and Lane Griffis '18 prepare to take off the starting block.

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Dante Elridge '19 runs by a Prairie defender to set up his shot.

Boys basketball improve to 6-0

Sean Brown, Photographer
December 22, 2017
Winter band concert welcomes holiday season

Winter band concert welcomes holiday season

Sean Brown, Photographer
December 16, 2017

[Photo] Student playlist: Owen Smith

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
December 11, 2017
Elisa's bright dress is perfect for warm days before the cold weather kicks in.

Fashion Friday: Elisa Nisly ’19

Sean Brown, Photographer
October 27, 2017
Football celebrates senior night

Football celebrates senior night

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown
October 16, 2017

Austin West '18 intercepts the ball and runs it back for a touchdown.

Evan Flitz '18 threw for over 233 yards against Linn-Mar, earning him a QB rating of 270.

Dillon Shephard '18 chases down Linn Mar's Trot Carey '18.

The Trojans huddle up at halftime to stay energized for the second half.

The Trojans break through the sign to begin the game against Linn-Mar.

Boot season has arrived, and Schmitz wears glossy boots to jazz up her outfit.

Fashion Friday: Ella Schmitz ’18

Sean Brown, Photographer
October 14, 2017
Dillon Doyle '19 celebrates with teammates after breaking through multiple tackles to score a touchdown.

Cole Mabry '19 tackles a Kennedy player to stop them from gaining a first down.

Trumell Roberts '18 patiently waits behind Nate Daniels '18 to make a block and clear the way.

Finding open space, Evan Flitz '19 scrambles to gain a first down.

[Photo] Best of the best

February 17, 2020
Lucas Karwal '19 kicks a PAT attempt as Kennedy's Terrell Jordan '18 attempts to block it.

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[Photo] Summer success: Ruby Martin '18

October 2, 2017
The Trojans line up to pay respect to the Hawks after a hard-fought game, winning 48-28.

Jalen Gaudet '19 secures the ball for a big gain to boost West's momentum on the drive.

Austin Geasland '18 and Joe Briddle '18 embrace on the sideline after an important offensive play.

The student section erupts into excitement as West High scores a touchdown.

Mason Sorge '19 leaps in the air to tackle Braxton Zimmerman '18 to make a crucial stop on the play.

West High's Trojans gather together before the start of the game on Sep. 22.

Sandra Cisneros held a public reading at Macbride Hall on Sept. 11 for college students majoring in literature.

[Photo] Siempre Sale Bonito – “It always comes out beautiful”

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2017
The Women of Troy gather together to strategize at the Live Like Line tournament on Sep. 9.

[Photo] Caroline Found’s legacy lives on

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
September 19, 2017
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