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Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor

(she/her) Tessa is a senior this year and this is her 3rd year on staff. She is the profiles editor and one of the social media editors. She loves reality tv shows and ice cream. 

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Tyler James rocking out at his concert.

The music notes of Tyler James

Tessa Gibson and Ethan Tisdale
September 22, 2023
Summer is almost here! How are West High students spending their summers?

Summer Bucket List 2023

Tessa Gibson and Elena Garcia Van Auken
June 2, 2023
Bob Wagner, one of the retiring teachers, posing in his classroom.

Bob Wagner

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
June 1, 2023
A snapshot into Iowa City Pride 2022.

A preview of Pride

Tessa Gibson and Katherine Shoppa
May 31, 2023
Mr. Neuzil has reited after teaching at West for 37 years.

Gary Neuzil

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
May 30, 2023
Steve Gibson stands with his hands in his pockets

Steve Gibson

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
May 30, 2023
Senior Miles Wood and his dad working on a car.

Fueling the future

Laney Prelle and Tessa Gibson
May 24, 2023
A cat named Knotch plays with a feather toy

A guide to the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
April 25, 2023
This or that

This or that

Tessa Gibson and Helelia Wa Kalala
April 18, 2023
The members of Mock Trial Club right before their trial.

The final trial

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
April 3, 2023
An assortment of classic April Fools Day pranks.

Craziest April Fools’ Experiences

Tessa Gibson and Lee Corlette
March 31, 2023

West High Weekly 3.3.23

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Tessa Gibson
March 3, 2023
Various Colors Club members describe why they joined and their favorite parts about the community.

Meet the members of Colors Club

Tessa Gibson and Katherine Shoppa
February 27, 2023
West tatted

West tatted

Tessa Gibson and Isabella Tisdale
February 20, 2023

Valentine’s Day ultimate friendship test

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz
February 20, 2023
Teenagers have an increased dependency on social media to connect.

Anti-Social Media: How the digital age is affecting human connection

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
January 25, 2023
What Infleunces your Personality (1200 × 2000 px) (1400 × 2000 px)

[Photo] The cycle that defines us

December 21, 2022
Michael Mettenburg, the new leader of Mock Trial Club, explaining the process of a mock trial.

Introduction to the new Mock Trial Club

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
December 19, 2022
Spotify wrapped is finally here! Students throughout West High are eager to find out their results for 2022.

Spotify Wrapped 2022 breakdown

Vera Tanas, Tessa Gibson, Eleanor Weitz, and Elena Garcia Van Auken
December 14, 2022

The Melodies of Midnights Ep.1

Tessa Gibson, Elena Garcia Van Auken, Ashlyn Brady, Vera Tanas, and Katherine Shoppa
December 2, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Fall

Tessa Gibson , Eleanor Weitz, and Jules Keranen
November 10, 2022
Being an ally is more than knowing the pride flag.

How to be a good ally for students and teachers

Tessa Gibson and Katherine Shoppa
November 7, 2022
Elena Garcia 25 and Aiden Van Iddekinge 23 while they discuss who makes Aiden happy.

Who makes West High happiest?

Eleanor Weitz , Tessa Gibson , and Elena Garcia Van Auken
November 7, 2022
The winners of the 2022 Homecoming Heroes of Troy.

West High choose their Heroes of Troy at the Homecoming dance

Tessa Gibson , Profiles Editor
September 28, 2022
Popular albums that the students of West High listen to!

What music is West High listening to?

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz
September 26, 2022
Late summer nights at Danes Dairy cant be beat

Top five ice cream places to try before winter

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
September 23, 2022
Polish your headphones! Harry Styles brand new album has arrived!

Harry Styles’ newest ‘Harry’s House’ review

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
May 28, 2022
There are many awesome activities to do around the iowa CIty area.

Top 8 local summer activities

Lucybelle Gerlieb, Ijin Shim, and Tessa Gibson
May 10, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Spring

Tessa Gibson , Eleanor Weitz , Reef Persons, and Ijin Shim
April 26, 2022
Mr. Bloom was very proud to recieve this award and wanted to commemorate it with a photo.

The unique teaching style of Andrew Bloom

Tessa Gibson and Reef Persons
April 8, 2022

[Video] Behind the curtain of Theatre West’s ‘Anastasia’

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
April 7, 2022

Ultimate friendship test

Tessa Gibson and Eleanor Weitz
March 10, 2022
WSS staffers trying the recommended treats from local dessert places.

Highlighting local dessert places

Eleanor Weitz , Reef Persons, Tessa Gibson , and Ijin Shim
February 24, 2022
Star review: Red, Taylors Version

Star review: ‘Red, Taylor’s Version’

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
February 14, 2022
A poster of marvels latest film Spider-Man: No Way Home that appeals to all generations and levels of fans.

[Photo] 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' review

January 25, 2022
A poster of marvels latest film Spider-Man: No Way Home that appeals to all generations and levels of fans.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ review

Tessa Gibson , Profiles Editor
January 25, 2022

Baking through the seasons: Winter

Eleanor Weitz , Sophie Richardson, and Tessa Gibson
January 17, 2022
Multiple students of West High who have impeccable fashion taste! Clearly sweaters are a popular clothing item for Winter 2022!

Winter fashion

Tessa Gibson , Ijin Shim, and Eleanor Weitz
January 3, 2022
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[Photo] Juliana Epping ’24

January 3, 2022
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[Photo] DeAsia Lewis ‘24

January 3, 2022
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[Photo] Misha Canin ’22

January 3, 2022

Hunting for Harries

Eleanor Weitz and Tessa Gibson
November 20, 2021

[Video] West High Weekly 11.19.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara
November 20, 2021
The front display of Goodwill Iowa City. Each corner features a different Halloween section. The right side has Halloween decor and props. The left side has an assortment of clothing items.

Halloween on a budget

Eleanor Weitz , Tessa Gibson , and Ijin Shim
October 20, 2021
Terrifying Tales with Tessa

Terrifying Tales with Tessa

Tessa Gibson , Profiles Editor
September 30, 2021
Fall fashion predictions

Fall fashion predictions

Tessa Gibson and Ijin Shim
September 21, 2021
More conspiracy theories by Gene Hunt

The Dangers Of Conspiracy Theories

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
May 5, 2021
MUSIC Spinning on an old turntable is Harry Styles’s album “Fine Line.” This album has brought an immense amount of joy into my 2021 experience. Each song has a memory of mine attached to it.

Tessa Gibson’s Photo Essay

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
April 10, 2021
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