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West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Tessa Gibson '24

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.

All content by Tessa Gibson
Pride month is approaching and there are many forms of celebrations.

Pride month overview with West’s Colors Club

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
June 1, 2024
Class of 2024 senior columns

Class of 2024 senior columns

WSS Staff
May 30, 2024
Dairy Queen has introduced new summer flavors!

Dairy Queen taste test: graduation edition

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson
May 16, 2024
The West Side Story staff won first place Social Media Promotion. Seniors Elena Garcia VanAuken and Tessa Gibson are the WSS social media co-editors.

[Photo] IHSPA awards 2 of its 5 top awards to West journalists, names WSS staff 2024 News Team of the Year finalist

Staff
May 1, 2024
A collage demonstrating different aspects of mentorship.

[Photo] Ripple effects: mentorship at West High

Josephine Schwartz and Ethan Tisdale
April 22, 2024
Drums are often played in Miller's class to follow along with songs.

Community Music: bringing people together one note at a time

Tessa Gibson and Evelyn Kraber
April 8, 2024

[Video] Spring snacks review

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson
April 4, 2024

[Video] West High Weekly 2.29.24

Abby Guo, Podcast and Tech Editor, Video Co-Editor
February 29, 2024
Art is one of the many forms of expression.

Highlighting West’s student artists

Tessa Gibson and Ethan Tisdale
February 23, 2024
A design of Taylor Swift is surrounded by some of her most famous albums.

[Photo] Listening to every Taylor Swift album for the first time … ready for it?

Samuel Rosenthal, Podcaster and Reporter
March 5, 2024
A journey of a lifetime.

From France to West High: French students adjust to American ways

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
February 22, 2024
Which Valentine's Day Treat is most "Valentine's-tastic?"

Which Valentine’s Treat is truly the best?

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson
February 15, 2024
Sara Siepker, new to West as a librarian secretary.

Sara Siepker: journey to West

Vera Tanas and Tessa Gibson
February 13, 2024
LGBTQIA+ media is flourishing in 2023

LGBTQIA+ cinemedia wrap up 2023

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
December 22, 2023
Tina Hart is a librarian secretary who fills the library with her warm and welcoming personality.

Full circle: from student to librarian secretary at West High’s haven of books

Tessa Gibson and Vera Tanas
December 21, 2023

[Video] West High Weekly 12.19.23

Abby Guo and Haneen Eltyeb
December 20, 2023
Which Winter treat is really the best?

Holiday treats: the ultimate debate

Tessa Gibson and Anna Gibson
December 19, 2023
Jill Hofmockel stands in front of a Halloween themed book stand.

Meet West’s leading librarian: Mrs. Hofmockel

Tessa Gibson and Vera Tanas
November 8, 2023
The title screen of the 2023 movie "Priscilla."

“Priscilla”: the real life of America’s sweetheart

Defne Bayman and Tessa Gibson
November 6, 2023
Mayor Teague visited West High today (10/3) for a Q&A.

Mayor Teague visits West High

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor
October 4, 2023
Fall is the best season! Here are 10 things to ensure the best 2023 Fall.

Ten things to do to fall in love with fall

Tessa Gibson and Defne Bayman
September 29, 2023
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

Helelia Wa Kalala, Social Media Editor
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 Dane's Dairy can't 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
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