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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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

West Side Story
Camille Gretter

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief

(she/her) Camille Gretter is a senior at West High and this is her third year on staff. She is the Online Editor-in-Chief, and outside of West Side Story she does rowing and works at 30Hop in Coralville. She loves to spend time with her family, friends and dogs.

All content by Camille Gretter
While it is stereotypical to hate high school, finding joy in cheesy, cliche, moments make it a bit more enjoyable.

A love letter to West High

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2023
C Dawg out

C Dawg out

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 24, 2023

West High Weekly 5.19.23

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
May 19, 2023
Left-handed Aiden Van Iddekinge '23 prepares to bat for the Trojans during their season opener on May 15.

[Photo] Trojan baseball falls to No. 2 Marion in home opener

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
May 16, 2023

West High Weekly 5.5.23

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
May 5, 2023

West High Weekly 4.21.23

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
April 21, 2023
A West High student works on their homework and classwork on April 17.

West High gets graded

Camille Gretter and Ashlyn Brady
April 19, 2023

West High Weekly 4.7.23

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
April 7, 2023

West High Weekly 3.24.23

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Isabella Tisdale
March 24, 2023

West High Weekly 3.3.23

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Tessa Gibson
March 3, 2023
Health classes in the ICCSD are outdated, and need to be reformed to fit today's social scene for teens.

Health classes: more harmful than helpful

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2023
West High orchestras perform in the Arganbright Auditorium on Feb. 18 in preparation for a trip to perform in Washington D.C.

West High Symphony Strings head to Washington D.C.

Maya Chu, Anna Song, and Camille Gretter
February 20, 2023

West High Weekly 2.17.23

Alaina Greenlee, Isabella Tisdale, and Camille Gretter
February 17, 2023

West High Weekly 2.3.23

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Isabella Tisdale
February 3, 2023

West High Weekly 1.20.23

Alaina Greenlee, Zoe Smith, and Camille Gretter
January 20, 2023
Emily Magnuson, an art teacher at West, talks through teaching during the pandemic while facing health problems.

Teaching through turmoil

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2023
West Side Story presents the caption contest, inspired by the New Yorker.

[Photo] Caption contest: the first round

Rosellyn Rubio and Muhammad Cikmaz
January 12, 2023

West High Weekly 12.23.22

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Zoe Smith
December 23, 2022

West High Weekly 12.9.22

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
December 9, 2022
Bodie Williamson '22 walks down the hallway during class with West High's new hall pass on Feb. 7.

Jay’s jots: no tardy December

Camille Gretter and Jay Mascardo
December 7, 2022

West High Weekly 11.18.22

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
November 19, 2022
HBO Max's "House of the Dragon" premiered on Aug. 21, 2022.

A blind ‘House of the Dragon’ review

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 11.4.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
November 5, 2022
The class of 2023 can place cap and gown orders online, or at West on Oct. 28.

Cap and gown orders due for class of 2023

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2022
Enjoy WSS on the Student News Source mobile app.

Student News Source app available for download

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 7, 2022
BJ Mayer has been coaching girls basketball at West for 15 years, and is now passing the reins to take on a new title.

Moving up

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2022

[Video] New school year prompts policy changes

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
September 27, 2022
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Recruiting Trail with Alex McKane

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
May 16, 2022

West High Weekly 5.6.22

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
May 6, 2022
The Radish is a completely satirical series about West High events.

[Photo] The Radish: April Fools

Thayer Abu-Hijleh, Entertainment Editor
April 6, 2022
The news and their sources have been publishing the hidden truth, or a fabricated one, leading to miscommunication to the public that can be devastating.

Can’t choose the news

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2022
"Uncharted" premiered on Feb. 18. The movie is based on the video game series of "Uncharted" which released the first game in 2007.

[Photo] ‘Uncharted’ review

Thayer Abu-Hijleh, Entertainment Editor
March 3, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 2.25.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
February 25, 2022

Mental health concerns override annual Matchomatics fundraiser

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
February 23, 2022

West High introduces new hallway pass

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
February 10, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 2.4.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
February 4, 2022

[Video] Winter volunteering creates community amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
January 27, 2022

[Video] West High Weekly 12.17.21

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
December 17, 2021
Coach Mark Reiland with Nelson Brands '18 and Francis Duggan '18 at the 2018 Wrestling State Championship. Both Brands and Duggan won titles.

Former wrestling coach Mark Reiland passes away at 52

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2021

[Video] West High Weekly 12.3.21

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
December 3, 2021
The Trojans cheer for teammate Abdelrahman Abdalla '23.

Boys basketball shows promise in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 30, 2021

West High Weekly 11.19.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara
November 20, 2021

West High Weekly 10.29.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, and Mohana Sunkara
October 29, 2021

West High Weekly 10.1.21

Alaina Greenlee, Mohana Sunkara, and Camille Gretter
October 1, 2021
The seniors celebrate their 22-16 win over the juniors during West High's annual powderpuff game on Oct. 3, 2019.

Homecoming traditions turned more inclusive

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
September 22, 2021
Jack Wallace '25 huddles the team up before a play.

Trojan football falls short against Davenport North

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2021

West High Weekly 9.10.21

Alaina Greenlee, Camille Gretter, Owen Aanestad, and Mohana Sunkara
September 10, 2021
The Trojans break through a poster as they run onto Trojan Field.

Trojan football falls to Kennedy in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
August 28, 2021
TJ Donovan '23 chases after Kennedy receiver Jeron Senters '22.

Left to right: Quinn Koch '22, Abby Cupp '22 and Cosi Barry '22 dance to the drum line performing at halftime.

Leigha Pacha '22 performs at halftime with the West High Poms.

Former Trojans Aurora Roghair '21 and Marcus Morgan '21 are announced as The Gazette Athletes of the Year at the season-opening football game.

Jack Wallace '25 passes the ball off to Nate Gudenkauf '22 during a game against Kennedy.

Noah DeSaulniers '22 concentrates while he pitches the ball.

Trojan baseball falls to Cedar Falls in substate semifinals

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
July 20, 2021
Marcus Morgan '21 delivers a pitch in the Trojans' season opener against Bettendorf on May 24.

[Photo] Top 10 sports moments of 2021

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 31, 2021
"Hector" the Trojan poses for a picture in the West Side Story newsroom on June 4.

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
June 4, 2021
The boys soccer team poses for a picture after qualifying for the state tournament on May 26.

Boys soccer qualifies for state with win over Bettendorf

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 26, 2021
Keeper Nick McDonnell '22 puts the ball back into play as he defends the goal from North Scott.

Boys soccer demolishes North Scott in substate semifinal

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 24, 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

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
May 23, 2021
Jordan Caperon '23 points to the scoreboard after finishing the 100 meter race on April 15 at the Forwald Coleman Relays.

Jordan Caperon makes state track debut

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 21, 2021
Alex McKane '22 leads the pack while running the 3200-meter race at the Class 4A district track and field meet on May 13.

Boys and girls track and field qualifies for state in 24 events

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2021
BPA executive board members each painted a tile to make a collage as a team bonding exercise in 2019.

West High BPA sweeps Nationals Competition

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2021
Thayer Abu-Hijleh '22 and Camille Gretter '23 dive into the myths and theories in Iowa.

WSS Investigates: William Smith

Camille Gretter and Thayer Abu-Hijleh
April 16, 2021
Miguel Cohen Suarez '22, Michael Nelson '23 and Marko Migambi '21 celebrate a goal towards the end of the first half against Liberty on April 13.

Boys soccer takes down cross-town rival Liberty

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2021
Luca Chackalackal '22 makes a play on the ball while playing doubles against Cedar Falls on April 6.

No Cap Recap: spring sports are back

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
April 7, 2021
Makenna Vonderhaar '22 gets past her defender as she looks to pass against Ankeny on April 6.

Girls soccer falls to Ankeny in penalty kicks

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2021
Maddie Yacopucci '22, owner of Gentle Cub Creations, poses in front of the camera.

[Photo] From hobby to business

Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab, Print Profiles Co-Editor and Co-Business Editor
March 2, 2021
Thayer Abu-Hijleh '22 and Camille Gretter '23 dive into the myths and theories in Iowa.

WSS Investigates: The Black Angel

Camille Gretter and Thayer Abu-Hijleh
February 20, 2021
After stepping off the court or getting out of the pool, being unsatisfied with a performance is difficult to overcome for athletes. Learning how to handle these off days is what separates novice athletes from the elite.

Post-performance

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
February 19, 2021
Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No Cap Recap: winter sports preview with Christian Barnes

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
December 13, 2020
Although athletes may not be able to have a conventional season, they are still finding ways to continually improve and focus on the big picture. Whether that’s practicing at home, safely going to a gym, or getting in shape for their season.

Club sports unmask potential amidst pandemic

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
December 8, 2020
Football team manager Jordan Caperon '23 poses at his house on Nov. 2.

[Photo] A second family

Maya Chu, Print Feature Editor
November 24, 2020
An athlete's performance is heavily determined by their mental state.

The mental block

Alaina Greenlee and Camille Gretter
November 19, 2020
This episode of No Cap Recap discusses the end of fall sports season.

No Cap Recap: postseason

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
November 13, 2020
Craig Huegel and Brianna Nigg make up West High's athletic department, and use everyday to improve the organization.

Outside the playbook

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2020
Biology students study during class, socially distanced. Hybrid learning began Sept. 28.

[Photo] 2020 summer recap

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
October 16, 2020
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