• MONDAY 5/19: girls golf MVC Divisional @ Western Dubuque
  • TUESDAY 5/20: girls soccer vs. Liberty, band concert @ 7:00 in Arganbright Auditorium, girls tennis semifinals @ U of I tennis complex
  • WEDNESDAY 5/21: baseball vs. Prairie, boys tennis substate vs. CR Jefferson, girls golf @ Southeast Polk, boys soccer @ Kennedy, senior recognition ceremony @ 7:00 in Arganbright Auditorium
  • THURSDAY 5/22: state track & field @ Drake, orchestra concert @ 7:00 in Arganbright Auditorium
  • FRIDAY 5/23: state track & field @ Drake, baseball @ Davenport West
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Devon Skyles '20 races down the trail to the finish lines at the Creekside CX 2018.

Pedaling through life

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2019
Abbie Weipert, Business teacher at West High, works at her desk after dismissing her fourth period class.

The financials of teaching

Luke Krchak, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Emma Kearney '21, runs at the first and only home meet of the season.

An uphill battle

Abby McKeone, Graphics and Social Media Editor
September 16, 2019
Alexis Dick '21 compares classic Disney movies to their new live-action remakes.

Disney’s remake spree

Alexis Dick, Reporter
September 9, 2019
Reflections of art and culture are defining features in Williamson's creative and stylish fashion choices.

Fashion Friday: Bodie Williamson ´22

Paras Bassuk, Photographer
September 6, 2019
WSS staffer Ken Wilbur and Rabi Alaya '20 pose for a picture in the West High courtyard.

West Side Radio: Breaking borders with Rabi Alaya ’20

Ken Wilbur, Podcast Editor
May 24, 2019
With this school year coming to a close, students may feel nervous about what the upcoming year will bring. A general tip for all grades would be to try new things and not procrastinate assignments.

Tips for the new school year

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2019
"Lord of the Flies" written by William Golding tells the story of a group of young boys stranded on an island. The 1954 novel has earned itself a Noble Prize in Literature.

Four books to read this summer

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
May 6, 2019
Displayed are three St. Patrick's day recipes West Side Story made to celebrate the holiday.

3 simply delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2019
New year, new me?

New year, new me?

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor
February 24, 2019
WSS staffers Fatima Kammona '19, Grace Christopher '19 and Kara Wagenknecht '19 stand with Raina Pfeifer '22, Mckenna Proud '21 and Ellie Kouba '19.

WSS staffers learn how to play volleyball

Grace Christopher, Broadcast Managing Editor
October 30, 2018
Photo provided by Mia Nolte.

Mia Nolte ’19

February 6, 2017
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