• 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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Despite progress made toward the inclusion of transgender and non-binary athletes in high school sports, challenges and stigmas are still prevalent in athletic programs throughout the state.

Beyond the binary

Hanah Kitamoto and Caroline Mascardo
February 26, 2021
Follow WSS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date coverage concerning West High.

29 West High seniors named National Merit Finalists

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2021
The boys swim team placed third at the Iowa high school state swim meet in Marion on Feb. 13. The team finished with 208.5 points.

Boys swimming places third at state

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2021
Kareem Earl '24 is the latest shining star on the Trojan boys basketball team.

Rising star: Kareem Earl ’24

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2021
Pete Moe '22 calls for the ball on an inbounds play against Xavier on Jan. 29.

Boys basketball falls in rematch against Xavier

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2021
Liam Edberg '22, Bivan Shrestha '22 and Jonathan Chen '22 perform in a virtual trio.

Cadenza to hold second virtual concert

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2021
Phoebe Burt '21 looks to drive her opponent downward during her final match Jan. 23.

Girls wrestling competes at third annual state tournament

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2021
Andy Luo '22 swims in the 100 butterfly during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Trojan Bolts show off young talent on senior night

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 14, 2021
Advika Shah giving the first section of her debate in the semi-finals round on Oct. 19, 2019.

Debate team named IHSSA state debate champions

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2021
Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 looks to score against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22, 2020.

Girls basketball flies past Linn-Mar

Hanah Kitamoto and Alyssa Skala
December 22, 2020
Ryan Bys '22 bowls a strike against Kennedy on Dec. 18.

Bowling teams fall in season opener

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2020
WSS examines how the disadvantages students face during online instruction can hinder their ability to learn.

Detached

Heidi Du, Hanah Kitamoto, and Soomin Koh
December 18, 2020
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