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Beta Testing at the Waterloo Career Center
Beta Testing at the Waterloo Career Center
March 3, 2023
Hannah Wion, Addison Paulsen and Summer Lewis posing together for a picture.
Respect Retreat
February 21, 2023
The 2022-2023 Wahawk Debate Team
Annual Carnation Fundraiser at West High
February 1, 2023
Photo by Jovie Chase via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.
Hip Hop Attendance Incentive
January 26, 2023
Wahawk Yearbook Pushes for More Senior Quotes
Wahawk Yearbook Pushes for More Senior Quotes
January 26, 2023
Senior Isaiah McDonald poses for a picture moments before receiving a shirt for placing first in the 400 meter dash race.
Isaiah McDonald Places First at Wartburg Track Meet
March 23, 2023
Seniors Who Committed
Seniors Who Committed
March 10, 2023
Senior Sahara Williams makes a free throw shot. As her shot goes in, Ankeny Centennital makes their way in, going for the rebound.
Wahawks Fall Short At State Tournament
March 10, 2023
ROAD TO WELLS
March 3, 2023
Meet West Highs FIRST Girls Wrestling Team
Meet West Highs FIRST Girls Wrestling Team
February 28, 2023
Poetry Out Loud Finalist: Lydia Newsome
Poetry Out Loud Finalist: Lydia Newsome
March 8, 2023
Freshman percussion player, Morgan Kisch.
Trying Something New for the February Concert
March 1, 2023
Meet the Artists: IB Art Exhibition
Meet the Artists: IB Art Exhibition
February 28, 2023
Prescott screams in excitement as she watches Harry Styles enter the stage for the first time.
Lucy Prescott: Concert Crazy
January 10, 2023
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons license.
Plants vs. Zombies Where Is The Franchise Today?
January 4, 2023
Meet the Artists: IB Art Exhibition
Meet the Artists: IB Art Exhibition
February 28, 2023
Concert Choir during their performance of Brad Holmes Noel.
Holiday Music Concert
December 19, 2022
Dance team members pose together after the competition
Dance Team Takes on State
December 8, 2022
Medium: Marker on Sketchbook Paper
Artist Spotlight: Jaryn Gomez
November 18, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Bella Deleon
Artist Spotlight: Bella Deleon
November 17, 2022
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons license.
Plants vs. Zombies Where Is The Franchise Today?
January 4, 2023
A Review of Wednesday
A Review of “Wednesday”
December 15, 2022
Sophomore, Jahlil Manago.
Who At West High Makes You The Happiest?
December 15, 2022
WCC Halloween Dance
WCC Halloween Dance
October 28, 2022
You see us on the track, mat and court cheering on our athletic programs, but who cheers for us? Why do we not see the same appreciation and support that other sports do at West High?
Who Cheers For The Cheerleaders?
March 8, 2023
One of the stalls in the first floor boys bathroom during the homecoming dance earlier this year.
A State of Disarray: West High Bathrooms
March 2, 2023
Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, proposes a bill that puts the lives of trans youth in danger. Proposed bill 1145 is an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parents or guardians right to make decisions affecting the parents or guardians child, according to the bill.
Dear Kim, Trans Kids Are Still Kids.
February 23, 2023
The celebration and appreciation of African Americas throughout February is crucial, it shows black creators, business owners, and community members that they belong.
28 Days Of Black History
February 15, 2023
In a sport that has been ran by men for as long as anyone can remember, girls do not get the respect they deserve for joining in. At West High, across the state and all throughout the country, female wrestlers are struggling to gain the attention they deserve for the history they are making.
What About The Girls? Girls Wrestling is Not Gaining The Recognition it Deserves.
February 9, 2023
Senior Isaiah McDonald poses for a picture moments before receiving a shirt for placing first in the 400 meter dash race.
Isaiah McDonald Places First at Wartburg Track Meet
March 23, 2023
Seniors Who Committed
Seniors Who Committed
March 10, 2023
Poetry Out Loud Finalist: Lydia Newsome
Poetry Out Loud Finalist: Lydia Newsome
March 8, 2023
Using IXL to Help Students Prepare for ISASP
Using IXL to Help Students Prepare for ISASP
February 28, 2023
Ian Sabanagic getting mentally prepared for the race ahead.
Ian Sabanagic: State Swimming
February 21, 2023
The Dirty Earbud podcast follows all things within the realm of music.
The Dirty Earbud Podcast: Destroyed by Indie Powers
February 15, 2023
Dress Code Updates: Students Share their Opinions
Dress Code Updates: Students Share their Opinions
February 8, 2023
The Dirty Earbud podcast follows all things within the realm of music.
The Dirty Earbud Podcast: The Beginning
February 6, 2023
This is Wahawk Insider: An Inside Look into Our Publication
This is Wahawk Insider: An Inside Look into Our Publication
January 11, 2023
Meet the Staff at West High!
January 4, 2023
Meet the Staff at West High!
January 4, 2023
Your Mental Health Matters!
November 9, 2022
Why do Teachers Teach?
November 8, 2022
Winter Kickoff
November 8, 2022
The Dirty Earbud podcast follows all things within the realm of music.
The Dirty Earbud Podcast: Destroyed by Indie Powers
February 15, 2023
The Dirty Earbud podcast follows all things within the realm of music.
The Dirty Earbud Podcast: The Beginning
February 6, 2023

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“I don’t like to fail, and I don’t give up. I focus on my team as a whole, not just myself because I know it takes the whole team to be successful,” says Schoepske.

Addyson Schoepske

Ali Parkhurst • March 3, 2023

Addy Schoepske, #3 Addyson (Addy) Schoepske has been playing volleyball since she was eight years old when she started playing with the 10u Smash volleyball team. Schoepske plays Wave sand volleyball...

“I have not reached my full potential and I will need to do this in order to achieve my dreams,” says Kacher.

Payton Kacher

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter • March 3, 2023

Payton Kacher, 113 weight class Payton Kacher has been wrestling for nine years, spending his summers at Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI) team wrestling camps. “All the matches I had during that time...

“I have played everywhere on the court and hope to continue to keep working hard to be the best teammate and player that I can be,” says Landers.

Allyson Landers

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter • March 3, 2023

Ally Landers, #34 Allyson (Ally) Landers has been playing basketball since she was seven years old, participating in programs at the Sportsplex and being a part of a Junior Wahawks team. In fifth...

ROAD TO WELLS

March 3, 2023

The Dirty Earbud Podcast: Destroyed by Indie Powers

Izabelle Bowers, Reporter • February 15, 2023

About the Podcast: The Dirty Earbud is a podcast about music… all things music. About the Episode: In this episode we talk to Mr. VanZante, a teacher at West with a not so teacher music taste. We...

Dress Code Updates: Students Share their Opinions

Emma Beckman and Lily Taber • February 8, 2023

The Dirty Earbud Podcast: The Beginning

Izabelle Bowers, Reporter • February 6, 2023

About the Podcast: The Dirty Earbud is a podcast about music... all things music. About the Episode: In this episode, we talk to an inspiring person who is a teacher by day and a rockstar by night....

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