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The Wahawk Student Senate Poses after a long day of volunteering at The Northeast Iowa Foodbank The Northeast Iowa Foodbank has a long standing tradition of working with schools and students to make a difference in their community. Wahawk Student Senate takes advantage of this connection in order to volunteer their time and create lasting memories for each other and so many kids in the Cedar Valley.

Support Your Local Student Senate

Knya Dellit, Reporter March 6, 2025

West High has so many clubs to offer, one of these clubs is called The Wahawk Student Senate. Student Senate is a student-run organization that aims to improve the lives of each and every student who walks...

Pearce tearful during her performance at the Waterloo Dance Showcase. Pearce performed "Ashes" a dance solo piece in remembrance of her late father.

Kaeley Pearce: Performing her Final High School Solo in Dedication of her Late Father.

Karma Goodson, Opinion and Arts & Entertainment Editor February 26, 2025

Kaeley Pearce, a senior at West High was born on April 10th, 2007. Sixteen short hours after her father passed away. Managing the loss of her father was hard for Pearce. She began her dancing journey at...

Duraflores

Duraflores

Alyssa Muheljic, Reporter February 7, 2025

In a world with hundreds to thousands of flower shops in the floral industry, we often notice big names and chain stores. Lorraine Duran’s small business, Duraflores, offers more than just beautiful...

Canva Graphic visualizing how Seasonal Depression can effect a person.

Shine a Light On Seasonal Depression

Knya Dellit, Reporter February 5, 2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as seasonal depression is something that about ten million Americans will experience in their lifetime. This can last up to six out of twelve months of the year....

West High Dance Team poses for photo in Jazz Costumes

Leave It All On The Floor: West High Dance Team Competes in State

Knya Dellit, Reporter February 3, 2025

The West High Dance Team has overcome many challenges within the last year. Despite all of the barriers and curveballs thrown at them, they always seem to find a way to push through it all to continue...

Students taking ACT practice test during ACT prep courses.

How to Ace the ACT

Knya Dellit, Reporter January 18, 2025

Approximately 1.4 million high school students take the ACT each year. This test allows them to gain access to certain scholarships, gain confidence when applying to colleges, and create an overall awareness...

Jada Smith holding the MVP award.

Drum Roll Please….

Nohle Cooley, Reporter January 13, 2025

Jada Smith is a senior at West High. Throughout her time here she has been a part of the Wahawk Volleyball team. Volleyball is something that she is very passionate and determined about. Smith was honored...

"You are the one writing your story you have the pen in your hands don’t let anyone at all erase your story this is your book not his or hers. Not your mom, not your dad, not your brother or sister. This is your story." - John Doe

Dear Mom and Dad

Karma Goodson, Opinion and Arts & Entertainment Editor January 9, 2025

Depression has consumed John Doe within the last few years, the overwhelming amount of judgment from his parents has taken a toll on him. Doe recalls constant hurtful conversations with his mom, “She...

Jayna Gomez, Dr. Miehe, Kaylynn Crawford and Nicole Goodman smile for the award of Administrator of the Year.

This is Dr. Miehe’s Year.

Nohle Cooley, Reporter November 13, 2024

Andy Miehe, the head principal of West High, enforces school policies and oversees the overall student and administrative body. Miehe started at West High in 2015 and was nominated for Administrator...

Red Ribbon 2023 Theme

Reb Ribbon Week

Layla Shannon, Reporter November 7, 2024

Red Ribbon became a tradition in 1985. In memory of, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent, who was killed in Mexico. To remember her bravery, friends and family wore red badges...

Resources for Students: Success Street and Counseling Center

Resources for Students: Success Street and Counseling Center

Layla Shannon and Mackenzie Johnson October 31, 2024

Success Street is a resource West High offers for all students. At Success Street, students have confidential access to individual therapy sessions, interventions, and discussions about sexual health,...

Canva Graphic Created by Knya Dellit

Banning Books: The Impacts On Youth?

Knya Dellit, Reporter October 31, 2024

TW: This article contains content that may be sensitive to readers: mentions of r*pe Book Banning has a long history spanning back to the 1980s, yet it’s still relevant today, within the last two...

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