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Former Wahawks Nate Ewell and Tay Norman pose for a picture after South Dakota vs Northern Iowa football game.

Wahawks At The Next Level: Nate Ewell

Jake Melcher, Sports and News Editor November 14, 2025

On Saturday, October 15, West High alumnus and South Dakota University linebacker Nate Ewell faced off against the Cedar Valley's own, Northern Iowa Panthers. Ewell had a career game back near his hometown...

Nakia Ollivierre smiling for the picture in front of the IGHSAU backdrop.

Nakia Ollivierre: Reached the Finish Line

Jacy Gomez, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2025

Senior, Nakia Ollivierre has made a total of four appearances at the IGHSAU State Cross Country Meet during her high school career, including her three years here at West High. Prior to transferring and...

Members of the Girls Varsity Tennis Team pose with their coach, Brenton Kuchera, at their Media Day.

Creating a Sports Media Program

Jay Esmael, Reporter November 12, 2025

On September 25th, the Wahawk Insider team collaborated with the Wahawk Girl’s Tennis team for a sports media day. The Spark After years of deliberation, senior Jay Esmael took action and co-founded...

Chief Paul Wallace poses in front of the American flag following the Veteran's Day assembly in which he was a speaker.

“Thank you for saying ‘I will go’”

Alyssa Muheljic, Feature and Multimedia Editor November 11, 2025

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11th, honors those who served in the United States Military during both times of war and peace. At West High School, that honor takes place in an annual school-wide...

Assistant Director Regan Hirdler writes down notes for the blocking of a scene. She sits in rehearsal for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The Mighty People Behind the Fall Play: Regan Hirdler

Kara Oberheu, Reporter November 7, 2025

If you haven’t checked out Pt. 1, 2, and 3 of the Mighty People Behind the Fall Play, you’d better go check them out. It features Ichabod Crane, the main character played by Kyle Squire, Katrina van...

Senior Romeo Hill reads his script from his phone during a blocking rehearsal.

The Mighty People Behind the Fall Play: Romeo Hill

Kara Oberheu, Reporter November 6, 2025

If you haven’t checked out Pt. 1, 2 and 3 of the Mighty People Behind the Fall Play, you better go check them out. It features Ichabod Crane, the main character played by Kyle Squire, Katrina van Tassel,...

Senior Claire Vandersee shares an interested look during a blocking rehearsal for the Legend of Sleepy Hollow while playing her role of Crayon.

The Mighty People Behind the Fall Play: Claire Vandersee

Kara Oberheu, Reporter November 5, 2025

The West High Theatre Department is putting on Sleepy Hollow. It has four characters who share the responsibility of carrying the story of Sleepy Hollow forward. Ichabod Crane, the stern pedagogue; Katrina...

Senior Delilah Schultz as Katrina van Tassel reads her lines aloud during a blocking rehearsal.

The Mighty People Behind the Fall Play: Delilah Schultz

Kara Oberheu, Reporter November 4, 2025

If you haven't checked out Pt. 1 of the Mighty People Behind the Fall Play, you better go check it out. It features Ichabod Crane, the main character played by Kyle Squire. However, if you're looking for...

Senior Kyle Squire as Ichabod Crane looks out into the audience during a blocking rehearsal of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The Mighty People Behind the Fall Play: Kyle Squire

Kara Oberheu, Reporter November 3, 2025

Sleepy Hollow has four characters who share the responsibility of carrying the story of Sleepy Hollow forward. Ichabod Crane, the stern pedagogue; Katrina van Tassel, the dream girl; Crayon, the storyteller;...

Senior Araceli Perez's jeans, which show detailed work with paint, patches, fabric and lace.

Bringing a Tradition Back: Senior Jeans

Amaya Tomlinson, Reporter October 27, 2025

Have you ever heard of the tradition of senior jeans? You may have seen the trend on platforms such as Instagram or TikTok, but were you ever curious? Many don't realize that the senior jeans tradition...

Melakhi Hickey and Esther Shin smile after being announced Homecoming King and Queen.

Your 2025 Homecoming King and Queen: Esther Shin and Melakhi Hickey

Alyssa Muheljic, Feature and Multimedia Editor September 30, 2025

On September 19, between the freshman and varsity football game, the West High 2025 Homecoming King and Queen were announced, Melakhi Hickey and Esther Shin. The week prior, juniors and seniors cast their...

Growing With Adventure

Growing With Adventure

Brooklynn Berumez, Reporter September 29, 2025

Senior Mayra Taylor has been making a name for herself throughout the halls of West High. After living in Washington for the first 13 years of her life, Taylor moved to California. Despite moving to...

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