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Senior Sam Elliott runs after junior Jenaya Shaw in attempt to pull her flag as Shaw makes her way to the junior endzone.
Seniors Defeat Juniors in Powderpuff Football Game
September 14, 2023
West High Administrators Enforce Wearing IDs
West High Administrators Enforce Wearing IDs
September 13, 2023
Photo Credits: Waterloo Community Schools
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Clear bags only allowed at Memorial Stadium
September 13, 2023
Meet the 2023 Homecoming Court
Meet the 2023 Homecoming Court
September 12, 2023
Your Road Trip Guide To Homecoming Week
Your Road Trip Guide To Homecoming Week
September 7, 2023
Senior Kaitlyn Cronan finishes her Inward Dive against Iowa City West on Tuesday, September 5.
Taking Deep Dive Into the Swimming Pool
September 19, 2023
Frazier after scoring a touchdown
Q&A with KWWL’s Player of the Week: Ben Frazier
September 19, 2023
Junior Dalten Aldrich pushes back against a Trojan player in an attempt to keep East High from scoring
Year 11: Wahawks Take Down East High
September 1, 2023
Senior Sydney Wilson attempts to tag out an Ames runner at third base.
PHOTOS: Wahawks Fall Short in Substate Game
July 10, 2023
Junior Tayvon Homolar holds out his glove to catch a pitch from his teammate as Cedar Rapids Prairie is up to bat.
PHOTOS: Baseball Senior Night
July 9, 2023
Volunteer band director Janelle Ewing providing critiques to the band during night practice.
Starting off on the Left Foot
September 19, 2023
Sophomore Lizzy Whitehead laughing as she prepares to march relays.
PHOTOS: Marching Band
September 11, 2023
Andrew Cusmano performing his monologue in West Highs 2023 Spring Play Dear Chuck.
Andrew Cusmano: Living in the Lights
September 6, 2023
Student Senate Hosts First Annual Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament
Student Senate Hosts First Annual Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament
May 10, 2023
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MariYes or MariNo?: A Review on “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
April 21, 2023
Volunteer band director Janelle Ewing providing critiques to the band during night practice.
Starting off on the Left Foot
September 19, 2023
Sophomore Lizzy Whitehead laughing as she prepares to march relays.
PHOTOS: Marching Band
September 11, 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
Volunteer band director Janelle Ewing providing critiques to the band during night practice.
Starting off on the Left Foot
September 19, 2023
Student Senate Hosts First Annual Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament
Student Senate Hosts First Annual Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament
May 10, 2023
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-super-mario-bros-movie-poster-features-all-of-our-favorite-mushroom-kingdom-characters
MariYes or MariNo?: A Review on “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
April 21, 2023
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
Should We Have A Closed Campus Policy?
Should We Have A Closed Campus Policy?
September 13, 2023
The end of the show!
Is Journey Worth the Journey?
April 4, 2023
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
Alexis Swampson, Addison Paulsen, and Taylor Beebe-Cayler doing a fun face pose during senior sunrise on September 15th, 2023.
PHOTOS: Senior Sunrise: Part 2
September 19, 2023
Frazier after scoring a touchdown
Q&A with KWWL’s Player of the Week: Ben Frazier
September 19, 2023
Q&A with New Administrator Wade Timmins
Q&A with New Administrator Wade Timmins
September 14, 2023
Meet the 2023 Homecoming Court
Meet the 2023 Homecoming Court
September 12, 2023
Andrew Cusmano performing his monologue in West Highs 2023 Spring Play Dear Chuck.
Andrew Cusmano: Living in the Lights
September 6, 2023
Alexis Swampson, Addison Paulsen, and Taylor Beebe-Cayler doing a fun face pose during senior sunrise on September 15th, 2023.
PHOTOS: Senior Sunrise: Part 2
September 19, 2023
Part of the senior class wrapped up in blankets posing for the picture on the track field, as the sun comes up for senior sunrise.
PHOTOS: Senior Sunrise 2023
September 6, 2023
Quotes For Seniors To Remember
Quotes For Seniors To Remember
May 16, 2023
Students pose with the prom queen, McKenna Anders, right after being crowned.
PHOTOS : 2023 ‘Dreamscape’ Prom
May 12, 2023
A Look Backstage: Theatre at West High
A Look Backstage: Theatre at West High
May 5, 2023
Quotes For Seniors To Remember
Quotes For Seniors To Remember
May 16, 2023
A Look Backstage: Theatre at West High
A Look Backstage: Theatre at West High
May 5, 2023
Yearbook Sees Record Sales in Recent Years
Yearbook Sees Record Sales in Recent Years
May 5, 2023
UNI Botanical Center Hosts Annual Plant Sale
UNI Botanical Center Hosts Annual Plant Sale
May 1, 2023
[VIDEO] Kicking Off Spring and Summer Athletics
[VIDEO] Kicking Off Spring and Summer Athletics
April 4, 2023
Want to learn more about the student publication, Wahawk Insider? Tune in to get an inside look into West Highs student newspaper!
Inside the Insider: Creating a Home at West High
May 4, 2023
Behind the Job is a podcast that follows successful people who share what got them to where they are.
Behind the Job Podcast: Humble Beginnings with Dr. Danny Lewis
April 14, 2023
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: Playing Rockstar on the Weekend
February 6, 2023

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Senior Sam Elliott runs after junior Jenaya Shaw in attempt to pull her flag as Shaw makes her way to the junior endzone.

Seniors Defeat Juniors in Powderpuff Football Game

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Junior Dalten Aldrich pushes back against a Trojan player in an attempt to keep East High from scoring

Year 11: Wahawks Take Down East High

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
September 1, 2023
Senior Sydney Wilson attempts to tag out an Ames runner at third base.

PHOTOS: Wahawks Fall Short in Substate Game

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
July 10, 2023
Junior Tayvon Homolar holds out his glove to catch a pitch from his teammate as Cedar Rapids Prairie is up to bat.

PHOTOS: Baseball Senior Night

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
July 9, 2023
Graduating seniors lay beside their jersey numbers on the field after their senior night ceremony between the two games of the night.

PHOTOS: Softball Senior Night

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
June 29, 2023
Freshman Frannie Dehl prepares herself to go up to bat as the Wahawks were down 3-0.

Metro Champions: Wahawk Softball Defeats Cedar Falls

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
June 23, 2023
Amber Ruden, a Spanish teacher at Waterloo West shares how she connects with her students and does her part to keep them safe outside of school.

Love, Mama Ruden

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Senior Alex Willis holds a catching stance as he waits for junior Drew Hundley to pitch to Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Season Opener: Wahawks Take on Cedar Rapids Xavier

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 16, 2023
Columbus boys rugby team poses with the state champion trophy for the fourth year in a row, continuing their winning streak from 2019.

An Unseen Victory: Rubgy State Championship

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 16, 2023
Signs warning students of the recently installed vape detectors have been hanging in the restrooms since students returned from Spring Break in March.

You’re Being Detected

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 15, 2023
Savannah Ringheden

Savannah Ringheden

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 12, 2023

Yearbook Sees Record Sales in Recent Years

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 5, 2023

Inside the Insider: Creating a Home at West High

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 4, 2023
Dalanie Kresser

Dalanie Kresser

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
May 1, 2023
Patrick Togba

Patrick Togba

Ali Parkhurst , Reporter
April 24, 2023
Sydney Wilson

Sydney Wilson

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
April 21, 2023
A sticker created by a member of the Mental Health Alliance. The group sells the sticker to raise money for Success Street as well as the future of their club.

West High’s Newest Club: Mental Wellness Alliance

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Cheer tryout flyer created by returning cheerleader, Ali Parkhurst

Cheer Tryouts: What You Need to Know

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
April 6, 2023

Prompt: Write a 200 word article about Taylor Swift’s Eras tour.

Ali Parkhurst and ChatGPT
March 31, 2023

Prompt: Write a 200 word article on the dangers of using AI for educational papers.

Ali Parkhurst and ChatGPT
March 31, 2023

Prompt: Write a 200 word article on Waterloo West high school’s spring and summer sports kickoff.

Ali Parkhurst and ChatGPT
March 31, 2023
Recently launched software, ChatGPT, has been gaining popularity among high school students as the easy way out of classroom assignments.

ChatGPT: Putting AI to the Test

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 31, 2023

Set Two

Ali Parkhurst and ChatGPT
March 31, 2023

Set One

Ali Parkhurst and ChatGPT
March 31, 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

Ali Parkhurst , Reporter
March 23, 2023
Seniors Who Committed

Seniors Who Committed

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Addison Wells

Addison Wells

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Terez Smith

Terez Smith

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Cassie Graff

Cassie Graff

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Cece Moore

Cece Moore

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
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

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 10, 2023
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?

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 8, 2023
This Is Wahawk Insider (Video)

This is Wahawk Insider: An Inside Look into Our Publication

January 11, 2023
“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
“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
“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
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.

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
February 23, 2023
The girls team pose with the state qualifier flag after earning a victory against the Waukee Warriors and securing their spot at the state tournament for the fourth year in a row.

TICKET PUNCHED: Wahawks Defeat Waukee and Qualify for State

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Cheerleaders celebrate together after the Wahawks secure their seat at state. The student section joins in with them as they pop confetti and charge the court to congratulate the team.

[Photo]

The basketball team and their coaches celebrate together after punching their ticket to state, just moments before receiving their State Qualifier banner.

[Photo]

Seniors Sahara Williams and Cece Moore as well as Waukee players watch as Williams shot goes through, allowing the Wahawks to earn back their lead.

[Photo]

Senior Halli Poock communicates with her team as she makes her way down the court with the ball.

[Photo]

Senior Halli Poock shoots a three point basket in the third quarter of the game as the student section cheers her on in support.

Round One: Wahawks Defeat Ames in Sub-State Game

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
February 21, 2023
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