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Drum majors Dean Hempel, Jaxon Thoms and Halle Evans pose with Color Guard Captains Brooklynn Berumez and Phinn Burt after the Linn-Mar Marching Festival awards ceremony. Photo courtesy of Jaxon Thoms.
One For the Books
October 10, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Jared Smith delivering his State of the District Address before revealing the details of the New High School.
State of the District: Predictions into Waterloo’s Future
October 9, 2025
U.S Stock Market Graph of April 2025.
Economic State Of The United States
May 12, 2025
The Warriors pose with their banner after winning the national championship.
Taking Home the Gold
April 23, 2025
Kaylynn Crawford gave a short press conference, after being named the 2025 Iowa journalist of the year. The press conference was held in the IMC on Friday February 14.
Kaylynn Crawford: Iowa Journalist of the Year
April 16, 2025
Senior and captain Ally Landers sets the ball in the game againt Dubuque Wahlert.
Wahawks Dominate the Court, Racking Up Achievements
October 14, 2025
In a Facebook post on August 18th, the 2025 football captains were announced with this graphic.
West High Football Captains
September 25, 2025
Volleyball team celebrates with Sophomore Kennedy Crawford after an impressive spike from the outside hitter.
PHOTOS: Wahawk Volleyball Falls Short Against Number Nine Cedar Falls
September 12, 2025
Junior Janet Toe and Sophomore Harper Doerder share a laugh during their doubles match against Cedar Falls on September 4th.
Serving Up Change: West Girls Tennis and the Switch to Fall
September 11, 2025
Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin embrace each other by holding a banner together that congratulates Ovechkin on his legendary accomplishment.
The GR8 Chase
April 21, 2025
Allegiant Stadiums poster advertisement promoting the fight of Canelo and Crawford.
Terence Crawford Dominates the Ring Against Canelo Alvarez
September 17, 2025
IB arts program sheet front cover describing details with bright colors and unique font.
International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Student Exhibition
March 7, 2025
Jan. 23, 2025, West Highschool held a Large Group showcase for families not able to make it to performances. Delphi, Brooklyn Berumez, Aerz Johnson are performing their Coral Reading called "Radium Girls". Their event was shown in the auditorium at West.
Wahawk Large Group Speech Sends all Events to State Contest: A Clean Sweep
February 24, 2025
Katy Perry's sixth studio album, titled "Smile."
Does it Make You Smile?
December 16, 2024
This is Our Story: All-State
This is Our Story: All-State
November 11, 2024
IB arts program sheet front cover describing details with bright colors and unique font.
International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Student Exhibition
March 7, 2025
Jan. 23, 2025, West Highschool held a Large Group showcase for families not able to make it to performances. Delphi, Brooklyn Berumez, Aerz Johnson are performing their Coral Reading called "Radium Girls". Their event was shown in the auditorium at West.
Wahawk Large Group Speech Sends all Events to State Contest: A Clean Sweep
February 24, 2025
West High Marching Band lines up for their performance
Changing The Narrative
November 11, 2024
Graphic crated by Kaylynn Crawford, the Wahawk Insider Editor in Chief.
Back to the Books
August 23, 2024
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.
Through Verse and Voice
April 17, 2024
Allegiant Stadiums poster advertisement promoting the fight of Canelo and Crawford.
Terence Crawford Dominates the Ring Against Canelo Alvarez
September 17, 2025
Katy Perry's sixth studio album, titled "Smile."
Does it Make You Smile?
December 16, 2024
Horror movie poster collage All posters found on IMDb.com
What Scares West High?
October 31, 2024
Dancing WIth The Stars Photo Art
Who Are This Year’s Stars?
October 11, 2024
Graphic crated by Kaylynn Crawford, the Wahawk Insider Editor in Chief.
Back to the Books
August 23, 2024
Donald Trumps Official Presidential Portrait of 2025 via, whitehouse.gov (Daniel Torok).
Summer of Tyranny and Opression
October 7, 2025
Turning a new page can be difficult, but you have to hold the hope that the next page can be better than the last. This pictures shows a High school diploma, as well as someone turning the page from 24-25 to 25-26.
An Open Letter to Those Turning a New Page
June 4, 2025
A thirteen-year-old boy murders a young girl, and an investigator tries to find out the reason behind it. A psychologist is bothered by the boy. A father does not want to acknowledge the boy’s true actions.
REVIEW: Netflix’s “Adolescence”: A Reminder of the Toxic Masculinity in Media and What it Leads to
April 23, 2025
Liberty Castillo opens the TikTok app on her iPhone. Liberty spends about six hours a day on social media and Castillo says that "social media has helped me connect with my teammates because we like to make videos together all the time!"
How Does Social Media Bring Us Together?
April 17, 2025
Graphic with teens with x's on their phones showing the ban being implemented.
Potential Phone Bans in Iowa Schools
April 11, 2025
Senior Araceli Perez's jeans, which show detailed work with paint, patches, fabric and lace.
Bringing a Tradition Back: Senior Jeans
October 27, 2025
Melakhi Hickey and Esther Shin smile after being announced Homecoming King and Queen.
Your 2025 Homecoming King and Queen: Esther Shin and Melakhi Hickey
September 30, 2025
Growing With Adventure
Growing With Adventure
September 29, 2025
Ganese Harrington holding the winning medal in her mouth.
PHOTOS: Powderpuff Kicks Off Homecoming Week
September 24, 2025
Homecoming Court: Meet your 2025 Candidates
Homecoming Court: Meet your 2025 Candidates
September 18, 2025
Doris Dilparic: Our Athletic Trainer
September 26, 2025
Volleyball team celebrates with Sophomore Kennedy Crawford after an impressive spike from the outside hitter.
PHOTOS: Wahawk Volleyball Falls Short Against Number Nine Cedar Falls
September 12, 2025
Wahawk Sports Corner | Season 2 | Episode 1
September 9, 2025
The Political Podcast: The Court of International Trades
May 29, 2025
Inside the Insider: Making the Most of High School
May 29, 2025
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(She/Her) Mackenzie is a Junior at West High, and this is her second year on staff on Wahawk Insider and first year on yearbook. She is the social media editor for Wahawk Insider. Outside of Wahawk Insider and yearbook, she is involved with Student Senate, Dance Team, and Link Crew. Outside of school, Mackenzie loves being outside, taking photos, and working at Bambinos Bakery.

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Ganese Harrington holding the winning medal in her mouth.

PHOTOS: Powderpuff Kicks Off Homecoming Week

Mackenzie Johnson, Social Media Editor
September 24, 2025

[Video] Humans of West High: Deanna Alagic

Mackenzie Johnson and Layla Shannon
May 28, 2025
A thirteen-year-old boy murders a young girl, and an investigator tries to find out the reason behind it. A psychologist is bothered by the boy. A father does not want to acknowledge the boy’s true actions.

REVIEW: Netflix’s “Adolescence”: A Reminder of the Toxic Masculinity in Media and What it Leads to

Mackenzie Johnson, reporter
April 23, 2025
Graphic with teens with x's on their phones showing the ban being implemented.

Potential Phone Bans in Iowa Schools

Mackenzie Johnson, reporter
April 11, 2025
A Loss For Now, but A Vision of Hope For the Future

A Loss For Now, but A Vision of Hope For the Future

Mackenzie Johnson, Reporter
November 8, 2024
Photo with both presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Your Vote, Your Voice. The power and importance of voting!

Mackenzie Johnson, Reborter
November 5, 2024
Horror movie poster collage All posters found on IMDb.com

What Scares West High?

Mackenzie Johnson, Reporter
October 31, 2024
Resources for Students: Success Street and Counseling Center

Resources for Students: Success Street and Counseling Center

Layla Shannon and Mackenzie Johnson
October 31, 2024
Seniors Izzy Rand and Jayna gomez hyping up the crowd during the parade

Keeping the Tradition Alive: Homecoming Float Building

Mackenzie Johnson, reporter
September 19, 2024
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