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The West High Girls Basketball Team lines up for the National Anthem
The Rivalry Continues: East v. West Basketball
February 4, 2025
A makeshift memorial for Laken Riley is seen at Lake Herrick in Athens, Georgia, where she often went jogging.
Laken Riley
January 15, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers pose for their picture as they win the 2024 World Series
Two Coasts, One Crown: 2024 World Series
December 19, 2024
East and West: Becoming One Unified High School
East and West: Becoming One Unified High School
November 22, 2024
America's favorite fast food... contaminated?
America’s favorite fast food… contaminated?
November 22, 2024
Quarterback Josh Allen through for 28 touchdowns and 3,731 yards this season, according to ESPN 2024 stats. Allen led the bills to their fifth straight AFC East title.
NFL Yearly Awards at the NFL Honors
April 2, 2025
2025 Major League Baseball Salaries. 30 Teams, 30 different salaries and more then 4.5 billion dollars spent.
MLB Financial Problems
March 6, 2025
Vrabel will be taking his talents to New England, the team he played linebacker for during his playing days. With a young QB and the most money in the NFL, the sky is the limit.
NFL’s coaching updates: Seven teams find themselves with a new man at the helm
March 6, 2025
The Varsity Football team poses for a photo alongside Brady Dean after he received his award.
Brady Dean: Waterloo High School MVP
February 7, 2025
The West High Girls Basketball Team lines up for the National Anthem
The Rivalry Continues: East v. West Basketball
February 4, 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
Does it make you Smile?
Does it make you Smile?
December 16, 2024
This is Our Story: All-State
This is Our Story: All-State
November 11, 2024
West High Marching Band lines up for their performance
Changing The Narrative
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
Does it make you 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
Taylor Swift's album cover for her album, The Tortured Poets Department.
REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department
April 22, 2024
Canva graphic made by Liberty Castillo representing traveling all over the world. Within the first couple months of 2025 there have been over a dozen fatal plane crashes in the U.S. alone. As the year goes along the talk of crashes has decreased and become irrelevant.
Increase in Deadly Aircraft Crashes Across America In 2025 and Trump’s Response
April 2, 2025
Salute of Love or Hate?
Salute of Love or Hate?
April 2, 2025
Taking a Break: The Reality Behind Social Media
March 6, 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
November 8, 2024
An open letter to masterpieces in the making
An open letter to masterpieces in the making
October 17, 2024
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
March 6, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
Duraflores
Duraflores
February 7, 2025
Canva Graphic visualizing how Seasonal Depression can effect a person.
Shine a Light On Seasonal Depression
February 5, 2025
West High Dance Team poses for photo in Jazz Costumes
Leave It All On The Floor: West High Dance Team Competes in State
February 3, 2025
NFL Free agency review! This Week In Sportsball EP 2
March 15, 2025
Podcast at Nune: Episode 1
Podcast at Nune: Episode 1
December 12, 2024
Coloring With Conradi
Coloring With Conradi
May 9, 2024
Leaving a Legacy
Leaving a Legacy
May 8, 2024
Behind the Book
April 15, 2024
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Abbie Verbraken smiles for the camera at a Friday night football game

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

Knya Dellit, Reporter
February 3, 2025
Seniors Izzy Rand and Jayna gomez hyping up the crowd during the parade

[Photo] Keeping the Tradition Alive: Homecoming Float Building

Mackenzie Johnson, reporter
September 19, 2024
Junior Hannah Bagby ready to pass the ball.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Powder Puff Football

Johnathan Ellis, Reporter
October 11, 2024
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[Photo] Meet The 2024 Homecoming Court

Knya Dellit, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Scarlett Bertram smiles at her family once she makes her way to her seat at graduation.

[Photo] West High 2024 Senior Graduation

Fernanda Jimenez-Crudo, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Wahawk Insider staff pose with the All Iowa News Team of the Year banner after being announced one of the top five news teams in the state.

[Photo] Wahawk Insider: A Year in Review

Kaylynn Crawford, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2024
Hanna Johnson and Abby Henry listen to another student.

[Photo] West and East Yearbook Collaboration

Mallory Mills, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Jasmine Perez and Kyndra Cummings hand out candy as they sit around their fake campfire.

[Photo] Student Senate Hosts Third Annual Trunk or Treat

Lily Taber, Reporter
November 2, 2023
Insider staff posing with their first ever magazine.

[Photo] The Start of Something New: West High’s First Newsmagazine

Tyler Hall, Reporter
October 26, 2023
(2022-23) Sophomore Joey Hudson makes his way onto the court as he passes the ball to his teammate.

[Photo] 2022-23 Season Recap

October 23, 2023
Wahawk Insider staff pose with the All Iowa News Team of the Year banner after being announced one of the top five news teams in the state.

[Photo] Wahawk Insider: All Iowa News Team Of The Year

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
October 21, 2023
Members of senate attended the 2023 food bank fundraiser kickoff.

[Photo] Student Senate Participates in Local Food Drive Competition

Lucy Prescott, Reporter
October 18, 2023
Bailey Schoepske with her 500 Digs poster.

[Photo] 500 Digs: Q & A with Bailey Schoepske Varsity Volleyball Libero

Daisy Williams, Reporter
October 4, 2023
Addy Judas (East) Counts laps for the 500 Yard Freestyle.

[Photo] Taking Deep Dive Into the Swimming Pool

Frannie Dehl, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Andrew Cusmano performing his monologue in West Highs 2023 Spring Play "Dear Chuck."

[Photo] Andrew Cusmano: Living in the Lights

Kaylynn Crawford, Reporter
September 6, 2023
Students pose with the prom queen, McKenna Anders, right after being crowned.

[Photo] PHOTOS : 2023 ‘Dreamscape’ Prom

Wahawk Insider Staff
May 12, 2023
Senior Brenner Ortman shouts enthusiastically after his team "Blue V-Balls" wins a game.

[Photo] Student Senate Hosts First Annual Powder Puff Volleyball Tournament

Sophia Witte, Reporter
May 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.

[Photo] Wahawks Fall Short At State Tournament

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Freshman percussion player, Morgan Kisch.

[Photo] Trying Something New for the February Concert

Mallory Mills, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Wahawk students participate in 'Marching' with the cheerleaders, an iconic cheer to raise the excitement in the room.

[Photo] I BELIEVE THAT WE JUST WON: Wahawks Defeat Western Dubuque

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Wahawk students pack the Cedar Falls high school gym to support the girls basketball team in December 2022.

[Photo] WE CAN’T HEAR YOU: Where Did The Student Section Go?

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
February 3, 2023
Zephaniah during his speech.

[Photo] Student Composer: Zephaniah Gustafson

Tyler Hall, Reporter
January 4, 2023
Concert Choir during their performance of Brad Holmes' "Noel."

[Photo] Holiday Music Concert

Tyler Hall, Reporter
December 19, 2022
Dalanie Kresser (two from left) and Ava Anderson (two from right) at the girls basketball State Championship game for the 2021-22 season

[Photo] Cheer tryouts being held after girls suddenly quit

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 21, 2022
Emotional moment after roses were given at volleyball Senior Night.

[Photo] West High Awareness: Supporting Survivors

Karma Goodson, Reporter
October 27, 2022
Gabriel and Brooke leading the younger students.

[Photo] First Fall Dance Clinic and Senior Night for West High Dance Team

Kiersten Bateman, Reporter
November 1, 2022
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