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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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Sophomore Eliana Kudic spikes the ball at the Eileen Benninga Invite.

[Photo] Wahawks Dominate the Court, Racking Up Achievements

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October 14, 2025
Ganese Harrington holding the winning medal in her mouth.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Powderpuff Kicks Off Homecoming Week

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[Photo] Growing With Adventure

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March 5, 2025
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
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