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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
Donald Trump posing for his official portrait.
Donald Trump elected as the 47th President of the United States
November 22, 2024
"HALL OF PRIDE: The focus on this space is to honor the legacy and rich history of East, West, and Central High Schools. It would be located next to Memorial Field and a new performance gym, open to the public during events."
Making a Change: Vote for New High School Passes
November 21, 2024
Willard Miller sitting with attorney at Jefferson County Courthouse.
Convicted: Willard Miller
November 11, 2024
Coach Kadlec and Coach Dunning coaching their athletes during a meet.
West and East High School Unite for Girls Wrestling
November 1, 2024
Senior Emma Beckman and Junior Lucy Jolley posing together. Even throughout a tough game, friendships still remain strong.
PHOTOS: Powder Puff Football
October 11, 2024
Seniors Emma Beckman, Jada Smith and Rachel Herbert booing the East High players in the Wahawk student section.
Waterloo Wahawks Beat the East High Trojans for the 12th Consecutive Year.
September 17, 2024
Girls Track team picture at state
PHOTOS: State Track
May 30, 2024
Junior Sedina Begic serving the ball
Three West High Students Qualify for State Tennis
May 24, 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
Horror movie poster collage All posters found on IMDb.com
What Scares West High?
October 31, 2024
Chappell Roan's album cover for "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess"
Take me to the Chappell
October 16, 2024
Dancing WIth The Stars Photo Art
Who Are This Year’s Stars?
October 11, 2024
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
A photo taken after Large Group All-State, 2022.
Your Next Favorite Extra-Curricular: Large Group Speech.
October 23, 2023
West's three drum majors getting ready to do their salute before the band takes the field.
West High Drum Majors Bring Home Award at Band competition
September 29, 2023
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
Graphic (by Kaylynn Crawford) depicting Andrew Cusmano performing his poem at the Poetry Out Loud State competition.
Through Verse and Voice
April 17, 2024
Photo of Kamala Harris at (NCAA) event Photo from PBS News
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
Chappell Roan's album cover for "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess"
Take me to the Chappell
October 16, 2024
Hannah Neeleman (center, in blue) poses with husband Daniel (left) and their kids.
“I was a good ballerina”
September 24, 2024
JOY at West
JOY at West
May 30, 2024
Jayna Gomez, Dr. Miehe, Kaylynn Crawford and Nicole Goodman smile for the award of Administrator of the Year.
This is Dr. Miehe’s Year.
November 13, 2024
Red Ribbon 2023 Theme
Reb Ribbon Week
November 7, 2024
Resources for Students: Success Street and Counseling Center
Resources for Students: Success Street and Counseling Center
October 31, 2024
Canva Graphic Created by Knya Dellit
Banning Books: The Impacts On Youth?
October 31, 2024
History of Cattle Congress
History of Cattle Congress
October 15, 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
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
March 1, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
February 15, 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
Waterloo Community School District Has Lowest Daily Attendance in Iowa For 2022-2023 School Year
Waterloo Community School District Has Lowest Daily Attendance in Iowa For 2022-2023 School Year
December 18, 2023
Wahawk Boys Basketball: The Start of a New Era
Wahawk Boys Basketball: The Start of a New Era
December 9, 2023
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
Wahawk Sports Corner: Shuncere Wortham, Jahlil Manago and Joe Hudson
March 1, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Charlotte Gettman and Nakia Ollivierre
February 15, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Brady Dean, Payton Kacher, and Sylvester Kotoe
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Brady Dean, Payton Kacher, and Sylvester Kotoe
February 6, 2024
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Lydia Parkhurst
Wahawk Sports Corner: Q&A with Lydia Parkhurst
January 23, 2024
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Inside the Insider: Starting a Legacy
December 21, 2023

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Ali Parkhurst

Ali Parkhurst, News and Sports Editor; Yearbook Editor-In-Chief

(she/her) Ali Parkhurst is a senior at West High. This is her second year as a Wahawk Insider staff member, Parkhurst is also the Editor-In-Chief for the Wahawk Yearbook. Outside of school, Parkhurst is a varsity cheerleader and a server at Doughy Joeys. Parkhurst enjoys photography, running, and spending time with her friends.

All content by Ali Parkhurst

Leaving a Legacy

Ali Parkhurst and Tyler Hall
May 8, 2024
Matko Sabic, an English teacher, enjoys sitting a classroom that he can now call his own.

A Home of my Own

Ali Parkhurst, Sports and News Editor
May 6, 2024
Senior Hannah Connor represents the male student section leaders sitting during games while the women in the stands interact with athletes.

Girls In The Stands

Lucy Prescott and Ali Parkhurst
March 26, 2024
Evie Putz powers on her teams robot to work with their partner before a match.

Breaking Barriers

Ali Parkhurst, Sports and News Editor
March 20, 2024
As the class of 2024 graduates West High, many seniors are committing to play different sports in college.

Seniors Who Committed

Ali Parkhurst, Sports and News Editor
February 15, 2024
Junior Kammie Gleiter goes head to head with West Fork's Teaghan Bird at the Regional Tournament in Charles City.

Ticket Punched: Kammie Gleiter Heads to State

Ali Parkhurst, Sports and News Editor
January 31, 2024
Graphic portraying the tweets sent out by various X accounts, Perry high school, and Perry shooter, Dylan Butler.

Let’s Talk About Perry

Ali Parkhurst and Kaylynn Crawford
January 30, 2024
Junior Bailey Kestel and Savvy Bean owner Savannah Warren at the Savvy Bean cart in the Waterloo Career Center after the grand opening on January 22.

Brewing Success

Ali Parkhurst, Sports and News Editor
January 30, 2024
Dr. Pappas celebrates after solidifying a trip to the State Basketball tournament.

[Photo] Bigger than Basketball

Nakia Ollivierre, Reporter
February 6, 2024
Sophomore Nakia Olliverre jumps to shoot the ball as an Iowa City West athlete attempts to block the shot.

Girls Basketball vs Iowa City West

Ali Parkhurst, Sports and News Editor
January 25, 2024
Chad watching Payton wrestle at the Battle of Waterloo and cheering on the team from the stands

[Photo] Chad the Dad: A Father Figure to All

Ally Knight, Reporter
January 25, 2024
Junior Kammie Gleiter working a pin at dual vs Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

[Photo] Getting Ready For Regional’s: Girls Wrestling

Reagan Westphal, Reporter
January 25, 2024

Inside the Insider: Starting a Legacy

Ali Parkhurst, News and Sports Editor
December 21, 2023
Sophomore Kennedee Dunning pins her opponent as her dad, Coach Danny Dunning, encourages her from the sidelines.

Girls Wrestling Season Opener

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 22, 2023
Nakia Ollivierre holds up a 'W' to celebrate placing third at the Luther All American Meet at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Ollivierre Places Fourth at State Cross Country Race

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 20, 2023
Students pick from foods representing cultures around the world.

Thankful Thursday

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Varsity boys basketball team huddle together before their game against Western Dubuque on February 7.

Boys Basketball 2023-2024 Season Preview

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Talan Nelson photographing the University of Iowa football game against Purdue on Oct. 7 2023.

Finding Comfort Behind The Camera

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Womens Sports

[Photo] The Rise of Womens Sports

Jacy Gomez, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Coach Slate with members of the varsity boys basketball team after being named interim Head Coach for the 2023-24 season.

Derrick Slater Named Boys Varsity Basketball Interim-Head Coach

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 7, 2023
All athletes and coaches group together for a picture after the staff team takes down the seniors.

Staff Takes Victory at Inaugural Staff vs. Seniors Basketball

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
November 6, 2023
The volleyball team crowd together with Head Coach Chris Hagness between sets.

Volleyball Falls Short to Cedar Falls in the Regional Championship Game

Ali Parkhurst, Reporter
October 30, 2023
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