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Students give blood in the last blood drive of the year on April 7.

Gallon blood donors to get recognized at graduation

Cha White, Editor in Chief April 7, 2016

Hundreds of students have donated blood throughout the year, but a special 15 are being recognized at this year's graduation for becoming a gallon grad. A gallon grad is basically a student who has donated...

West plays against Dubuque Senior here on Dec. 1. The Falcons lost 57-51.

Boys basketball team hits the court

December 4, 2015

At its first home game on Dec. 1, the boys basketball team started out strong, leading Dubuque Senior by 32-24 at the half.  However, Senior's full court defense forced some Falcon turnovers, and Senior...

Students give blood during the first drive of the year on Sept. 9 in the Davenport Family Y.

Blood drive aims to save 450 lives

Iris Hayslett, Editor November 24, 2015

Tis the season for being thankful and giving, and that’s exactly what Davenport West High is doing. That’s right, the blood drive is back on Dec. 10, 2015 in the West Y. This time around West High...

Family enjoys Thanksgiving dinner.

Give thanks this holiday season

Ryan Hayes, Reporter, Leisure Editor November 24, 2015

This time of year, people are excited to get out of school for a few days and stuff their faces full of turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes. People tend to forget the importance of this holiday, giving...

Tanner Mecham portrays the Nerd on Nov. 7 in the auditorium.

Review: ‘The Nerd’ actors delight audiences

Steve Lyle November 12, 2015

Falcon Theater presented a delightfully energetic rendition of the comedy "The Nerd" on Nov. 7.  Larry Shue's script provides a range of humor, from snappy one-liners to slapstick antics, all centering...

The cast of The Nerd rehearses a scene where Waldgrave disciplines Thor in Act 1.

Drama Club presents ‘The Nerd’

Ryan Hayes, News Editor November 6, 2015

The Drama Club is performing “The Nerd” by Larry Shue, a comedy chalk full of laughs and shenanigans for their fall play. The cast consists of five guys and two girls and is directed by Kristin...

Guys to compete for Freddie Falcon title

Katie Griffith November 3, 2015

The Freddie Falcon pageant Nov. 5. will have eight guys competing for the title by doing special performances, hilarious dance moves, and answering different round of questions. “I’m super...

Principal Jenni Weipert answers questions during an interview with the Beak n Eye newspaper staff.

New principal doesn’t fit the mold

Caylla Townsley, Editor October 28, 2015

Jenni Weipert isn’t what one might imagine the average principal to be. West High's new head principal has brought new ideas to improve the learning environment. She’s adventurous and driven by goals....

Neon dance features neon lights and fog machine

Katie Griffith, News Editor October 21, 2015

Come dance the night away at Senate's first ever neon dance featuring neon strobe lights, an awesome fog machine, and the hottest songs from DJ Kellen! He DJ'd at Central's homecoming this year and promises...

Interview with new football coach Justin Peters

October 19, 2015

New football coach Justin Peters comes from Colorado bringing a new direction for success, both on the field and off.

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