The appeal of JROTC
Thomas Yates, Reporter
February 15, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase
“Present colors!” The cadet wielding the saber issues the command for you and your fellow Color Guard members to move into the next position. Carrying a decommissioned rifle, you change your hold on the rifle, sweat forming under the brim of your cover as you feel the eyes of the hundreds of onl...
2019 Gala court candidates
Laurence Walker and Sophia Iniguez
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Humans of West, Showcase
Carson Kahley Carson Kahley is involved in many activities at West including band, drumline, show choir pit, and jazz band. He’s president of the National Honor Society, a Junior Rotarian, and West’s school board representative. His favorite memories at West are his experiences in drumline. ...
From success to scholarship
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
February 6, 2019
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Maintaining good grades, leading a world class robotics team, and still finding time for typical teenage activities may seem impossible to some, but senior Alyssa Rodriguez seems to balance everything with ease. Even colleges are taking notice of Rodriguez's efforts, as Iowa State University has...
Unstoppable despite the obstacles
Tyler Newman, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
He is a student who always has the biggest smile on his face. He is a passionate soul who loves writing. He is an energetic young man ready to overcome the odds any minute of the day. He is a student who never lets his struggles stop him from being successful. All of these characteristics symbolize seni...
Senior Spotlight: Alexis Schutters
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
December 10, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Instead of dwelling in the past on things that can’t be changed, senior Alexis Schutters prefers to live in the present. Schutters is inspired by her aunt who was has taught her a lot about not dwelling on the past and living in the now. Schutters is a very kind and caring student, who tries her b...
Redefining the role of an educator
Zak Keel, Reporter
December 5, 2018
Filed under Features, Humans of West, Showcase
Through enduring an existential realization, sustaining a career change, and pursuing seven college degrees, AP Calculus teacher Michelle Pearce has managed to pinpoint exactly how she will imprint the minds of future generations. Stemming from her experiences as a teacher, Pearce has reached the underlyi...
Senior Spotlight: Gunner Avis
Mackenzi Burns, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
If you’re out and about at the mall anytime soon, you may come across Hollister sales associate and senior Gunner Avis. Working retail is something Avis has been involved in ever since he was eligible to work. Avis plans to go to Kirkwood for his first year after high school then move on to Io...
Senior Spotlight: Alexa Glandon
Naomi Walker, Social Media and Business Manager
November 27, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Throughout high school, senior Alexa Glandon has made many friendships, learned about herself, and participated in many activities. Glandon has been involved in volleyball all four years, she is the Vice President of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), a member of the blood drive committe...
Senior Spotlight: Kaitlyn Mays
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
November 20, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Senior Kaitlyn Mays is known for her good sense of humor and ability for making everyone around her laugh and smile. Her primary focus, however, is on school and getting good grades, rather than spending all of her time at sporting events. Mays has learned many things from her high school experience tha...
West receives new addition to behavioral support team
Kelly Snawerdt, Print Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Features, Humans of West, Showcase
All teachers have a distinct reason for why they chose to have the profession they have today. Whether it be that their mother or father was a teacher, they love shaping the minds of the future, they truly love children, or maybe a combination. The new behavioral support teacher Justin Shiltz’s reaso...
Who is Freddie the Falcon?
Tori Dierikx, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Filed under Award Winners, Features, Showcase
What would a school be without their mascot? What would the University of Iowa be without Herkey? Or Frosted-Flakes without Tony the Tiger? Perhaps most importantly, what would be Davenport West High School be without Freddie the Falcon? Davenport West is home of the Falcons, or more specifically Fred...
Volunteer extraordinaire
Naomi Walker, Social Media and Business Manager
November 9, 2018
Filed under Features, Humans of West, Showcase
Taking time out of her day to volunteer and further her own personal growth, junior Emily Brooks is known for her kindness and many involvements at West. Brooks participates in Student Senate, is Junior Class President, and a member of the junior varsity and competition cheer team. “I am p...
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Hannah Andrews is a junior and works for the Beak ‘n’ Eye at West High School. Andrews lives with her grandparents, but when asked who her greatest influence is she cited her older sister, who was her role mo...