When students think of a senior who is involved in as many extracurriculars as Cailin Prunchak, they may think of a superhero. But the truth is that Prunchak is a senior student who is actively involved...
Naomi Walker, Co-Media Editor and Business Manager
• October 8, 2018
Q: What is your favorite part about West?
“Probably the school spirit we have. Even though we do not win a lot of games we still support our teams.”
Q: What was your favorite class...
How did you become a counselor?
“I originally was a teacher, then I got my master’s degree in counseling. So now I’ve been a counselor for 17 years.”
Did you always wanted to be...
What are you involved in at West?
“I’m involved in volleyball and have been involved in it since 7th grade. I didn’t play last year because I wanted to take a break. I’m also involved with show...
How are you liking West so far?
“I love being at West. I graduated from here so it’s like coming back to my old stomping grounds."
What do you like to do when you're not working?
“I...
New gym teacher Ryan Shelman has been a P.E. teacher for the past seven years at West Burlington High School in southeast Iowa. Although Shelman knew that he wanted to become an educator, he thought he...
While she sat with her dying father in a bleak nursing home, social studies teacher Jodi Zimmerman learned to crochet. Burdened by chronic back pain and an inability to sit still, Zimmerman kept herself...
Mainly known for his participation in JROTC here at West and the love-hate relationship he has with advanced mathematics, senior Tu Vu retains an extensive past that has placed him in the positions he...
Naomi Walker, Co-Media Editor and Business Manager
• September 17, 2018
Q: What was/is your favorite part of West?
A: My favorite part of West is drumline. I’ve been in drumline for four years and I just enjoy it. We are a pretty tight group, so it is fun.
Q:...
The main office in West High School is the primary source of information for staff and students alike. With that, it takes a certain group of individuals to manage the tasks of the building. One of these...
The West High spirit of helping other Falcons fly demonstrates itself in senior Christian Jacobsen.
Jacobsen went to Williams Middle School, where he played football and made his way through each class....
