Senior Spotlight: Tu Vu
Zak Keel, Reporter
September 21, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Mainly known for his participation in JROTC here at West and the love-hate relationship he has with advanced mathematics, Tu Vu retains an extensive past that has placed him in the positions he remains in today. "I lived in a communist country where education is different than here in America. There were ...
Senior Spotlight: Carson Kahley
Naomi Walker, Co-Media Editor and Business Manager
September 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
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: What do you play in drumline? A: I play quince. There are five drums in one instrument and they a...
Senior Spotlight: Christian Jacobsen
Tim O'Leary, Reporter
September 13, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
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. Though the Williams team was a powerhouse on the field, Jacobsen noticed the team was lacking i...
Senior Spotlight: Vanessa Banks
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
September 10, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Not many teenagers can say that they have written, directed, and produced their own short film, but senior Vanessa Banks can. After being encouraged by West iJAG teacher Cynthia Safford, Banks decided to enroll in a 10 week independent film project program through Urban Exposures and the Figge Art Museum. “I mentioned [th...
Senior Spotlight: Breelyn McMahon
Naomi Walker, Reporter
May 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Profiles, Senior Spotlight
Senior Breelyn McMahon received the Prewitt Scholarship for a full ride (all tuition and room and board paid for) to attend Iowa State starting in the fall of 2018 to spring of 2022. “I am in the intro to education class and they gave us a list of scholarships, and I started to apply and one of...
Senior Spotlight: Rachel McCullough
Naomi Walker, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight
What are your plans after high school? “I am attending Kirkwood Community College to get my associates degree in nursing, and then later on I will get my bachelors degree in nursing as well.” What was your favorite year of high school and why? “I would say my freshman year because it was my favorite...
Senior Spotlight: Shayla Cooper
Billie Jo Sherman, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight
Q: What is your favorite West High memory? "A bunch of my favorite memories were at the football games- being there with all of my friends, cheering the team on together. It didn't matter if we won or lost, we were a family and supported them." Q: What class did you enjoy the most at West? "...
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Mackenzi Burns is a sophomore and reporter for the Beak 'n' Eye. She is also on the cheer team and enjoys going to sports events for West. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and watching...