Fall sports kickoff generates optimism for Falcon Nation
Dani Reitz, Voice Editor
August 14, 2018
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Conversation buzzed in the dimly lit auditorium at West High School on Thursday, Aug. 9. Coaches, athletes, and families eagerly gathered in the cool air conditioning, waiting for the anticipated fall sports, coaches and student athletes to be announced. The fall sports kickoff is an annual event th...
Public forum held to address school closures
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
June 14, 2018
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On Tuesday, June 12, a public forum was hosted by Superintendent Dr. Art Tate at Davenport West High School. Dr. Tate explained the school district’s current budget plan and provided statistics about the district’s current financial state. Due to the net loss of about 100 students per year, the Dave...
Falcon Nest continues to grow
Kate Kealey, Editor-in-chief
June 1, 2018
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On Tuesday morning, May 29 the Falcon Nest laid a new sidewalk leading to the entrance of the pantry. The food pantry started at the beginning of the 2017/2018 school year and has expanded to providing clothes, prom dresses, and a place where students can do laundry. Junior Presley Roseman believes...
2018 graduates prepare to walk the stage
May 31, 2018
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On May. 31, West's 2018 graduates practiced for the graduation ceremony scheduled for June 4. Seniors received their cap and gown, as well as graduation cords that were awarded to them for achievements in academics and volunteer work. Seniors took finals on May 29 and 30, and after finals, they were...
2018 Falcon graduates enjoy senior picnic
Kate Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2018
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2018 boys track places at State
Naomi Walker, Report
May 22, 2018
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On May 17-19, boys state track state was held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa where four of West’s runners placed. Seniors Brady Richlen, Tyler Williams, Darnell Mosley, and junior Anthony King placed sixth in the shuttle hurdle relay. “Breaking the school record was crazy to me becaus...
2018 Charity Week recap
Mackenzi Burns, Reporter
May 15, 2018
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During the 2018 Charity Week, students and staff alike participated in spirit days, and other activities raising funds for student senate to donate. Charity Week was run by Student Senate and all proceeds went to the Falcon Nest and various programs here at West. "The Student Senate chose to give...
Charity Week: Freddy Falcon pageant
Kate Kealey and Hannah Andrews
May 11, 2018
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Seniors Tyler Williams and Savannah Strunk took the win at the pageant.
Anatomy and Physiology students visit cadaver lab
Emma Bernick, Media Editor
May 11, 2018
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On Thursday, May 10, the INSPIRE Anatomy and Physiology class took a field trip to St. Ambrose University to visit one of the school’s three cadaver labs. Dr. Neil Aschliman, who has been a biology professor at St. Ambrose for seven years, led the trip. Students were able to “glove up” and tou...
Chromebook turn-in
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
May 10, 2018
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Chromebook turn-in is right around the corner. Seniors will need to have everything turned in by May 30. The Chromebook turn-in date for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors is June 4 after finals. All Chromebooks will be turned off June 6. Chromebooks ($200), the tote bag with the shoulder str...
Charity Week: Workout Wednesday
Hannah Andrews, Reporter
May 9, 2018
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Aiden Rushing is a sophomore and reporter for the Beak 'n' Eye. This is his first year on staff. He is very interested in art and photography. Aiden hopes that he will learn and achieve many new things...