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Here are bags from Searles closet in room 204 that were eaten into by mice.

Of mice and West

Martin Morales, Reporter May 3, 2018

In classrooms, closets, bathrooms, and wherever they can get into, rodents have been known to visit the many hiding spots that West has to offer them. Someone would think mice in a school setting is a...

Friends and family watch  as seniors sign with colleges across the midwest.

West’s 2018 athletic college signing

Naomi Walker, Reporter May 3, 2018

West’s college signing ceremony took place in the cafeteria at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, where 24 seniors signed for their athletic college careers. “It feels good to know that all my hardwork...

Real apps that pay

Successful money making apps, websites

Emma Day, Social Media Manager April 30, 2018

Who would have guessed that you could make money by taking quizzes, turning your phone off during class, or by shopping? Pocket money is a nice thing to have at any age, so you can do the things that you...

2018 Hall of Honor Inductee, Dr.  Bryon E. Peterson, presents to Wests science courses on Friday, Apr. 27. 2018 Hall of Honor Inductees will be honored at the spring banquet on Saturday, Apr. 28, in the West High Cafeteria from 5:45 to 8:00 PM. The honorees include Dr. Petersen, class of 1976, John Maxwell, class of 1980, and Beth Godwin Calabotta, class 1985.

Hall of Honor 2018

Naomi Walker, Reporter April 27, 2018

Dr. Bryon Petersen, John Maxwell, and Beth Godwin Calabotta will be honored at the 2018 Hall of Honor that will take place at West on Sat. April 28th from 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. “The purpose of the...

On Apr. 20, a select group of West students took part in the Big Table event along with all other public schools in the Quad Cities. Big Table was a a two-day event that sought to bring 5,000 people to 500 tables across the Quad Cities to discuss the future of the community. The event brought people from all over the community together to address issues and identify solutions.

There is nothing more empowering than bringing people together and hearing their thoughts and allowing them to speak to see how they change peoples behavior, Nate Clark Vice President of the John Deere Foundation and the Associate Director of the  Corporate Citizenship for John Deere said.

Falcons big role models at Big Table

Kate Kealey, Editor in chief April 23, 2018

Madison Cousins awarded Dooley Scholarship

Hannah Andrews, Reporter April 20, 2018

Senior Madison Cousins was awarded the $20,000 2018 Dr. Thomas Anthony Dooley Memorial Scholarship at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the Davenport Community...

Junior Emma Day gives blood.

One last drop for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Naomi Walker, Reporter April 19, 2018

Update: West donated a total of 93 pints at the Apr. 19 blood drive. On Apr. 19 the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center held the last blood drive of the school year in the YMCA gym from 8:00...

Senior Tyler Williams hurdling at one of the few meets that the boys track team had at Brady Street Stadium.

Problematic weather for sports

Emma Day, Social Media Manager April 19, 2018

For the last couple of weeks there have been many cancellations for spring sports because of the cold weather. The sports that have had cancellations are boys and girls tennis, track, soccer and girls...

IGESS teachers Ryan DeGeeter and Jason Hensel assist a group with an assignment.

The truth about the future of IGESS

Danielle Stevens, Reporter April 16, 2018

IGESS stands for Integrated Geometry Earth and Space Science, a class run by math teacher Ryan DeGeeter and science teacher Jason Hensel.  Both teachers have been a part of IGESS for four years, but there...

Student work ethic

Student work ethic

Joseph Potts, Reporter April 13, 2018

Over the last decade, there has been discussions about the work ethic of high school students. The work ethic of students varies, with some showing effort and going beyond what is expected, while others...

Internet slowness plagues district

Internet slowness plagues district

Martin Morales, Reporter April 13, 2018

Update: Internet is back Issues with internet slowness across the AEA-covered schools has seemingly been resolved. Internet speeds Thursday and Friday were back to normal. For the last five days,...

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