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West is the only school that was able to go to St. Ambrose for National Biomechanics Day.
I think this is a great opportunity for students to talk to young professionals, professors, and to explore new possibilities. It is great in so many ways, Anatomy and Physiology teacher John Arnold said.

Falcons become bees for the day

Kate Kealey, Editor in Chief April 12, 2018

Superintendent Dr. Art Tate talks to Wests News Lab class during a press conference in the fall of 2017.

Tate requests 1.5 million reserve fund dip for school security

Billie Jo Sherman, Reporter April 11, 2018

The infamous Feb. 14 Florida Parkland school shooting has motivated Superintendent Dr. Art Tate to strongly review school security for Davenport Schools. On Mar. 29, Tate sent a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds...

Choreographer Steph Delacy teaching the cast of Oklahoma! the choreography to a dance.

Preview of “Oklahoma!”

Emma Day, Social Media Manager April 7, 2018

Every year the West Falcon Theatre puts on both a play and a musical and this year it is "Oklahoma!". The musical is set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century. There is...

West shows its support during Autism Awareness Month by wearing light it up blue t-shirts.

Light it up blue

Mackenzi Burns, Reporter April 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Apr. 3, students and staff wore blue shirts in honor of autism awareness month. T-shirts could be purchased the past few weeks in the activities office. Students who purchased shirts received...

Army JROTC receives thanks for large quantity of volunteering in the community.

Army JROTC dedicated to making students better citizens

Joseph Potts, Reporter April 4, 2018

The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps(JROTC) is a class taught by retired military officials teaching lessons on character education, student achievement and leadership. “Sgt. Maj....

Soccer trivia night is Saturday, Apr. 7 at the Walcott Coliseum. Proceeds will go to purchasing a new scoreboard for Wests soccer field.

Soccer holds trivia night for new scoreboard

Hannah Andrews, Reporter April 4, 2018

On Saturday, Apr. 7, the boys and girls soccer teams will be hosting a trivia night at the Walcott Coliseum. You can reserve a table that seats up to eight people. It is $10 dollars per person to attend....

Iowa Assessment testing is from 8:10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. in students advisory classroom.

West takes on the Iowa Assessments

Kate Kealey, Editor in chief April 3, 2018

On Mar. 4, the Davenport School District will conduct the Iowa Assessments to gather information on student and school academic progress.Testing is from from 8:10 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. Lunch will be offered...

Davenport MCJROTC receives nine trophies at the award ceremony. Photo published with permission by Ryan Rice.

Davenport North/West Marine Corps JROTC wins big in Des Moines

Billie Jo Sherman, Reporter April 1, 2018

On Saturday, Mar. 31, the Davenport North/West Marine Corps Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) program competed in a drill competition at North High School in Des Moines, Iowa. They competed...

West’s music department will hold solo and ensemble at West on Apr. 14. This is an example of what a solo might look like.

Students prepare for solo and ensemble competition

Danielle Stevens, Managing Editor March 31, 2018

On Apr. 14, West’s music department is holding solo and ensemble at West. Students from the band, orchestra, and the choir department are able to participate. As of 2018, there were 49 entries, all...

The West food pantry is on its second year of feeding families in the community.

Falcon’s Nest helps students in need

Naomi Walker, Reporter March 30, 2018

The Falcon’s Nest is a food pantry located at West High. Falcon's Nest has been up and running since the 2016-17 school year by social worker Jenn O’Hare. So far, O’Hare runs Falcon’s Nest...

STEM Innovator teachers bring innovation to the classroom

Aiden Rushing, Reporter March 16, 2018

West has a new edition of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Innovator qualified teachers: science teacher Brandon Yoder and Business Education teacher Mark Schlichting. STEM teachers offer...

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