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Falcon Theatre hosts 10-minute play festival

Falcon Theatre hosts 10-minute play festival

Hannah Andrews, Reporter January 22, 2018

On Thursday, Jan. 18 and Friday, Jan. 19, the Falcon Theater hosted a 10-minute play festival. The plays were written and directed by West students and hosted by juniors Lily Hancock and Robbie Greve. Falcon...

A North American snow storm shows conditions that would cause a school cancellation. Once wind chill reaches 20-25 degrees below zero, then district officials make the decision to cancel or delay school while keeping student’s health and safety in mind.

Davenport cancels school on the first day back from winter break

Georgia Witt, Reporter January 10, 2018

West High School rang in the new year by cancelling school on Jan. 2. Some students were quite happy about this decision, while others were pretty disappointed. Dr. Art Tate cancelled school for the first...

Falcon festivities

Kate Kealey, Editor in chief December 20, 2017

On Dec. 20, West students and staff spent the final day before winter break spreading holiday joy. This season, West took part in many activities to help give back to the community, such as the Angel Tree...

Kitchen chemistry

December 19, 2017

Over 100 presents were donated to Wests Angel Tree

Falcons give back

Dani Reitz, Reporter December 19, 2017

While the majority of us cheerfully wake up to an abundance of presents on Christmas morning, there is still a heartbreaking amount of students at West who do not possess such a luxury. No matter how...

Science teacher John Arnolds Anatomy and Physiology class takes a trip to St. Ambroses cadaver lab.

Anatomy and Physiology class take trip to cadaver lab

Georgia Witt, Reporter December 18, 2017

On Dec. 12, science teacher John Arnold took 19 students from his Anatomy and Physiology class over to St. Ambrose to visit one of the three cadaver labs they have in their science building. Students were...

Yearbook staff 2017-18

Years past

Zack Misner, Reporter December 15, 2017

High school is a place that is full of memories which stay with you throughout your lives, whether they are the ones you cherish or the ones you want to repress. A singular group of individuals at West...

The Diamond Dancers performing at the 2017 Winter Aud.

Winter aud cancellation

Hannah Myers, Reporter December 15, 2017

In an attempt to kick off winter sports, on Tuesday, Dec. 14 students gathered in the gym to cheer on all the sports with the winter aud. The band performed the fight song along with the drumline performing...

First time donor and sophomore Hannah Neyens lays patiently while donating.

Davenport West High holds second blood drive of the year

ShaRonjuante Edwards, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

On Thursday, Dec. 14 Davenport West High held its second blood drive of the year in the West YMCA. “Yesterday was a little rough because we had to get ready for the blood drive and organize everything...

The Maddies Closet bus that was parked in the West parking lot on Dec. 14, 2017.

Maddie’s Closet

Jennifer O'Hare, West High School Social Worker, Special Reporter to the Beak 'n' Eye December 14, 2017

Maddie’s Closet made its inaugural visit to West High School on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.  Lots of people were asking, “what’s the red bus in the parking lot for?”   Maddie’s Closet...

The Angel tree located in the main office of West.

The Angel tree

Hannah Myers, Reporter December 14, 2017

Every year there are students at West who do not have enough money to be able to receive gifts during the holidays. For about fifteen years, West has created a way to give the students in need a way to...

Diamond Dancers performed against some tough competitors from across Iowa at ISDTA State Dance and Drill Team Competition earning division ratings in all categories. 
photo published with permission by Amanda Roseman

Diamond Dancers dance their way to earn three division one ratings

Hannah Myers, Reporter December 9, 2017

On Friday, Dec. 1 the Diamond Dancers competed in the ISDTA (Iowa State Drill Team Association) competition. Their routines consisted of three different types of dances: kick, pom and contemporary. Dancers...

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