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“I am most excited to see the project actually in use and see our hard work pay off,” Shaffer said.

The Final Preparation

Makenna Burt, Reporter January 13, 2023

You turn on the sink and what comes out? Purified water and that's normal in the US but it's not always the case around the world. In Kenya almost 40% of the country does not have access to purified water....

“We kept perseverance even though the game wasn’t going our way. We learned that if we have an open shot we need to take the risk,” junior Sydney Westerhof said.

Falcons Vs Knights

Stoyota Nguyen, Reporter January 5, 2023

The Davenport West Falcons traveled to Assumption High School on January 3rd to play in a double header. Unfortunately, the boys varsity lost 50-60 and the girls varsity lost 10-51, it wasn't a successful...

There are many opportunities for festive photos while at the party. This was a great opportunity to capture memories with your family.

Pajama Party at the Putnam

Gracie Sade, Reporter January 4, 2023

The Quad Cities have many events in the winter but some of its major ones include the Christkindl Market, the Festival of Trees and the Polar Express pajama party at the Putnam. The Polar Express pajama...

West High School Student Senate heads down to the River Bend Food Bank to deliver their food collections for the Student Hunger Drive and celebrate all their hard work on loading day.

Helping the Hungry

Makenna Burt, Reporter January 3, 2023

For six dedicated weeks, students in West’s Student Senate have worked tirelessly to collect food and money for the Student Hunger Drive. The Hunger Drive is a competition for students all across the...

“My favorite part about swimming is the relationships that are built. The sport is so tough it brings us all closer together throughout the season. The meets are really fun as well, especially when our team is winning,” senior Nate Hagedorn said.

Falcons take on the Muskies

Stoyota Nguyen, Reporter December 9, 2022

Davenport West was defeated in last night's meet against the Muscatine Muskies. West finished with a score of 57-79, improving the team times over 34 seconds. Although the Falcons didn’t win, they put...

 “I mean, they look good on and like, gotta look good to play good. So I feel like its a new turn around its going good and we’re scoring 5-0 right now,” Junior Kaleb English said.

Back but in Black

Makenna Burt, Reporter September 30, 2022

Many things are different about this year's football team. Not only are they having a winning season for the first time in twenty three years but they also have new uniforms. Not new red and white ones...

The band plays throughout the pep rally. They came prepared and ready to pump up the student body for Homecoming week.

Getting Hype for Homecoming

Isabella Martens, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

September 26, 2019. That was the last time a pep rally was held in the gymnasium. Luckily, the return of the pep rally came just in time for Homecoming. The teams performing or speaking had around a week...

Students show their tickets to get let into the dance. Student Senate had to come early to set up and stay late to clean up after.

Hustle to Homecoming

Isabella Martens, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2022

Crowns, streamers, and tickets, that's all Student Senate has been able to think about since July. They were on a tight schedule with Homecoming being in the third week of school. Student Senate is a class...

Ashley Dailey smiles from her new desk. Dailey was hired to be the new GEAR UP instructor.

New Birds in the Nest

Ashley Dailey How many degrees do you have, and what are they? “I have a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Education, and Psychology .”   What do you do at West? “I provide career...

At this assembly, students were taught about new information and guidelines pertaining to school lunches, security, and counselors. Every student had to sit together with their fourth block class and teacher.

Down to the Aud

Morgan Ware, Print Editor September 6, 2022

It’s hot and slow moving as an entire half of West’s student body treks down to the auditorium. Small steps and loud voices saunter into their seats, and the presentation begins. In-person assemblies...

Pamphlet from the award ceremony. Students were recognized for academic achievement as well as scholarships from the Davenport Community Schools Foundation and Scott Community College.

Superb Seniors

Megan Dunn, Print Editor May 27, 2022

On Monday May 16, Over 200 awards were given out to West High School Seniors, who were recognized for their hard work at the end of the year Honors Ceremony.  Seniors were recognized for academic awards...

The statue of President Lincoln that the West High Band is going to perform in honour of. The Lincoln Memorial was built 100 years ago and opened 30 May, 1922.

A Capital Trip

Maddox Hauschild, Reporter April 29, 2022

Band has had many opportunities to travel for performances, but to be asked to perform in the nation’s capital? Well, that’s a pretty big honor. 100 years ago, the Lincoln Memorial was built in...

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