Senior Spotlight: Alexis Schutters
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
December 10, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Instead of dwelling in the past on things that can’t be changed, senior Alexis Schutters prefers to live in the present. Schutters is inspired by her aunt who was has taught her a lot about not dwelling on the past and living in the now. Schutters is a very kind and caring student, who tries her b...
German Club offers immersive opportunities for students
Tyler Newman, Reporter
December 9, 2018
German Club at West High offers opportunities to explore the world of German culture and heritage while allowing students to partake in a variety of activities such as studying language, throwing cultural parties and playing board games. The club meets every Monday in Room 209 and is run entirely by...
Redefining the role of an educator
Zak Keel, Reporter
December 5, 2018
Filed under Features, Humans of West, Showcase
Through enduring an existential realization, sustaining a career change, and pursuing seven college degrees, AP Calculus teacher Michelle Pearce has managed to pinpoint exactly how she will imprint the minds of future generations. Stemming from her experiences as a teacher, Pearce has reached the underlyi...
Band department hosts trivia fundraiser
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
December 4, 2018
On Friday, Nov. 30 band trivia night was held at the American Legion to raise money for the music department. Teams participated against one another in trivia. Each team consisted of eight members per table, each participant had to pay $10. “We [marching band] are raising money to help buy new...
District under fire for overspending and discrimination
Dani Reitz, Co-Managing Editor
November 30, 2018
State-issued audits, 83 positions to be cut, and over $13,000,000 in budget cuts. Due to violations made by the Davenport Community School District, all those listed are now inevitable. The district is under fire for mismanaging money and education violations, which include poor education management for o...
Senior Spotlight: Gunner Avis
Mackenzi Burns, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
If you’re out and about at the mall anytime soon, you may come across Hollister sales associate and senior Gunner Avis. Working retail is something Avis has been involved in ever since he was eligible to work. Avis plans to go to Kirkwood for his first year after high school then move on to Io...
Senior Spotlight: Alexa Glandon
Naomi Walker, Social Media and Business Manager
November 27, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Throughout high school, senior Alexa Glandon has made many friendships, learned about herself, and participated in many activities. Glandon has been involved in volleyball all four years, she is the Vice President of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), a member of the blood drive committe...
Senior Spotlight: Kaitlyn Mays
Aiden Rushing, Reporter
November 20, 2018
Filed under Features, Senior Spotlight, Showcase
Senior Kaitlyn Mays is known for her good sense of humor and ability for making everyone around her laugh and smile. Her primary focus, however, is on school and getting good grades, rather than spending all of her time at sporting events. Mays has learned many things from her high school experience tha...
Formulating fall festivities
Joseph Potts, Reporter
November 19, 2018
As the fall season arrives, West students and teachers prepare for a Thanksgiving dinner that will be held at the cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. The idea came originally as a way to help students and families that may not have the means to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas. The idea of...
Davenport schools host German exchange students
Tyler Newman, Reporter
November 19, 2018
The German exchange program is an opportunity for students to learn about Germany by going on an interesting experience. On the trip, students get see a new part of the world, experience german language up close, and stay with a german family. Students also get to try new foods, put their german ski...
Painting fundraiser saves outdoor classroom
Kate Kealey, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2018
On Nov. 16 West’s Ecology Club hosted a fundraiser in the cafeteria at 5:30. The money went towards fixing the outdoor classroom. After a rainy summer, the stumps for people to sit on in the classroom became worn and the group knew it was time to start fundraising. Ecology Club advisor Jodi Zimme...
West receives new addition to behavioral support team
Kelly Snawerdt, Print Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Features, Humans of West, Showcase
All teachers have a distinct reason for why they chose to have the profession they have today. Whether it be that their mother or father was a teacher, they love shaping the minds of the future, they truly love children, or maybe a combination. The new behavioral support teacher Justin Shiltz’s reaso...
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Mackenzi Burns is a junior and reporter for the Beak 'n' Eye. She is also on the cheer team and enjoys going to sports events for West. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and watching...