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This is the freshmans hallway for Deck The Halls. They decorated the halls on Monday to start off the weeks festivities.

Winter at West

Isabella Martens, Editor January 3, 2023

Student Senate has put in the work to make West’s last week before winter break as exciting as possible. They planned a Lip Sync Battle, Deck the Halls, Candy Cane Grams, and Spirit Week. This last full...

My favorite thing throughout the season so far is our competitiveness throughout our game and how much fun we are having as a team, senior Landon Winston said.

West vs PV

Alexandria Petersen, Web Editor January 2, 2023

The Davenport West boys basketball team played on their home court on Tuesday, December 13th against the Pleasant Valley Spartans. The Falcons lost by only one point in overtime, with the final score being...

“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...

The Davenport West Competition Team has a team huddle right before they go out and perform at State. The team motivated each other with speeches and prepared each other to give their best performance.

Soaring to State

Isabella Martens and Alexandria Petersen December 6, 2022

Four months of training, focus, and determination is what set up the cheer team for success.  The West High cheer team went to state on October 29th and earned 6th place with their routine. It was...

“I’m so grateful for the amazing friendships Ive made not only with my peers but with the staff as well,” Martens said.

Busy Izzy

Addison Aleksiejczyk, Reporter December 6, 2022

Have you ever met someone who's been Freddy the Falcon? Well senior Isabella Martens was our school mascot for our Homecoming football game this year. School spirit isn’t the only thing Martens is passionate...

“My biggest takeaway is I would say the people who are on the team, like all of us, I consider each and every one of my brothers. And we all became really close and you can tell from how much we appeared as a team,” said Haines.

The Turnaround of a Decade

Makenna Burt and Stoyota Nguyen November 22, 2022

Bright lights, brisk air, a loud stadium, and cheers from all around. Davenport West’s football team took in this experience during their game on Friday, October 28. The football players and cheerleaders...

“My advice to students is get as involved as you can, because when you get to be an upperclassman, and you do end up getting involved, youre gonna look back and be like, wow, people have done this for four years and I just now started and youre gonna regret it,” said Izzy Martinez.

Dedication Goes a Long Way

Makenna Burt, Reporter November 22, 2022

Upperclassmen always tell you to get involved in the school but how do people manage it all? Senior Izzy Martinez took the advice of those upperclassmen and became very involved and does not regret it....

Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Baldry sit and play outside of Flaherty’s classroom during the second to third block passing time. “[We] decided to do something goofy that gets people’s attention and bring it to the hunger drive, I guess,” Baldry said.

Getting loud

Morgan Ware, Print Editor October 21, 2022

The performance of a lifetime by Baldry’s Big Brass Band is happening right here in our very own West High School, during passing time in the social studies hallway. A beautiful concert of chaotic noise...

Kel Andrews smiles with his brother after not seeing each other for 8 months. Everyone in the office watched with excitement while they were reunited.

Coming Home

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

Creative, talented, and smart are just a few words people have used to describe Daniel Andrews. Andrews is a junior at West and has made a positive impact on so many students and staff here. Andrew’s...

West Lake Park is one of the most well-known family fun destinations in Davenport. Activities range from swimming, grilling, and even paddle boat rentals!

Red’s Green Thumb

Aiden Kroeger, Reporter October 20, 2022

John Arnold, beloved West High biology teacher, nature lover, leader of West’s Ecology Club, and the proud owner of a pair of pet snakes, along with a small group of his Ecology Club pupils were invited...

“I run because it refreshes my mind. said Kylie Daily.

Determination is Key

Makenna Burt, Reporter October 20, 2022

3.1 miles, 5k, 19 minutes 11 seconds. That's the West High School cross country girls record. Most people wouldn't even want to run a 5k, let alone do it that fast. Junior Kylie Daily chooses to do that...

Karlee Krenz ‘23 informs students about the Hunger Drive and why it’s important to donate. Students were interested in the Hunger Drive events they could participate in.

Donation for the Nation

Addison Aleksiejczyk, Reporter October 20, 2022

Every year West High School partners up with the River Bend Food Bank to help promote the Student Hunger Drive. The Student Hunger Drive supports students in need for food. The Hunger Drive is a friendly...

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