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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...

¨I like ecology club because it brings together people who are interested in plants and gardening and gives us a place to all participate together,¨ sophomore Lanora Sprague said.

Going Green

Isabella Martens, Reporter April 28, 2022

Living Lands and Waters partnered with West´s Ecology Club on the 24th and 25th of May to do tree bagging. LLW´s mission is to create an opportunity for citizens to take an active role in helping to...

Straightening Out the School System

Straightening Out the School System

Emma Thalacker, Reporter April 5, 2022

Does the Parental Rights in Education bill ring any bells? Or maybe you’ve heard of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that has caused protests throughout the entire country.  According to the Florida...

A collage of celebrity baby names. The names ranged from simple to unheard of.

Interesting Infants

Maddox Hauschild, Reporter April 4, 2022

Celebrities have a knack for individuality; to stand out amongst others. The names they come up with for their children are prime examples. Students who keep up with celebrities on social media or other...

The mens Final Four games will be played in Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 2nd.

Madness in New Orleans

Alec Shipley, Web Editor April 1, 2022

The 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament is currently in full swing. Also known as March Madness, this year's tournament has been nothing short of madness, full of...

One of Bella Davis’ ‘23 latest digital art pieces. This piece won Best of Show in the Festival of Trees showcase.

A Life Passion

Maddox Hauschild, Reporter February 16, 2022

Creating art is a peaceful pastime that many West students partake in. Sculpting, painting, photoshop, photography; anything to satisfy their creative minds.  Bella Davis is a junior at West and has...

Junior Izzy Martens is still wearing a mask in class. “Its competition season for dance, so I don’t want to have to worry about quarantining.”

A Change in Policy

Megan Dunn, Print Editor February 15, 2022

Change, Change, Change. While many were optimistic that the 2021-22 school year would come with more certainty, it has presented itself with many changes regarding masks.  On Jan. 25, 2022, the Davenport...

Sophomore Brant Beaston poses while following the dress code at West. Students dont always follow the dress code at West.

Opinions on the Dress-Code at West

Karley Eacker, Reporter February 4, 2022

Have you ever been dress coded before and do you feel it was justified? Do you feel that the dress code is nonexistent? What is the dress code at West?  Per the West High Student Handbook, “School...

Ava Henson sleeping in the lunchroom.

Caught Ya!

Sidney Shaffer and Isabella Davis February 3, 2022

Hands and eyes glued to phones- students just cannot get away from the screen. In a recent meeting with the West High School Staff, the topic of cell phones was once again brought up. As a result, the...

Book club is welcoming to anyone who wants to meet new people and discuss their opinions. This was a poster found in the hallway advertising book club.

Book worms

Isabella Martens, Reporter January 31, 2022

Do you like to meet new people with your same interests and get involved with clubs at West? A book club has been started at West and all students are welcome. Book club meets after school on Wednesdays...

West falls to Assumption 50-61

West falls to Assumption 50-61

Alec Shipley, Web Editor January 24, 2022

The Davenport West boys basketball team was on the road on Friday, January 21st to take on city rivals, Davenport Assumption. Coming into the game, the Falcons were led by four seniors in the starting...

Keeney stands in the box awaiting a pitch.

Involvement is key

Alec Shipley, Web Editor January 12, 2022

Involvement in high school is something that is drilled into the heads of students before and during their high school careers. Being involved allows you to stay busy while meeting new people. However,...

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