A new security guard has landed in the nest. Spencer Cook was one of the many new members who joined the West staff this year. After being a security guard in the Davenport Community School District already, he is adjusting quickly. “I came from Sudlow Middle School, and I have been a security guard for seven years,” Cook said. One of the many benefits for staff at West are the great connections they make with the students. Getting to leave an impact on students truly can be the highlight of the job. “West has been great so far and I like the students a lot,” Cook said. Keep an eye out for him in the halls and give him a West High welcome!
Spencer Cook
West welcomes a new security guard
September 11, 2025
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Lucy Bernick, Editor-in-Chief
Lucy Bernick is a senior at West High School. This is her fourth year on the Beak ‘n’ Eye staff and second year as an editor. She is a member of the dance and tennis teams at West, along with the leo club, ecology club, and National Honor Society. She is also a student representative for the school board, and rotary. Lucy loves to travel and her favorite places are London and Hawaii. Lucy is excited to write more sports and entertainment stories in the future to get kids interested in the Beak ‘n’ Eye.
Kerstan Truong, Reporter
Kerstan Truong is a senior at West High School. This is his first year on the Beak ‘n’ Eye staff as a newspaper reporter. He is primarily involved in performing arts, such as, Drumline, Show Choir, Vocal Jazz, and Theater. However, he is also part of the National Honors Society, serves as a Junior Rotarian, and dedicates his time to being a MVP mentor. After high school, Kerstan plans to attend the University of Iowa as a major in Psychology and a second major in Child Life.