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Emma Bernick

Emma Bernick, Media Editor

Emma Bernick is a senior and is the Media Editor for WHSToday. She loves being able to share her ideas and thoughts through student journalism. She enjoys writing news and opinion pieces. Emma has a passion for science and public health, and she plans to pursue a career in the medical field. She also loves to travel and hopes to find a way to incorporate it into her future.

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Part of the Falcon spirit at West includes the victory bell. When sports teams and clubs win a victory, they are able to ring the bell during the morning announcements. In the past the bell has been reserved solely for athletic achievements, but this year victories from any school activity can be recognized with a bell ring.

[Photo] West is best

April 5, 2019
190 families were in attendance at West’s first mobile food pantry put on by the River Bend Foodbank. With help from the boys track team, over 250 people were able to receive fresh food at no cost.

West hosts first mobile food pantry

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
March 30, 2019
West is required by law to have four fire drills, four tornado drills, and two A.L.I.C.E (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Encounter, Evacuate) drills per year.

[Photo] Crisis drills in the Davenport Community School District

March 20, 2019

[Video] Dating advice from the teachers of West

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
February 14, 2019
Alyssa’s life has been quite a journey. She is very resilient and never gives up, social worker Jenn OHare said.

From success to scholarship

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
February 6, 2019
The Davenport Community School District takes off six days and counting due to unbearable temperatures, dangerous wind chill, and treacherous road conditions. School grounds take a heavy impact as they are completely covered in snow and ice.

[Photo] Snow days pile up, cause school year to end in June

February 4, 2019
School Board Directors review budget reduction and sustainability plans at the Nov. 28 special call meeting.

[Photo] District under fire for overspending and discrimination

November 30, 2018
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[Photo] Melissa Rump

November 15, 2018
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Second in the state

November 5, 2018
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[Photo] Anxiety: you’re probably doing it wrong

November 5, 2018
“I like that you get to learn more about different eras of history from the music you’re singing and that the audience and performers can interpret in so many different ways. [Choir] provides a sense of togetherness that I really appreciate,” senior Alexis Syverson said.

A day in the life of a performer

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
October 31, 2018
“You can only do it one time. Once high school is over, it’s over,” Oliver said.

[Photo] The hidden talent behind the quiet boy

October 17, 2018

[Video] Senior Spotlight: Robert Greve

October 1, 2018
Students and staff show their school spirit by sporting red and white on Crazy Red and White Friday.

Homecoming week recap

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
September 17, 2018
Senior Vanessa Banks poses with a photo of her beloved pet cat.

Senior Spotlight: Vanessa Banks

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
September 10, 2018
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District budget reduction plan passed

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
September 4, 2018
“My specific charge is to make sure that the school is safe, that everyone at school feels safe, and to make sure that the community knows that West High is a safe school,” Associate Principal Charlie Driscoll said.

[Photo] Fresh faces of administration: Charlie Driscoll

August 28, 2018
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[Photo] Fresh faces of administration

August 27, 2018
Michael Orfitelli has only been a Falcon for a short period of time, but he sports red and white whenever possible to show his school spirit.

Fresh faces of administration: Michael Orfitelli

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
August 27, 2018
Superintendent Dr. Art Tate introduces the Vision 2020 plan at the public forum at West High School on June 12.

Public forum held to address school closures

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
June 14, 2018
Wests Anatomy and Physiology class poses on the campus of St. Ambrose before making discoveries at the cadaver lab.

Anatomy and Physiology students visit cadaver lab

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
May 11, 2018
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2018 Hall of Honor Inductee, Dr. Bryon E. Peterson, presents to Wests science courses on Friday, Apr. 27. 2018 Hall of Honor Inductees will be honored at the spring banquet on Saturday, Apr. 28, in the West High Cafeteria from 5:45 to 8:00 PM. The honorees include Dr. Petersen, class of 1976, John Maxwell, class of 1980, and Beth Godwin Calabotta, class 1985.

[Photo] Hall of Honor 2018

April 27, 2018
Juniors Kate Kealey, Grace James and Lauren Oostendorp run on a treadmill to test oxygen consumption.

[Photo] Falcons become bees for the day

April 12, 2018
I think youth activism is extremely important because were the future. I think that in order to be a successful generation, we have to start at our age.-junior Lily Hancock

Women of West: Lily Hancock

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
March 23, 2018
On Mar. 14, schools across the nation took part in a walkout aimed to end gun violence.

[Photo] Adults walk over the walkout

March 18, 2018
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ACT vs. SAT: How to choose the right test for you

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
February 15, 2018
Members of Wests student senate loaded thousands of pounds in food donations to take to the River Bend Food Bank on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Student Hunger Drive finishes strong

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
November 12, 2017
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[Photo] Falcons play Assumption Knights in first home game

September 6, 2017
Left to right: Associate Principal Mike Garnica, social worker Jenn OHare, Associate Principal Adam Pagett and Principal Jenni Weipert.

Administration Press Conference Q&A

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
August 29, 2017
Davenport candidate Rooney Blackwell speaks about his goals for the district if elected.

DEA introduces recommended candidates for 2017 school board elections

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
August 23, 2017
Varsity teammates celebrate together after a winning point

[Photo] Falcons face the North High Wildcats in volleyball

August 23, 2017
Hundreds march in Quad Cities No Hate rally

Hundreds march in Quad Cities’ ‘No Hate’ rally

Emma Bernick, Media Editor
August 16, 2017
Student athletes are ready to help participants begin the test drive process.

Booster Club holds test drive fundraiser

Emma Bernick, News Editor
May 20, 2017
Beak n Eye GoFundMe page

Beak ‘n’ Eye GoFundMe page

Emma Bernick, News Editor
May 15, 2017
Spanish Club Chicago trip 2017

Spanish Club Chicago trip 2017

Emma Bernick, News Editor
May 9, 2017

Family-friendly Cinco de Mayo festivities

Emma Bernick, News Editor
May 3, 2017
West faces drop in enrollment

West faces drop in enrollment

Emma Bernick, News Editor
May 1, 2017

[Video] Blindfolded Box Challenge

April 30, 2017

Correction: West faces drop in enrollment

Emma Bernick, News Editor
April 27, 2017

[Video] DuTrac Financial Literacy Fair

April 25, 2017
Humans of West-Senior Cami Schrier

Humans of West-Senior Cami Schrier

Emma Bernick, News Editor
April 3, 2017

[Video] West vs. Bettendorf: Substate game

February 25, 2017

[Video] Falcons define the First Amendment

February 22, 2017

Humans of West-Special Edition: Get to know GALA court

Emma Bernick, Editor
January 27, 2017
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