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Mr. Gillespie is new to West and to teaching, but is not new to working on school campuses. Before teaching, he worked in schools as a behavior interventionist. He went to college

New Falcons

There are many new staff members this year at Davenport West High School, one being Molly Quinn, the new ELA teacher. Even though this is her first year at West this is definitely not her first year teaching....

Senior Paige Sinksen sings at the show choir opening night. This is where they got to showcase all their hard work for the fir

West Connection

Isabella Martens, Editor January 19, 2023

Five hours of practicing the same show a week. The West Connection not only has to perfect their vocals and dances, but also their performance and technique. There are so many components that go into having...

Johnson keeps herself busy with a good work ethic. “She’s dedicated to everything she does,” Oates says.

Can’t sit still

Katie Giebelstein and Morgan Ware September 24, 2021

People always say to get involved in high school. Who can agree to that more than senior Gabriella Johnson? During her time in high school, Johnson’s been involved in a handful of activities, including...

Choir directors Nick Andersen and Laura Engels are the new choir directors at West and plan on big changes coming soon.

Changes in West High’s vocal music program

Laurence Walker, Reporter March 25, 2019

At the end of the 2018 school year, West’s vocal music program lost both of its directors, Colleen Schloemer and Tyler Finley. This year there are new directors, Laura Engels and Nick Andersen, and with...

Senior Spotlight: Haley Dawson

Senior Spotlight: Haley Dawson

Naomi Walker, Co-Media Editor and Business Manager October 8, 2018

Q: What is your favorite part about West? “Probably the school spirit we have. Even though we do not win a lot of games we still support our teams.”   Q: What was your favorite class...

Pre-cap of show choir season

Pre-cap of show choir season

Emma Day, Marketing Director September 4, 2018

West High School’s show choir groups, This Just In! and West Connection, have been rehearsing for their upcoming competitions in November. Rehearsals started on July 23 with a choreography camp where...

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