Videos
Bringing the beat, making the community complete
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Hip-hop is more than music. It’s a community. CJ Carter '24 rekindled a lifelong passion for it through West High’s Hip-hop Club, and is beginning to take his talents to the stage and the world.
Published on wsspaper.com 2/27/23
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West High Halloween fundraiser haunted with success
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West High’s athletic booster club has already written an $80,000 check with the athletic department’s name on it, but scarily, that wasn’t enough. On Oct. 22, an extra $12,000 was raised in the second ever Club West Halloween fundraiser. Plenty of family fun was had at the haunted hayride, costume contest, raffle and more. The prosperity of Club West’s frightfully fun fundraiser is certain to return in the future.
Published on wsspaper.com 11/2/22
Behind the curtain of 'Anastasia'
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‘Anastasia’ is finally taking the stage, but what goes on behind the scenes of a West High musical? With more than two hundred cast and crew members, Theatre West has had a profound impact in its members’ lives, including promoting future careers and inspiring others. Under the direction of the cast and seven student-led tech crews, the final product is beyond astounding for the department’s hands-off directors. Get to know the cast and crew behind the highly anticipated spring musical, ‘Anastasia’. Published on wsspaper.com 4/7/22
Recruiting Trail with Alex McKane
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This episode of West Side Story's college recruitment series follows Alex McKane ’22 as he walks through his recruitment process with Iowa State University, his memories as a Trojan and what he’s looking to accomplish as a Cyclone. From McKane’s unwavering determination to his astounding work ethic, his historic track and cross-country careers came as no surprise. Listen to both him and track/cross-country coach Josh Kidman reflect on his remarkable time at West.
Published on wsspaper.com 5/16/22
New school year prompts policy changes
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As West High students settle back into the five-day academic schedule after the first month of the 2022-23 school year, something feels different than how the building was left in May. Other than new students, classes and routines, the Iowa City Community School District and administration issued several policy changes in the district. In pursuit of higher levels of student motivation, attendance, and well-being, changes are being made within the walls of West. Published on wsspaper.com 9/27/22
West High Weekly 3.24.23
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This episode of the West High Weekly, WSS' bi-weekly news show, features news anchors Alaina Greenlee ’23 and Isabella Tisdale ’24 highlight school events as West High returns from Spring Break. Coach Camille Gretter ’23 also previews spring sports in another round of the sports segment, Camille's Corner. Finally, catch a sneak peak of this year’s first edition of Recruiting Trail, showcasing senior point guard Meena Tate's recruitment journey to signing with Dartmouth College.
Published on wsspaper.com 3/24/23
aboutME
Hello! My name is Alaina Greenlee, and I'm a senior at Iowa City West High School. This is my third year on the West Side Story staff, and second year as the broadcast Video Editor. My favorite part of staff is that with every project I work on, my passion and appreciation for videography deepens. The journey of learning how to share people's stories in ways words never could, and aiding younger staffers in their own videography experience is something I never thought I would be able to do when I first joined. Today, I am so grateful that I have that opportunity, and can now build skills for the real world. I am very appreciative for my time on staff, and for learning to always follow and tell the important stories, despite how difficult they are to pursue. From profiles to sports highlights, I'm very excited to continue to expand my abilities this year on WSS, and to carry those over into my career.
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Outside of journalism, I play volleyball, participate in show choir and am a head of the theatre sound crew. I hope to continue to work hard and enjoy my senior year, and am looking forward to attending the University of Iowa to pursue sports broadcasting/communications.
