First Row Pascual Perez Gomez, Emma Miracle, Emily Yang, Caroline Brady, Mrs. Cutshaw  Second Row  Marvin Mendes Velasquez, Thomas Drinnon, Ezekiel Griffis, Maythe Fuentes Hernandez, Manny Quintero Mancilla, Jessica Gonzalez Martinez Ten ambitious students traveled to the Scenic City Chattanooga, TN from Feb. 25-27 to compete in the Tennessee DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America.) State Career Development Conference. Led by sponsor Mrs. Jackie Cutshaw and accompanied

Morristown-Hamblen West High School students gathered together to donate blood! A special fundraiser started at West High where students ages over 16+ can donate their blood to save lives! Each student that donated gave one pint of blood which saved three total lives for it! Students received goodies such as a hoodie, Texas Roadhouse coupon, an Ober Gatlinburg Ticket, and some delicious pizza to eat! All students who donated gave to the community and allowed future fundrais

The 2026 Homecoming King, Isaiah Fanney, of Morristown Hamblen West High school was crowned on Thursday Feb. 12. When he won Homecoming King he shared, “It didn't feel real, it was surreal.”  Fanney plays on the varsity football team. In the future, he wants to go to ETSU to study marketing and design in the fashion industry. What inspires him the most is being a fashionista. He got his style from music, just wearing what he wants, and being himself. Fanney claims that he “wo

The (Distributive Education) D.E. Store is getting a much needed makeover, and the transformation is a true effort. If students have walked by recently, they might have caught Caleb Green hard at work. He is currently painting the store as a project for his construction class. The decision to break out the rollers was not just about maintenance. Mrs. Jackie Cutshaw, marketing teacher, explained that the space simply needed a "refreshed and new look" to keep up with the rest

West High School’s Kindness Chain is a vibrant, growing symbol of community, made of red and white paper links that stretch throughout the school. Each link represents a specific moment of gratitude, with students and staff writing down kind acts others have done for them. These connected messages will be hung in the cafeteria, serving as a powerful visual reminder of just how much appreciation and positivity "floats around" West High every day. This initiative is supported b

The JB Lyle Regional Competition is fast approaching, and anticipation is building among music lovers and performers alike. This event brings together some of the most talented choirs from across the region, each eager to showcase their vocal skills and passion for music. The competition promises a thrilling display of harmony, technique, and creativity that will captivate audiences and judges. Results of the competition will be posted soon. West High choirs are directed by M

Mrs. Stafford's Spanish II students have been working on a unit exploring food as it connects to culture, traditions, and emotions. Recently, they completed a research project focused on fusion dishes as a blend of two distinct cultures. Students researched two traditional dishes (one from a Hispanic country and one from a non-Hispanic country), wrote short essays in Spanish about each dish’s origins and cultural influences, and designed a poster advertising an original fusio

West High School athletes Jayden Howard (senior) and Kennedie Couch (junior) competed at the indoor track state championships at Vanderbilt University on Feb. 7–8. Howard finished 6th in the 60-meter dash, while Couch achieved a personal record in the 3200-meter run, and both described the competition as a "great experience." Howard stated, "  I t was a great experience to compete against some of the best in the state and see our hard work pay off."   Couch shared, " My exper