West High's annual Thanksgiving meal on Thursday saw a staggering turnout, with more than 1,280 people served, including students, teachers, and various school system staff members. The impressive participation resulted in a bustling, successful day in the cafeteria. West High Cafeteria Manager Dena Roach extended her gratitude to everyone who participated in the holiday tradition. "I just wanted to thank everyone who came to the cafeteria to have our Thanksgiving meal with u

Being the class clown is a full‑time job with zero benefits—except endless high‑fives and the occasional nervous chuckle from the teacher. You are the unofficial mood thermostat: one perfectly timed goofy face or absurd comment and suddenly the room stops pretending the pop quiz exists. Sure, you will sometimes get a side‑eye worthy of a detective show, but you also get the gold medal in “making algebra slightly less terrifying.” Just remember: comedy is best served with a sp

On November 19, West High hosted a warm and festive Thanksgiving meal in the cafeteria prepared and served by the school’s dedicated lunch ladies. Students and staff gathered to enjoy a traditional holiday menu—complete with turkey, sides, and desserts—while taking a break from their busy schedules to share food, conversation, and gratitude. The homemade‑style turkey, sides, and desserts were met with grateful smiles and many thanks for the cafeteria staff’s extra effort. Stu

For decades, students and staff at West High have contributed Thanksgiving food boxes and monetary donations to Central Services to support Hamblen County residents during the holiday. Despite the heavy rain, students from various classes, clubs, and sports teams assisted in loading the Central Services van alongside director Ashley Hux. More than 50 boxes of food and over $500 in donations were presented to Hux. Each box contained stuffing, chicken broth, pie crust, marshmal