April Fools! While we’re kidding around today, the talent at West High this Wednesday was no joke—it was truly legendary! Our stage transformed into a cosmic showcase of superstars that left everyone speechless. Lyric Holbert ignited the theater with "Burn" from Hamilton , and Josh Fosbenner strummed a stellar "Star Gazing" by Myles Smith. Jazlyn Moyers touched hearts singing Lauren Daigle’s "You Say," while Connor Shell paired with Mya-Lynn Cole to electrify the room dancing

Here At West High, Senior IT Specialist and Lead Technician Dustin Knight does far more than just keep the Wi-Fi running. A proud West High alumnus and TCAT graduate, Mr. Knight manages the complex technology needs of both staff and students while also serving as the district’s "digital artist"—the creative mind behind the Hamblen County Schools logo. He teaches the helpdesk class and is responsible for showing students how to dismantle and repair laptops. He now works from

West High School’s Astron  yearbook staff has once again been recognized for excellence, earning a Superior rating in the 2025–2026 Tennessee High School Press Association (THSPA) Student Media Awards. The honor is based on the school’s 2024–2025 yearbook, which carried the theme “Are You?” —a concept that challenged students to reflect on identity, involvement, and the high school experience. At the heart of the theme was a unifying question: “Are you proud to be a Trojan?”

Camden Dailey is a standout 6'4", 285-pound junior at Morristown West who recently earned his first collegiate offer from University of Texas at El Paso. A versatile lineman with four years of experience on both sides of the ball, he credits Coach Keith for helping him get noticed by the Miners' staff. Though his friends originally drew him to the sport, his genuine love for the game keeps him in the gym year-round as he sets his sights on future opportunities, including a hi

Senorita Cobb’s class made an exciting Fashion Show! Lights, cameras, music, and red carpet runway took place in the third period! West High sophomore Thomas Drinnon notes, “Everyone forms a group of two or three, each group then picks a category of design” The runway showed spectacular outfits such as sports, winter, and even formalwear. All groups had one model and one announcer for their group speech. West High Junior Anastasia Ruiz explains, “The fashion show is to explai

Tyler Rines, Kaleb Swearengin, Daylen Collins, Kishi Truong, Mr. Chandler Everhart, Marvin Velasquez, Maythe Fuentes West High School's Civics Bowl team competed at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Greeneville on March 11 during Civics Week. The event featured several schools from across upper East Tennessee. Best wishes were extended to the team and Coach Everhart. Students who enjoyed history and quiz bowl were encouraged to consider joining the team. Interested individuals w

West High Prom/Homecoming Dress Guidelines Strapless and small-straps are permitted, however, the neckline must not go below the breasts in the front nor be too revealing for a school event.  The sides must cover from the waist to the armpit with opaque (not see-through) material that fully covers the side of the breast.  The back of the dress must not fall below the natural waistline, which is even with your belly button.  Short dresses and slits must reach at least mid-thig

Huge news is ahead for West High’s music department! Two of West’s very own Trojans, Porter Stuart and Dylan Moore, just made it into the TN All-State Band. This is a huge deal because it means they are some of the best players in all of Tennessee. This April, they’ll head off to the state competition to show everyone what they can do. Stuart is in 10th grade and made it in for his skills with the bass clarinet. He’s worked super hard to master that big instrument, and all th

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