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

BurWil Construction broke ground a year ago on a $2.3 million expansion of the CTE wing here at West High, marking a massive shift in how the school prepares students for the workforce. Tennessee’s thriving business community has been dependent on CTE teachers to develop young students into the workforce through education. The CTE classrooms have been built and ready to signify a bold new chapter where modern industry standards meet the next generation of skilled professional

Morristown West High School freshman Axel Vargas Huipe recently took home the top prize in the school’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. writing contest, an achievement that has given him a major boost in self-confidence. For Huipe, the most inspiring part of Dr. King’s legacy is the way he pursued justice through peace, noting that he admires "how he fought for equality and not with violence." He feels a deep personal connection to this history, believing that the doors opened

This week West Side Story is featuring an Internship that Alfonso Pressley earned. This shows the powerful impact from work-based learning opportunities. Wallace Distribution Company is providing Pressley, a student at Morristown Hamblen West high school, an opportunity to work as an IT Support Technician. With this, he is doing more than observing. He gets to use his knowledge from his CTE classes while using employability skills in environments he will be in the future. Wh

West High’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter proudly announces standout performances at the state business tests. This testing tournament took place right before Christmas with results released this week. Marvin Velasquez earned first place in the Personal Finance exam with an impressive composite score of 91. First in Business Law was Kaydence Howard. Thomas Drinnon scored first in Introduction to Marketing. and Madilyn Simpson placed first in retail. The students’

Steffen Kielau is a German teacher from Leipzig, Germany who believes “every student can reach their full potential with the right support from teachers, colleagues, or friends.” By the end of the year, he hopes his students will have a solid foundation in the basics of the German language. Kielau believes everyone has unique strengths and talents; the only real weakness is not recognizing one’s own potential. He loves sharing his culture and bringing people together, and is

All East Choir conference was held Nov. 20-22, 2025 at Lee University. West High had students in all four choirs: Freshmen SATB, Senior High SSAA, Senior High TTBB, and Senior High SATB. Congratulations to these competitors. These students participated in rehearsals and a performance with students from across East TN and college choir directors from across the region. All State 2026: Brayden Martin, Eli Archer, Joel Oliver, Eden Gibson (alternate), Caroline Brady. All State