The West Agriculture Department cordially invites you to support the local FFA chapter at the upcoming plant sale. Whether an experienced gardener or seeking a thoughtful gift, West welcomes you to explore the diverse selection currently available at the Trojans Greenhouse. Collection Features: Ornamental Greenery: Large Hanging Ferns and 10-inch Foliage baskets. Floral Accents: 4-inch Geraniums, Wave Petunias, and vibrant Coleus. Edible Garden Starters: A variety of Peppe

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

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 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

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

Seniors Isaiah Fanney and Harper McGuffin have won best dressed out of their senior class. Both Fanney and McGuffin come to school expressing their love for fashion. Fanney commented that, “ The biggest influence for my style is John Cena”. A key staple to his outfits are his accessories. Fanney expressed, “you need them to make your outfit pop out more and be less bland.” Isaiah Fanney Harper McGuffin McGuffin has noted, “ My favorite place to get all my clothes is Aritizia

West High Class of 2026 Most Talented: Emma Miracle and Joel Oliver.

West High’s Teacher of the Year for 2025 has been awarded to Mrs. Jessica Bailiff-Noe! Bailiff-Noe has been teaching for 12 years. She teaches Honors Physics and Sheltered Math for West High’s new ESL students. According to her, her favorite part of teaching is getting to build relationships with her students and watching them grow academically and personally. Bailiff-Noe is originally from Texas. Nowadays, she is married to her husband, Jordan with whom she has a three year

The Morristown West High Beta club achieved a record-breaking performance at the recent state convention, with 45 students qualifying for the national competition this summer. 62 students competed in 53 different events, bringing home 24 top-five placements, which qualified them for the National Beta Convention. More than 72 percent of the competing students will advance to the national level. Club organizers praised the students' commitment, noting they "put in countless hou

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

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club at Morristown West High School recently held a special "Friendsgiving" event, bringing members together for food, fellowship, and fun at a local Chick-fil-A. The event provided a relaxed atmosphere for students to bond outside of their regular club activities and club meetings. Morristown West's FBLA club is active in the community, and this event was a chance to celebrate the camaraderie that is a core part of the organizati

It’s an epidemic that sweeps our halls every winter: Senioritis . The symptoms are familiar—chronic lateness, sudden disinterest in homework, and an intense desire for naps. This year, we’ve found our "patient zero" duo, and they have earned the undisputed superlative of Worst Case of Senioritis. Meet Alan Ayala Morales and Natalie Garey-Soza, two seniors who have officially checked out and are currently accepting mail from the couch. Alan "Garfield" Ayala Morales: Operating

Amber Weidman is an art teacher with two and a half years of experience, having spent the first two years in New York and now teaching at West. She discusses the impact of being at West: " I remember having blocks, similar to writer's block, the last few years in my personal work, but something about this environment has brought it back. Be it moving to another state, working with new students, or something else in the water, I have truly enjoyed having my spark back." The Sp

The chance to apply for one of Tennessee's awesome summer programs for top students is officially here. The 2026 Governor’s Schools Unified Application is now live, inviting current sophomores and juniors to apply for an intense academic experience that looks amazing on a college application. These programs are highly competitive and take place on different college campuses across Tennessee during the summer break. They're designed for serious students—current 10th and 11th

College decisions are coming up soon! Seniors are allowed one college visit during the school year which will not count towards attendance. Kelly Ezell stated, “It is the responsibility of the student to plan, in advance, at the college of their choice. See Michelle Jenkins in the main office for a permission slip, which must be completed and returned to the office at least one week prior to the college visit in order to get principal approval. “ Once the visit is complete,