Comprehensive Development Classroom (CDC) teachers share excitement about their students and classrooms. Their students are learning and growing every day while experiencing new things. Elizabeth Buis and Lacey Price-Evans, teachers, share aspirations and excitement for their students. To begin, CDC teachers have long days. Buis, one of the special education teachers, talks about her experience. Buis starts her day by making sure the students eat breakfast. Price, another CD

Morristown-Hamblen West High School has a dedicated group of students working at the Student Help Desk. Students who enroll for the Help Desk class will receive hands-on training and learn better communication skills with clients in the IT department. Students also learn professional communication with one another creating a bond of teamwork allowing each student to learn better with each other's help. As each student continues working in the Help Desk, they resolve complex p

While the Trojan Nation is one large family, staff and students share the same last name. Some even look alike and reside in the same home. These Trojans may not see each other during the school day, but in the evening they all come together at home.

Morristown West High School officially welcomed its newest royal member Sept. 11, 2026, when Miss Emily Yang, escorted by Deegan Trent, was crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen. Yang is always challenging herself here at West as she strives to be the best version of herself. Yang’s favorite quote is “You cannot see your own reflection in boiling water” - Buddha. This helped her in her journey to be the best version of herself by reminding her to not act rashly that one should

Jessica Gonzalez Martinez is a West High senior. She is a part of the FBLA, DECA, Spanish club, Band, Beta, Yearbook, and Student Council. Martinez is originally from Morristown. She commented, “My favorite part of West High is the diversity of people you can meet here. I've made a lot of friends that vary a lot, and it's nice to be able to bloom many friendships.” Martinez is in her senior year of high school. Her main goals for her senior year are to get her GPA up, raise

Are you tired of studying in your room and being bored? Here are some places to change your environment to help you remember your facts., 1. The lake would be a great place to study because it is quiet and peaceful 2. The park is an awesome option because we have big parks and lots of space so you can study quietly. Like Panther Creek State Park. 3. Starbucks: You can have a tasty drink while studying for the hardest exams. 4. The dry bathtub away from other rooms and to avoi

Mrs. Hall is definitely no stranger to West High School, as Hall notes, “I'm proud to have graduated from West in 1984 and to have spent my entire 28+ years teaching here.” As Mrs. Hall takes an early start to her day, she’s up before the sun, waking up at 4:30 AM to take care of her beloved pets. By the time she makes it to school, she begins her work between 7:00-7:30 AM. Hall states, “I have classes first, third, and fourth, and my second block planning period is always

Welcome Mr. Noah Mayes to the West High Family as our brand new Machining Teacher! Mayes was a machinist for over 30 years of his life. Originally a student at West High taking machining class, Mayes experienced life changing moments returning to West High to not only help the next generations of students into the workforce but hoping to make some life changing motivation for all. An interesting fact about Mayes is his love for bison animals! Last summer he visited the Yellow

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