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

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’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

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

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

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,

We understand that this may be a time of great need within our community and for many of our Trojan families. If your family is in need of food, please refer to these local organizations listed below.  Breath of life - Located at 4185 East Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN and their contact is (423) 289-1163 Manley Baptist- Located at 3603 West Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN and their contact information is (423) 586-8665 Mobile Pantry – SHFB.Bethel Baptist,1800 Ch

On Nov. 14, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to register for Walters State Community College Dual Enrollment courses for the spring semester. Registering early helps avoid scheduling conflicts and eases the transition to college-level work. Dual Enrollment classes are taught at West High by Walters State professors; students should watch their Google Classroom for a list of available courses. The Dual Enrollment Grant from the Tennessee Student Assistance Corpora

Monday - November 3, 2025 Medical Monday  - "Celebrate the heart of healthcare! Dress up as a medical pr ofessional and represent themes like 'Care, Lead, Inspire' or 'Healthcare Heroes'.   If you have a parent or guardian that is in the medical field, thank them for their hard work and dedication.  If you have someone in your family call them when you get home and thank them for their hard work and dedication to the medical field and lastly if you have a teacher or mentor th

The holiday season is a time for gratitude, giving, and community. Sadly, many of our neighbors in Hamblen County continue to face hunger and hardship. According to recent data, 18.5% of Hamblen County residents live in poverty—higher than the national average of 14.1%. Even more alarming, over 42% of local children under the age of five live in poverty, compared to a national rate of 24.5%. To help make Thanksgiving brighter for families in need, West High is holding our Ann

On Oct. 17, 2025, Liz Medina Torres was crowned the 2025 Homecoming Queen with Samual Raymond as her escort! Medina Torres is a part of Beta Club, Interact Club, Culture Appreciation and Awareness Club, Executive Council, Color Guard/Marching Band, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Book and Breakfast, Spanish Club, Mu- Alpha Theta, and HOSA. Medina Torres is an aspiring nurse, she plans to attend Walters State Community College after she graduates to become a licensed Registered

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On Labor day weekend a new face was welcomed to West High and that is Felipe Bruschi! Bruschi comes all the way from Sao Paulo, Brazil. ...

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On August 28, Mrs. Cobb convened an Executive Council meeting at Morristown West High School, introducing a new initiative designed to...

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A new face at West High is Chelsea Temple. She attended Northeast State University and East Tennessee University. Before teaching at...