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

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

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

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

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

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