The Cowboy Way
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West High School’s new cross country team opens up new opportunities for athletes. Read junior Darrius Cumberland's thoughts on the team.
![Bryce Wilson stands in front of a projection screen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790001483/ccsohus/ompki7tdoea3hysslbju/ThumbnailBryce.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790001483/ccsohus/ompki7tdoea3hysslbju/ThumbnailBryce.png","width":420}])
Bryce Wilson, a junior at West, spent his summer interning at Ohio State University. Read his account of his summer below!
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Students in West's Information Technology pathway recently explored their creative side through graphic design! They took modern logos and gave them a 90s style redesign. Check out some of their work!
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West High seniors graduated at 11:30 AM in the Greater Columbus Convention Center Union Station ballroom on May 30, 2026. Seniors were interviewed about their thoughts on their overall high school journey.
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Our junior and senior students had a great time time at prom this year! Check out some photos of their night under the stars.
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In February, students at West participated in a walkout to protest ICE's presence in the city. Read a student journalist's account of the protest here.
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West juniors who are on track to graduate recently took a field trip to Get Air trampoline park to celebrate their commitment to graduating on time. Great job, all!
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A group of West scholars traveled to Warren High School where they learned conflict resolution skills to help them mediate conflicts between their peers at West.
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On October 21, 2025 West High students took a visit to Kenyon College, a liberal arts college located in Gambier, Ohio. See what sophomore Bryce Wilson had to say about the trip.