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Tosa West Gains new Associate Principal and Dean of Students

Tosa West Gains new Associate Principal and Dean of Students

Evelyn Davis, Devin Long, and Emmersen Weber October 24, 2024

The Wauwatosa School Board approved Kaci Smith as Associate Principal at Wauwatosa West and Krishiana Farago as the new Dean of Students at their regular school board meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024....

Over 250 seniors gathered on the balcony to participate in the annual paper toss.

Seniors Celebrate Final Days at Tosa West

On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Schools began to turn to online resources to continue classes, test scores declined, and schools...

Wauwatosa West and East Competes in National 'We the People' Competition in Washington D.C.

Wauwatosa West and East Competes in National ‘We the People’ Competition in Washington D.C.

“Being in D.C. is a really amazing experience and I’m really glad to be here. I’m excited to compete and we worked really hard,” said Tosa West sophomore Peyton Goeden, Unit 5. On April 13th and...

Person of Interest: Miss Tasha

Person of Interest: Miss Tasha

Adeline Jaeckels and Travis Burns January 25, 2024

What does an average day look like for you? An average day looks like for me, very busy, very busy. I still have a small child at home so I have to make sure she gets off to school and then I'm here...

West Attendance Initiative Day Held November 20th

West Attendance Initiative Day Held November 20th

Devin Long, Emmersen Weber, and Evelyn Davis November 20, 2023

The first ever "incentive day" will be held following 7th hour on Tuesday, November 20th. The 55 minute long period is a reward for students who have fewer than 9 tardies, 3 unexcused absences, and no...

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

Cooper Whale, Photographer November 11, 2023

FROZEN OPENING NIGHT - Wauwatosa West’s Trojan Players commenced their production of “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” yesterday, November 10th. “It was phenomenal. From the tech aspect, to the...

Wauwatosa Wrestling Team Hosts Open Mat Events

Wauwatosa Wrestling Team Hosts Open Mat Events

Shay Jackson October 31, 2023

The Wauwatosa West and East combined wrestling team will host their final open house meeting on Tuesday, October 31,2023 after school in the Tosa West Wrestling gym located on the second floor of Wauwatosa...

Tosa West Marching Band Makes History

Tosa West Marching Band Makes History

Avianah Zarnowski and Charlotte Rifelj October 19, 2023

“I could feel the energy of excitement in the band during warmups and the nervousness as we were getting ready to take the field,” said Drum Major Cameron Coraggio. “Little did we know, we were...

Officer Tracy Burbach is recognized by Representative Robyn Vining.

Officer Tracy Retirement

Malik Boyd, Editor May 10, 2023

“There's been so many moments to celebrate. I think what I really enjoy most about my career has been the school resource officer,” said Wauwatosa police Officer Tracy Burbach. After 31 years of dedication...

Behind the Scenes of Singin' in the Rain

Behind the Scenes of Singin’ in the Rain

J. Lee, Staff Writer January 4, 2023

“I love the creative collaboration that happens between staff and students. When we all understand the goal in mind, it is so fun to see the different ideas that everyone comes up with to make the show...

AP Government Holds Mock Election

AP Government Holds Mock Election

Violet Pandya, Editor December 5, 2022

On Tuesday, December 6th, the Wauwatosa East AP Government class will hold a mock election. Candidates are pairs of students from the class, and those who weren’t assigned roles as candidates get to...

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