From China to Spain, Morristown-West has hosted exchange students from across the world. This year, Morristown-West has a very special student from Italy. Ginevra Pampaloni is from the seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany, Italy and is staying with fellow student Sydney Mendez for the 2026-2027 school year. Ginevra has traveled across the world, and has been on all continents excluding Antarctica. Some of her favorite trips include Oman, Los Angeles, and the North Pole

The Toronto, Ontario, born Richard Williams soon to be one of animation’s legend Richard Williams famous for creating “The animator’s survival kit.” He created recognizable commercials like PSAs using popular animated characters, diet cokes and also directed another movie: “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure”. The thief and the cobbler, Tack (left) the theif (middle) and Zigzag (right) (made by Isaac) Pre-production: In the mid 1960’s Feeling nostalgic of his mother rea

In almost every institution, a set staff of custodians is vital to making sure that areas remain in clean condition. At Morristown West High School, there are eight custodians with one being recently added, Taylor Wheeler. She was added a few weeks ago. It is vital to report on and pick the brain of new members here at West. After having some time to experience her new environment, Mrs. Wheeler was interviewed about her thoughts and opinions. She grew up in Cocke County (st

West High Students are welcomed to travel to South Korea and Japan in 2027. In the following year, they can visit Europe in the summer of 2028. Students, friends, and family members are invited to explore the world with upcoming travel opportunities! Imaginations can run wild with the possibilities: visiting a Japanese arcade, riding a bullet train, or taking a cable car ride over a beach in South Korea. Travelers could find themselves exploring a Scottish castle, seeing wher

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

Why should schools change their schedules? What part of the scheduling should they change? Well I think math should not be allowed in the mornings because students just woke up and do not have the mental capacity to do the math. School stuff One reason that math should not start in the morning is because students have not fully woken up yet and are not ready to start the day. So if the math should not be in the morning, what should be replaced?. I think it should be replaced

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

Varsity Volleyball beat East winning the last 3 sets last night at home. JV Volleyball won two out of three sets versus East. Varsity Volleyball has beat East twice this season home and away. West High coach Lindsey Barnett shares," I am so proud of the fight that this team has. The first two sets we struggled to find a rhythm, but they kept their composure and fought together to make adjustments and settle in. The next three sets were pure, relentless effort and fight. Every