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Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
June 7, 2021
Flores Construction crew working to roof a house
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
May 24, 2021
2021 AP Research Projects
2021 AP Research Projects
May 21, 2021
How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.
Colleges See a Record-High Number of Applicants for the Class of ’21
May 21, 2021
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law that requires Iowa schools to offer a, all in person, five day school week
Breaking News: Masks are No Longer Required in School
May 20, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team talk in a huddle as they wait for the third official, who was running late.
Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With Substate Finals Loss To PV
May 27, 2021
Girls Varsity Soccer Keeps Pushing
Girls Varsity Soccer Keeps Pushing
May 26, 2021
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
May 25, 2021
Ben Horwitz '22 dribbles the ball upfield
Online Ticket Sales Only for the Substate Soccer Game against Davenport Central
May 24, 2021
Mitch Moore coaching football
City High Hires new Lifting Coach
May 17, 2021
Aala Basheir '22 listens to a podcast as she works on her computer.
Odd Audio
June 1, 2021
Rachel Meehan '21 and Lucy Janssen '21 give a thumbs up.
2021 Seniors’ Share Advice on High School
May 27, 2021
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don't Have To
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don’t Have To
May 19, 2021
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
May 14, 2021
Xiu Xiu’s most accessible and mysterious Album Yet
Xiu Xiu’s most accessible and mysterious Album Yet
May 5, 2021
Flores Construction crew working to roof a house
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
May 24, 2021
Library cart filled with recently check-out books.
What a difficult year has taught us about reading
May 22, 2021
Art by Aala Basheir
Autism Awareness/Acceptance
May 18, 2021
These buttermilk biscuits are flaky and flavorful - perfect for any occasion.
Food Features: Buttermilk Biscuits
May 15, 2021
City High Students Soumaila Sanogo ‘23 and Shamar Benton ‘23 started an apparel brand with a focus on social justice.
Student Owned Businesses
May 10, 2021
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
May 26, 2021
New Weatherproofing Concept For The ICDD
New Weatherproofing Concept For The ICDD
May 26, 2021
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don't Have To
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don’t Have To
May 19, 2021
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
May 14, 2021
Art of group of individuals representing the diverse effect of sexual assault
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
May 11, 2021
The cast of
City High Holds First Arts Fest
June 1, 2021
Aala Basheir '22 listens to a podcast as she works on her computer.
Odd Audio
June 1, 2021
Show choir auditions for 2022 were held in the gym. Students learned learned new choreography to prepare for auditions.
Show Choir Holds Auditions to Prepare for a ‘Transition Back to Normal’ in 2022
May 28, 2021
Shoshie Hemley '21 and Rachel Meehan '21 perform a song.
One of a Kind
May 27, 2021
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
May 26, 2021
The cast of
City High Holds First Arts Fest
June 1, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team talk in a huddle as they wait for the third official, who was running late.
Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With Substate Finals Loss To PV
May 27, 2021
Rachel Meehan '21 and Lucy Janssen '21 give a thumbs up.
2021 Seniors’ Share Advice on High School
May 27, 2021
Nicole Day '21 and Laila Butler-Mills '21 walk down the red carpet at
All the Photos from Prom Under the Stars
May 17, 2021
The new dome encased in scaffolding.
Construction is On Track for 2021-2022 School Year
May 7, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
June 7, 2021
Assistant Principal Jesperson took a turn on the slip 'n slide.
Photo Story: Senior Slip ‘N Slide
June 4, 2021
Show choir auditions for 2022 were held in the gym. Students learned learned new choreography to prepare for auditions.
Show Choir Holds Auditions to Prepare for a ‘Transition Back to Normal’ in 2022
May 28, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team talk in a huddle as they wait for the third official, who was running late.
Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With Substate Finals Loss To PV
May 27, 2021
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
May 25, 2021
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Jordan Sekafetz '21 racing the 100 meter hurdles on April 5, 2019 during her sophomore track season.

City High Track Teams Run into the New Season

March 6, 2020
Sophia Strathearn '21 posing in the City High wrestling room with her West High girls wrestling uniform.

A Little Hawk in Green

February 26, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 sits down for a portrait wearing his Little Hawk Baseball sweatshirt.

Athlete Spotlight: Gable Mitchell

February 21, 2020
Forrest Frazier '20 prepares to race.

[Photo] Forrest Frazier ’20 Nominated For KCRG Athlete of the Week

February 19, 2020
Allen and Whaylen pose with their warm toned bucket hats/

In the Alley

February 14, 2020
Latkes are a traditional Jewish food eaten during Hanukkah, made out of potatoes and onions

[Photo] Food Feature: Latkes

December 20, 2019
Daniel Marchini '21 swimming the 100 yard breaststroke in a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington.

New Start, New Season

December 17, 2019
The stories of girl-on-girl hate and how it has effected City High Students

Girl-On-Girl Hate

November 15, 2019
Molly Hippert ‘21 takes on Phoebe Burt, a junior at West High, in a Iowa City Bruisers practice.

Eat, Sleep, Derby.

November 15, 2019
The Sparkle cheer team strikes a pose. The team is a place where students of all abilities can feel welcome.

[Photo] Sparkle Brings Equality into Cheer at City High

November 13, 2019
Greta Stanier '23 is a Freshmen to Watch involved in diving at City. She placed 11th at regionals, highest of all of City's divers.

[Photo] Gretta Stanier

November 14, 2019
Ben Kueter '23 a five time Iowa Amateur Athletic Union Champion, 2019 Iowa USA Wrestling Triple Crown Winner, 2019 Folkstyle All-American and 2019 United World Wrestling All-American. He has trained with City Highs wrestling team in the past and is excited to officially be part of the team.

[Photo] Ben Kueter

November 14, 2019
Iris Wedemeyer '21 has been running varsity in cross-country this year. She placed 42nd at state with a time of 19:43.

[Photo] Iris Wedemeyer

November 14, 2019
Ford Washburn '23 was the only runner on the City High boys cross-country team to qualify for state. He placed in the Top 20 of his class with a time of 16:10, beating all other freshmen at this meet.

[Photo] Ford Washburn

November 14, 2019
Stuffing seasoned with sage and parsley. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown and Amelia Lang-Fallon

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November 14, 2019
Vegetarian gravy with soy sauce and vegetable stock made by Alison Kenaston

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November 14, 2019
A savory acorn squash prepared with olive oil, salt and pepper. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown

[Photo] How to Have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving - ວິທີການມີ ນັກອາຫານ ຂອບໃຈ

November 25, 2019
Nikol Lagodzinska is the new assistant coach for the City High Girls swim team.

New Coach Profile: Nikol Lagodzinska

October 2, 2019
Olivia Masterson '20 won the Varsity 200 meter individual medley.

[Photo] City Beats Hempstead in First Meet of the Season

August 28, 2019
Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Dickson

May 12, 2019
T-shirts and Torment

T-shirts and Torment

May 8, 2019
Kicking It Up A Notch

Kicking It Up A Notch

May 6, 2019
City students listening to speeches after march.

March Against Gun Violence

April 19, 2019
Feda Elbadri '21 (left) and Frida Escorcia '21 (right), laughing at pictures on Frida's phone.

[Photo] The Experience of A Generation

March 12, 2019

[Photo] Fashion for the Culture

March 14, 2019
SASS organizers Shoshie Hemley '21, Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin '19, and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos '20 begin the march downtown.

Marching for Gun Reform Laws

March 11, 2019
Balancing Act

Balancing Act

February 11, 2019
Isaac Weigel '21 is proving a powerhouse on the boys swim team.

Weigel for the Win

February 4, 2019
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[Photo] City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

January 18, 2019

The Little Hawk Tries Bubble Tea

January 14, 2019
Tariq Murphy poses in a Supreme graphic tee.

On the Street

January 9, 2019
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[Photo] On Their Way Up

December 21, 2018
Dual Meet Against Jefferson

Dual Meet Against Jefferson

December 13, 2018
Photo Story: City v. West Basketball

Photo Story: City v. West Basketball

December 10, 2018
Photo by Ruth Meehan

Building Up: Governor Street

December 10, 2018
Alison Kenaston '21 swimming free style.

Making a Splash

November 21, 2018
City High and Iowa City received its first recorded snow fall on November 9th.

[Photo] Breaking: Iowa City Experiences First Snowfall

November 9, 2018
Teachers' Top October Book Picks

Teachers’ Top October Book Picks

November 6, 2018
Q&A with Seniors on the CHS Women's Swim Team

Q&A with Seniors on the CHS Women’s Swim Team

October 30, 2018
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Wait…You’re Asian?

October 30, 2018
Alexa Fredericks '19 swimming the 100 backstroke.

Girls Swim Team Places Fifth in the MVC

October 16, 2018
Crazy Middle Class Asians

Crazy Middle Class Asians

September 27, 2018
Jumping Into Fall With Revival

Jumping Into Fall With Revival

September 25, 2018
Malik Kimber '19 warms up for the big game.

City High Makes a Comeback

September 17, 2018
Raphael Hamilton '21 gears up for Friday's game.

City High vs. Ames High School

September 11, 2018
Opening game Red Zone fans cheer during City's defeat of Liberty

[Photo] City High Photos of the Week

September 7, 2018
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[Photo] City High Jazz Lab Helps Kick Off Summer of the Arts

May 28, 2018
Teacher Appreciation: Señora Gasperetti

Teacher Appreciation: Señora Gasperetti

May 10, 2018
Desegregation in Iowa Schools

Desegregation in Iowa Schools

May 9, 2018
Jae Dancer '20 runs a relay at the Forwald relays on April 19

[Photo] Freshmen in Girls Track End First Year Strong

May 7, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

Hate Crime Panel Hosted by NAACP

April 19, 2018
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[Photo] Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

April 19, 2018
Dr. Terence Roberts Visits City High

Dr. Terence Roberts Visits City High

April 17, 2018
Springing Into Spring

Springing Into Spring

April 11, 2018
Seeking New Moves

Seeking New Moves

April 11, 2018
Meet the Editors

Meet the Editors

April 6, 2018
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