A Close Game, but a Successful Finish

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November 23, 2009 • Jennifer Welch, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

On Friday, November 13th, the West High varsity football team played against the Leuzinger Olympians at West High. This last Warrior game of the regular season promised to be an exciting one, especially as the victor would go on to play in the CIF Championship. Running back Steven Wood (12) commented,... Read more »

Running to the Finish Line at CIF

November 23, 2009 • Esther Kim  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

On Friday November 6, the majority of the West High Girls Cross Country team ended the season at the Bay League finals at Redondo High School. Over a time of about 5 months of practice for the 2009 season, the West High Cross Country team is nearing the end of the season. The Girls Varsity team came... Read more »

West Routs Peninsula

November 23, 2009 • Jennifer Welch  
Filed under Sports

On Friday, November 6th, the West High Warriors played the Peninsula Panthers. The Bay League game was played in the afternoon at Peninsula. Warrior wide receiver Kwyn Boggs (11) said that “We felt awkward; we had never played a day game before.” However, West commandeered the game. During the... Read more »

A Mediocre Start, But a Strong Finish

November 23, 2009 • Ephraim Lu  
Filed under Sports

The West High golf team may have had its ups and downs, but each member was able to contribute her talents to the group. Despite the fact that the girl’s golf team lost eight games and won two, many players admitted that it was a good season overall. Maki Murai (12) stated, “I was worried at... Read more »

Helping Others Never Tasted so Good

November 23, 2009 • Bryan Phan, Staff Writer  
Filed under Feature

   During the senior night football game, students were found selling delicious baked goods throughout the West High stadium and gym for the Great American Bake Sale.    The diverse pastry was provided through donations by generous people. The selections varied from chocolate chip cookies and sweet... Read more »

A Mediocre Start, But a Strong Finish

November 23, 2009 • Ephraim Lu  
Filed under Sports

The West High golf team may have had its ups and downs, but each member was able to contribute her talents to the group. Despite the fact that the girl’s golf team lost eight games and won two, many players admitted that it was a good season overall. Maki Murai (12) stated, “I was worried at the... Read more »

Cross Country Finishes Strong

November 23, 2009 • Bryan Phan  
Filed under Sports

West High’s Cross Country finished its season on November 5, 2009 at the Redondo High Bay League meet. With each race, the athletes improved their already impressive stamina and endurance as they aimed to help their team win. Although there were not as many first place finishes as hoped, the Cross... Read more »

Freshmen Take Win for the First Time

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November 20, 2009 • Hanna Joo, Staff Writer  
Filed under Top Stories

On Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7 p.m. the 8th Annual Battle of the Bands took place at West High. Students walked into a completely transformed auditorium. Amid the colorful guitars, drums, and microphones, posters with the individual band names were in full view display. This year’s... Read more »

Pancakes Produce Profits

November 10, 2009 • Esther Kim, Staff Writer  
Filed under Feature

On October 31, many families started off their Halloween Day at West High School, enjoying a delicious pancake breakfast. The purpose of this event was to raise money for West High’s athletic programs. It started at 7:00 A.M. and ended at 11:00 A.M.    The tickets for the pancake breakfast were sold... Read more »

City of Lights: Une Nuit Magnifique

November 10, 2009 • Hanna Joo, Staff Writer  
Filed under Feature

   On October 26th, West High School held its “City of Lights” Homecoming Dance. As students stepped into the gym, the scintillating lights and dazzling decorations left them in awe.        ASB put forth a lot of effort into creating the amazing scenery. The mezzanine lights were turned off... Read more »