The Colors of West High
February 24, 2010 • Bryan Phan (11), Writer
Filed under Feature
Club International put together an array of entertainment and food samples for Cultural Awareness Week. The club, headed by Kimberly Lim (12), along with other cultural clubs collaborated to organize the week-long event. Cultural Awareness Week consisted of two main events: Food Day and the Performances... Read more »
WASC Visits West High School
February 24, 2010 • Ephraim Lu (12), Writer
Filed under News
It’s that time of the year again: West High School is up for review by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). With six-year interval visitations, WASC ensures that all schools have a plan to improve their education, acknowledging students who have fallen behind and implementing... Read more »
February 19, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
Smoke Signals Journalist Interviews Cliff Numark
February 17, 2010 • Bryan Phan, Writer
Filed under Feature
Bryan Phan: What motivated you to strive to be a community leader and to run for Torrance City Council? Cliff Numark: As a South Bay native and with a career dedicated to service, I ran for Torrance City Council in 2008 because I want to serve the City, continuing to make Torrance a great place to live... Read more »
Disappointing Night for Boys Basketball Varsity Seniors
February 17, 2010 • Ariel Kimmok, Writer
Filed under News
Senior Night is among the most aniticipated nights for any high school athlete, it is the very last home game within one’s high school career. On February 9th, West High Boys Varsity Basketball played against Palos Verdes. Unfortunately for the warriors, Palos Verdes took the win with a score of 64-58.... Read more »
Winter Rally Heats Up School
February 17, 2010 • Jennifer Welch, Writer
Filed under News
The annual Winter Rally was held Friday, February 12th. The excited student body met to cheer on West High sports teams, celebrate in their success, and witness the anticipated wrestling tournament between seniors and faculty. Hosting the event, Secretary of Spirit, Jimmy Takashima (11), began the rally... Read more »
West Streak of Close Losses Continues
February 16, 2010 • Bryan Phan
Filed under Sports
Although West High’s current record of 6 wins and 17 losses (2-5 in league) may appear abysmal and dissatisfactory, most of its games could have been won in the closing seconds of the game. Nevertheless, West’s basketball team has taken its season in stride, preparing to actively compete in... Read more »
Close to the End, Still Going Strong
February 16, 2010 • Ephraim Lu
Filed under Sports
Winter is coming to an end, and the girls’ soccer team is still trying its best to end strongly, finishing well as the season draws to a complete stop. Hopefully, future games will not be as disappointing as the past tournament that took place on February 2, 2010. The team played against Mira... Read more »
Help Haiti Get Back on Its Feet with Shoe Drive
February 12, 2010 • Hanna Joo, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
A 7.0 earthquake took the country by storm on Tuesday, January 13th. Since then, numerous organizations have been providing direct relief to the nation, and West High is taking part in this movement through the Soles of Our Children Shoe Drive. The earthquake had a significant impact on... Read more »
“+” And “-“ Can Make a Huge Difference
February 11, 2010 • Ephraim Lu, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion/Editorial
With the end of the first semester, numerous students are stressed and disappointed about their borderline grades that were only a percent, or even a fraction of a percent, away from the perfect “A.” Unfortunately, many teachers refuse to give the extra point, saying, “Sorry, try harder next... Read more »
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