A Conclusion to Swim Season
June 17, 2010 • Bryan Phan
Filed under Sports
Although West’s Swim has it fair share of obstacles this season: not having its own pool, losing many of its top swimmers from the previous years and having only two of is individuals qualify for CIF Finals, it has also showed signs of improvement and determination that make success certainly tangible... Read more »
Scott Splashes through the Season
June 17, 2010 • Bryan Phan
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From a very young age, Scott Bower was a versatile athlete who could thrive in any sport that he participated in. Although he was very successful at cross country in high school, Bower had to quit his sophomore year because it conflicted with his soccer interests. Nevertheless, Bower has displayed creativity,... Read more »
Softball Star Megan Yapelli
June 16, 2010 • Esther Kim, Staff Writer
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As the year comes to an end, so does West High’s softball season. Curretn outfielder Megan Yapelli (11) has played the sport since she was eleven years old. For six years, Yapelli has considered playing softball in college. This year, Yapelli’s most memorable game was “when we beat Costa... Read more »
Achievement Award Winners
June 15, 2010
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West High School “Pursuit of Excellence” Achievement Awards June 9, 2010 _____________________________________ Trophy Winners Publications: Advanced Journalism: Smoke Signals Michelle Cho 12 Annual: Chieftain Mariko Terasaki 12 Arrowheads Kathryn Wu 12 Athletics: Male Daniel... Read more »
Last Rally of the Year
June 14, 2010 • Jennifer Welch, Staff Writer
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The Senior Good-Bye Rally was held on Friday, June 11. The gym filled quickly as excited students rushed in to enjoy their last rally of the year. The rally began as Secretary of Spirit Jimmy Takashima (11) welcomed the students. A routine from the Dance, Cheer, and Drill Team seniors followed;... Read more »
A Star-Filled Night
June 14, 2010 • Jennifer Welch, Staff Writer
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The Pavilion was filled at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 9th, as students, faculty, and parents gathered to celebrate the annual Achievement Awards Ceremony. Stephanie Nakamura (12) welcomed the audience, and began the evening by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Egan then presented various awards,... Read more »
Girardini Keeps His Eye on the Ball
June 10, 2010 • Ariel Kimmok, Staff Writer
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Joshua Girardini (11) is more than meets the eye; not only is he an exceptionally talented athlete, he is also an acknowledgeable scholar. On and off the field, Girardini consistently challenges himself academically and physically—taking rigorous courses such as Biology AP and Calculus AB... Read more »
Warriorette of the Month (June): Kayla Mallet
June 9, 2010 • Ephraim Lu
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1. Your Sport: Track and Field 2. What You Drive: Lexus 3. Favorite Athelete: Misty May 4. Favorite Sports Moment: Winning CIF in triple jump 5. Relationship Status: Single 6. Favorite Book:The Uglies 7. Favorite Movie:Stick It 8. Number of Years in Sport: Two years 9. Biggest Accomplishment: Winning... Read more »
Warrior of the Month (June): Scott Bower
June 7, 2010 • Hanna Joo, Staff Writer
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Grade: 11 Sport: Swimming Favorite movie: Avatar Favorite book: Green Eggs and Ham Swimming experience: 4 years Future Goal: Part time LA County lifeguard Favorite Song: “The Vampire” by Tribal Seeds Relationship Status: Single Clubs: CSF & Freshman Focus Biggest highlight of soccer season:... Read more »
Shun Tayama: Hitting Off to a Good Start
June 7, 2010 • Jennifer Welch
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Shun Tayama (11) is an active player on the varsity baseball team at West High. He has a long history with the sport, as he has played it for almost seven years. Tayama initiated his career having “played baseball in middle school, and I loved it.” This Warrior currently holds the season’s record... Read more »
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