Dancing in the Dark
October 24, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under News
The Homecoming Dance was a smashing hit. On October 21st, where the Varsity Football team unfortunately lost a close game, the queen was announced andKatie Horton (12) was crowned. At the dance, Horton proudly passed the king’s crown to Peter Zhang (12) as Mrs. Erickson announced... Read more »
Hallows’ Eve is Almost Here!
October 24, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
Ghosts. Goblins. Things that go “BUMP!” in the night. Yes, it is that dreadfully wondrous time of year again. The one time of the year when it is socially acceptable to be as creepy, crawly, wacky, wild, extravagant, and eerie as you wish. The time of Halloween. According to www.history.com,... Read more »
Homecoming Proposals: Go Big or Go Home
October 22, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under News
When it comes to asking girls to big dances such as homecoming and prom– it seems the more extravagant the proposition the better Kids all over campus have been showing their creativity when asking that special someone to the upcoming dance. At the Top 15 Really it was hard to miss the guy... Read more »
Welcome Back Mrs. Sprague
October 19, 2011 • Zirwa Kainat, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
Going away is difficult but coming back is tougher. One such teacher that had to learn this was Mrs. Sprague. Previously, Sprague taught English 3 Honors and Thanatology but now she teaches English 3 AP and English 1. Mrs. Sprague spoke on her work when she left West for two years; “I worked at... Read more »
Evan Bryant: Bustling Between Two Sports
October 19, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Treading water in the fall and spiking in the winter. This is Evan Bryant’s (11) seasonal athletic schedule for the third consecutive year at West High. As a freshman with no athletic experience whatsoever, Bryant decided to join both water polo and volleyball in order to “try something new and... Read more »
At the Buzzer
October 19, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The West High Girls Varsity Volleyball team played against Redondo High on Tuesday, October 11th. It was a painfully close game and unfortunately West did not take home the win. The score was close throughout the entire tournament, but Redondo held off our powerful girls. According to Kaiana McDonald... Read more »
Homecoming Top 5 Announced
October 14, 2011 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
Purple, blue, green and red colored the gym as students attended the Homecoming Top 5 Rally, held today, October 14th, which proved to be as spirited, convivial and entertaining as the last week’s rally. Performances from Cheer, Hip-Hop/Drill and Play Production were well received as the crowd cheered,... Read more »
In the Bag
October 13, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The West High Girls Varsity Volleyball team earned their first win of the season on Saturday October 1st. They played against Torrance High in the tournament. The girls won in a sweep winning all three games. The scores were: 25 to 21, 27 to 25, and 25 to 18. The girls were all excited and glad to... Read more »
To Sleep or Not to Sleep
October 13, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
Sleep is needed on a daily basis to keep our bodies and minds healthy. Without it, one can go crazy. It seems that the amount of rest teenagers are getting is decreasing rapidly. On average a person between the ages of ten and seventeen needs about 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep each night according to SleepFoundation.org. At... Read more »
A Farm of Fright
October 13, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Since 1973, from the last Friday in September all the way until October 31st, Knott’s Berry Farm has been luring in a plethora of guests to its spooky annual attraction. West High sold discounted tickets through ASB for Sunday, October 9th, ensuring a night of fun and fright for students. At Knott’s... Read more »
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