Singing for the Winter Season

December 16, 2011 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment

As students come to school dressed warmly in this cold winter season, it is no surprise that Christmas is approaching. For the Choral Department, the annual Winter Concert was the main event to attend. Various Christmas music from different languages are performed by Mixed Chorus, Glee Ensemble, and... Read more »

Madhu Ganesh: A Shining Star at West

December 16, 2011 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer  
Filed under Feature, Top Stories

Since freshman year, Madhu Ganesh (12) has been dedicated to her academic and extracurricular activities. Joining clubs like California Scholarship Federation and Arrowheads has helped her become President and Co-Editor of these organizations. Her leadership abilities have defined her as an organized... Read more »

Multiple Wins to Show For a Long Day


December 16, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

For the typical high school teenager, most Saturdays are days for relaxation and fun, a break from the grueling stress of homework, tests, and waking up early.  Saturdays are usually spent strolling through the mall, going out to see the latest blockbuster, or simply spending time with friends.   However,... Read more »

Girls Soccer Season On Its Way

December 16, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

The West High Girls Varsity Soccer team played two games this week in the South Tournament. They played Yorba Linda High School on Friday and lost 1-0. Karlee Neer (10) claimed, “We completely dominated and had tons of shots on goal but just could not finish our chances!” The girls played hard, but... Read more »

Rough Waters for West High Water Polo

December 16, 2011 • Zirwa Kainat, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

The West High Girls Water Polo team played their first tournament of the season on Friday and Saturday, December 9th and 10th against different schools at Arcadia High School. They played a total of five games, but only won one. The victory game was against Arcadia High with a score of 10 – 6. According... Read more »

Christmas Lights: Festive, but Squandering Our Electricity and Money

December 16, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer  
Filed under Opinion/Editorial

In the South Bay, there is one thing you can always count on seeing during the month of December: suburban houses generously adorned with Christmas lights.  These rows and rows of brightly-lit, multicolored bulbs merrily dangling from windows and roofs, and entwined around trees and porches are almost... Read more »

Winter Break Craze

December 16, 2011 • Zirwa Kainat, Staff Writer  
Filed under Feature

The week right before break starts can be a little hectic because of all the homework, labs, tests, and projects. But do not forget that Winter Break is just a blink away. The break is a time to open up presents, spend time with family, go on vacation, sleep in late, or just relax. For two weeks, students... Read more »

West Soccer Ramps Up Its Game

December 16, 2011 • Jonathan Choi, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

On Friday, December 9th, the West Boys Varsity Soccer team kicked off against the Bishop Montgomery Knights. The stadium lights shone on the field as players rushed at each other, filling the air with shouts and grunts. The ball flew every way, players rushed into position, blocking, kicked, sprinted,... Read more »

A Spirit-Filled Week

December 14, 2011 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

The spirit of the West High student body was tested this week by the demonstration of several events that united the campus. Each day of Winter Spirit Week represented a silly, creative theme whose purpose was to enthuse students. On Monday, students wore Winter Gear, appropriate for the season, while... Read more »

West High’s Festive Winter Rally

December 6, 2011 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Ecstatically cheering, spirited students clad in red, green, blue, and purple overflowed the bleachers of the gym during the Winter Spirit Rally on Friday, December 2, 2011. At the beginning of the rally, students were amused by a brief, comical performance from the Powder Puff “cheerleaders” showcasing... Read more »