Laura Baumgartner: More Than Meets the Eye
April 5, 2012 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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For four years, Laura Baumgartner (12) has enjoyed the memories that high school has given her. As the valedictorian of her class, she busied herself with multiple Honors and AP courses, but always used the difficulty of these classes as a motivator to make sure that anything would be possible... Read more »
Daniel Barrett: A Sophomore Star
April 5, 2012 • Zirwa Kainat, Staff Writer
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Those who recently attended the spring musical Little Shop of Horrors got a chance to see many talented performers, one of which was Daniel Barrett (10). In the musical, Barrett played the role of Seymour Krelborn, a young man who has aspiring plans of being successful with the use of a plant. Barrett... Read more »
Accepted: Julia Springer
March 1, 2012 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
This is the first in a series of articles detailing seniors’ experiences getting accepted to college. While most seniors are waiting patiently for their acceptance/rejection letters from various colleges, Julia Springer (12) already knows where she will be going in the fall. Springer was accepted... Read more »
Ms. Yoo, Who?
February 27, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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The majority of students at West High are unaware that a faculty member of our very own was once hit in the head and knocked down by a basketball shot by NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. And the majority of students are unaware that this faculty member—who was supervising a summer basketball camp at the... Read more »
Linsanity: The Jeremy Lin Show Storms through America
February 23, 2012 • Ariel Kimmok, Sports Editor
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Graduating from Harvard with a degree in economics would certainly lead to some sense of stability; however, Jeremy Lin would tell anyone otherwise. Lin, a 2010 Harvard graduate, certainly would not have had much difficulty finding a job following his college years. But with the National Basketball Association... Read more »
Educating in English with Earnestness and Efficiency
February 5, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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A former paper boy, bus boy, Taco Bell employee, warehouse worker, and plumber dispatcher. Such an odd occupational history belongs to a beloved member of West High’s English Department for 21 years—Mr. Evans. Currently, he teaches three separate English courses: English 1, English Language and... Read more »
A Beating Passion
February 5, 2012 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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Her passion for what she does beats strong. She spends countless hours in the band room. She is Megan Yasaki (12), one of two captains for West High’s Drumline. Drumming since her freshman year, Yasaki’s initial interest in percussion was influenced by her two older sisters, who had both been... Read more »
New Year, New Resolutions!
January 12, 2012 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
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When a year is near its end, and the next is patiently awaited, a popular phrase is once again instilled in the minds of many: New Years’ ‘Resolution, or more specifically known as the commitment that millions uphold each year set out to accomplish a goal, begin a project, or end a bad habit. ... Read more »
Madhu Ganesh: A Shining Star at West
December 16, 2011 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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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 »
Winter Break Craze
December 16, 2011 • Zirwa Kainat, Staff Writer
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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 »
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