Lange Chosen As Teacher of the Year
May 17, 2013 • Grant Torre, Editor-in-Chief
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Each year, the West High community comes together to nominate teachers for the annual Teacher-of-the-Year Award. This year, the selection committee chose Mrs. Lange, one of West High’s Art Teachers. When selecting the recipient of this award, a committee looks at teachers’ commitment... Read more »
The ASB Election Frenzy Begins
April 19, 2013 • Connor Ji, Staff Writer
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As many students prepare for the weekend, some are beginning a long process of preparing campaign material for next week’s ASB Elections. Last year, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter advertised what candidates can do for the school, and how they can improve on many of the programs... Read more »
Spring Spirit
April 4, 2013 • Connie Chung, Staff Writer
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It’s the final week before spring break as students sit restlessly in their classes, pleading the clock to move an inch quicker. This week, students were given the opportunity to unwind by participating in our annual Spring Spirit Week. On Monday, students strutted down the halls in their favorite... Read more »
Students Speak at Showcase
April 3, 2013 • Connor Ji, Staff Writer
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West High’s Speech and Debate team has had great success this year, and is going on to the State Championship. To raise money for this event, the team’s showcase took place on both Thursday and Friday, March 28th and 29th in the Scarlata Theatre. The showcase kicked off with hosts Daniel Barrett... Read more »
Pursuing Proper Parenting
March 29, 2013 • Kristin Corse, Staff Writer
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Most parents would say that every day brings new adventures in the parenting world like helping with homework or taking care sick kids. However, some parents are making their own parenting choices such as selling their toddler to porn and escaping over a million dollars in child support payments. In... Read more »
West May Be a California Distinguished School
March 27, 2013 • Connor Ji, Staff Writer
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On Wednesday, March 20th, the California Distinguished School (CDS) Award’s committee visited the campus as a validation visit to consider West High as one of California’s Distinguished Schools. This visit, unlike that of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, will be a daylong examination... Read more »
Print Issue Scavenger Hunt
March 5, 2013
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Did you think the print issue was missing something? THINK AGAIN! Now that you’ve found our “Easter Eggs” it’s time to find out a bit more about West’s History! In the “Quick Quotes” section on Page 9… The 1963 Prom was held in…. THE LIBRARY! Yes,... Read more »
Coming Soon!
February 20, 2013
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The Editorial Board and Staff of Smoke Signals apologize for the severe lack of articles on our website as we are currently preparing to publish a special 50th Anniversary print edition in the coming weeks! Look out for this special edition Smoke Signals around campus soon! Read More →
West High Police Arrest Santa… Christmas Cancelled?
December 20, 2012
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Story Developing…. Read More →
Staying Above the Influence
December 12, 2012 • Connor Ji, Staff Writer
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Some narcotics permanently damage vital organs such as the brain, the heart, and lungs, and in many cases, lead to death. Despite this danger, it is still relatively easy to obtain these substances. Prescription drugs can be obtained from local pharmacies with fake prescriptions. Crystal methamphetamine,... Read more »
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