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 »
Welcome Back Mrs. Sprague
October 19, 2011 • Zirwa Kainat, Staff Writer
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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 »
Homecoming Top 5 Announced
October 14, 2011 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
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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
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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 »
Two New Counselors Come to WHS
October 1, 2011 • Nicole Jeon, Freelance Writer
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Students are not the only ones dealing with confusion regarding their new schedules; the counselors have gone down the same road. With the news of Mr. Drasner’s indefinite leave and Mrs. Garcia’s maternity leave, the counseling office was struggling with its own crisis. Lucky enough, two new counselors... Read more »
Small But Mighty
September 27, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
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When someone first sees Emily Nitao (11), they often make note of her height. However, first impressions can be deceiving for she is an amazing player on the volleyball court. She is a member of the Girls Varsity Volleyball team as a defensive specialist: a player who enters the game to replace a player... Read more »
Warriors Struggle in Season Opener
September 19, 2011 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
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On September 9th, the Warriors Varsity Football team played their first game of the season against the Culver City Centaurs. Although the team played consistently throughout the first half, the second half was a completely different story. The Centaurs gained a significant lead and never trailed afterwards... Read more »
Band Camp: the Good, the Bad, and the Burned
September 13, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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If you are not a part of the West High Entertainment Unit, then the week of August 15th would most likely be of little importance to you. For those who are on color guard, drill team, or in band, however, it was a week filled with rehearsals, games, sun and, above all, the establishment of a comforting... Read more »
Time for a New Renovation!
September 13, 2011 • Nicole Jeon, Staff Writer
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Step onto the West High grounds and you noticed the messy construction taking place. These construction sites might look cluttered and muddled, but these sites were in fact undergoing renovation. The school went under construction for a new type of irrigation system that can transport water to various... Read more »
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