Operation Cinderella Comes to West
November 21, 2011 • Chika Ojukwu, Staff Writer
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If there is anything fulfilling, rewarding and satisfying all in one, it’s giving back – not only to those you know, but to the less privileged around you – in your city, community, state or country. Operation Cinderella, a donation program aimed to help girls and boys around America who cannot... Read more »
Battle of the Bands
November 10, 2011 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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Music boomed from the gym as West High held the 11th Annual Battle of the Bands. Licensed Fools, Farewell Amber West Swell, Short Temper!, Infinite Sun, and Russian Bleu all performed for an excited audience. Emcees, Amy Romano (12) and Garrett Miller (11), kept the crowd pumped up as each... Read more »
Freebirds Restaurant Flies into South Bay
November 9, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
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Freebirds is the new restaurant onHawthorne BlvdinRedondo Beach. It was founded in 1987 inSanta Barbarawhen two friends decided to start a business out of their amazing burrito folding skills. It has since then expanded across the country spreading its hip and freethinking messege through food. ... Read more »
An Extraordinary Teacher
November 2, 2011 • Julia Truong, Staff Writer
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As a Calculus and Algebra 1 teacher, Mr. Roulette teaches skills and methods that are used to gain an understanding in math. Roulette feels that math is not just about figuring out solutions, it is “about the concepts and origin of the math itself.” At the beginning of the school year, Mr. Roulette... Read more »
Dancing in the Dark
October 24, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
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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 »
Homecoming Proposals: Go Big or Go Home
October 22, 2011 • Carly Saber, Staff Writer
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Focusing on a Fresh Start
September 27, 2011 • Kiana Schmitt, Staff Writer
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Tuesday, September 20th marked the first presentation of the year for all members of Freshman Focus, a renowned club at West High that is dedicated to providing freshmen with everything they need to know to survive their first year of high school. Two to three Freshman Focus delegates took over each... 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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