The pavilion buzzed with excitement as students packed the space, forming a vibrant sea of green, blue, purple, and red class spirit sections. Each grade cheered loudly, their voices uniting to support their peers throughout class competitions. As stunning performances by Drill and Advanced Dance wrapped up, a wave of anticipation swept through the crowd— the Top 15 Homecoming Court candidates...

   With girls’ golf currently in season, the girls’ golf team contemplated what went right and what went wrong in their recent games. Requiring deep focus for every strike and hours of daily practice, golf is not as easy as perceived. Girls Varsity Golf reflected upon the qualities and habits that allowed them to live balanced lives.    Varsity member Alyssa Uyeda (11),  discussed how...

   With hundreds of students taking standardized tests every year, students practice diligently to reach top-notch grades within their academic field. West High student Qinghan Jia’s (12) tenacity and dedication have earned him a spot in the National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious scholarship opportunity for students, as a semifinalist, harvesting the fruits of diligence and perseverance.    The...

  Hearing loss is what you’ll be left with when you leave a West High Dance Department showcase. The only thing louder than these dancers’ stage presence is their roaring fan base. On Wednesday, September 25, from 7-8 pm, West High’s celebrated Dance department had its fall showcase, and though it was described as casual and small, the show was anything but.     The stage was set. As...

   From a math teacher to a counselor and assistant principal, Mr. Stuckey has done it all. Fortunately, his wide range of experiences led to his position as West High’s new assistant principal.    As assistant principal, Mr. Stuckey’s leadership role is derived from attendance and discipline, creating consequences that “help students grow and hopefully learn from previous mistakes.”...

   In the realm of pop culture,  trends are defined as an ever-changing societal interest likely to fall out of relevancy in a short amount of time. Despite the fleeting nature of most fads, some trends seem to live on forever in the hearts of those who identify with them. Whether it be a type of odd clothing like jorts or a social media phenomenon like the rise in family bloggers, trends are everywhere...

   Entering West High with an extensive and inspiring background, West High’s new College and Career coordinator Mr. Maldonado is eager to help shape the futures of many proud Warriors. As a new member of West High, Mr. Maldonado has great ambitions, having experienced a long journey to West High himself.     Mr. Maldonado reflected back on his long journey to West High by describing how...