A general consensus among West’s Cross Country community is that Aaron Cohen (12) brings out the team’s full potential by motivating others to be the best runners they can be. Cohen is known among peers and coaches to be an extremely hardworking and persistent person that will do anything to achieve his greatest goals.    Respect and admiration for Cohen is a shared trait among Cross...

  For any four-year athlete at West High, senior night is a long anticipated event — from the moment you begin your season as a freshman until you’re finally in the spotlight as your last year comes to a close, senior night is a celebration that holds a special place in the hearts of many high school athletes. This year Girls’ Tennis went all out for the event — with hand-calligraphed posters,...

   Picture this: It’s a Wednesday night and after an entire season of demanding practices and long fought games, 13 Girls’ Volleyball seniors finally got to experience the last game of their high school careers. It was a grand evening: The crowd cheering their names, the endless amount of flower bouquets, and a perfectly curated walk up song chosen by each girl made it a night to remember. Frosh/Soph...

   Are you an athlete? Have you ever gotten a small injury and wish you had the knowledge to take care of it yourself, or, at the very least, not make it worse? If so, West High’s new Sports Medicine club is the place for you.    Co-President Richa Thakre (11) explained the club was founded because her and her fellow founding members “wanted to educate more people our age about common...

   As 2022 comes to a close, a period of reflection is upon us. Although we often remember our joys, we must still recognize the sadness, grief, and loss our community has faced as part of the continuous journey of healing.    On Jun. 30, rising senior Benjamin Morales died by suicide. Known as Benny to his family, friends, and classmates, Benny is remembered positively by the West High community...