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The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The crowd is buzzing as the highly-anticipated Top 15 Homecoming Court is announced. The rally also announced the theme for homecoming: Into the Neverland. Energy, pride, and joy filled the gym, as these students who were chosen by both faculty and peers were celebrated for their contributions at West High School.
The 2025 Homecoming Court
Eric Jerez, Staff Writer and Social Media Manager • October 8, 2025

   The pavilion buzzed with energy as students of all grades gathered together, creating a lively mix of class colors, excitement, and anticipation....

A member of the Evergreen Community looks onto a road in despair the day after the shooting. She had held up  a sign saying “I grieve for the kids!” Many others had done the same thing after the shooting in support of the children who were left scarred afterward.
School Shooting at Evergreen High School
Diya Sondhi, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025
Spanning from building three to building five, club rush stands provided students with  the chance to further their passions and find new opportunities to enhance their cultural awareness, as seen in Taiwanese-Chinese American Association’s (TCAA) booth. TCAA encourages students to explore Chinese and Taiwanese traditions and customs in attempts to elicit support from allies. One can attend their meetings in Room 4221 during lunch on every other Thursday.
Adventure Time in Club Rush
Damian McLain, Staff Photographer • September 29, 2025
Recently, Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point, was assassinated on September 10th, 2025 during an open mic debate at Utah Valley University, igniting debate over the limits of free speech.
When Violence Silences Free Speech
Esha Chethikattil, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025
Family and colleagues mourn journalists killed in the line of duty, their press vests resting on their hidden bodies. These vests, once symbols of their vital work, now rest as a testament to the profound risks taken in the pursuit of truth.
Truth under Fire
Shael Nileshwar, Staff Writer, Photographer, and Podcast Host • September 26, 2025
Reshma Saujani is the founder of the global, non-profit organization Girls Who Code, as well as author of Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World. Her initiative has taught 760,000 girls to code across the globe. With clubs in all fifty states of the United States, the organization provides resources and a supportive community for girls who want to explore coding, regardless of experience level. By starting a Girls Who Code chapter at West High, we become part of the global initiative to make technology more inclusive and empower young women to become confident, creative leaders.
Next Stop: Silicon West
Urooj Nasir, Co-Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2025
Brayden Thompson (left) and Kevin Risk (right) as George Spelvin and Henry Irving. During this scene, Spelvin was supposed to be playing the role of Hamlet. Still not knowing his part, Spelvin grandly delivered the couple of lines told to him by the stage manager before returning to being confused and leaving Irving to cover up his confusion with a well-rehearsed dramatic monologue.
West High Theater Takes on The Actor’s Nightmare
Tiffany Tran, Staff Writer and Podcast Host • October 23, 2025
Art by Associated Student Body (ASB) 

Warriors are in the midst of preparing for the upcoming Neverland-themed homecoming dance. Students have bought their outfits and planned their photos to be ready for the big night. They have experienced some concerns along the way, but are now ready to dance the night away on October 18.
Building Buzz for Homecoming
Kate Moon, Staff Writer and Social Media Manager • October 22, 2025
Kurara Yoshida (11) displays her dance skills in her solo. Select Advanced dancers performed solos in the showcase alongside other group dances from the Advanced and Intermediate teams.
West High’s Fall Dance Showcase: A Thrilling Preview
Katherine Moon, Staff Writer and Social Media Manager • October 6, 2025
Hayley Chan (10) competes vigorously in a doubles match with her partner, Sofia Estrada (10). They ultimately won a sweeping victory of 6-0.
Sisterhood Drives Girls Tennis to Victory
Scarlett Jung, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

  Nearing the end of the fall sports season, the West High Girls Tennis team competed valiantly against El Segundo, ultimately victorious 12-6.     This victory was one of many after a successful...

Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogers's wrestling journey.
Celebrating Senior Night for the Wrestling Warriors
Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • February 15, 2024
Despite winter break’s optional practice schedule, Boys Tennis players brave strong winds and cold weather to play on the court. In preparation for the spring season, the team has held many practices that include fundamental drills and conditioning.
Boys Tennis Gears Up for the 2024 Spring Season
Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • January 8, 2024
West High’s 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Benjamin Wong and Mona Sugawara, beam with joy as they take their celebratory victory lap. The stadium erupted with cheers and applause as they were crowned, making for a truly spectacular night. They rode around the track in a decorated golf cart, soaking in the cheers of their peers and making memories they will never forget.
Wong and Sugawara Crowned Homecoming Royalty
Shael Nileshwar, Staff Writer, Photographer, and Podcast Host • October 16, 2025

   Under the bright stadium lights on Friday, October 10th, the West High Warriors not only celebrated...

  Students wait nervously, wondering what kind of teacher they will meet and how challenging the class might be. Frankly, many high school students wished they had more information about their teachers. A platform like Rate My Professor could have given them insight into teaching styles, expectations, and classroom experiences.
A “Rate My Professor” for High School
Eric Jerez, Staff Writer and Social Media Manager • October 22, 2025

Every high school student has faced a moment of uncertainty: meeting a new teacher for the first time,...

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