![The National Honor Society provides help in many AP exams. Tutors were assigned to one subject to improve their tutees experience, providing advice based on previous experience in each class. “I recommend coming to these AP cram sessions because you can receive help from students who have previously and recently taken the test,” NHS board member Katie Ho (12) explained.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image_50802177.jpg)
![If you’re interested in supporting local restaurants, check out Marugame Udon! Open seven days a week from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as counter and kiosk ordering to keep the lines moving.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5197-1200x900.jpg)
![Like many standardized tests with strict rules and guidelines, there are some areas that people would like to see changed amid the gradual shift from physical to digital testing. Megan Charan (12) commented, “I would want to put most of them online because. . . it’s easier, and your hand does not get tired.” On the flip side, Naomi Yoshikawa (12), felt the opposite, saying, “I think that everything, all the English exams, should be handwritten instead of digital.”
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![To get votes for the upcoming election, many candidates have to advertise themselves to their peers. Candidates made their posters in an unique way so that their poster stands out from the rest.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240410_132045-1200x900.jpg)
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![Rishabh Raikar (10) practices his serves before his singles match against El Segundo. At the start of the tennis game, players warmed up by hitting forehands, backhands, and readying their volleying skills. Photo courtesy of Dowon Kang (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-3-900x1200.jpg)
![Pictured above, Top to Bottom and Left to Right, Rose Gifford (9), Lily Yuguchi (11), Devashree Misaal (11), Chrissy Lunde (11), Cierra Garcia (10), Avery White (12), Lauren Reed (11), Natalie Ou (11), Ayla Estrada (9), Kate Shepherd (9), Mona Sugawara (10), Precious Benitez (10), and Brooke Shepherd (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/F1-Article-ATTACH-IMAGES-SEPARATELY-Feb-11-2024-at-2_30-PM-e1709319181729-1200x778.jpg)
![Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogerss wrestling journey.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0212-1048x1200.jpeg)
![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.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_4650-e1707862819196-1200x708.jpeg)
![FBLA competing members gather for a group photo at their State Leadership Conference on April 12. Held in Anaheim, schools across the state of California gathered to compete and qualify for the national conference in the near future.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6028-1200x873.jpg)
![If you’re interested in supporting local restaurants, check out Marugame Udon! Open seven days a week from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as counter and kiosk ordering to keep the lines moving.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5197-1200x900.jpg)
![On Tuesday, Jan. 16, members of the robotics team construct and build upon one of their many prototypes. Pieces of machinery like this one are one of several required to build the finished robot. From left to right: Rugved Patil (11), Advait Sawalkar (12), Ishan Samarasinghe (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4720-2-1043x1200.jpeg)
![Students can enjoy the Wellness Center’s large room full of fun activities.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-1-1200x900.jpg)
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![Alex Garlands Civil War was a blockbuster hit. Sitting at the top of the box office for the second straight weekend, this is the largest debut that production studio A24 has had for a film yet.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/23751-1200x800.jpg)
![The highly coveted Oscar trophies illuminate on the display ahead of the 96th Academy Awards. This year, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel reprised his role as host.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/File_000-1.png)
![Thursday, Oct. 5’s theme was Mathletes or Athletes, where students choose to dress up as one of the two subjects. Students in Mr. Collin’s AP Biology class sported their unique choices of attire. From left to right: Leah Ho (11), Gabriel White (11), and Mackenzie Ashford (11).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9270.jpg)
![The manleaders work together to lift several of their teammates into the air during the halftime show of the Powderpuff game. In spite of their short training period of mere weeks, the manleaders did not fail to deliver on their promise of an entertaining and impressive performance that kept the crowd invigorated.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/manleaders-1200x901.jpg)
![Like many standardized tests with strict rules and guidelines, there are some areas that people would like to see changed amid the gradual shift from physical to digital testing. Megan Charan (12) commented, “I would want to put most of them online because. . . it’s easier, and your hand does not get tired.” On the flip side, Naomi Yoshikawa (12), felt the opposite, saying, “I think that everything, all the English exams, should be handwritten instead of digital.”
Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unseen-studio-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
![According to a study done by Omniscient in 2012, 78% of all high school seniors in the United States admitted to experiencing Senioritis to some degree.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-6.jpg)
![Small Ways You Can Be More Environmentally Friendly](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-5.jpg)
![With delegates organized into mock cities of around 50 residents, my hometown of Chandler prepares its tent ahead of a city exposition where groups contend for the “Model City” recognition. Nico DeSesa (12), a fellow resident and city council member, remarked that “it was incredible how well put-on the event was,” referring to Boys and Girls State as a whole. “Students ran the event and it felt very freeing, a micro-community formed in . . . the week we were there,” he shared.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8784-847x1200.jpg)
![The National Honor Society provides help in many AP exams. Tutors were assigned to one subject to improve their tutees experience, providing advice based on previous experience in each class. “I recommend coming to these AP cram sessions because you can receive help from students who have previously and recently taken the test,” NHS board member Katie Ho (12) explained.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image_50802177.jpg)
![If you’re interested in supporting local restaurants, check out Marugame Udon! Open seven days a week from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as counter and kiosk ordering to keep the lines moving.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5197-1200x900.jpg)
![Like many standardized tests with strict rules and guidelines, there are some areas that people would like to see changed amid the gradual shift from physical to digital testing. Megan Charan (12) commented, “I would want to put most of them online because. . . it’s easier, and your hand does not get tired.” On the flip side, Naomi Yoshikawa (12), felt the opposite, saying, “I think that everything, all the English exams, should be handwritten instead of digital.”
Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unseen-studio-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
![To get votes for the upcoming election, many candidates have to advertise themselves to their peers. Candidates made their posters in an unique way so that their poster stands out from the rest.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240410_132045-1200x900.jpg)
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![Rishabh Raikar (10) practices his serves before his singles match against El Segundo. At the start of the tennis game, players warmed up by hitting forehands, backhands, and readying their volleying skills. Photo courtesy of Dowon Kang (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unnamed-3-900x1200.jpg)
![Pictured above, Top to Bottom and Left to Right, Rose Gifford (9), Lily Yuguchi (11), Devashree Misaal (11), Chrissy Lunde (11), Cierra Garcia (10), Avery White (12), Lauren Reed (11), Natalie Ou (11), Ayla Estrada (9), Kate Shepherd (9), Mona Sugawara (10), Precious Benitez (10), and Brooke Shepherd (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/F1-Article-ATTACH-IMAGES-SEPARATELY-Feb-11-2024-at-2_30-PM-e1709319181729-1200x778.jpg)
![Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogerss wrestling journey.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0212-1048x1200.jpeg)
![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.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_4650-e1707862819196-1200x708.jpeg)
![FBLA competing members gather for a group photo at their State Leadership Conference on April 12. Held in Anaheim, schools across the state of California gathered to compete and qualify for the national conference in the near future.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6028-1200x873.jpg)
![If you’re interested in supporting local restaurants, check out Marugame Udon! Open seven days a week from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., the restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as counter and kiosk ordering to keep the lines moving.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5197-1200x900.jpg)
![On Tuesday, Jan. 16, members of the robotics team construct and build upon one of their many prototypes. Pieces of machinery like this one are one of several required to build the finished robot. From left to right: Rugved Patil (11), Advait Sawalkar (12), Ishan Samarasinghe (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4720-2-1043x1200.jpeg)
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![The highly coveted Oscar trophies illuminate on the display ahead of the 96th Academy Awards. This year, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel reprised his role as host.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/File_000-1.png)
![Thursday, Oct. 5’s theme was Mathletes or Athletes, where students choose to dress up as one of the two subjects. Students in Mr. Collin’s AP Biology class sported their unique choices of attire. From left to right: Leah Ho (11), Gabriel White (11), and Mackenzie Ashford (11).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9270.jpg)
![The manleaders work together to lift several of their teammates into the air during the halftime show of the Powderpuff game. In spite of their short training period of mere weeks, the manleaders did not fail to deliver on their promise of an entertaining and impressive performance that kept the crowd invigorated.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/manleaders-1200x901.jpg)
![Like many standardized tests with strict rules and guidelines, there are some areas that people would like to see changed amid the gradual shift from physical to digital testing. Megan Charan (12) commented, “I would want to put most of them online because. . . it’s easier, and your hand does not get tired.” On the flip side, Naomi Yoshikawa (12), felt the opposite, saying, “I think that everything, all the English exams, should be handwritten instead of digital.”
Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/unseen-studio-s9CC2SKySJM-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
![According to a study done by Omniscient in 2012, 78% of all high school seniors in the United States admitted to experiencing Senioritis to some degree.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-6.jpg)
![Small Ways You Can Be More Environmentally Friendly](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-5.jpg)
![With delegates organized into mock cities of around 50 residents, my hometown of Chandler prepares its tent ahead of a city exposition where groups contend for the “Model City” recognition. Nico DeSesa (12), a fellow resident and city council member, remarked that “it was incredible how well put-on the event was,” referring to Boys and Girls State as a whole. “Students ran the event and it felt very freeing, a micro-community formed in . . . the week we were there,” he shared.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8784-847x1200.jpg)
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April 22, 2024
Jackson Mancilla, Staff Writer - Opinion
April 19, 2024
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer - Sports
April 19, 2024
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
![In a surprising move to many, West Capitaneus, the school yearbook publication, will be discontinuing the popular, longstanding tradition of senior quotes. Citing logistical concerns, the West High administration has maintained this restriction, prompting petition by nearly a quarter of the student body.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9861-1200x900.jpg)
Think of all the Sharpie messages scrawled across the walls of high school bathroom stalls. The drawings on desks — notes to whoever comes next, warning...
![Thursday, Oct. 5’s theme was Mathletes or Athletes, where students choose to dress up as one of the two subjects. Students in Mr. Collin’s AP Biology class sported their unique choices of attire. From left to right: Leah Ho (11), Gabriel White (11), and Mackenzie Ashford (11).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9270.jpg)
![No Need to Panic Panic, its Just the Senior Panoramic](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KMJ_5771-1-1-e1709801727441-1200x510.png)
![A nurse takes the blood of volunteer Aeonn Rubi (12). Both sweet and brave, theyre heroes. Thanks to those who donated and those who volunteered. You’re truly making a difference.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/blooddrive.jpg)
![Support from College and Career Counselor Mr. Garcia is available to all West students either by appointment through Schoology or by walk-in from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. in room 7107. Additionally, support from the four A-Z counselors is available through appointment on Schoology or walk-in, in the administration building.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ccday-1200x900.jpg)
![The leaders of the West High Entertainment unit huddle together before the performance.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wheu-1200x900.jpg)
![The highly coveted Oscar trophies illuminate on the display ahead of the 96th Academy Awards. This year, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel reprised his role as host.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/File_000-1.png)
![Thursday, Oct. 5’s theme was Mathletes or Athletes, where students choose to dress up as one of the two subjects. Students in Mr. Collin’s AP Biology class sported their unique choices of attire. From left to right: Leah Ho (11), Gabriel White (11), and Mackenzie Ashford (11).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9270.jpg)
![The manleaders work together to lift several of their teammates into the air during the halftime show of the Powderpuff game. In spite of their short training period of mere weeks, the manleaders did not fail to deliver on their promise of an entertaining and impressive performance that kept the crowd invigorated.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/manleaders-1200x901.jpg)
![The Theatre Department’s 2023 fall musical “Changing Keys” was performed Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Friday, Nov. 17.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/changingkeys.jpg)
![The movie stub of The Boy and the Heron. Acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki came out of retirement to make this movie, but was it any good?](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-7-900x1200.jpg)
![Pictured above, Top to Bottom and Left to Right, Rose Gifford (9), Lily Yuguchi (11), Devashree Misaal (11), Chrissy Lunde (11), Cierra Garcia (10), Avery White (12), Lauren Reed (11), Natalie Ou (11), Ayla Estrada (9), Kate Shepherd (9), Mona Sugawara (10), Precious Benitez (10), and Brooke Shepherd (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/F1-Article-ATTACH-IMAGES-SEPARATELY-Feb-11-2024-at-2_30-PM-e1709319181729-1200x778.jpg)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, marked the bittersweet end of a long but overall successful season for the West High Girls’ Water Polo team. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is one of the pivotal...
![Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogerss wrestling journey.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0212-1048x1200.jpeg)
![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.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_4650-e1707862819196-1200x708.jpeg)
![After the wonderful halftime performance of their 2023 field show entitled “Shattered” at the first home football game, the team huddles up for a group picture. Color Guard tryouts typically take place in mid to late April.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/colorguard.jpg)
![On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, the West High Warriors prepare to compete in their Homecoming game against the Torrance High Tartars. Despite a 13–30 loss, the football team received unwavering support from the student section and entertainment units. Photo courtesy of Christine Huston.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/unnamed-4-1200x800.jpg)
![West High Girls Volleyball graduating seniors of 2024. Congratulations to (top row from left to right) Sadie Hopkins (12), Annah Legaspi (12), Nina Mandic (12), Cyrene Anne Ronquillo (12), Masami Fuminoto (12), Karin Gargus (12), (bottom row from left to right) Lucy Hasenmayer (12), Amaya Sanles (12), Malia Mercieca (12), and Emersen Turner (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_8853-1-e1707862159985-1200x706.jpg)
![On Tuesday, Jan. 16, members of the robotics team construct and build upon one of their many prototypes. Pieces of machinery like this one are one of several required to build the finished robot. From left to right: Rugved Patil (11), Advait Sawalkar (12), Ishan Samarasinghe (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4720-2-1043x1200.jpeg)
Ten years ago, the West Torrance Robotics Club was created on campus. Throughout the years, the...
![Students can enjoy the Wellness Center’s large room full of fun activities.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/unnamed-1-1200x900.jpg)
![Cheng beckons proudly towards Torrances 2024 Rose Parade float, The Lyrical Call of Nature. Submitted for a school art assignment, her design beat out 16 other high school contestants in a citywide competition to represent Torrance in the 2024 Tournament of Roses on New Years Day. Photo courtesy of Jodie Cheng (12).](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/content-1200x900.jpeg)
![No Need to Panic Panic, its Just the Senior Panoramic](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/KMJ_5771-1-1-e1709801727441-1200x510.png)
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![According to a study done by Omniscient in 2012, 78% of all high school seniors in the United States admitted to experiencing Senioritis to some degree.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-6.jpg)
Drowsing off in class. Missing deadlines. Slowly withdrawing from caring about day-to-day activities....
![Small Ways You Can Be More Environmentally Friendly](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-5.jpg)
![With delegates organized into mock cities of around 50 residents, my hometown of Chandler prepares its tent ahead of a city exposition where groups contend for the “Model City” recognition. Nico DeSesa (12), a fellow resident and city council member, remarked that “it was incredible how well put-on the event was,” referring to Boys and Girls State as a whole. “Students ran the event and it felt very freeing, a micro-community formed in . . . the week we were there,” he shared.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8784-847x1200.jpg)
![Entrance to The Last of Us attraction in the lower lot of Universal Studios. One of the park’s most popular attractions, so be prepared for a long line!](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/unnamed-2.jpg)