The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

Christmas trees sold by the West High Entertainment Unit ranged from four to eight feet tall and were typically in the price range of $65 to $120.
WHEU Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lot
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • January 11, 2024

   With the holidays fast approaching, a key part of many families’ celebrations involves a Christmas tree. Although there are several places selling...

On Friday, Oct. 20, participants pose right before being soaked on the second day of the event. Senior Soak was a great way for ASB not only to raise money but also to promote camaraderie between students. From left to right: Sena Kobayashi (12), Kostadinos Loukatos (12), Cameron O’Neil (12), Aeonn Rubi (12), Micah Taw (12), Darren Chang (12), Ryan McBride (12), Isaac Sanles (12). Photo courtesy of Jordan Seiler (12).
West High’s First Ever Senior Soak
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023
The Surprising History Behind Valentine’s Day
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • February 26, 2024
The phrase “May the odds be ever in your favor” is one of the most well-known Hunger Games sayings, and in the original movies became a means of mocking the Capitol, like depicted above.
Snow Lands On Top
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • January 8, 2024
On Friday, Oct. 20, participants pose right before being soaked on the second day of the event. Senior Soak was a great way for ASB not only to raise money but also to promote camaraderie between students. From left to right: Sena Kobayashi (12), Kostadinos Loukatos (12), Cameron O’Neil (12), Aeonn Rubi (12), Micah Taw (12), Darren Chang (12), Ryan McBride (12), Isaac Sanles (12). Photo courtesy of Jordan Seiler (12).
West High’s First Ever Senior Soak
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023
A picture of the Homecoming Court Top 15 (from left to right, top): Aeonn Rubi, Kostadinos Loukatos, Cameron O’Neil, Darren Chang, Haruto Asami, Isaac Sanles, Jackson Mancilla,  Jonathan Valot, Kainalu Barricklow, Lawrence Pong, Micah Taw, Noa Wada, Philip Lam, Sean Toomey, and Saul Hernandez. Bottom: Aastha Kashyap, Amaya Sanles, Avery White, Chloe Kang, Danielle Wissler, Maddy Heineman, Gracie Ito, Karsen-Reese Takenaka, Cyrilla Zhang, Masami Fumimoto, Sadie Hopkins, Richa Thakre, Simran Bhattacharya, Tiffani Yoshimura, and Yumiko Kasai. Nominee Chang said, “I do not think I will become Homecoming King but I’m also fine with that because I feel like there are other people who are more deserving of that title.”
The 2023 Homecoming Court
Katelyn Baba, Staff Writer • October 21, 2023
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.
Celebrating Senior Night for the Wrestling Warriors
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024

A night adorned with the radiant glow of the gymnasium lights, beautiful flowers, and sincere cheers — all convened to pay homage to the six seniors of West High's Wrestling team. Following a memorable...

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.
Color Guard: West High’s Hidden Gem
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
Lucy Hasenmayer (12), Abdo Kaid (12), Seira Yoshida (12), Kevin O’Dell (12), Ashon Amir (10), and Amanda Bruers (11) being recognized for their outstanding character in West’s weekly student newsletter.
Introducing West High’s Outstanding Warriors
Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

  This past month at West High, a group of students has been recognized for their outstanding character,...

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.
Color Guard: West High’s Hidden Gem
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
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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.
The Mysterious Affliction
Alexandra Arnold, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

   Drowsing off in class. Missing deadlines. Slowly withdrawing from caring about day-to-day activities....

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