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The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals

A Star-Filled Night

Jennifer Welch, Staff Writer June 14, 2010

The Pavilion was filled at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 9th, as students, faculty, and parents gathered to celebrate the annual Achievement Awards Ceremony.   Stephanie Nakamura (12) welcomed the audience, and began the evening by leading the Pledge of...

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ComedySportz: The Last Laugh

Hanna Joo (11), Staff Writer June 4, 2010

On May 27th, the last ComedySportz of the year took place in the bright, neon light-filled Scarlatta Theatre as a man appeared on stage and said: “My name is Mr. Welch and I will be your referee today…” ComedySportz is entirely improvised and inspired...

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A Night of Recognition for CSF Sealbearers

Ariel Kimmok (10), Staff Writer June 1, 2010

On May 27th, the California Scholarship Federation held its annual Sealbearer reception. It was a ceremony to honor and recognize the seniors that have achieved membership throughout their four years in high school by maintaining a certain GPA and, most,...

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Warriorette of the Month (May): Kelly O’Malley

Bryan Phan, Staff Writer April 28, 2010

1. Her game: Varsity Cross Country, Track, and Basketball 2. Car: Honda CRV 3. Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant 4. Favorite sports moment: When the Lakers won the 2009 NBA Championship 5. Status: Single 6. Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird 7....

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Sadie Hawkins Cut

Ariel Kimmok, Contributing Writer & Photographer April 19, 2010

On April 15th, 2010, West High ASB cancelled the Sadie Hawkins Dance due to a lack of ticket sales. Sadie coordinator Yu Hu (11) stated, “We absolutely did not want to have a dance with less than one-hundred people at the most. We just decided as a...

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West High Students Walk Out In Protest

Jennifer Welch (11), Writer March 8, 2010

Today, West High students held a walk-out to protest the upcoming budget cuts and the changes that students will face next year. For about twenty minutes, students congregated outside the school, spoke with journalists and listened to student speakers....

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The Colors of West High

Bryan Phan (11), Writer February 24, 2010

Club International put together an array of entertainment and food samples for Cultural Awareness Week. The club, headed by Kimberly Lim (12), along with other cultural clubs collaborated to organize the week-long event. Cultural Awareness Week...

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WASC Visits West High School

Ephraim Lu (12), Writer February 24, 2010

It’s that time of the year again: West High School is up for review by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). With six-year interval visitations, WASC ensures that all schools have a plan to improve their education, acknowledging...

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February 19, 2010

West v. Leuzinger

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Smoke Signals Journalist Interviews Cliff Numark

Bryan Phan, Writer February 17, 2010

Bryan Phan: What motivated you to strive to be a community leader and to run for Torrance City Council? Cliff Numark: As a South Bay native and with a career dedicated to service, I ran for Torrance City Council in 2008 because I want to serve the City,...

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Disappointing Night for Boys Basketball Varsity Seniors

Ariel Kimmok, Writer February 17, 2010

Senior Night is among the most aniticipated nights for any high school athlete, it is the very last home game within one’s high school career. On February 9th, West High Boys Varsity Basketball played against Palos Verdes. Unfortunately for the warriors,...

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Winter Rally Heats Up School

Jennifer Welch, Writer February 17, 2010

The annual Winter Rally was held Friday, February 12th. The excited student body met to cheer on West High sports teams, celebrate in their success, and witness the anticipated wrestling tournament between seniors and faculty. Hosting the event, Secretary...

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