Every other Thursday at lunch, room 5139 of West High becomes home to the members of Sending Love Club. At first glance, club members can be seen making different craft projects. But the purpose of Sending Love extends much further than just arts...

   The best thing about school is the community that comes with it ― whether students find their people through art, music, robotics, or mathematics, people are what make or break the high school experience. Some West students have chosen to create...

   Say hello to Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and the American Red Cross!    HOSA is a club for those looking to work in health care. Some notable fields that the club covers include the veterinary field, nursing, and epidemiology. HOSA...

   Interested in learning more about East Asian cultures? Look no further – here are two clubs that you might want to join during the 2021-2022 school year.    The Taiwanese Chinese American Association is a club dedicated to appreciating and...

 This week’s Athlete of the Week is an athlete with strong game skills, a drive to succeed, and a shining personality. When teammates were asked to describe water polo point, Tyler Reed (12), this is what they came up with:  “Very skilled” “Incredible...

   There are six required classes at school: math, science, English, history, physical education, foreign language. But High School is more than just these six classes. High school is where you can experiment with new things and discover who you are...

   During the almost two years of quarantine, many of students’ social interactions had been limited to impersonal Zoom meetings and the occasional socially-distanced outing with friends. For some, maintaining friendships and establishing new bonds...

   The name “Academic Decathlon” (or Acadec) is an intimidating term. With it comes the image of perfect straight-A students competing about their knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays or Newton’s contribution to science. However, Acadec is about...

   Marisa Shozi (12) was tasked with creating and designing the class shirt for the Seniors of 2022. Her design reflected a key part of Southern California culture as well as the class of 2022 as a whole: In-N-Out restaurants, a staple of California...

   IVs, stiff beds, and hospital food -- sometimes patients need a little more comfort in these hard times. This year, a new club called “For The Kids” has emerged to provide these comforts.     “For The Kids” originated from the experiences...

   For Seniors, being back at school is a fresh experience, as their only full year on campus had been spent as a Freshman. After two years online/blended, those freshies are now at the top of the school. Cailey Umamoto (12), one of those Seniors, found...

  Do you want to make a difference in the world and meet new friends? Well, join West High’s United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). UNICEF club is dedicated to giving a voice to every child in the world. They teach students...