![Sammy really enjoyed his Thanksgiving, did you?](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x400.jpg)
Sammy the Squirrel . . . It’s Thanksgiving
Amrynn Gordon, Staff Photographer
• December 3, 2024
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![Sammy did not have a happy Halloween. :(](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled_Artwork-1200x800.jpg)
Sammy the Squirrel and the… Pouty Pumpkins
Amrynn Gordon, Staff Photographer
• November 7, 2024
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![Hey Everybody! Meet Sammy the Squirrel, our beloved Signals mascot come to life in his brand new comic strip. Sammy's just begun his senior year here at West High and can't wait to have more fun misadventures as the year continues. Be sure to check back regularly to see what he's been up to.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sammy-the-squirrel.jpg)
Sammy the Squirrel and the…Football Fumble
Amrynn Gordon, Staff Photographer
• October 18, 2024
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![West High’s Summer Workshops will offer five different enrichment opportunities on campus for students between mid-June and early August. Theater Director Ms. Orabuena encourages students to give her workshop a try “if you think you might want to be involved or you just want to come back to school and have fun for a couple weeks.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/image-900x900.png)
![As finals week approaches, it’s crucial to take time to take care of yourself. Co-Vice President of Tutorial club Michelle Fong (12) notes how she recharges during this stressful time: “Whether [it be] self-care stuff like just making yourself something nice to drink [or] doing a face mask, I find that that really helps me relax for a bit and find my motivation again to just power through with that last assignment or whatever I have to get done.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Stress-Free-Finals-900x900.jpg)
![Following a TUSD board meeting discussing the full reopening of Torrance campuses, disdain from teachers and students for the district’s decision-making process grows louder.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pasted-image-0.png)
![As a month of AP testing continues, students prepare for online exams by taking practice tests. Riyana Roy (10) notes how she plans to study for her AP World History exam: “Since world history is about remembering facts, I’m [going to] use active recall where I ask myself questions about important topics to see if I can remember them. I’ll probably create notes for every unit too, and sort them into various world history themes which would be useful on the DBQ (Document Based Question) portion.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AP-Testing-900x900.png)
![Since the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions in California, businesses such as movie theaters are slowly beginning to reopen. But after Governor Gavin Newsom announced the elimination of capacity limits in these theaters, some movie-goers wonder if it will remain safe.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Reopening-Theaters-900x703.png)
![Netflix Documentary “Seaspiracy” tackles the controversial fish market and the impact it has on the world’s oceans. The fishing industry is accused of wiping out fish in the sea, destroying habitats, and illegally hunting for whales. The filmmakers have expressed a desire to save the oceans from the fishing industry, but they have also come under fire for presenting a sensationalized version of the truth.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Seaspiracy-703x900.png)
![On April 12th-14th, tryouts for West High’s Speech and Debate team were held. Team captain Jana Abulaban (11) expresses what she got out of being a part of the team: “Once I joined, I understood the broader concept of Speech and Debate and really understood what I wanted to gain [from] it: that feeling of being part of a really supportive team...I have learned to publicly speak more and be more confident with it.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4_13–4_20-Article-Apr-19-2021-at-10_59-PM-900x900.jpg)
Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to this Debate
Alexssa Takeda, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• April 27, 2021
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![Students returned to West High’s campus for the first time in months as COVID restrictions were loosened in Los Angeles County. Hallways decorated with posters and signs remind students to wear a mask and socially-distance. Blended student Gaby Nieraeth (10) notes how “staircases only go one direction...when walking around campus, some pathways point a certain way, so I had to find alternate paths to get to my classes.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3_23–3_30-Article-Mar-29-2021-at-6_15-PM-900x900.jpg)
![At the beginning of the year, the COVID-19 pandemic prohibited most sports and performing arts classes from meeting in person. However, as the situation with the pandemic improved over time, some teams were able to meet in-person again, including, on March 1st of this year, West High’s marching band. Practicing in-person is an important part of the marching band, and Monday night practices were just one aspect, but returning to in-person practices have signalled the beginning of a return to normalcy.
Shreshta Kumar (12), the drum major for West’s marching band, defined her experience as “really nostalgic. Especially as a senior, this being my last year in band, I was really sad to not have my final season (being the drum major too), so seeing other people was super refreshing.” Being apart was definitely harder for some more than others, but practicing in-person provided a taste of what students love about band.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Band-In-person-Practice.jpg)
West High Entertainment Unit’s Return to In-Person Practice
Westley Kim, Staff Artist
• March 30, 2021
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![“Study smarter, not harder” is a phrase that we have all heard at one point. However, not many people truly understand how to apply that saying to their study routine. This differs among various students: While Enrique de la Cruz (11) would “rather work extra hard every single day of the week,” Milena Kerch (11) is not “grinding a week in advance,” but rather begins to study what she needs to prioritize two or three days before the test, proving to be equally effective.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Resized_Resized_20241214_120257-1200x900.jpeg)
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
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![Allah is the Arabic word for God. The Islamic faith calls Allah by 99 beautiful names, including The Compassionate, The Merciful, The Ruler, and many more, each title reflecting a unique attribute of God.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241214_121813-1200x1142.jpg)
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
![With the development of technology, avid readers like Kyle Cho (11) begin to question if books are “a thing of the past.” However, other students like Trevor Lam (12) believe books are a necessity, a path to knowledge “without distractions.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Books-vs-Tech-pt-2.png)
Jimin Han, Freelance Writer • November 20, 2024
![Learning new study skills can be life changing. Light turning on a light bulb, it can make all the difference.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Light-Bulb.png)
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![“Study smarter, not harder” is a phrase that we have all heard at one point. However, not many people truly understand how to apply that saying to their study routine. This differs among various students: While Enrique de la Cruz (11) would “rather work extra hard every single day of the week,” Milena Kerch (11) is not “grinding a week in advance,” but rather begins to study what she needs to prioritize two or three days before the test, proving to be equally effective.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Resized_Resized_20241214_120257-1200x900.jpeg)
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
![Sammy really enjoyed his Thanksgiving, did you?](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x400.jpg)
Amrynn Gordon, Staff Photographer • December 3, 2024
![Allah is the Arabic word for God. The Islamic faith calls Allah by 99 beautiful names, including The Compassionate, The Merciful, The Ruler, and many more, each title reflecting a unique attribute of God.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241214_121813-1200x1142.jpg)
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
![With the development of technology, avid readers like Kyle Cho (11) begin to question if books are “a thing of the past.” However, other students like Trevor Lam (12) believe books are a necessity, a path to knowledge “without distractions.”](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Books-vs-Tech-pt-2.png)
Jimin Han, Freelance Writer • November 20, 2024
![Learning new study skills can be life changing. Light turning on a light bulb, it can make all the difference.](https://whssignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Light-Bulb.png)
Urooj Nasir, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
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