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The School Newspaper of West High School

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Jacob Usary

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer

Jacob Usary is a staff writer for Signals and a Senior at West High. This will be his second year with Signals, and he looks forward to entertaining and educating readers through his articles. In his free time he enjoys history, good books, and watching movies.

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Even as a high school student, Kira Erikson (11) (right) has made a name for herself in the fencing world. Training from a young age, Erikson dedicated herself to daily practices, always pushing herself to improve. Photo courtesy of Kira Erikson (11).

Kira Erikson: A Fencing Star at West

Jacob Usary and Sarah Han • June 7, 2023
With Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan on pause until the Supreme Court reaches its decision, 45 million Americans are left wondering if they’ll have to carry the financial burden of college into the future.

Education Is a Right, Not a Business Deal

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer • May 19, 2023
On Tuesday March 7, Varsity Girls’ Beach Volleyball competed in their first league game of the season at Hermosa Beach 8th Street. Prior to each game, lineups are posted with three different pairs for each level: Varsity, JV, and Frosh-Soph. Each pair combined their strengths and together, compensated for any weakness after every play. After a lengthy season of Fall volleyball, these girls are determined and ready for the intense competition during Spring that Beach has to offer.

West High Dives Into Beach Volleyball

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer • May 10, 2023
The West High Cheer Team performs at all football games to cheer on Warriors and bring energy to the student section.

West’s Cheer Captain on Why You Should Join Cheer

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023
Varsity Water Polo player and California Scholarship Federation (CSF) tech coordinator Mia Yuguchi (12) is enjoying her final months as a West High student.

Mia Yuguchi on Lessons Learned

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer • March 3, 2023
During a Thursday lunch break, members of the Sports Medicine Club participate in the first club meeting of the school year on Oct. 6, 2022. The Sports Medicine club had a huge success with their first meeting, making it a fun and competitive environment for members with a creative relay game. Club member Thijs Erhahon (10) described the meeting: “I really enjoyed how well they were able to allow everyone to interact, unlike the boring sit-down meetings other clubs have.”

Sports Medicine Club

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer • December 1, 2022
On Friday, Sept. 23, Drum Major Riyana Roy (12) and Assistant Drum Major Yumiko Kasai (11) led the West High Entertainment Unit in a home football game against Redondo Union High School.

Major Responsibilities in West High’s Band

Jacob Usary, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022
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