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The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals
The School Newspaper of West High School

West Signals
Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor

Joshua Lee is the Sports and News editor for his second year on West Signals. He’s excited to be a part of West’s journalism team in his senior year. Some of Lee’s hobbies include reading, exercising, playing guitar, and spending time with his friends and family.

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FBLA competing members gather for a group photo at their State Leadership Conference on April 12. Held in Anaheim, schools across the state of California gathered to compete and qualify for the national conference in the near future.

FBLA: West High’s Young Business Leaders

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • April 26, 2024
Rishabh Raikar (10) practices his serves before his singles match against El Segundo. At the start of the tennis game, players warmed up by hitting forehands, backhands, and readying their volleying skills. Photo courtesy of Dowon Kang (12).

Boys Tennis Continues to Fight Hard as the 2024 Spring Season Comes to a Close

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • April 19, 2024
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, members of the robotics team construct and build upon one of their many prototypes. Pieces of machinery like this one are one of several required to build the finished robot. From left to right: Rugved Patil (11), Advait Sawalkar (12), Ishan Samarasinghe (12).

Young Engineers: “We the People” Robotics Team

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • March 29, 2024
Thursday, Oct. 5’s theme was Mathletes or Athletes, where students choose to dress up as one of the two subjects. Students in Mr. Collin’s AP Biology class sported their unique choices of attire. From left to right: Leah Ho (11), Gabriel White (11), and Mackenzie Ashford (11).

Get Ready for Some School Spirit!

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • March 21, 2024
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, Sports/News Editor • February 28, 2024
Ethan Rogers (12), post-wrestling-match, shares a triumphant moment with his family. With smiles written across their faces, this encapsulated the pinnacle of Rogers's wrestling journey.

Celebrating Senior Night for the Wrestling Warriors

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • February 15, 2024
Despite winter break’s optional practice schedule, Boys Tennis players brave strong winds and cold weather to play on the court. In preparation for the spring season, the team has held many practices that include fundamental drills and conditioning.

Boys Tennis Gears Up for the 2024 Spring Season

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • January 8, 2024
Shortly after school on Dec. 7, Rohith Krish and his friends buy ice cream at Handel’s to support West High. From left to right: Joshua Lee (11), Rohith Krish.

Come Support the Class of 2025 and Buy Some Ice Cream!

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • December 20, 2023
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, Sports/News Editor • December 12, 2023
On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, the West High Warriors prepare to compete in their Homecoming game against the Torrance High Tartars. Despite a 13–30 loss, the football team received unwavering support from the student section and entertainment units. Photo courtesy of Christine Huston.

West High Warriors Face Off Against the Torrance Tartars at the 2023 Homecoming Football Game

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • November 3, 2023
Steeling themselves, Boys Cross Country athletes and coaches prepare for a lengthy three-mile race against Torrance High School. Despite coming in second place with a score of 44 points, JV runner Isaiah Kim (11) emphasized that patience was key in overcoming the first league game loss of the season: “Putting in work is only part of the process. Being able to wait and stay patient is just as important.” Photo courtesy of Isaiah Kim (11).

First League Race for West High’s Cross Country Team

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • October 6, 2023
Pictured above is the National PTA’s flyer advertising the Reflections Contest. Elementary schooler Alice Meko of Hampton Cove Elementary School in Alabama inspired this year’s theme. Fall entries are due on October 15, 2023. Photo courtesy of the National PTA.

Please, Enter This Year’s Reflections Contest

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • October 3, 2023
Varsity field player Leo Garrison (9) handles the ball and scans the pool. West’s loss in last week’s match against Milken Community was largely due to a lack of communication in the pool as well as two dominating players on the opposing team. Despite losing, West continued to play and fight hard until the game was finished. Photo courtesy of David Ventura.

Boys Water Polo Ramp Up the 2023 Fall Season

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • September 20, 2023
Members of the SAG-AFTRA march to support the WGA on strike. Many workers can be seen walking together in peaceful protest. Some of the subjects of conflict are portrayed on the signs waved by the marching protesters. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times

2023 Hollywood Strike Delaying Popular Films, What’s Behind It All?

Joshua Lee, Sports/News Editor • September 18, 2023
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