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The School Newspaper of West High School

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Kate Phan

Kate Phan, Staff Writer

Kate Phan is in her junior year and is a first-year staff writer for West Signals. As an avid reader, songwriter, and someone interested in pursuing a career in journalism, she has been looking forward to being a part of Signals after two previous years of a full schedule. Kate loves to sing and hang out with her friends when she has the time to.

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Seen smiling, spirited students carried along shopping carts, baskets, and buckets on Bring Anything But a Backpack Day! It was definitely one of the more entertaining days as students looked all around to see creative items.

A Spirited Farewell Into Winter Break

January 17, 2022
Shown is an example of a negative COVID-19 at home rapid test. One line revealed on the test means results are negative; however, two lines means the patient tested positive for COVID-19.

The Spike in COVID Cases

January 13, 2022
West High Varsity Cross Country runner Hayden Green (12) hopes to attend Tufts University for his athletics. When asked if he was nervous regarding college acceptances, Green responded, “Not super nervous for college submissions because my athletics will get me into the places I apply.”

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January 13, 2022
“When I was in line, I had time to eat the rest of my grapes!” Mia Funt (11) exclaimed with a grin; A fun fact adding to what students did besides practicing how to evacuate in case of an emergency.

Earthquake!

November 3, 2021
The West Warriors huddle up for one last break, after a tough and hard-fought loss to the Lawndale Cardinals. Varsity safety and receiver Dominick De La Torre (11) expressed, We do as much as possible to motivate each other to get better… whether its with tough love or with relentless positivity.”

The Foundation of Football at West High

November 1, 2021
California has become the first state in the U.S. to implement a mandate on vaccination for students to go to school, as announced by Governor Gavin Newsom. Once the mandate goes into effect, students will be required to show proof of vaccination as a requisite for attending in-person school.

Governor Newsom’s Vaccine Mandate and What It Means for West High

October 28, 2021
Misa Cohen’s (11) choreographed dance number “SOS”, was performed by Intermediate dancers. In a show stopping blue top and black bottoms, the jazz piece was upbeat and impressive. In her preparation, Cohen admits, “It was definitely difficult to choose a song I liked but also a song that was easy to choreograph to.” Photo by Kaila Uyemura (12).

Back to Performing: The Fall Dance Showcase!

October 14, 2021
Molly Paulson (11) assists the “For The Kids” Club Rush booth in front of Building 5 where groups of people line up to apply for club membership. Paulson describes the experience: “It was very exciting. I thought it was amazing how many kids signed up for our club.” Photo courtesy of Mia Gibson (11).

West High’s Clubs of 2021-22: For The Kids

October 2, 2021
Designing a model rocket on OpenRocket, President of the Rocketry Club Archit Mishra (12) hopes to inspire other students to “fight gravity.” Rocketry Club is a new club at West High that will compete in the American Rocketry Challenge. Mishra expressed, “If you join Rocketry, it will be one of your best decisions of your high school career.”

West High’s Clubs of 2021-22: Rocketry Club

October 1, 2021
Fiercely spiking the volleyball, opposite Abby Witzansky (11) gives Vistamar’s Girls’ Volleyball team a run for their money. Witzansky is a worthy opponent this volleyball season with 160 kills in 10 games. She said the best part about volleyball is “how fast the game is,” and that she loves “competition and winning.”

Athlete of the Week: Abby Witzansky

September 14, 2021
An early start, freshman students make their way to their first periods in West High’s Building Five, ready for learning. Finding their classes is a breeze after already having a few days of instruction.

Fresh to West

September 4, 2021
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