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The highly coveted Oscar trophies illuminate on the display ahead of the 96th Academy Awards. This year, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel reprised his role as host.
The 2024 Oscars: A Bold Year for Film
Anthony Parker, Entertainment & News Editor • March 28, 2024
In a surprising move to many, West Capitaneus, the school yearbook publication, will be discontinuing the popular, longstanding tradition of senior quotes. Citing logistical concerns, the West High administration has maintained this restriction, prompting petition by nearly a quarter of the student body.
Say Goodbye to Senior Quotes
Cyrilla Zhang, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 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, Staff Writer • March 21, 2024
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The Spirit of Dance

On Saturday, March 4th, the West High School Entertainment unit hosted the South Bay Spirit Day. Starting at eight in the morning and ending at eight  The bands and performing groups from all the schools in SoCal and elsewhere came together to perform on the West High football stadium in front of judges. Color Guards waved their rainbow flags, Drill Teams shook to the beat, the drum-line rattled the stands, and everyone had a great time.

Though fine-arts are not popular in entertainment America, many people were enthralled by the sheer beauty of the performing groups. Brandon Macias (11) stated, “Thousands of people from a multiple of schools participated in the [event].” The South Bay invitational was a collision of pop-culture and band. The obstinately conservative performing arts programs burst out of its shell and showed its true colors on the field. The more liberal bands, more current drill teams, and risky drum-lines won the top places among the dozens competing. “My most memorable moments were being on the drum-line and getting cheered on by spectators in the gym,” concluded Macias, a member of West High’s own drum-line program. West High Entertainment Unit, which hosted the shows was looked favorably by the judges but, ultimately, did not win the first place. However, it was a good experience that brought together a myriad of playing styles, directors, and performers in the same place to be judged and, hopefully, encouraged.

The South Bay Invitational was great also because it was an offseason event. “Though the drill teams were in season, many of the bands were off season,” said Macias. Many of the bands that performed had come together off season. And they had stayed together. The practices and effort put into an event that isn’t their main was a great display. Players chose to put effort into this.

And, thanks to their efforts, the South Bay Invitational Spirit Day was a great success – for both West and the South Bay.

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