COVID-19. It hit us like a bus in mid-March, and ever since, life has been completely different. The world has adapted and is now functioning differently. While we pray this is only temporary, it seems there’s no end in sight with many stores and restaurants closing once again as the numbers climb....

West High’s former principal, Dr. Troy Brown, is taking on new heights. Beginning on July 1, 2021, Brown will become San Joaquin County Office of Education's (SJCOE) new superintendent. To explain what his new role is, “My job - as an organization- [is] how can we support districts…and how can...

As the year of 2020 comes to its interesting end, West High tries its best to communicate with one another and reunite our clubs so that our campus stays active.  Since this pandemic has hit, any events such as sports, proms, homecomings and other in school activities have been cancelled...

It's finally time for the holiday season but, do you think putting Christmas lights up early is considered bad luck?   Some people believe that putting Christmas lights up early is considered bad luck. Traditionally, Christmas trees and decorations would go up on the first day of advent, the Fourth...

“I guess we’re going to have to agree to disagree.”  I don’t know about you, but whenever I hear this dropped in the middle of a heated argument or conversation, it leaves me fuming even more at the end.  It’s like trying to cool down a wildfire with a cup of water; the feelings and emotions...

I’m no lyrical genius or Christmas aficionado, but imagine the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Some mixture of glee, annoyance and festivity might spark in your heart at that thought. Now consider the twelve months of 2020. In summary, this year was a train wreck of epic proportions. Every...