Ellie Chiles spent four years with The Zephyr, and six years in TUSD journalism programs. Her senior year was her fifth year as an editor-in-chief, doing a year at Monte Vista Middle School and starting as Editor-in-Chief her...

Alejandra Bastardo is a Copy Editor for the Zephyr and former Editor in Chief of The Pony Express. She is a sophomore this year, with three total years of experience in journalism. She was born in Venezuela, having lived there...

Yashvi Bains is a Copy Editor of the Zephyr. She is a sophomore this year, totaling two years in journalism. Outside of journalism Yashvi has a passion for engineering, law, traveling, and community. In the future, she hopes to...

This is our News Editor, Joshua Epperson. He's currently a sophomore and has been in journalism for 4 years (since 2021.) At his first middle school, he edited the school’s video bulletin. Outside of journalism, he’s a member...

T’Aijah is a sophomore at West High. She was born in Hayward, California. She is part of journalism because she enjoys writing and photography. T'Aijah participates in volleyball and softball. As the Features Editor, she over...

Daneya Cruda is a junior who is entering her third year in journalism as an Opinion Editor. She is a Key Club Secretary, volleyball club officer, and is also a varsity volleyball player. Her hobbies include playing video games...

Mia Batres is currently a Junior and a cheerleader at West High School. She was raised in Tracy. She plans to do cheer all 4 years and to go to a 4year college after graduating Then getting a degree in communications. On her free...

Miguel Carrillo is a senior and entering his second year in Journalism. He was born in Castro Valley, California. His favorite color is red and his favorite holiday is Christmas. Miguel listens to hip hop and rap. He enjoys video...

Janessa Hallman is a Junior and in her third year of Journalism. She plays Basketball, Volleyball, and is thinking about joining Track and Field. She is a member of SEA and an AP student. Hallman has participated in clubs such...

This is Hazel McCurdy. She is the photography editor and media secretary for the Zephyr. She is a junior here at West High and has been doing journalism for a total of 4 years. This year she has stopped playing sports so she can...

Carlos Landis is a senior in high school and was born in Philadelphia and grew up here in Tracy. He enjoys going to the gym, on the track and field team and is a pole vaulter. He plans to go to UCLA and major in finance and get...

Lara Saban is a junior and this will be her first year in journalism. She’s looking forward to growing her writing skills and learning more about photography. There are many things she’s excited about this school year, including...

Kevin Uolla is in his first year of journalism and his last year of high school. He enjoys going outside, playing soccer, and enjoys riding quads. What he looks forward to in journalism is to have a good time and meet new people....

Ralph Perez is currently a senior at West High. He enjoys writing, reading, and cooking meals. He moved to Tracy in 2023, and he is eager to learn and explore more about Tracy and its people, places and more. Aside from Journalis...

Josue Magana is a student journalist hailing from Monte Vista Middle School’s Pony Express. He is focused on his writing capabilities and getting correct information. This is his second year in the field, having started in 8th grade. Ot...

Ryland Julio is currently a freshman who was born in San Jose, California. He is currently in his first year of playing football at West High School. He enjoys riding bikes as well as collecting shoes and his favorite type of...

Vicente Hernandez is a senior at West High. He enjoys playing football and is on the West High football team. This is his first year in journalism. His favorite color is red, and he was born in Tracy, California. Summer and winter...

Atena Hashimi is a freshman at West High, born in Afghanistan. In her free time, she likes to sleep, draw, and eat pizza. Her favorite color is blue. It’s Atena’s first year in journalism, and she’s interested in writing...

Jovani Garcia is in his first year of journalism and his last year of high school. He likes communicating with others and getting to know other people because he finds some people interesting. What he hopes to achieve this year...

Ms. Alana Eheler has advised Journalism at West High for seventeen years. She is most proud of the improvements to the program in the production of print copy as well as earning American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) awards...