West High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Torrance, CA)

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presenting the 44450 student motions in with reluctance, wishing he could go home instead of occupying such late hours. Pressured for time, he saunters into the infamous pub , where scattered leftover trash collected throughout the day is strevim. He stares at the blank screen of the computer until a light bulb goes on and he brainstorms for creativeness. Hours later, the finished product is ready for the next issue of Smoke Signals. With so few returning members, the group started inexperienced. Although there were a few handicaps, the staff had a successful year. They were open to new ideas and criticism, as well as praise. Smoke Signals reflected the year with serious issues dealing with drunk-driving, gangsters, and condoms. Under the guidance of lnez McGee, the cooperation of the photogra- phers, reporters, and editors made each issue new and exciting. Late night paste-ups thrash up your mental- ity, replied Editor-in-Chief senior Sharon lshikawa, but then you always have three weeks to gain it all back before the next issue COYHES OULU Copy by Helen Yoo, Layout by Pearl Liu Photos by John Auyeung, Bill Hardy -17 1987- '88 Smoke signals. Front row: Mike McCommon, Chang Lee, Taiho Yamada, Apeksha Marphatia, Debbie Kawamura, Tom Georger, Derek King, Karen Heidebrecht, Mark Goldstein. Row two: Glo- ria Lau, Saleemah Ahamed, Kendra Thurber, Doug Saqui, Chris Garcia, Scott Bollar, Steve Conrad, Eric Chen, John Lewis, Raymond Chang, Advi- sor lnez McGee. Top row: Shar- on lshikawa, Grace Lee, Amber MacArthur, Tonya Kong, Jane Cho, Nicci Chan, Ro Kola- kowski, Keith Kato, Derek Hell- mann, Henry Pfister, Mark Yee, Jaesu Han. Plot pictured: Jeff Mcl'lurlin 17 Looking over suggested ideas, News Editor Amber Mac- Arthur and Tom Georger discuss plans. I7 After meeting their deadline, seniors Jaesu Han and Ro Kola- kowski engage in computer activities. 'Q' Relaxing in the pub, senior Tonya Kong glances over the last issue of Smoke Signals. 58 'SITIUISE 5IEiIXIFiL - P it cccc S i N-N., S Q' A X A-M -it S 0 S I A .X 'N X N

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