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WCHS Insight
The Student News Site of West Covina High School

WCHS Insight
The Student News Site of West Covina High School

WCHS Insight
News
The white paint covers the previous mural, a gray bulldog with a red, spiked collar in a night setting, donated by Class of 2006.
Students adapt to new campus changes
Valeria Aguilar, Editor-In-Chief • September 11, 2025
Khan stands in front of a banner that students made and leaves behind a legacy. “She’s very nice and if you need something, she’ll like get it done for you,” AVID student Marcus Hernandez said.
Math teacher Sifat Khan ends her journey at West Covina
Maddux Marquez, Staff Writer • June 9, 2025
Math department chair, Advanced Placement (AP) Seminar teacher, former Link Crew and Renaissance advisor Maya Ybarra taught various levels of math and introduced Link Crew to campus. Photo courtesy of Maya Ybarra
West Covina says goodbye to Maya Ybarra after 19 years
June 9, 2025
Jason Heilman with Class of 2024 graduate Miles Reid at graduation. Heilman has been teaching in the West Covina District for 20 years. Photo courtesy of Natalie Alvarez.
Special education teacher Jason Heilman leaves to Coronado High School following schedule changes
June 6, 2025
The ceremony begins with graduates seated alongside Top 30 Junior Honor Guard recipients standing by. These juniors are chosen based on having the highest academic achievement status and per tradition, leads the graduates out onto the field.
Class of 2025 graduates
June 6, 2025
Features
Left to right, Madeline Salas, Rio Che, Caitlin Nguyen and Alvin Chen stand together after a small debate about where they should each stand. Salas argued that Chen needed to stand closer to everyone while Che agreed and joked. "Act like you wanna be here," said Che.
Class of 2029 elects their officers
Isabella Garduno, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Senior Abigail Barrios found her escape in fashion as it not only let her wear anything she wanted, but she was able to make new friends along the way to add to her list of friends. “It helps me express who I really am and of course my friends that I’ve had long before high school and the ones that I made during high school as they’ve supported me through hard times.” said Barrios.
Navigating the best year with seniors
June 2, 2025
Four summer style must haves
Four summer style must haves
May 21, 2025
Jacquelyn Vasquez holds a rescued kitten. “I always wanted to go into law enforcement to have a positive impact on my community and leave everyone I encounter with a positive impact about law enforcement,” Vasquez said.
Jacquelyn Vasquez’s journey to the CHP
April 16, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
A satirical summer, our up-and-coming laughs
A satirical summer, our up-and-coming laughs
Angelina Shepherd, Staff writer • May 29, 2025
One of the three popular ferris wheels found near the back of the fair lit up by the many colorful lights. People on this attraction get a nice overview of the fair or a break from walking around.
The LA County Fair returns
May 21, 2025
The Huntington Library, home to one-of-a-kind botanical gardens.
Entertain yourself with local museums this summer
May 20, 2025
Junior Samantha Marron plays the role of Alexandra “Alex” Flynn Scott, as Alex shares her journey and experiences as a child with cancer before she passed away. The play revolves around Alex’s story, including her efforts to raise money for childhood cancer research through a lemonade stand.
Samantha Marron’s debut in “The Amazing Lemonade Girl”
May 14, 2025
Opinion
As years pass, more cars appear in the student parking lot. Students are required to fill out a parking permit form to be able to park their cars in the school's parking lot.
The benefits of driving as a high schooler
Xavier Cheng, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Annie Tam, the human anatomy and physiology teacher, gives an explanation of her class during Back To School Night through a presentation. Tam's classroom was barely filled, only about six students who came to view her presentation. Photo by William Xu
Students favor the minimum day of Back To School Night
September 12, 2025
American Eagle and Gap denim shorts are compared as they lay side-by-side. Both brands were compared this summer for their collaboration campaigns, advertisement style and their products.
Clothing advertisements must include diversity
September 12, 2025
Social science department teacher Paul Gordon teaches his class for an upcoming exam. He has seen an increase in assignments that are being completed on time as well as an increase in student productivity. "I'm getting way more assignments... Kids are completing their work in class on time," Gordon said.
Phones in schools: A tool, not a distraction
September 11, 2025
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Left to right, Madeline Salas, Rio Che, Caitlin Nguyen and Alvin Chen stand together after a small debate about where they should each stand. Salas argued that Chen needed to stand closer to everyone while Che agreed and joked. "Act like you wanna be here," said Che.

Class of 2029 elects their officers

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As years pass, more cars appear in the student parking lot. Students are required to fill out a parking permit form to be able to park their cars in the school's parking lot.

The benefits of driving as a high schooler

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Social science department teacher Paul Gordon teaches his class for an upcoming exam. He has seen an increase in assignments that are being completed on time as well as an increase in student productivity. "I'm getting way more assignments... Kids are completing their work in class on time," Gordon said.

Phones in schools: A tool, not a distraction

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American Eagle and Gap denim shorts are compared as they lay side-by-side. Both brands were compared this summer for their collaboration campaigns, advertisement style and their products.

Clothing advertisements must include diversity

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Jason Heilman with Class of 2024 graduate Miles Reid at graduation. Heilman has been teaching in the West Covina District for 20 years. Photo courtesy of Natalie Alvarez.

Special education teacher Jason Heilman leaves to Coronado High School following schedule changes

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Sports
Rising athletes
Rising athletes
Maddux Marquez, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
Sophomore Issac Villescas heads straight to baseball practice after a full day of school, balancing both. “Getting the work done as early as possible is the easiest way to get them done,” Villescas said.
Studying between sprints
Jesselle Rosales, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
Senior Marcus Mayweather, from the championship team Beemers, looks to eliminate his next target during yesterday’s competition against teachers on April 10. Mayweather hopes to eliminate another teacher to remain undefeated.
The Beemers: the dodgeball underdog takes it all
Sophea Rios and Carlee Macias • April 11, 2025
Galleries
En Español
El estudiante de ultimo año Jacob Nguyen ha sido jugador de béisbol en el equipo universitario desde su primer año. A lo largo de los numerosos juegos, prácticas y recuerdos que ha creado como miembro del equipo de béisbol, también ha aprendido mucho sobre responsabilidad que ha ayudado en su vida como estudiante. "Así que honestamente me ha enseñado a mantenerme al tanto de mi educación, mis deportes y a mantener un equilibrio entre las cosas", dijo Nguyen.
Planes posteriores a la escuela secundaria de los atletas de último año
Giovanna Garcia, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024
Una venta por cierre de toda la tienda 99 Cents hizo que los lugareños corrieran a la tienda y compraran todo lo que pudieran.
El cierre de las tiendas 99 Cents Only obliga a la gente a comprar en otros lugares
Enrique Santos, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Alex García, estudiante de último año, comienza una tarea para la clase de español. La tarea debe entregarse en clase tan pronto como ella entre. “Últimamente he tenido dificultades para mantenerme al día con el trabajo, pero creo que he mejorado mucho desde el comienzo del semestre,” dijo García.
Como afecta la senioritis a los estudiantes y cómo pueden ayudar los profesores
Justin Cabrera, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024