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The West Wind

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The West Wind

5/20 End Of Year West Wind Celebration Dinner

5/20 End Of Year West Wind Celebration Dinner

Celine Tendo, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

On the last day of school, The West Wind journalism class came together one final time to celebrate a year of hard work. The group met up at Fish Co, a local restaurant, where they shared laughs, memories,...

C/CSM Mason Hopkins and C/2LT Chris Gomez getting ready to presented the colors.

5/7 JROTC Annual Awards

Savannah Robinson, Event Coverage Coordinator and Equipment Manger May 22, 2025

On May 7 at 6pm, the West Brunswick High School JROTC Battalion hosted their JROTC awards ceremony. The JROTC Color Guard presented by, C/CSM Hopkins, C/CPT Carrillo, C/2LT Gomez, and C/CPT Bentitez, posted...

Social studies Kourtney Saavedra and her husband Miguel Saavedra pose for a selfie on one of their many trips.

More Social, Less Studies; Saavedra Leaves the Classroom

Hannah Underwood, Copy Editor Apr 17, 2025

After ten years of teaching, one teacher of the year award and one too many pairs of crocs to count, room 710’s tenant Kourtney Saavedra’s time at West is dwindling with her recent decision to take...

The Hidden Canvas: Why Art Class Deserves More Spotlight

The Hidden Canvas: Why Art Class Deserves More Spotlight

Avery Babson, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2025

“Everything that you see around you was designed in some way or another, " said Art Teacher Jentry Luse. “From your clothes to your shoes, to the car you drive, to the school that we’re in. It was...

Oh' Christmas Tree

Oh’ Christmas Tree

Jaylynn Barron, Financial Manager Nov 15, 2024

While Christmas is approaching, it's time to start thinking about buying a tree. When artificial trees aren't cutting it, use this guide to help pick out a live tree. Fun fact: North Carolina is...

Chief Gause stands at attention Infront of the American flag with his West Brunswick hat on.

Passing Down The Torch

Julian Linares, Staff Writer Oct 25, 2024

Whether it be for Key Club, DECA, cheer, or soccer, those in leadership positions show those how to lead and succeed, so when they have to leave high school, the next generation is ready to take up the...

Shaping Future Nurses

Shaping Future Nurses

Willow Peltier, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2024

Brunswick Community College offers many programs for high school students, including a nursing program that helps juniors and seniors get a head start on the long process of becoming certified nurses. Why...

The feature image shown above includes the Morgan Message logo. It was inspired by her artwork and her love for teal.  First hand accounts claim that at Morgan Rodgers memorial there were butterflies everywhere which explains the meaning behind the butterfly.

The Legacy of Morgan’s Message

Amadis Levasa, Editor-in-Chief Oct 18, 2024

A tragic event set off worldwide inspiration and has saved thousands of young adults from losing their battles to anxiety or depression. By sharing her story, athletes and non-athletes alike see themselves...

FFA and SAAC partner for Helene victim relief

Brooklyn Coble, Assistant Editor Oct 9, 2024

 Our Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is partnering with the athletics program to create a donation drive to collect items for citizens of Western North Carolina after serious destruction from...

New teachers are welcomed to the school and reminded of the many more that came before them

7 New 2024 Teachers

Ava Williams, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2024

As we kick off a new school year, we are also welcoming an array of new staff that comes with it.  Why it Matters: Every school year brings transitions but having brand new teachers puts a spin on...

Senior Class President: Hannah Underwood

Senior Class President: Hannah Underwood

Taylor Hughes, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2024

Organizing a school government has been a custom in the education system for decades. Getting elected as your class’s secretary, vice president or as in Hannah Underwood’s case, president, is a very...

Assistant principal Karla Stanley  monitoring students getting on the bus.

Administration: Not just discipline, but life advice and shoulders to lean on

Jaylynn Barron, Financial Manager Oct 1, 2024

  On Wednesday, September 11th, the West Wind had a press conference with two of our administrators: principal Scott Dalton and assistant principal Karla Stanley. The topic of teacher/student relationships...

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