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The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

Oh’ Christmas Tree

Jaylynn Barron, Staff Writer 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 24, 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, Assistant Editor 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, Creative Content Director 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, Staff Writer 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...

Coach Josselyn and Scott standing together before practice.

The New Era of Volleyball Coaches

Mary-Payton Pendergrass, Staff Writer Sep 10, 2024

As the new school year begins, we see new people, new classes, and new teachers. Some teams get a new coaching staff as well. This volleyball season, we introduced two new coaches, varsity head coach Olivia...

Stanley captures moments at the first home game of the season against North Myrtle Beach High School

A Friend of the Wind – Joe Stanley

Ava Williams, Staff Writer Sep 10, 2024

Joe Stanley has been a prominent figure in Brunswick County for his entire life. He has influenced many lives within our small town and continues to help it grow. Stanley has worked as a banker, an automotive...

Four Construction students propping up the first wall of a shed for class.

Girls in Carpentry: Their Struggles and the Solution

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Mar 25, 2024

When you hear the Home Depot sound bite on TikTok, you can almost guarantee you’re going to see a video of a guy, usually a dad, doing “dad things:” building something, chopping something down, or...

(From left to right) Ah"Yanna Jackson, Roberta Jackson, and Annaca Jackson stand posing with one another in front of Ah'Yanna's Italian Ice trailer.

Ah’Yanna’s Italian Ice

Hannah Underwood, Copy Editor Nov 13, 2023

Around Brunswick County and its surrounding areas, young entrepreneur, junior Ah’Yanna Jackson, over the past several years, has had her own small business in a continuous uphill climb.  Who she...

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