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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...