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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

Mr.Hatcher makes popcorn with his students to sell to other teachers and students around school.

Meet Mr.Hatcher

Ava Babson, Staff writer Mar 21, 2023

David Hatcher was a custodian at West Brunswick for about five years, soon after he left West, he became a teacher assistant at South Brunswick high school for another five years. He is now in the process...

Sophomore Spencer Agner watching TikTok behind his computer screen in class.

Are you addicted?

Courtney Weston , Communications Director Jan 12, 2023

I have an addiction.  Let me clarify. I have a phone addiction.  Living as a teenager in this day and age, it's easy to be addicted to your phone. It seems like our whole world revolves around our...

Kearstin Herring showing off some of our tardy passes that the school will give you.

Tardy & Absent Policy: Stay or Go?

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2023

Did you wake up late this morning and know you were going to be tardy? It's your first time oversleeping and you think it's okay; it happens to many kids and nothing has happened to you before, right?...

Purple New Year, New You poster made on Canva.

New Year, New You

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2023

With the new year here, it’s time for everyone to start talking about their “New Year’s resolutions,’’ or just the goals they have and would like to achieve for the New Year. New Year's resolutions...

Riley Grissett reading  one of her favorite books Kingdom Of The Feared.

Last Installment Of The Kerri Maniscalco series “Kingdom Of The Feared”

Riley Grissett, Assistant Broadcast Director Jan 9, 2023

The long-awaited third installment of the Kerri Maniscalco series the “Kingdom Of The Feared” was published September 27, 2022. After leaving readers on a cliff hanger from the previous book, “Kingdom...

Riley Grissett dancing at her first prom in 2021.

Fully Busy

Riley Grissett, Assistant Broadcast Director Dec 2, 2022

My schedule is crazy: working full time, being a full time student, a helping hand to my father’s business, being part of a friend group and being in a relationship is a lot to manage at times. That’s...

Eiden Farsakh With Jiu Jitsu

Eiden Farsakh With Jiu Jitsu

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Dec 1, 2022

Brazilian jiu jitsu is known around the world. It is a martial art that focuses on self-defense and is a combat sport that teaches you about grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. Eiden Farsakh,...

Our local fighters standing together, not only as partners but as brothers.

Fight The Fire

Riley Grissett, Assistant Broadcast Director Nov 22, 2022

Nicholas Bostic, age 25, saved 5 children from their burning home, the police say they watched Bostic jump out of a two-story window holding a 6-year-old from the burning home. Many people can tell he...

Maddox Holder As she competes at a rodeo with  her horse Chappa.

Holding onto the reins: Maddox Holder

Ava Babson, Staff writer Sep 28, 2022

Maddox Holder is a sophomore who is passionate about horseback riding. She started this hobby when she was just 8 years old and her love for it continues to grow every day. “When I was little I wanted...

West Pilots New Leadership Elective

West Pilots New Leadership Elective

Riley Grissett, Assistant Broadcast Director Sep 27, 2022

Decisions are almost impossible for some: never knowing what they want, or how to take action–they need someone to make the first move. It’s why we have leaders: to take the initiative to find the...

Madison Decker and Joelle Cemeka, starting their first day with a smile.

Senior Breakfast 2022

Riley Grissett, Staff Writer Aug 29, 2022

On August 29th, seniors were welcomed with sweet treats and a filling breakfast to start their last, first day. Some of the parents organized this treat in the cafeteria...

Remembering Bethany Kinlaw

Remembering Bethany Kinlaw

Riley Grissett, staff writer May 10, 2022

  Bethany Kinlaw used all 17 years of her life not only to inspire but to bring joy to everyone she came across over the years. In the belief of her friends and family, heaven welcomed home an...

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