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The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

Camilla Wilkerson(right), Devonte Gause (left), and Zachary Copper(middle) lined up along the wall.

Project SEARCH

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Mar 12, 2024

Disabilities should never be a barrier to finding a job, especially in the medical field, a workplace where every single person can have an impact. Project SEARCH is a non-profit program designed to help...

Why Does School Seem So Optional Now?

Why Does School Seem So Optional Now?

Bethany Shook and Noah Farris Mar 11, 2024

We have almost 2,000 kids that go to West, but barely half of them show up. Kids aren’t showing up for multiple reasons and they are just thinking school is optional now. “Well, I think it’s become...

West Brunswick Men’s varsity vs New Hanover

Savannah Robinson, Staff writer Feb 21, 2024

On Tuesday February 13th the West Brunswick Men’s Varsity basketball team went against New Hanover. The game ended in a 46-81loss for the Trojans but the boys still played their hearts out and gave it...

West Brunswick Woman’s varsity vs New Hanover

Savannah Robinson, Staff writer Feb 21, 2024

On February 13th; the Trojan men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cheerleading,  had a senior night ceremony before their games against New Hanover High School. With 6 seniors graduating this year...

Tiffany Guin sings her heart out to the song She Used to Be Mine.

The Talent Show Auditions

Rowan Miller, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2024

On Friday, February 9th, 6 students performed in an attempt to gain a spot in the Spotlight on Talent Show. While these auditions were to take place on Thursday, February 8th as its own talent show...

Are Students Being Overworked?

Are Students Being Overworked?

Bethany Shook and Liliana Shriver Jan 26, 2024

Students already have a lot on their plate, four classes that are all giving assignments and homework, chores to do at home and possibly many others. Adding a job on top of all these burdens can cause...

Alexis Alford stands beside of her new car on the morning of her sixteenth birthday holding one and six balloons.

The Decline in Sweet Sixteens

Hannah Underwood, Staff Writer Jan 26, 2024

“The Sweet Sixteen" is an enamored tradition that acts as a segway into the latter half of your teenage years. However, in recent years, this celebration has suffered a decline in popularity, leaving...

Graphic created on Canva. Image depicts a clock and says Twenty-four hours left.

How Much Can You Fit In 24 Hours?

Kelsey Swain, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2024

Imagine you go to the doctors, just for a normal check up. Everything's going well ‘till your doctor looks down at your chart and looks up at you with a blank expression on their face. You leave the...

Principal Scott Dalton awarding an early graduate with her high school diploma.

Ahead of the Course

Joseph Hamric, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2024

Graduating early is a privilege that each student is given a chance to earn. In order to be an early grad you must meet specific requirements. These students show that they are focused and dedicated to...

Junior Amadis Levasa texting while parked in her car.

Texting and driving

Emma Bartlett and Amadis Levasa Dec 17, 2023

Texting and driving have had a huge impact on society, mainly teenage drivers. It’s already dangerous enough being a young driver who lacks experience but also not knowing what the drivers around you...

Two friends hanging out and eating behind the cafeteria stage

The West Brunswick Winter Formal: 12/9

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant Dec 17, 2023

On December 9th the day of the Winter Formal had finally come and students were already lined up at the door even before the planned time with snacks and friends while the staff added a few final touches...

Toilet Trouble: The State of Our Bathrooms

Toilet Trouble: The State of Our Bathrooms

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2023

High school bathrooms are never the cleanest places. There will be some times when you walk in and they don't look half bad, but then there are other times when you see writing on the walls, toilet paper...

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