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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

Senior Lavoria Hill standing with teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing Katie Smith.

Here’s your Sign

Noah Farris, Copy Editor Sep 20, 2023

Many of us spend a large part of our day listening to music, watching TV or talking to one another. For senior Lavoria Hill, things are much different. “I was born hearing, but I lost my hearing at...

first year Spanish teacher Dylan Parker

West welcomes new Spanish teacher

Emma Bartlett, Staff Writer Sep 18, 2023

Dylan Parker is a new Spanish teacher, with an exciting past and a fun life. Parker is originally from Huntington, West Virginia where he also attended high school. After high school, Parker went to college...

CMA Exam & Exemptions

CMA Exam & Exemptions

Campbell Cheers, Online Assistance Sep 18, 2023

A new exam policy was dropped in Brunswick County Schools. For this school year, in classes with no state exam, you may exempt a teacher-made exam, based on your attendance and grade in the class. Teacher-made...

Sophomore Brooklyn Coble flipping into the pool.

Annual West Wind Celebration

Lauren Nelson, Editor in Chief Jun 2, 2023

As each semester comes to an end, the West Wind has some sort of gathering to celebrate all of our accomplishments and provide a fun way to all be together for one last time. In the past, the West Wind...

Goosebumps: The Musical

Goosebumps: The Musical

Aiden McKinney, Junior Broadcast Assistant May 30, 2023

On Wednesday, May 17th West put on a stunning production of Goosebumps: The Musical: Phantom of the Opera. While the talented cast sang and acted their way through an entertaining performance, elevated...

A poster outside of Anna Saunders room showing support to the seniors.

5/24 Senior Walk

Brooklyn Coble, Staff Writer May 24, 2023

Today the class of 2023 made their way around the school for one last time.  The underclassmen came out of their classrooms to say goodbye and the halls were decorated to show how proud everyone is of...

Noah Hewett, Amadis Levasa, Jayla Alejandro, and Kearstin Herring skipping down the side of the 100 building.

Gen-Z: Identity, Individualism, and Style

Olivia Hewson, Staff Writer May 24, 2023

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” - Michael Jordan. This a quote that can interpret Gen-Z as a generation that prominently pushes for change and...

Seniors sitting in the grass

May 11th Yearbook Signing

Fleur Kelly, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

  May 11th was an important day for many seniors, it was time for their yearbook signing. Students went around chatting with friends and signing those friends' yearbooks. The water bottle...

New members passing the torch.

National Honor Society Ceremony

Emely Olmedo, Co-Editor in Chief May 17, 2023

On May 11, The National Honor Society Induction ceremony took place in the main gym. Family and loved ones attended to support their child's academic excellence. The ceremony involved recognizing new members,...

Old students reminiscing

April 1st 50 Years of West

Fleur Kelly, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

On April 1st, the 50 Years of West festival was held at the West Brunswick High School from one to five. Many different classes, nonprofits, and other companies made the festival as fun as possible...

Benefits and Burdens of Being Bilingual

Benefits and Burdens of Being Bilingual

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief May 10, 2023

We all know the benefits of being bilingual in today’s society. Although, many don’t realize there are a few burdens that come with being bilingual. Being a Spanish and English speaker is far more...

Junior Noah Borton and sophomore Cayson Coley with Sawyer Helton.

3/28 Special Olympics

Lauren Nelson, Editor in Chief Mar 31, 2023

The annual Brunswick County Special Olympics were held at Town Creek Park on Tuesday, March 28th. Students, faculty, and volunteers across the county look forward to this event each year. Many passionate...

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