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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

Brunswick County schools new calendar showing the new semester and finals changes.

Brunswick County’s New Calendar Changes

Destiny Noblitt, Online Director Jan 17, 2023

In previous years, there was an average of 15 more school days in the spring semester versus the fall, leaving the fall semester with an average of 75 days and the spring semester an average of 90 days....

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...

Both teams prepare to begin the next play.

Junior Varsity Men’s Basketball vs. North Brunswick Scorpions- 1/6/23

Presley Adams, Staff Writer Jan 11, 2023

On Friday, January 6, our Junior Varsity men’s basketball team took on county rivals, North Brunswick High School Scorpions. The players worked together to create a competitive environment and made many...

Senior Quincy Hankins dunking the ball to score two points for his team.

1/6 Men’s Varsity Basketball vs. North Brunswick

Reyde Jones, Graphics Editor Jan 10, 2023

On Friday, January 6th, the varsity men's basketball team played against the North Brunswick High School scorpions at home. Seniors Kevon Daniels and JJ Cobb tied for the top scorer, with 19 points scored...

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?...

West welcomes new womens soccer coach

West welcomes new women’s soccer coach

Ava Babson, Staff writer Jan 10, 2023

After three years as the women’s soccer coach, Michelle Leonard is stepping down from her position. Emma Beacham, a Cedar Grove Math teacher, and our JV volleyball coach is stepping into the role. Beacham...

... Brooklyn Coble, Hailey Woodard, Morgan Bellamy, and ... getting ready to rock the court.

Varsity Women’s Basketball vs. Trask

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2023

On Tuesday the WBHS women's varsity took the court for their first home game of the season. They played Trask high school and took home a big dub! The final score was 11-60.    

Winter Playlist

Winter Playlist

Sam Anderson, Staff Writer Jan 3, 2023

When The Temp Drops There's nothing better than the temperature dropping, leaves falling, and a cup of something to warm you up. Except for all that paired with the perfect music. As a music lover,...

Seasonal Sadness

Seasonal Sadness

Sam Anderson Dec 15, 2022

When the winter months arrive, they bring more than just cold weather and holiday cheer. Many people around the world experience their mood significantly changing with the seasons, but why? Often dismissed...

Airpod pros left unacknowledged on a desk.

The Music That Defines Us

Olivia Hewson, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

Music is a very intricate form of expression, and it gives life and purpose to many people around the globe. Generation Z has brought a new wave of music culture into the spotlight that is beginning to...

Mrs.Saunders Christmas tree all lit up for the holiday season and ready to be displayed at the dance.

Winter Semi-Formal

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

This year the Leadership class took it upon themselves to throw us a Winter Semi-formal dance. As the day gets closer, they’re wrapping up all the loose ends and getting ready for the big day: Saturday,...

The best holiday gift guide

Holiday Gift Guide

Ava Babson, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

Gift season has officially made its appearance again. Thinking about what to get people for Christmas is truly hard if you think they already have everything they need/want and a lot of people have the...

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