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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

Two love birds kissing in front of a sunset scene.

Dating Age Gaps: How Far is too Far?

Savana Moore, Staff Writer Sep 26, 2022

Age matters a lot when you're dating in high school, but maturity levels are what matters most. You might come from a background that forced you to grow up quicker than your peers, so when you date someone...

Cherry tree at Queens Botanical Garden in New York, NY

The Environment We Create is a Reflection of Our Mind

Olivia Hewson, Staff Writer Sep 21, 2022

Environments influence a person’s mood and work ability through little things like messy rooms when you are upset and clean homes when you’re excited.    What the human brain presents will...

Seeing through the Rose-colored glasses ; Students  have high expectations for High School but snap into reality when the time actually comes.

Seeing double, The expectation vs reality of High School

Ava Babson, Staff writer Sep 20, 2022

Time for socializing, fun, school spirit, and new bonds: high school is glorified and celebrated in the media, giving rising freshmen a pair of “rose-colored glasses” as to what they should expect....

Weston Sharpe and Mr. James Sullivan posing on game day.

Thanks to You!

Courtney Weston, Communications Director Sep 19, 2022

The new school year means the beginning of football season. While football itself has many traditions. Coach Pardue thought we needed to incorporate a tradition to thank the staff for working hard to teach...

Crowds walking through the courtyard making their way to the front of the school. 

Photo credit: Jenna Williams

Pet Peeves

Jenna Williams, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2022

Everyone you know or talk to has one thing in common: they all have a pet peeve. Pet Peeves can range from multiple things, like people talking too loud, someone leaving your bedroom door cracked, or someone...

The West Wind received 10 total certificates acknowledging work from the 2021-2022 school year.

Journalism takes on a “New Day” at NCSMI

Courtney Weston, Social Media Manager Jun 15, 2022

For the first time since 2019, staff members could attend the North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute (NCSMI) camp in person. The camp took place at UNC-Chapel Hill and allowed students to branch out...

PLTW students posing for a picture after receiving their coats and certificates.

The PLTW White Coat Ceremony

Lauren Nelson, Online Director May 25, 2022

Mrs. Gerald held the annual white coat ceremony on Thursday, May 19th. This ceremony celebrates students who have completed all four of the PLTW courses offered at West. Friends and family were invited...

Grace Watson and Ashlyn Darby observing the projects.

Latin American Walk Tour

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief May 22, 2022

The group of new recruits pose for a picture.

Military Signing Day

Hunter Dewayne Riley, Staff Writer May 18, 2022

On Thursday, May 12th, the JROTC program held an event to celebrate its students who joined the military. The event was held in the library allowing the recruitees to invite their parents to come and support...

Addi Hardee, Camdyn Beck, Tanner Fields, and Macy Sellers holding up their bandaged fingers after finding out their blood type

PLTW Blood Type Lab

Ashley Norfleet, Social Media Manager May 13, 2022

    Mrs. Gerald's third period PLTW class had Edward Grissett a Medical Lab Technician prick their fingers and show them what blood type they are.      

Two friends going through the yearbook together.

Senior Yearbook Signing Party

Riley Grissett, Staff Writer May 13, 2022

On May 12, senior's gathered together to celebrate winning the tardy competition and the last time signing a yearbook that featured their high school experience. They were given goody bags, their yearbook,...

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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