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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

A political sign found in Wilmington, NC. This sign is for the election of District Attorney.

To Vote or Not to Vote

Naya Trott, Staff Writer Oct 3, 2024

Red or Blue, Democrat or Republican: two big parties, two big decisions. Today’s youths’ whole lives have been influenced by and pushed back and forth between two directions, separating them and creating...

Sophomores Taylor Hughes and Jaylynn Barron standing back to back holding items from their respective priotities.

Student Athletes vs. Athlete Students

Rivers Hicks, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2024

The terms student athletes and athlete students sound the same but have completely different meanings. Athlete students are students in school that prioritize doing well in their sport over their academic...

Assistant principal Karla Stanley  monitoring students getting on the bus.

Administration: Not just discipline, but life advice and shoulders to lean on

Jaylynn Barron, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2024

  On Wednesday, September 11th, the West Wind had a press conference with two of our administrators: principal Scott Dalton and assistant principal Karla Stanley. The topic of teacher/student relationships...

5/16 Senior Cookout

5/16 Senior Cookout

Jordan Thomas, Editor in Chief May 22, 2024

For the last week of school before exams, the class of 2024 had a Senior Cookout to spend time together for one last time. The Seniors enjoyed many types of food and drinks for the hot day.

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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...

A group of friends joking and having a good time together.

When to let go

Amadis Levasa, Assistant Editor Dec 13, 2023

Choosing friends is like drafting a team in sports. You don’t just want the most players, you want the best players. The ones who will stand by you, push you to be better, and celebrate your victories....

FCA members gather around the flag pole at 7:15 am for prayer.

A Walk with God

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2023

Why is it important: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or FCA, is a way for people to come closer to God and improve their relationships with Him. Sometimes Christian athletes find that, because of...

Seniors sitting in the grass

May 11th Yearbook Signing

Fleur Kelly, Broadcast Assistant 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...

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...

American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief Apr 14, 2022

Restaurants With Venegas in Spanish

Restaurants With Venegas in Spanish

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief Mar 17, 2022

     

Students showing their "backpacks" for the day.

Anything but a Backpack Day

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief Mar 8, 2022

After a bit of uncertainty from administration, they have finally heard student voices. Thanks to our yearbook staff, administrators allowed students to have the long awaited opportunity to give students...

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