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The West Wind

The Varsity girls having a pep talk after finishing their warm up before starting the game.

11/22 Varsity Womens Basketball vs St Pauls

Amadis Levasa, Assistant Editor Nov 26, 2024

The atmosphere was electric as spectators were beginning to fill the stands more. Each person excited to watch the girls play against St Paul. The sound of sneakers squeaking on the polished wooden floor...

The Reasoning Behind Being An Administrator

The Reasoning Behind Being An Administrator

Taylor Hughes, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2024

When you think about your school and those who are in charge, you may wonder how they got to where they are, or why they picked the profession they are in.    Students often assume that teachers...

Coach Handy coming to meet all the boys after their long battle. After the game he gathered all the boys and led them in prayer.

9/5 JV Football vs North Myrtle Beach high school

Amadis Levasa, Assistant Editor Sep 11, 2024

For their first away game, our JV team went to North Myrtle Beach High school. The feeling of being on someone else's turf brings goosebumps and chills, but also brings hope and confidence to the team....

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.

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...

Student sleeping in Spanish one class during instructional class time.

How to procrastinate (and get away with it)

Noah Farris, Staff Writer Oct 25, 2023

Almost every time I get a new assignment the first thing I ask is “when is this due.” If something is due in two weeks, there’s a good chance I won’t start it until the night before. It is a TERRIBLE...

Arylyn Smith-Parks takes a big swing in a tough conference game.

Too Few Par-take in Women’s Golf

Noah Farris, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2023

The women’s golf team has the minimum number of players on their team (four), despite being in one of the biggest golf communities in coastal NC.  Why it’s important: Brunswick County and its surrounding...

Newest member and Coach of the Esports team, Dylan Parker.

Esports Team Welcomes their New Coach: Dylan Parker

Hannah Underwood, Copy Editor Sep 28, 2023

With the beginning of the Esports season quickly approaching the team has introduced its latest addition to the team, assistant coach Dylan Parker. Who he is: Parker is one of our newest teachers this...

Head defensive coach Scott Loosemore talking to his Varsity Trojans.

The Foot-Fall of West Brunswick

Dominic Grubb, Staff Writer Sep 26, 2023

Why it matters: The football team has had a losing record for the past two years and this year appears to be continuing that trend. The Trojans have been looking toward major changes and improvements from...

Coach Handy talking to the players before they go onto the field

Fresh Coaching Staff for a Fresh Season

Marissa Sellers, Staff Writer Sep 22, 2023

With the 2023 Football season, West is welcoming an almost all-new coaching staff for football with only three returning coaches: Scott Loosemore, Aaron Powell, and Allen Bryant. This year, we welcome...

Being county champs is great, but these three teams get an opportunity to win a much bigger title.

Playoff Bids

Amadis Levasa, Assistant Editor May 16, 2023

Getting the news that you’re going to the playoffs is a fantastic announcement every team wants to experience. Three of our spring teams got to experience the remarkable feeling this spring season after...

West team lined up on the field listening to the national anthem.

3/21 Varsity Women’s Lacrosse vs North Brunswick

Kelsey Swain, Staff Writer Mar 24, 2023

The women's varsity lacrosse team showed what they could do on March 21st. Their hair was flying in the wind as they ran the ball to the goal. The grass got kicked up as they picked up speed throughout...

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