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The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

The Student News Site of West Brunswick High School

The West Wind

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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...

Student sleeping in Spanish one class during instructional class time.

How to procrastinate (and get away with it)

Noah Farris, Copy Editor 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, Copy Editor 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, Staff writer 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, Staff Writer 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...

Austin Hill, trying to make a goal for the team

3/10 Varsity Men’s Lacrosse VS Ashley

Kelsey Swain, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2023

On March 10th, a cold and cloudy night, along with a few rain drops, the men's lacrosse team went up against Ashley High School. This was a tough and long game for the Trojans but in the end, oh wait,...

Senior Carson Pope dribbles the ball.

The West Brunswick Trojans vs. The CFA Hurricanes 12/1/22

Macie Coley, Broadcast Director Dec 5, 2022

On Thursday, December 1st, the Trojan Basketball team faced the Cape Fear Academy Hurricanes at home. The Trojans fought hard against the Hurricanes, but unfortunately did not come out with the win. The...

Senior Eyana Gaskins and Junior Sabrina Rodriguez help run a game.

Trojan Athletes Volunteer at the For Kids Only Fall Festival

Macie Coley Nov 9, 2022

  On Friday, October 28th some Trojan athletes decided to help volunteer at the For Kids Only Child Development Centers Fall Festival. This year marked the 21st annual For Kids Only Fall Festival....

Grace Watson and Ashlyn Darby observing the projects.

Latin American Walk Tour

Emely Olmedo, Editor in Chief May 22, 2022

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