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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

Wingspan Online

The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

Wingspan Online

West Henderson JROTC Hosts Blood Drive

West Henderson JROTC Hosts Blood Drive

May 8, 2023

On May 1st, 2023, The Blood Collection (TBC) made one of their routine trips to West Henderson High School’s old gym for an all-day blood drive hosted by WHHS JROTC. TBC gives students a chance to give...

WHHS 2023 Student Body Elections

WHHS 2023 Student Body Elections

May 2, 2023

By Billy Allen-Justice On May 2nd, 2023, students take the stand as they run for student government offices at West. Out of 13 speeches, two were for student body President by candidates Naomi Cannon...

WHHS Science Olympiad Team Goes to State

WHHS Science Olympiad Team Goes to State

April 24, 2023

Over the weekend of April 22, 2023, the West Henderson High School Science Olympiad Team competed at NC State for the state-level competition. Our students competed against some of the best schools in...

Game Review: Tuscola vs West Henderson

Game Review: Tuscola vs West Henderson

November 2, 2022

By: Cooper Hughes Going into Friday night's game, the energy at West Henderson High School was at an all time high. Stadium seats were filled and cars were lining  the street. fans were  anxious  to...

West student receives perfect score on AP exam

West student receives perfect score on AP exam

October 29, 2021

West Henderson’s Caroline Maxon, Class of 2021, received a perfect score on the Advanced Placement (AP) Research exam in spring 2021.  Maxon’s research project explored a potential correlation between...

West holds "Pink Out" in support of breast cancer

West holds “Pink Out” in support of breast cancer

October 13, 2021

Looking down on the football field, waves of pink blinded the eyes of West students and their parents. In the center, a bright, pink patrol car sat nestled beside the Falcon logo, scattered with names...

Homecoming bonfire to be held in place of dance

Homecoming bonfire to be held in place of dance

October 8, 2021

The month of October brings excitement to West, as the cold weather sweeps in, and the most talked-about event of the fall semester, Homecoming, begins to be discussed. In a typical normal school year,...

AP students prepare for exams

AP students prepare for exams

April 16, 2021

With the end of school right around the corner, Advanced Placement students and teachers are hustling to prepare for upcoming exams. AP testing this year will look different from years past, but students...

Students return to school full time

Students return to school full time

April 2, 2021

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this school year has been anything but typical. Throughout the course of the year, much that affects students has been a topic of debate between students, teachers, parents,...

Henderson County Schools to operate under Plan A

Henderson County Schools to operate under Plan A

March 12, 2021

On Friday March 12, the Henderson County Board of Education announced that Henderson County Public Schools will be returning to full time in-person learning under Plan A.  This follows a statement...

Juniors to take ACT Tuesday

Juniors to take ACT Tuesday

March 8, 2021

On March 9, just as many high schoolers have done since 1959, juniors at West Henderson will take the ACT this year. However, not unlike many other typicalities of high school, the testing plan looks a...

Falcons kick off football season

Falcons kick off football season

February 11, 2021

West Henderson football began their official season this past Monday, Feb. 8. The Falcons are looking for another successful year despite their season getting pushed back.Their schedule begins with a scrimmage...

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