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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

First winter formal to be held soon

First winter formal to be held soon

January 9, 2019

On Jan. 26 at Kenmure Country Club from 7 to 11 p.m., West Henderson will be hosting its first ever winter formal, called “Winter Wonderland.” The dance will have a semi-formal dress code and is being...

Player of the week: Gwyneth Bell

Player of the week: Gwyneth Bell

January 8, 2019

The West Henderson women’s basketball team lost to the Enka High Jets on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at home. Finishing the first half with a score of 43-8, the Lady Falcons returned to the court and fought to...

AirPods becoming popular among students

AirPods becoming popular among students

January 7, 2019

Apple has made the ultimate wireless earbuds: AirPods. Every headphone company makes wireless headphones of some sort, so many people have been questioning what makes them so special. “I’ve seen a...

Review: "Bandersnatch"

Review: “Bandersnatch”

January 7, 2019

On Dec. 28, 2018, Netflix presented the world with a belated Christmas gift in the form of “Bandersnatch,” the 'choose your own adventure' extended episode of the show “Black Mirror.” The film,...

Movie industry lacks creativity

Movie industry lacks creativity

January 4, 2019

I am an animation person. Anyone who knows me knows that. I would much rather watch an episode of a cartoon or an animated film than whatever live action TV show people tell me I should watch. I find animation...

Junior achieves 100 and counting

Junior achieves 100 and counting

January 3, 2019

Alec Baynard, junior, beat his personal goal of 100 wrestling wins on Jan. 2 when he pinned his opponent in the gymnasium of North Henderson High School. “After I got my 100th match, I came off the...

Review: "Bird Box"

Review: “Bird Box”

January 3, 2019

Though the recent release of Netflix’s new horror film “Bird Box” isn’t the only film to blow up and become the hot topic on social media, it has seemed to leave an impact on viewers. Not only...

Popular holiday tune not a controversy

Popular holiday tune not a controversy

December 6, 2018

It is truly one of the most wonderful times of year. It is a time of holidays, family, friends and delicious winter treats. People everywhere can’t wait to sit in their warm homes and crank up some good...

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

December 5, 2018

The newest additions to Netflix have followed the trend of holiday love stories with some aspect of royalty tied into the film. The latest addition to Netflix, “ A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding”...

Students put aside rivalry for bigger cause

Students put aside rivalry for bigger cause

November 30, 2018

Tonight, Friday, Nov. 30, the West Henderson Falcons will travel to East Henderson to take on the Eagles. Although this is usually an intense rivalry game for both teams, East made their student section...

Players of the Week: Zach Allison and Darby Fisher

Players of the Week: Zach Allison and Darby Fisher

November 2, 2018

[column size=one_half position=first ] West Henderson’s football team nearly beat the top team in the conference Friday Oct. 26. AC Reynolds have won thirty conference games in a row. The first three...

Italian foreign exchange student reflects on American experiences

Italian foreign exchange student reflects on American experiences

October 31, 2018

Alessio Pylli’s life is defined by movement. As a junior in high school, he has been to three different countries and studied five different languages. The exploration of cultures and languages is his...

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