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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

Right Track: Women's relay team sets record again

Right Track: Women’s relay team sets record again

June 4, 2014

Adrenaline coursed through sophomore Taylor Houck as she pushed down the track to her teammate, baton in hand. Houck stretched out her arm, knowing that the two weeks of preparation in practice led up...

No Small Potatoes: Dinner sheds light on social injustice

No Small Potatoes: Dinner sheds light on social injustice

June 4, 2014

I lie to my mother because of ketchup. Heinz first inspired me to be dishonest at Texas Roadhouse when I was five. Hunger and evidently an adventurous spirit led me to order the “Lil’ Dillo Sirloin...

Wingspan Editor named North Carolina High Scool Journalist of the Year

Wingspan Editor named North Carolina High Scool Journalist of the Year

March 27, 2014

Earlier this month, senior Lauren Stepp was elated to hear she has been named the N.C. High School Journalist of the Year. Four years ago, at the beginning of her position on the Wingspan staff, she said...

Court Rooms and Broadway Shows

Court Rooms and Broadway Shows

February 20, 2014

I am a social anxiety-ridden Broadway star because of mock trial. Allow for me to explain. From a young age, I  feared public speaking. “Show and tell” was a knee-knocking nightmare in first grade...

Increasing number of Americans identify as religious 'nones'

Increasing number of Americans identify as religious ‘nones’

December 17, 2013

The Bible felt heavy in his hands as sophomore Hunter Davis read aloud the day’s scripture lesson. As he mouthed the words, he began questioning the validity of what was before him. It was in this moment,...

Feet and journalism: Conference offers new perspective

Feet and journalism: Conference offers new perspective

December 5, 2013

I have weird feet. They are wide and short and ultimately inconvenient. For years, Rack Room Shoes was my venom, Shoe Carnival was not a festival in any respect and Crocs were just never an option. I...

Tennis team hopes for success at upcoming match

Tennis team hopes for success at upcoming match

September 9, 2013

With sweat dripping from her palms, senior Madison Vaughn tightened her grip on the racket and prepared herself for the next serve. The women’s tennis team experienced a tough but conquerable match at...

Golf team remains undefeated

Golf team remains undefeated

September 9, 2013

Anger and frustration clouded senior Payton Culler’s as she positioned herself for the putt. The sun felt hot on her back and the club heavy in her hands. The women’s golf team was at the ninth hole...

Pro: Should students attempt to have jobs during school?

Pro: Should students attempt to have jobs during school?

February 20, 2013

Hands trembling, junior Marianne Hoppe nervously concocted blood pressure medication for a six-month-old using a mortar and pestle. The lights above hummed as the owner of Etowah Pharmacy closely observed...

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