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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

Taken to Heart: Safety concerns following last February's school shooting in Parkland, Florida motivate county, school leaders to act

Taken to Heart: Safety concerns following last February’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida motivate county, school leaders to act

February 14, 2019

Feb. 14. Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to love and affection. It’s hard to imagine any sort of malicious act taking place. In 2018, however, no one needed to imagine: the aftermath was broadcast to...

Kazakh foreign exchange student experiences cultural differences

Kazakh foreign exchange student experiences cultural differences

November 8, 2018

As he walked through the front doors of West with all the other students, he brought with him a confidence uncommon in those like him. He had studied this country for years and, even though he was on his...

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...

Henderson County public school enrollment down

Henderson County public school enrollment down

September 20, 2018

Despite national trends, public school enrollment in Henderson County is declining. Moreover, this is not an isolated issue. Many public schools above the Sun Belt are experiencing a decline in student...

Prom set for April 29

Prom set for April 29

March 21, 2017

The 2017 junior-senior prom will take place on April 29 from 7-11 p.m. at the Crest Center in West Asheville.   The theme for the prom is “Once Upon a Time.”   Tickets can be purchased...

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