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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

Racial profiling encountered by minority students

Racial profiling encountered by minority students

April 7, 2014

Swinging from limb to limb in a neighbor’s tree, young Jacob Washington suddenly stopped as an older man approached him. The man shook his fist in the air and shouted: “If I catch you on my property...

PowerSchool: New way to see grades

PowerSchool: New way to see grades

October 3, 2013

Students and parents will notice a change in the school’s student data management software when they go to check out grades. NCWise has been replaced by Power School in all N.C. public schools. Instead...

Should teachers be judged by their students' scores?

Should teachers be judged by their students’ scores?

September 23, 2013

 “We will be judging your success and talent as a teacher based on your students' test scores and the amount of growth your students show over the course of the year. Whether or not you have a job...

Cost of playing sports not affordable for all students

Cost of playing sports not affordable for all students

February 28, 2013

The worst economic recession since the Great Depression has been more than just a story on the evening news. Students have felt the impact in the classroom, with larger classes and older textbooks that...

Students face costly challenges with driving expenses on the rise

Students face costly challenges with driving expenses on the rise

February 28, 2013

Junior Daniel Hough stared at the gas pump and anxiously watched the numbers roll higher.  He knew it would be expensive to fill the 15.9-gallon gas tank in his truck, but he did not expect the price...

Increased amount of homework causes high stress levels for students

Increased amount of homework causes high stress levels for students

February 27, 2013

The moment senior Hannah Owen walked in the door, she tossed her book bag on the floor and sighed. She had just gotten home from running eight miles at cross country practice, and she was exhausted. But...

Con: Should students attempt to have jobs during school?

Con: Should students attempt to have jobs during school?

February 20, 2013

A student trudged into his home after a long afternoon of tedious cashiering at the local grocery store. He opened his backpack, pulled out his chemistry homework and glanced at the clock as it struck...

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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