Pass With Flying Colors
When this year’s seniors were put to the test, they proved their ability to adapt to any change that came their way. They took on Common Core, the changed NC State final exams and the move of Civics and...
Principal leaves imprint on school
They say you make some of your best memories in high school, and that high school will be one of the best times of your life. From the minute I walked in the doors of West as a scared little freshman, I could...
Pro/Con: Is the confederate flag a symbol of southern heritage or hate?
The Confederate Flag is a symbol of hate, not heritage Every day my dog goes wild at the sound of a large black Chevrolet truck. It’s not so much the sound of the deafening exhaust spewing global-warming...
Find the Net: Senior breaks county career goals record
The varsity women’s soccer team held up their hands to spell out “100” and celebrated on the field after senior Samantha Holmes scored her 100th goal in the first half of the Pisgah game this spring. The...
West to graduate 236
The 236 members of the Class of 2015 will receive diplomas at 7:30 p.m. on June 12 in Johnson Stadium, weather permitting. The ceremony will be moved to the new gym in the event of inclement...
Success Stories; Former West athletes pursue dreams
Kevin Thomas Down 21-0 to Franklin at halftime on his senior night in 2010, former Falcon running back Kevin Thomas was determined to bring his team back. At halftime Coach Paul Whitaker provided both...
In Flight; April 13-17
Presidential Parade Four 2016 presidential candidates have officially claimed their spots in the race as of this week. Hillary Clinton, former first lady and secretary of state under President Barack Obama,...