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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

Wingspan Online

The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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West students receiving Google accounts

West students receiving Google accounts

September 28, 2015

All students at West have recently been assigned school-based Google accounts that include an email address. The program offers a variety of new tools that will enhance a student’s experience in the...

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Senior forgoes football to pursue career in ministry

June 8, 2015

Sweat dripped from senior Cody Jackson’s face and adrenaline pulsed through his veins after he scored the winning touchdown of West’s first playoff game of the season on Nov 14. Fans and teammates...

West to graduate 236

West to graduate 236

May 15, 2015

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 weather. Principal...

Pro/Con: Are police going too far?

Pro/Con: Are police going too far?

May 4, 2015

[column size=one_half position=first ] Pro: Police are going too far Unarmed 24-year-old Jonathan Ferrell was walking toward the police with his hands up when he was shot and killed by Charlotte police...

Wingspan's 2015 Guide to Prom

Wingspan’s 2015 Guide to Prom

April 22, 2015

[column size=one_half position=first ] Women's Prom style guide  Prom is the long-awaited celebration where upperclassmen spiff up for one of the most memorable nights of their high school career. It’s...

In Flight; April 13-17

In Flight; April 13-17

April 17, 2015

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...

After junior sponsor Teresa Davis announces that seniors Matt Rice and Hayley Morris have been voted prom king and queen, the pair shares a dance together.

Junior class presents 2015 prom

March 12, 2015

West’s 2015 prom will be held on Saturday, May 9, at the Crest Center Pavilion in Asheville from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The theme for Prom 2015 is "Tomorrow Never Dies." The theme is based on a popular James...

Rate of teenage e-cigarette use rises

Rate of teenage e-cigarette use rises

February 19, 2015

English teacher Teresa Davis passed back graded papers to her junior English students.  She noticed an odd fruity scent wafting through her classroom, but she didn’t think much of it. A student sat...

The construction workers recently completed the installation of new seating in the auditorium. The theater has not been renovated since 1991 when the soundbooth was added. Photo by Justin White.

Auditorium undergoes renovations

September 30, 2014

  Students and community members attending concerts and shows in the West auditorium will be “sitting pretty” this fall after construction workers recently completed the installation of new theater-style...

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