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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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The Student News Site of West Henderson High School

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Luke Manuel as new principal at West

Luke Manuel as new principal at West

June 16, 2020

After 14 years of being a proud Falcon, Shannon Auten is leaving West Henderson High and serving as the new principal of Henderson County Early College and Henderson County Career Academy. She is to be...

Senior's light shines as students pay tribute to classmate

Senior’s light shines as students pay tribute to classmate

November 14, 2018

“This Little Light of Mine” rang out through the crowd of hundreds in the junior parking lot at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, as students lit candles and laid down flowers in remembrance of senior...

Tropical Storm Florence: what you need to know

Tropical Storm Florence: what you need to know

September 14, 2018

The eye of former Hurricane Florence slammed into the coasts of North and South Carolina on Thursday, September 13, bringing massive flooding, storm surge and winds, and leaving coastal residents stranded...

Social media threat prompts evacuation

Social media threat prompts evacuation

October 6, 2016

At 8:45 Thursday morning, first period classes were evacuated from the building to the football stadium after authorities were notified of a social media bomb threat. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department...

Transylvania Co. tries ‘virtual’ snow days

Transylvania Co. tries ‘virtual’ snow days

May 30, 2016

In January and February, the students and faculty in the Henderson County Public Schools missed six days of school because of inclement weather. Although “snowcations” seem fun at the time, making...

Not Quite So Black and White: Students, administrators examine school climate

Not Quite So Black and White: Students, administrators examine school climate

May 19, 2016

        [column size=three_quarter position=middle ] A normal school day in February 1977... [dropcap size=small]F[/dropcap]eb. 17, 1977 — It was the day of the big game....

Principal Dean Jones to be replaced by Assistant Principal Shannon Auten

Principal Dean Jones to be replaced by Assistant Principal Shannon Auten

December 15, 2015

Assistant Principal Sharon Auten will replace current principal Dean Jones on Feb. 1, 2016. Jones will retire at the end of the first semester. The change was announced at last night’s school board...

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