From Eiffel Towers to croissants and everything else Parisian, this year's Prom theme hopes to transport students to a true “Evening In Paris.” A night commonly deemed the “most unforgettable night...

The holidays are officially here, and the countdown to Christmas is on. Though some have already hung their stockings, and others are just now realizing the Halloween decorations need to go, everyone can...

Titans no longer have to wait to play corn hole at tailgates and special events. This year, students who enjoy the game can join the new Corn Hole Club and play and compete alongside other members. West...

We all know the classic Top 100 list: Billboard Top 100, Top 100 baby names of each year, etc. But what about the Top 100 public high schools in North Carolina? With over 2,500 public high schools in the...

While many might be familiar with security checks at the airport or when entering a sporting event, most haven't experienced this when entering school. The WS/FCS school board recently implemented the...

Every student has wanted to chuck a ball at their teacher at least once. While many can only dream of this, students now have the chance to fulfill this fantasy at the upcoming student .vs. staff dodgeball...

For the first time in West history, freshmen and sophomores had a reason to dress up for a school dance. The PTSA hosted the Winter Wonderland Dance on Feb. 25. After years of students asking for a winter...

For all seniors who are about to enter their last semester as high school students and are battling their way through senioritis, good news is here. To celebrate the class of 2023, the sixth annual Crystal...

It's time to bring out your ugliest Christmas sweater and all your holiday cheer. West is having a Christmas/Holiday spirit week Dec. 12-16. Students are encouraged to show their holiday spirit by dressing...

1st quarter is behind us and with the start of the 2nd quarter the WS/FCS School Board announced that teacher-made exam exemptions will be tied to both attendance and grades. However, 1st quarter attendance...

Members of Junior Team 1 pose for a picture during practice.

Some Things Just Don't Change: Looking back into 1985 Thirty-seven years ago, students were walking down these halls thinking the exact same thing as you:"Is it Friday yet?" But that isn't the only similarity...

Walking by the gymnasium it's no surprise to hear the sound of students' shoes squeaking on the gym floor. Nineteen years ago one of those students was Chris Paul, a guard for the Phoenix Suns who is about...

The boys tennis team has dominated this year, finishing the regular season undefeated along with attaining their rightful title of Conference Champions and securing a spot in regionals. No obstacle, not...

With the rise of technology we are able to share our opinions and fight for change, but along with that, it has become increasingly difficult to maintain a good status with others in terms of political...

We all know the class clown, we all know the quiet kid and we definitely all know the teacher's pet, but do we really know them? One, if not all of them, could have a talent we are completely blind to,...

Lights, spacing, choreography, makeup, hair and last minute fixes are upon dance students. West dancers are currently in the process of perfecting their pieces in preparation for the upcoming Winter Dance...

There's no doubt that everyone is tired of hearing about the seemingly never ending global pandemic, COVID-19. However, we have come an incredibly long way since March 2020, now having a fully accessible...

Just like that, summer is over and students have returned to campus, though it may not be the same as previous years. The school has undergone a significant change this year, having welcomed Kevin Spainhour...