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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
-Nelson Mandela

The Cost of Free Education

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief April 23, 2024

With rising inflation the price of college tuition is gaining a new high. Within the previous two decades the cost of post-secondary education has risen by 62%. For students wanting to attend a university...

Welcoming students and their families to a European vacation, July 19-30, 2025.

Clarkson Goes International: Taking a Trip to Europe

Ishmael Fayiah, Journalist April 22, 2024

In collaboration with professional travel company, Explorica, Ms. Michelle Clarkson will be hosting a trip across Central Europe next year. Traveling to Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, students...

Flying To College: When to Apply for Higher Education

Flying To College: When to Apply for Higher Education

Elijah Page, Journalist April 21, 2024

As seniors move toward their new chapter of life, juniors look beyond their high school borders. Varying dates and times of the college application window, the class of 2025 will start applying for post-secondary...

Every month students of Woodrow Wilson High School vote for faculty to be nominated as, Students Choice Staff of the Month.

Mr. Mignanelli: WWHS Teacher of March

Alexia Pena, Journalist April 17, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School students have elected Mr. Charles Mignanelli for Staff Member of the Month. Known for his friendly and comedic nature, Mignanelli was a popular vote, outdrawing competitors by...

Woodrows Theatre Performance department goes to see The Wizard in 2025! Auditions begin this week!

We’re Off to See the Wizard in 2025

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief April 15, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School's Theatre Performance department  is proud to announce that their next show will be, "The Wizard of Oz." Bringing a great amount of prestige to the county for many years, the...

Mrs. Carolyn Wagner - WWHS Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Carolyn Wagner – WWHS Teacher of the Year

Londen Baker, Journalist April 12, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Wagner was recently announced as Teacher of the Year for Woodrow Wilson High School.  She teaches World Studies, Advanced Placement World History, and Advanced Placement European History....

WWHS Recruitment Day

WWHS Recruitment Day

Elijah Page, Journalist April 12, 2024

On March 14, Woodrow Wilson High School students attended a recruitment day at Beckley Stratton and Park Middle Schools. The goal of this ensemble was to engage upcoming freshmen to join one of Woodrow's...

Juniors - 
Make sure Chromebooks are charged on April 16 for the Digital SAT.

Scholastic Aptitude Testing Goes Digital

Angel Fortune, Journalist April 10, 2024

In participation with Raleigh County, Woodrow Wilson High School will be participating in the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Testing) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Designed by the College Board, the SAT will be...

Stay true to yourself. High School is a time of discovery, dont let others define you. Remember true confidence starts with self-love.

Ava Swartz: Singing The Final Note

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief April 9, 2024

Miss Ava Swartz is set to graduate this spring. Known for her kind spirit and love of literature, Ava has mixed feelings of graduating. "While I am definitely ready to leave high school, I will miss my...

Remember to have fun, high school events wont last forever.

Caden Torres: Saying Farewell to “Benevolent Merfolk”

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief April 9, 2024

Looking ahead Caden Torres has plans of attending college for General Studies. A kind-hearted individual, Caden will officially become a Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni this spring. During his time at...

A solar eclipse is set to take place today in Beckley, from 2:27-3:35. We ask all individuals in the county to please wear proper eye protection or stay indoors during the celestial event.

Solar Eclipse Comes Flying to Beckley

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief April 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, the sun will be blocked by the moon causing a complete solar eclipse. During this time, an individual will be able to see the corona of the sun, or the sun's atmosphere for four minutes....

Celebrating culture and artists by crafting illustrations.

Celebrar la Diversidad Cultural Con El Club Español (Celebrating Cultural Diversity With Spanish Club)

Alexia Pena, Journalist April 7, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School’s Spanish Club is hosted by Ms. Brittany Saavedra. The organization, first established this year by President MK Cummings, is dedicated to individuals who have a love of Spanish...

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