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Woodrow Wilson High School celebrates the spirit of Homecoming through uptown Beckley.

Displaying a Homecoming Spirit

Alexia Pena, Managing Editor October 7, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School hosted their annual Homecoming parade on the 2nd of October 2024. Leading the floats, Ron Cantley, served as Grand Marshall of the parade. Woodrow’s cheerleaders, lassies,...

The AFJROTC represents Woodrow Wilson High School well in recent competition.

Run Raider, Run

Oli Fox, Journalist September 26, 2024

On the 18 of September 2024, Woodrow Wilson High School's Air Force Junior Reserves Corp.  competed against a multitude of high schools at Riverside. The competition concluded with the Raiders team earning...

Woodrow Wilson High School Female Soccer Team scores victory in recent match.

Kicking To New Heights

Alecia Smith, Journalist September 24, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School’s 2024 female soccer team has won three games, lost four matches, and tied once. Their highest score 7:0, opened the season with a victory and their latest record of 4:3 reflected...

Should Books Be Banned: The Story of Locked Up Pages

Should Books Be Banned: The Story of Locked Up Pages

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief September 24, 2024

According to the American Library Association, approximately 4,240 titles were in danger of censorship in 2023. This number was a 92 percent increase from the previous year. Books face censorship to protect...

Two Woodrow Wilson High School seniors come together to form one incredible business!

A Discovery of Business: Flying Eagles Open Drink Stand

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

Woodrow Wilson High School seniors, Madison Hanna and Jazmin Rose have started their own business. As of August 12, the company, Bev Co., has surpassed its starting fund. In support of student dreams,...

The next 5th Quarter of Beckley will be hosted on October 4, following the conclusion of the home football game. Mario Kart and nine square in the air will be featured.

5th Quarter of Beckley

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

Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church has been hosting 5th Quarter this year in a new activity building. Dedicated to providing a safe space for students, the church members of SMBC have hosted the organization...

Woodrow Wilson High School’s football team prepares to dominate Parkersburg-South in upcoming game.

Eagles Take Flight Underneath Friday Lights

Braylon Walton, Journalist September 13, 2024

Under the home lights, Coach Chad Sarrett will lead his team to victory on the 13 of September, at 7:30pm. Preparations for the game have included watching films and coming to practice everyday during...

Woodrow Wilson High School band performs in the auditorium.

Marching Ahead: WWHS Marching Band Plans For 2025

Ashleigh Bowling, Journalist May 24, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School’s band has recently participated in a variety of activities. The band concert, taking place on May 17 ended with much praise. "The band played extremely well and we had a great...

Woodrow Wilson High School starts a new chapter of Dual Credit with Fairmont State University.

Transferring Dual Credit: Eagles and Falcons Become One

Emily Keaton, Journalist May 24, 2024

Dual Credit courses offered at Woodrow Wilson High School provide students the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit. Previously these classes have been offered through West Virginia...

Piper Dangerfield: Marching to Graduation

Piper Dangerfield: Marching to Graduation

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

Crossing the finish line one last time, Piper Dangerfield is set to graduate this spring. Known as a humorous and complex individual, Piper will be attending West Virginia University’s Statler College...

“You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a negative person.”- Unknown

Bringing New Mentality Towards Mental Health

Elijah Page, Journalist May 9, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School has built a mental health committee of students. Directed by Mrs. Katie Stover, Mrs. Lindsay Flanagan, and counselors, Mrs. Shanna Casto, Mrs. Melissa Cook, and Ms. Erica Hampton,...

“Remember to enjoy high school, there’s a lot more than just academics.”

April Showers Bring Phares Flowers

Landon Skeens, Editor-In-Chief May 7, 2024

Woodrow Wilson High School students recently nominated Mrs. Anna Phares for Teacher of the Month. Known for her kind and intelligent nature, Phares has taught at WWHS for 14 years. In 2008 she earned...

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