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The Student News Site of Wilsonville High School

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The Student News Site of Wilsonville High School

Wilsonville Broadcast Network
Opinions
Photo of the senior homecoming float, decorated as princess and the frog. This years theme for the dance was Once upon a time.
High school dance hysteria
Carissa Parry, Opinions Editor | October 1, 2025
This picture shows the intense rivalry between the numbers six and eight. As of today, six has been overthrown by eight to take their spot as number of number of classes students have.
Six vs. Eight Classes
Grant Hydes, Staff Writer | September 25, 2025
This image shows incoming seniors the classes they can expect to take in their last year of high school. The number of classes and the consequences of choosing wrong can leave students feeling overwhelmed and confused.
Senior Scheduling for Dummies
Grant Hydes, Staff Writer | September 16, 2025
An American flag outside the Wilsonville Community Center. The flag is a symbol of patriotism, freedom, and opportunity. It represents the First Amendment, freedom of speech. Charlie Kirk died using his First Amendment rights, highlighting the fragility of open discourse and how political debate can turn violent.
When politics go too far: The murder of Charlie Kirk
Sydney Hanson, Managing Editor | September 11, 2025
Image showing one of the many poster displayed throughout the school reminding students that the phone policy follows them outside the classroom. The poster clearing states that phones are to be off and away all day starting at 8:30 all the way till 3:05.
Scroll no more!
Carissa Parry, Opinions Editor | August 31, 2025
Photo of one of the many places WVHS students go to lunch. From 11:25 to 12:00, the many restaurants and fast food like Taco Bell, McDonalds, and Wendy's are flooded with hungry students.
Fast food or fat food?
Carissa Parry, Staff Writer | May 30, 2025
Arts
Here's Jett McCall working the school halls Monday morning. His accessory is a Burberry wide-fit scarf.
In between fashion and fourth period
Ellie Shimmon, Staff Writer | October 3, 2025
Jazz club members circle up and groove with one another, the combined effort of piano, drums, trumpet, cello, scatting, and more. Inspiration drawn from the riff of the day, but also the beat within their bodies.
Swing by jazz club
Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor | September 24, 2025
Theatre director Jason Katz poses with his precious physical media. He keeps the Blackbox relatively clean, but has a stash hidden away in his office.
Media consumption: The constants and changes
Robbie Osborn, Guest Writer | September 16, 2025
Vivian Williams' vibrant Instagram feed captures personalized photos that light up her profile. Featuring a photo of her rocking an "I Heart Chicago" shirt to keep her friends updated on her most recent trip.
Installing creativity
Ellie Shimmon, Staff Writer | September 12, 2025
While seen as a mess the focus brought by art creates a clear mind. Art therapy allows people to work through emotions by creatively expressing them.
Therapaint: the art of painting away your anxiety
Ethan Spisak, Arts Editor | September 8, 2025
Recent Stories
Here's Jett McCall working the school halls Monday morning. His accessory is a Burberry wide-fit scarf.
In between fashion and fourth period
Ellie Shimmon, Staff Writer | October 3, 2025
The homecoming parade, featuring the float designed by the senior class. The image was taken by Tyler Widener, one of Wilsonville's student photographers that dedicated hours to photographing the various events that took place over the homecoming weekend.
Students behind the madness: Homecoming weekend
Sophia Lopez, Student Life Editor | October 3, 2025
Sra. Mcintire esta entrevistada cuando empieza su rol en la escuela secundaria de Wilsonville como la nueva directora provisional. Se refleja y mira para delante! Photo del distrito West-Linn Wilsonville
Wilsonville da una bienvenida a la nueva directora provisional
Avery Eckley and Sydney Hanson | October 3, 2025
Before school started for the fall of 2025, the entire Wilsonville staff lines up to get a group photo. No matter the role in which you play, every teacher and individual is important to successfully run a high functioning educational system with boundless extracurriculars/athletics.
The balancing act
Lucy Hue-Weller, Guest Writer | October 2, 2025
Student Life
The homecoming parade, featuring the float designed by the senior class. The image was taken by Tyler Widener, one of Wilsonville's student photographers that dedicated hours to photographing the various events that took place over the homecoming weekend.
Students behind the madness: Homecoming weekend
Sophia Lopez, Student Life Editor | October 3, 2025
The Flags in the commons of Wilsonville High School represents the culture and diversity including all different cultures and people. The United States is a place of endless opportunities for all people, Wilsonville embarks culture and diversity.
Why Foreign exchange?
Tyler Fallt, Staff writer | October 2, 2025
API Club Members stand in front of their table at the club fair with a Gojo board. They gave out candy, stickers, and had students sign up for their Labubu raffle. Pictured from left to right: Niyati Bhaskar, Thorin Hepburn, Cayden Bautista, Joshua Paris
Inside the API Club
Niyati Bhaskar, Guest Writer | September 28, 2025
Alexandra Flores and friends get ready for their freshman homecoming together. With dresses, fun pictures, and people to celebrate with, homecoming is sure to live up to their expectations.
Things I wish I knew as a freshman
Alexandra Flores, Guest Writer | September 24, 2025
Academics
This picture captures part of the teen's graphic novel section at Wilsonville's Public Library. This section features a wide variety of graphic novels, including 2 bookshelf's worth of manga! On the adjacent side of that grey shelf, one can find the promised staff recommendations.
Graphic novels: Why we should take them seriously
Sofia Kerner, Staff Writer | October 1, 2025
ChatGPT easily answers questions for a student, allowing good grades without putting in any actual effort in learning. As people begin to embrace the ever-evolving technology advancements, some may argue that it comes at a cost of learning.
From chalkboards to chatbots
Lucy Hue-Weller, Guest Writer | September 24, 2025
Sra. Mcintire esta entrevistada cuando empieza su rol en la escuela secundaria de Wilsonville como la nueva directora provisional. Se refleja y mira para delante! Photo del distrito West-Linn Wilsonville
Wilsonville High School welcomes new interim principal
September 19, 2025
This AI generated image shows the 94 seniors who leave Wilsonville High School for early release every Friday. The senior who wrote this article, limited by Senioritis, did not find the academic motivation to go outside and take a picture of real seniors leaving the high school for an early release.
Senior Scheduling
September 12, 2025
Incoming Freshman Reagan Lopez, Quinn Bruns, and Rory Feary pose for their freshman soccer picture. They were a part of the Varsity soccer girls retreat, and are looking forward to their first day of school.
Pacing your schedule
August 25, 2025
Sports
Before school started for the fall of 2025, the entire Wilsonville staff lines up to get a group photo. No matter the role in which you play, every teacher and individual is important to successfully run a high functioning educational system with boundless extracurriculars/athletics.
The balancing act
Lucy Hue-Weller, Guest Writer | October 2, 2025
Wilsonville girls' soccer poses for a picture with their 4th state championship title. While their legacy is strong, this year's team works to play up to the reputation left by a bloodline of previous Wildcats.
Wilsonville girls’ soccer fighting for a 5th State Title
Camryn Schaan, Guest Writer | September 30, 2025
Football athletes Trevor Glos, Rhett Smith, and Ryder Barclift pose for a picture during warmups. While the sun sets on the pink-out themed homecoming game, the Wildcats get in the zone to defeat Forest Grove.
Sports and socializing: Can sports help freshmen connect with new groups of friends?
September 28, 2025
#21, Layne Wettstein runs down the field looking for the opportunity to score a goal. Wettstein, a senior at Wilsonville who has a total of 3 goals this season
Striking the Match For a Fire Season
September 24, 2025
Video Journalism
Review a successful evening of music and sunshine, brought to you by the jazz bands of Wilsonville High School and Meridian Creek Middle School! Graphic by John D'Souza
Sofia Lopez and Ryan Williams pose together outside the Wilsonville back doors.
Senior Ted Lee serving the tennis ball in a strong caliber match showing the fun and competive aspects of the game of tennis not only at Wilsonville but around the nation.
WBN logo. Graphic provided by WBN staff.
WBN logo. Graphic provided by WBN staff.
The 97070 Show ~ Apr. 17
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