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The Student News Site of Wilsonville High School

Wilsonville Broadcast Network
The Student News Site of Wilsonville High School

Wilsonville Broadcast Network
Sydney Hanson

Sydney Hanson, Managing Editor

Sydney Hanson is a Senior at Wilsonville High School and will be the Co-Managing Editor for WBN in the 2025-2026 school year. Along with her love for reading and writing in her free time, she has two jobs, is involved in National Honors Society, Red Cross Club, and is in the Dual Language program. Outside of school, Sydney enjoys running and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.

All content by Sydney Hanson
Willie the Wildcat tied up for an election campaign picture for then ASB Vice President Hector Baltazar in 2023. It’s fun to campaign for positions, but it is also incredibly important that students know what these roles do at school. When you run for a position, there are various things you are expected to accomplish, beyond just entertaining campaign strategies.

ASB Elections and advantage of popularity

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2025
An image of Oregon City Mayor Denise McGriff hugging police chief Shawn Davis. There are all sorts of people involved in the criminal justice system and process.

Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office 2025 event

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2025
Students showing school spirit at a home football game. Football games are a great way to support school athletics and bring the community together.

[Photo] Opinion: We have plenty of school spirit, but we don’t always show it

Shalin Taksali, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025
A student takes a nap at school. Students are constantly falling asleep at school and napping immediately when they get home. Students are prone to sleep deprivation.

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” – Warren Zevon

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
March 6, 2025
A student scrolling through TikTok. TikTok is very popular with students at Wilsonville.

To ban or not to ban?

Sydney Hanson and Sophia Pattalochi
January 24, 2025
Two students enjoy the Super Bowl halftime show. It has been a controversial topic for many; whether you are a Drake or Kendrick fan, it was an impressive performance.

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime controversy

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2025
The Wilsonville robotics team gathers for a photo. The team is a diverse group that helps bring new ideas to life.

[Photo] The underrepresentation and importance of women in STEM

Leighton Gee, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
A graphic showcases some of the struggles young students go through. It’s difficult to live up to various expectations.

Body image: the trend that’s impossible to keep up with

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
January 30, 2025
In 2006, the average score on the SAT was 2539 for both math and reading. Writing sections tested above the average of 1050. Data: (prepscholar.com)

Todos los estudiantes preguntan

Pranay Kollu and Sydney Hanson
January 8, 2025
A student taking time after school to study for her class. School plays a big part in students life's even after school.

¿Tareas significativas o tareas sin sentido?

Leo Guerrero and Sydney Hanson
December 19, 2024
U.S. airmen salutes during an assumption of command ceremony. Original public domain image from Flickr.

Todos los oportunidades que ofrece el militar

Sophia Pattalochi and Sydney Hanson
December 19, 2024
A student looking into the information for the trip to Costa Rica. Students involved in Spanish and Dual classes get offers to go!

¡Programa de lenguaje dual! ¿Qué es eso?

Jazlynn Osnaya and Sydney Hanson
December 19, 2024
Junior Michael Hanson stands confidently in the Wilsonville hallways. He often enjoys the magic of WBN.

People of the Ville – Michael Hanson

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
November 26, 2024
Wilsonville High School Library filled with different poetry books.

Introducción a la poesía

Avery Underhill and Sydney Hanson
November 19, 2024
Someone vapes without knowing the consequences of it. It's hard when you don't have the correct information.

How high is high school?

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2024

Election night coverage

Sophia Pattalochi and Sydney Hanson
November 15, 2024
A cup of coffee a good book is a great way to relax after a long day at school. Onika Hernandez has a book shelf where she keeps all the books she's read over the years.

Los libros estan saliendo

Sophia Pattalochi and Sydney Hanson
November 7, 2024
He’s Past the 40-Fresh of scoring the Wildcats’ only goal of the night, #7 forward Alex Bautista-Vega attempts to take the ball from his opponent on the Milwaukie Mustangs. While Bautista-Vega was successful on defense here, the Wildcats were unable to hold off the Mustangs from tying the game 1-1.

Wildcats y Mustangs juegan dos partidos muy reñidos

Shalin Taksali and Sydney Hanson
November 4, 2024
A Wildcat player attempts to take the ball past the Sherwood defenders, setting up one of their nine goals in the process.

Campo pequeño, corazones grandes

Shalin Taksali and Sydney Hanson
November 4, 2024
Outstanding dance team seniors from various schools receive roses to recognize their accomplishments in the sport. All six dance teams had seniors receive this recognition.

NWOC 2024 Dance Competition

Alex Derlago and Sydney Hanson
November 2, 2024
Balancing busy schedules packed with homework, a social life, and work. Can it be done?

Escucha el timbre del trabajo llamando

Jazlynn Osnaya and Sydney Hanson
October 30, 2024
Alexis Mcllmoil, now known as Sister Mcllmoil, poses with her scriptures, The Book of Mormon, in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Más allá del diploma: Estudiantes que navegan por la vida después de la escuela secundaria

Gabi Moultrie and Sydney Hanson
October 30, 2024
Junior Hannah Beckley enrolled in the pre-calculus course before its change to an AP class. Currently, she participates in Calculus AB with Mr. Barkley. Here, she's pictured after interview with Sofia Kerner at Starbucks, studying hard!

Precálculo convertido en AP

Sophia Kerner and Sydney Hanson
October 29, 2024
Wilsonville boys varsity team huddles together before the game. Heads bowed and arms around one another, they lead each other in setting up a winning mentality and feeling the adrenaline seep between them.

Wilsonville pretende llenar las gradas para los partidos de fútbol masculino

Ella Hutchinson and Sydney Hanson
October 29, 2024
Last year, the school Rocket League team was hard at work in their tournament. They hope they can get more recognition, helping the school and its students to start taking E-sports more seriously and participating as well.

Lanzando amistades a través de los deportes electrónicos

Shalin Taksali and Sydney Hanson
October 22, 2024
The senior homecoming float glides along the streets of Wilsonville. Much time and effort goes into the Homecoming parade, and plays a role among Wilsonville's longstanding traditions.

El desfile del “Gran Juego”

Niko Rodgers and Sydney Hanson
October 22, 2024
Senior quarterback Mark Wiepert leads the team in a post-game chant of Wilsonville's fight song. Whether win or lose, the Cats appear before their peers, parents, admin, and classmates to thank them and stand proudly in the humility of the team.

Gatos monteses en el camino hacia un tercer anillo

Ryan Williams and Sydney Hanson
October 22, 2024
An anonymous subject demonstrates the dark addiction that phones tempt people with. Isolated and zoned, the screen can seem captivating and social, but in reality, sets people apart from interactions with things of the earth.

La amenaza actual de las redes sociales

Kelsi Shivers and Sydney Hanson
October 22, 2024
Creating a more in depth detail, a 3D rendering of the sketch brings the set to life. The actual bringing it to life requires more in detail designs and renders.

¡Construyendo un set en un tiempo escaso!

Ethan Spisak and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
Caleb Hernandez is on his Chromebook, working on his audio production assignment. He’s putting together sounds to improve his latest project.

¡Crea tu sonido!

Leo Guerrero and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
Senior Mark Wiepert is the starting quarterback for Wilsonville's varsity football team this year. His success and passion for football comes from his strong faith in Christ. Photo provided by Triple M Photography

La pasión de Mark Wiepert por el fútbol y la fe

Emery Putnam and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
Persia Bowman, Quinn Gann-Winslow, and Bianca Pinoli cheer the Wilsonville football team on in the pink-out homecoming game against Canby. Supporting the team alongside the cheerleaders and hundreds of peers, they proudly shout the chants and follow along in excitement throughout the night.

Una broma sobre la barra de equilibrio: la escuela y el deporte

Alyssa Tornai and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
Wilsonville Volleyball celebrates after winning a set vs Centennial. Cats win in 4 sets to move to #1 in the state

El emocionante salto del voleibol de Wilsonville a la temporada 2024

Cole McConnaughey and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
The ISEF Internationals event in Los Angeles, California. Students delve into the wonders and curiosities of ISEF while sharing their research with other people.

¡Todas las oportunidades que ofrece ISEF!

Sophia Pattalochi and Sydney Hanson
October 21, 2024
A shaking of hands, representing the meaning of positive resolutions. It can be detrimental to not know the impacts of negative interactions with others, especially when it leads to physical conflict.

Thoughts on school fights: Importance of Conflict Resolution

Sydney Hanson, Opinions editor
October 20, 2024
Xin-Xin poses with junior, Ryan Williams, and his personalized swag. Merchandise is thoughtfully customized and delivered to students through Xin-Xin's business.

El ajetreo de la escuela secundaria

Sophia Lopez and Sydney Hanson
October 18, 2024
Charlotte Parry awaits her first day at University of Utah. Standing outside her new home, going full speed into the swing of adult life.

Próximos pasos hacia la edad adulta

Carrisa Parry and Sydney Hanson
October 17, 2024
Senior Audrey Buck is an experienced tutor. She's willing and capable of supporting fellow students in academic areas in a wide range.

Tutores de Wilsonville

Avery Underhill and Sydney Hanson
October 17, 2024
Ms. Willard captured in her personal office showing off to interviewer Sofia Kerner her collage of colleges adding suitable decor to her room!

Cartas de recomendación: ¡La primicia!

Sofia Kerner and Sydney Hanson
October 17, 2024
Ms. Heaton and Ms. Huggins showing off one of their customized plans to aid students with learning differences!

¿Cuál es el atractivo de las aulas inclusivas?

Sofia Kerner and Sydney Hanson
October 17, 2024
Error Code Xero, the Wilsonville High School robotics team, debuts their T-shirt launcher at the Homecoming football game on October 10. A hobby project developed by junior and robotics team member Cayden Whisman, the T-shirt launcher was designed to uplift the student body's engagement in school sporting events, and also bring awareness to the robotics team's commitment to STEM creation.

Wilsonville Robotics se lanza al Homecoming

John D’Souza and Sydney Hanson
October 17, 2024
Members of Fashion Club outside room 217. Fashion club meets every Thursday after school! Photo provided by Ave Wilson.

Club destacado: Club de la moda

Jonah Sandall and Sydney Hanson
October 10, 2024
Students at FCA gather to pray during lunch. All grades meet to worship once a week.

Plantando semillas de FCA en Wilsonville High School

Leighton Gee and Sydney Hanson
October 10, 2024
Juniors Sofia Kerner, Abby Khamvongsa, and Avery Underhill show off their spirit wear. Juniors wore navy blue on Monday October 7th, 2024 to represent their grade.

Inclusión a través de la Semana del Espíritu

Bailee Van Meter and Sydney Hanson
October 10, 2024
Senior Sai Kalavai and Junior Ayoub Laouamri have a heated debate over polictics. It can sometimes be hard to avoid.

Election Talks

Sydney Hanson, Opinions editor
October 4, 2024
Piles of books cover Parry's carpet as she studies vigorously and spends hours after school completing assignments. Time consuming and lethargic, homework can be a constant, pressing stressor for students.

Hay excusas para el tarea tarde?

Carrisa Parry and Sydney Hanson
October 1, 2024
Not only the freshmen students are new to WHS this year. The freshmen in the new algebra class are jumping right into the school year with new contact and a new class to Wilsonville!

Resumen de los clases: Ama lo nuevo, recuerda lo viejo

Sophia Pattalochi and Sydney Hanson
October 1, 2024
As new teachers move into Wilsonville classrooms, fresh ideas, decorations, and teaching-styles are also encountered.

¡Conoce a nuestros nuevos profesores!

Avery Underhill and Sydney Hanson
October 1, 2024
Senior, Mark Wiepert, celebrates after a touchdown catch in round one of the 2024 5A playoffs. The Wildcats would go on to beat Crater 42-7.

Fútbol americana de Wilsonville: Avance del Estación

Alex Derlago and Sydney Hanson
October 1, 2024
Sophomores finish their winning Winter themed float in the 2023-2024 school year. It can be fun to participate in school leadership!

ASB brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de liderar

Sydney Hanson and Juan Resendiz
September 16, 2024
Los autobuses se van temprano. La terminada de liberacion temprano ha causado controversia.

El fin del salida temprana

Sydney Hanson and Ruben Velazquez
September 12, 2024
Sophomores finish their winning Winter themed float in the 2023-2024 school year. It can be fun to participate in school leadership!

ASB gives students an opportunity to lead

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
September 8, 2024
Los autobuses se van temprano. La terminada de liberacion temprano ha causado controversia.

The end of early release

Sydney Hanson, Opinions Editor
August 28, 2024
A student captures the essence of matcha. While caffine is good, it has immense impact.

The impacts of caffine addiction on students

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
June 10, 2024
A student struggles working on an assignment. It can be difficult to work hard toward the end of the year.

How warm weather can hinder student performance

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024
Mia Winters studies with friends for her AP Psychology exam. It can be helpful to make studying fun.

How are students studying for AP exams?

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024

What’s up with AP classes?

Logan Stelle, Brooklynn Edmonds, and Sydney Hanson
April 25, 2024
Mia Winters, Vaani Aga and Sydney Hanson practice suturing bananas at a career expo. Its important to participate in opportunities to learn about future careers. Photo provided by Yaamini Aga.

Students learn about future career opportunities

Sydney Hanson, Staff writer
April 23, 2024
Profe Canales and some students rafting at the last Costa Rica trip. This trip provides opportunities for students to experience other cultures. Photo provided by Cristian Canales.

The benefits of the Spanish dual language program

Sydney Hanson and Brooklynn Edmonds
March 12, 2024
Feminist books in the school library. These help us learn the struggles women face and how we can help.

Womens rights on the decline in Afghanistan

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
Girlhood has always been an important component in growing up. Wilsonville High School girls cherish memories as their lives progress.

[Photo] Galentines day, the power of friendship

Brooklynn Edmonds, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
Emanuel Enriquez Granados and Mr. Esqueda fulfill their new year's resolutions. Emanuel wants to read more and Esqueda has been journaling.

New Years resolutions mark new beginnings at Wilsonville

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
A golden retriever, Charlie, shows smiles in the fall leaves. She shows fall can have its upsides.

Mental health changing along with the weather

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023

[Video] Signing Day 2023

Brooklynn Edmonds, Sydney Hanson
November 8, 2023
Are you a corn lover or hater? Is a cornspiracy is among us? Image created by the author.

It’s a candy cornundrum

Sydney Hanson and Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Taylor Swift singing her folklore set, in front of thousands of Seattle fans. The fans excitedly cheer for the singer.

Eras tour, worth it?

Sydney Hanson, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Image created by the author.

2023 WVHS New Staff

WBN Team
September 14, 2023
Ms. Hunt smiles for her picture her classroom. Ready for the school year, she is excited to be here at Wilsonville!

[Video] Guenther’s Christmas spirit shines brighter than his 51 trees

Logan Stelle, Guest writer
December 16, 2022
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