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The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

Journalism Photobooth at the Block Party

Journalism Photobooth at the Block Party

Madison Dooling, Reporter October 7, 2024

This year, Northwest decided to start up a new tradition to celebrate the Homecoming dance. They celebrated their 1st annual block party on Oct. 5. During this, the journalism staff hosted a photobooth...

Senior Tori Jo Smith visits with a college recruiter at the College and Career Fair. The fair was held in the big gym on Sept. 19.

Students explore career opportunities: 2024 College and Career Fair

Javariey Williams, Reporter September 23, 2024

The college and career fair is an annual in-school event that is organized by College and Career Coordinator, LaShona Jones,  to help students gain insight into universities, programs, internships, community...

Drum Major Ben Shaffer directs the band in the stands at the Carroll Game on Sept. 6.

Drum Major talks about current marching season

Esai Ornelas, Reporter September 23, 2024

Wichita Northwest High School is home to a variety of clubs and activities. But one of the largest ones  is the Northwest Marching Grizzlies. This marching band puts hundreds of hours into halftime...

Students show off a banner at the Junction City game Friday night as storm clouds approach

Storm delays football game

Javariey Williams, Reporter September 23, 2024

Friday, Sept. 20, a storm passed through Wichita, disrupting and prolonging Northwest's football game against Junction City. Heavy winds, recurring rainfall, and large bolts of lightning led the...

Freshmen arrive for the 2024-2025 school year

Freshmen arrive for the 2024-2025 school year

Madison Dooling, Reporter August 29, 2024

Freshmen orientation is a day held each year the day before school starts. This is a day where all freshman, plus any new kids in higher grades, come in and take a tour of the school. This gives the new...

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