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The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

The Student Voice of Wichita Northwest High School

Northwest Explorer

Anna Rasynouvong

Student juggles multiple school activities

Caitlyn Hannon, Reporter December 13, 2023

Anna Rasynouvong is in many extracurricular activities including the ECA program, the crochet club, and was in wrestling as of last year.  What is it like being on the wrestling team? “Being on...

Gender-Neutral Drought

Kit O'Grady, Writer December 13, 2023

Using the school restroom is a necessary task that many students experience every day. Imagine only having one stall. For some students, it’s a reality. And with the decreasing time you are given to...

Photos of Ejay Edwards (12) during his runs and medaling at rim rock.

Record Breakers

Trey WImberly, Reporter October 10, 2023

Ejay Edwards isn't your typical student. During the week he is focused on school and going to practice like every other student. On the weekends he's out cracking 16 min 5ks and setting new records left...

Juniors Lizzie Terry and Conor White interview an exhibitor at the State Fair on Sept. 11. They were assigned a story about the cotton industry for their print competition.

Students compete at Kansas State Fair

Samya Slater, Reporter October 10, 2023

On Monday, Sep 11, 2023 Northwest sent their Press team, Video team, and three photographers to compete at the Kansas State Fair. Although it was raining all day non-stop, they put in the work and got...

Karlis Hackney was the stage manager for the recent play, A Midsummer Nights Dream.

Stage manager reflects on new experience

Jubieth Chavezchora, Reporter October 10, 2023

In early September, a play called A Midsummer Night’s Dream was performed at Northwest High. Karlis Hackney, a sophomore at Northwest, was given the privilege of being stage director for this play. She...

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