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Lucas Penn (11) claps behind the race blocks. Penn has multiple superstitions before races, such as clapping three times while on the blocks. (Photo used with permission from Lucas Penn)

Junior swimmer goes “around the world”

Oliver Bilotte, Reporter May 22, 2025

Lucas Penn (11) started swimming in second grade when he saw his friends swimming on a summer league. This year he became one of two WHS swimmers to “go around the world,” meaning he made state cuts...

Schleiger sports his dad's bunker gear on a visit to the firehouse. Schleiger's dad graduated from Windsor High School in 2004. (Photo provided by Torin Schleiger)

Senior balances academics, extracurriculars while pursuing dream career

Karis Beeman, Reporter May 20, 2025

Torin Schleiger (12), is a second-generation Windsor High School graduate, with both of his parents attending WHS for their high school years. Like his parents before him, Schleiger will leave the school...

Kaden Sanger (12) swims in his final regular season race for WHS. As co-captain of the team, he pushed himself daily for the whole season. (Photo provided by Kaden Sanger)

From pool to classroom, senior makes waves as future collegiate swimmer, educator

Torin Schleiger, Reporter May 15, 2025

Kaden Sanger (12) is making waves beyond the pool as he prepares to attend Luther College this fall, where he will join the Norse swim team as a collegiate athlete. He is known for his silly and loud personality,...

English teacher Lily Scaggs (staff) works on her computer. Scaggs became the newest WHS teacher in January.

Windsor welcomes new face in English department

Michala Taylor, Reporter April 10, 2025

On Jan. 7, Windsor High School happily welcomed a new face to the English department. With this being her first year teaching independently, she was excited for the new opportunity.  Lily Scaggs (staff),...

Jeffrey Sesemann (staff) explains an assignment to advanced chemistry students. Sesemann walked around the classroom asking questions to help the students understand.

National board-certified chemistry teacher passes more than just academic lessons onto students

Tristyn Bruning, Editor February 27, 2025

Teachers around the country have learned to become better educators through a number of various degrees, conferences and certifications, and Windsor’s very own Jeffrey Sesemann (staff) is a teacher that...

Deacon Schmitt (11) walks alongside his team to face Montbello High School in their second game of the season on Friday, Sept. 13. Schmitt has received more than 20 offers to play football in college.

Rising football star lands 25 D1 offers and counting

Adyson Roles, Reporter February 11, 2025

On Friday nights under the bright stadium lights, many aren’t just playing for football — they’re playing to put on a show. In hopes of receiving attention from the big-time schools, athletes tune...

Windsor High School welcomes new campus monitor

Haleigh Haddon, Reporter January 30, 2025

Early in fall semester 2024, Windsor High School welcomed a new addition to its security: Willie Brown (staff), a former military non-commissioned officer. Brown took the role of campus monitor and helps...

Student thespians perform on the main stage at ThesCon. Leah Gilmore (12) can be seen on the far right wearing a blue shirt.

Senior Thespian featured in main stage performance at ThesCon

Sophia Jensen, Reporter January 22, 2025

ThesCon is a theater convention held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver that lasts for three days; this year's was Dec. 12-14. During this time, there are many performances for the attendees in...

Kara Haj (12) stands in front of Dunster House. Haj attended a Harvard pre-college program on July 8-19. (Photo provided by Kara Haj)

Prospective valedictorian attends Harvard pre-college program, reflects on school-life balance

Oliver Bilotte, Reporter January 15, 2025

On July 8-19, 2024 Kara Haj (12) attended a Harvard pre-college program where she got a “glimpse into … Harvard college life,” Haj said. “I studied epigenetics and gene regulation. They had, like,...

Senior creates small business, sells baked goods

Michala Taylor, Reporter January 8, 2025

Aneesia DelaGarza (12) started her own business called Nene's Confections. It is a baked good business that primarily focuses on cupcakes. Her friends Leili Christensen (12) and Kendra Rodriguez (12)...

Caeli Wright (11) and the Windsor High School cheer team pose after taking first place at the state competition on Friday, Dec. 13. The team went all season undefeated: 7-0. (Liz Kampschroeder)

Cheer captain helps lead team to first-ever state title

Adyson Roles, Reporter December 17, 2024

As she tightens her hair and adjusts her uniform, her confidence and adrenaline skyrocket. She and her team step onto the nine panels of blue mat. Spending countless hours perfecting routines, focusing...

Michael Webb (12) defends Horizon High School's striker on a header. Webb was a starting center back for the varsity soccer team his senior year and recently enlisted in the United States Navy.

Senior enlists in the United States Navy nuclear engineering program

Tristyn Bruning, Editor November 19, 2024

In fear of war always at the doorstep, the United States military must recruit young men and women to serve in the nation's armed forces. Michael Webb (12) is one of the nine WHS students to answer the...

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