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Windsors jazz choir Wizardry performs at the 2024 UNC Jazz Festival on April 18, 2024. Wizardry contains the schools most accomplished singers. (Photo provided by Reese Navarro)
Windsor jazz band, choir participate in 2024 UNC Jazz Festival
April 26, 2024
Students in Jessica Teals (staff) design seminar class work hard on their prom creations, refurbishing a piece of decor from the Sadies dance. They based their new design on the Disney movie Tangled, this years prom theme.
Students, teachers join forces to create unforgettable prom experiences
April 26, 2024
Taylor Royse (11) texts her friends on her flip phone in advisory class. Royse switched to a flip phone to escape from the addictive feelings social media gave her.
Social Media: Its effects and what we can do to lessen them
April 24, 2024
Lyla Bumford (10), Ruth Stephens (10) and Sonia Miller (10) gather at Colorado State University for the Northern District Event where they were titled with their district officer positions. All three students are sophomores and plan to continue with FCCLA leadership through all of high school.
Three students selected to be Northern District FCCLA Officers
March 20, 2024
Team 5115 hoists the trophy from their Regis University Qualifier. Team 5115 won the Inspire Award, deeming them one of the best teams at the competition.
Robotics team prepares for its Severance High School qualifier and state
February 8, 2024
Taylor Royse (11) texts her friends on her flip phone in advisory class. Royse switched to a flip phone to escape from the addictive feelings social media gave her.
Social Media: Its effects and what we can do to lessen them
April 24, 2024
Braely Martinez (10) runs in a pre-game cheer during a varsity game. Students can struggle with motivation between spring break and summer vacation, but sports and helpful teachers can be beneficial in overcoming this.
Students, teachers find ways to increase motivation after spring break
April 9, 2024
Lyla Bumford (10), Ruth Stephens (10) and Sonia Miller (10) gather at Colorado State University for the Northern District Event where they were titled with their district officer positions. All three students are sophomores and plan to continue with FCCLA leadership through all of high school.
Three students selected to be Northern District FCCLA Officers
March 20, 2024
Trevor Wynn (staff) smiles while sitting at his desk. Wynn, other teachers and Matthew Annable (12) provided tips for students to prepare for the SAT.
Student, teachers provide tips to prepare for the SAT
March 19, 2024
Aris Billapando (09) works on organizing a list of forms for actors and technicians, one of their many duties as an assistant-assistant director. Billapando is the assistant-assistant director for the spring musical, 9 to 5 and a student director in their theatre I class.
Theatre I classes begin student-directed play project
February 22, 2024
Windsors jazz choir Wizardry performs at the 2024 UNC Jazz Festival on April 18, 2024. Wizardry contains the schools most accomplished singers. (Photo provided by Reese Navarro)
Windsor jazz band, choir participate in 2024 UNC Jazz Festival
April 26, 2024
Photo courtesy: Disney+
Who is the best Spider-Man?
April 15, 2024
Gabby Overholt (12) plays the timpani at the Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 10, 2023. Overholt has been a part of percussion since the fourth grade and plans on continuing that passion through college, hopefully making a career out of it.
Senior embodies the drive of arts students
April 11, 2024
Opal Schlessman (12), Libby Lightfoot (12) and Sage Anderson (12) sing Shine Like the Sun during the Act 1 finale of 9 to 5. The shows music and lyrics were written by Dolly Parton.
Thespians prepare for upcoming show: Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’
April 11, 2024
Oliver Lodato (10) and Sophia Jensen (11) pose for a photo with Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Their first episode of the Soap and Ollie show explores the authors world of secret societies.
Podcast: Soap & Ollie Show – Episode 1 – ‘Ninth House,’ pt. 1
March 26, 2024
The team celebrates after Tatum Gentry (09) scores a goal against Evergreen High School on March 26, 2024. With five goals, Gentry is tied with Braely Martinez (10) for the teams top goal scorer.
Girls soccer thrives after a difficult start to the season, winning their last five games
April 27, 2024
Braely Martinez (10) runs in a pre-game cheer during a varsity game. Students can struggle with motivation between spring break and summer vacation, but sports and helpful teachers can be beneficial in overcoming this.
Students, teachers find ways to increase motivation after spring break
April 9, 2024
Ainsley Austin (10) swims backstroke at the Ugly Sweater Invite on Dec. 22. Austin qualified for state in two events: the 100 backstroke and the 200 relay. 
Sophomore celebrates fifth year swimming competitively
April 3, 2024
Doyleene Hampton watches a gymnastics routine as seen in a photo from the 1977 WHS yearbook. Hampton started womens sports at WHS. (1977 Wizard)
One woman’s love for sports, equality transformed the world of WHS women’s athletics
March 22, 2024
The girls swim team celebrates their seniors last meet at home, recognizing their accomplishments through their career and announcing their plans for the future. Senior night was on Jan. 18, shortly before the conference meet. Ellie Sedaghat (12) said, Four years for these four minutes — it was worth it! My friends and family from both teams were there and it was like all my worlds came together that night.
Snapshots: Girls swim team finishes up the season by honoring their seniors
March 20, 2024
Gabby Overholt (12) plays the timpani at the Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 10, 2023. Overholt has been a part of percussion since the fourth grade and plans on continuing that passion through college, hopefully making a career out of it.
Senior embodies the drive of arts students
April 11, 2024
Doyleene Hampton watches a gymnastics routine as seen in a photo from the 1977 WHS yearbook. Hampton started womens sports at WHS. (1977 Wizard)
One woman’s love for sports, equality transformed the world of WHS women’s athletics
March 22, 2024
Reagan Annable (10) poses outside the district office where she celebrated going to state. Annable broke the WHS dive record and placed second at state. (Brandy Annable)
Sophomore diver breaks school record, places second at state
March 7, 2024
Susie Tweeton (staff) poses with her four children. Tweeton is the WHS athletics administrative assistant, and all three of her children have gone into high levels of sports.
Athletics administrative assistant continues school legacy
March 6, 2024
Julia Bohlinger (12) and her teammates discuss their next play. Coaches have said that teamwork is one of Bohlingers strongest attributes.
Senior wishes WHS volleyball a loving goodbye, welcomes college volleyball career
March 1, 2024
Doyleene Hampton watches a gymnastics routine as seen in a photo from the 1977 WHS yearbook. Hampton started womens sports at WHS. (1977 Wizard)
One woman’s love for sports, equality transformed the world of WHS women’s athletics
March 22, 2024
Susie Tweeton (staff) poses with her four children. Tweeton is the WHS athletics administrative assistant, and all three of her children have gone into high levels of sports.
Athletics administrative assistant continues school legacy
March 6, 2024
Julia Bohlinger (12) and her teammates discuss their next play. Coaches have said that teamwork is one of Bohlingers strongest attributes.
Senior wishes WHS volleyball a loving goodbye, welcomes college volleyball career
March 1, 2024
Mikey Munn (12) holds the ball in preparation to start the play. The WHS team went 10-3 by the end of their season.
Senior football player receives D1 scholarship to play at dream school
February 13, 2024
Michael Vasa (staff) helps the WWBN broadcast a basketball game. The WWBN broadcasts every home basketball game.
Video production teacher uses broadcasting background to create unique opportunities for students
January 18, 2024

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Tristyn Bruning, Co-Editor

Tristyn Bruning is a junior at Windsor High School, the co-editor of the newspaper, the design and photography editor for the yearbook and the varsity boys' soccer goalkeeper. He has great ambitions to earn an admission to the United States Naval Academy.

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The team celebrates after Tatum Gentry (09) scores a goal against Evergreen High School on March 26, 2024. With five goals, Gentry is tied with Braely Martinez (10) for the teams top goal scorer.

Girls soccer thrives after a difficult start to the season, winning their last five games

Tristyn Bruning, Co-editor
April 27, 2024
Oliver Lodato (10) and Sophia Jensen (11) pose for a photo with Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Their first episode of the Soap and Ollie show explores the authors world of secret societies.

[Photo] Podcast: Soap & Ollie Show – Episode 1 – ‘Ninth House,’ pt. 1

Sophia Jensen and Oliver Lodato
March 26, 2024
The girls swim team celebrates their seniors last meet at home, recognizing their accomplishments through their career and announcing their plans for the future. Senior night was on Jan. 18, shortly before the conference meet. Ellie Sedaghat (12) said, Four years for these four minutes — it was worth it! My friends and family from both teams were there and it was like all my worlds came together that night.

Snapshots: Girls swim team finishes up the season by honoring their seniors

Tristyn Bruning, Co-editor
March 20, 2024
Ainsley Austin (10) swims backstroke at the Ugly Sweater Invite on Dec. 22. Austin qualified for state in two events: the 100 backstroke and the 200 relay. 

[Photo] Sophomore celebrates fifth year swimming competitively

Vivian Kilcoyne, Reporter
April 3, 2024
Kade McGrath (11) begins his second match of the meet. This was Windsors regional wrestling meet on Feb. 9, in which they placed first.

[Photo] Windsor wrestling finishes their season at the CHSAA state championship

Maya Brasch, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Jennifer Sedaghat — Ellie Sedaghats mom — Nolan Howe (10), Reagan Annable (10) and Abbie Sedaghat (10) cheer on teammates. Annable was the only diver who attended state this year.

[Photo] Sophomore diver breaks school record, places second at state

Oliver Lodato, Co-Editor
March 7, 2024
Team 5115 hoists the trophy from their Regis University Qualifier. Team 5115 won the Inspire Award, deeming them one of the best teams at the competition.

Robotics team prepares for its Severance High School qualifier and state

Tristyn Bruning, Co-editor
February 8, 2024
Mikey Munn (12) holds the ball in preparation to start the play. The WHS team went 10-3 by the end of their season.

[Photo] Senior football player receives D1 scholarship to play at dream school

Maya Brasch, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Laura Stack presents to the student body about the dangers of marijuana and THC products. Laura and John Stack created Johnnys Ambassadors in 2020, six months after the passing of their son.

Johnny’s Ambassadors educate students on the dangers of marijuana and THC

Tristyn Bruning, Co-editor
January 25, 2024
Micheal Verro (10) and Sarah Gray (staff) work together on a sea star dissection. This is one of Grays favorite activities she has done with her students.

[Photo] First-year teacher reflects on first semester of teaching

Vivian Kilcoyne, Reporter
January 31, 2024

Staff and students prepare for the holidays by embracing their traditions

Tristyn Bruning, Co-Editor
December 22, 2023
WWBN students broadcast the WHS football playoffs game. Vasa helps lead the club.

[Photo] Video production teacher uses broadcasting background to create unique opportunities for students

Caleb Morrow, Reporter
January 18, 2024
Leah Bacon smiles while working with Student Council during the homecoming week assembly. SECOND SENTENCE NEEDED.

[Photo] The Bacons epitomize the military family, patriotism

Oliver Lodato, Co-Editor
December 5, 2023

[Video] Veteran’s Day: English teacher re-enlists in the National Guard

Tristyn Bruning, Co-editor
December 1, 2023
Johnny Reed (12), Lexi Smith (12) and Madilynn Romme (11) talk before the assembly starts. They represented and prepared speeches to share.

[Photo] Photo Slideshow: Students, teachers and community members attend Veteran’s Day assembly

Vivian Kilcoyne, Reporter
November 27, 2023
Choir performers stand on the risers, holding black binders of music during the assembly. The songs they sang included In Flanders Fields, Star Spangled Banner and the Armed Forces Medley.

[Photo] Choir, band and orchestra honor veterans with their voices, instruments

Sophia Jensen, Reporter
November 27, 2023
Walter the Wizard holds his staff at the homecoming football game. He just received the staff, made by the robotics team and art club, earlier that day during the homecoming assembly.

[Photo] Robotics team and art club team up to create a staff for Windsor’s mascot

Leah Bacon, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Jim Porth sits in the audience during the Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 10, 2023. He attends the assembly every year.

[Photo] Local veteran makes service his mantra, volunteers at Tozer Elementary

Molleigh Kennedy, Reporter
November 16, 2023
An aerial shot of the new turf. The turf was made by Rocky Mountain Sports Turf and shows the Never Outworked (N.O.) mantra on the 32-yard line.

Windsor facilities get an upgrade with the addition of a new turf

Tristyn Bruning, Co-Editor
October 30, 2023
Head coach Chris Jones (staff) walks onto the field holding hands with two student-athletes after halftime. After a close first quarter, the Wizards dominated Greeley Central for the rest of the homecoming game.

[Photo] Homecoming Week: Football players secure a victory against Greeley Central

Molleigh Kennedy, Reporter
October 3, 2023
Henry Jones(12) pulls the final chair away from Marcus Martinez(10) to win the basketball musical chairs game. Jones used his basketball skills to star in the event.

[Photo] Homecoming Week: Friday pep assembly excites students for homecoming weekend

Caleb Morrow, Reporter
October 3, 2023
Asher Dunnell (10) and Paxton Magers (10) watch the bonfire from a small distance. The bonfire was Windsor High School’s second and seemed to be greatly enjoyed by all who attended.

Homecoming week: Bonfire tradition burns bright

Tristyn Bruning, Co-Editor
September 29, 2023
Students wear their lanyards at the pep rally on Sept. 1. Students received lanyards during school on Aug. 23 and 24.

Weld RE-4 implements a new policy to improve safety, security of its schools

Tristyn Bruning, Co-Editor
September 15, 2023
Two WHS football players stand on the sideline and watch a play. Windsor recently got a brand new field.

[Photo] WHS football wins its first Friday night lights of the year

Molleigh Kennedy, Reporter
September 11, 2023
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