Truancy among virtual students a concern
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Are your virtual student(s) logging in daily and checking their work?
Winston County High School
WCHS homecoming moves to Oct. 16
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The annual homecoming event at Winston County High School is anticipated by many throughout the fall. Unfortunately, this year is also the year of the pandemic and changes have been underway.
The homecoming parade has been canceled this year, and plans are still not concrete on Spirit Night. However, events on homecoming night are still scheduled, albeit on a different day than originally planned.
Winston County High FFA students earn state degrees
Pictured from left to right are Dawton Shook, Kaden Barton, Ethan Lewis, Jesse Todd, Brody Densmore, Eli Edgil and Eli Carroll. Not pictured are Logan Lewis, Dylan Lee and Cameron Young.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - These young men from Winston County High School FFA recently received the State FFA Degree.
Area 2020 Football Schedules and Scores
Area 2020 Football Schedules and Scores
The following schedules will be updated with scores weekly.
Experience key to Jackets’ success this year
The Winston County High School Yellow Jackets
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Football has been a tradition at schools for many years. At Winston County High School, the first team began in 1920. With the exception of a handful of years in the 1920s and during World War II, scheduled games with area opponents have continued unobstructed. For the first time since 1945, WCHS has come closer than ever to not having football this season, due to the COVID-19
Gossett chronicles Winston County High School's history in new book
The front and back covers of P.J. Gossett’s new book about Winston County High School are nostalgic, featuring all Winsaga covers and the former school building.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The incredible 100+ year history of Winston County High School is all together in one place for the first time, thanks to the Alabamian’s P.J. Gossett.
WCHS Drama Club wins region, now up for state award
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Drama Club won its region in KinderVision's, The Greatest Save contest. Now they are vying for the state honor and $1,000.
Local principal appointed to board by governor
Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Being a principal is more than just a job for some. It is a lifelong ambition of care for students, faculty, staff and even other principals. Winston County High School’s principal, Jeff Cole, has been a pillar for those who have passed through the front doors of the school since he became principal Dec. 16, 2003.
Lynn outscores Winston County 19-6
Austin Owens for the Winston County Yellow Jackets beats out the defense to first base.
By Melica Allen
Sports
nwamallen@
centurytel.net
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Lynn Bears heated up their bats Thursday, Feb. 27, defeating the Winston County Yellow Jackets in Double Springs. The Bears won by a score of 19-6.
The Bears took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, with Brandon Hill, Cade Tittle and Chance Majors scoring.
In the top of the second inning, Hill doubled to score John Bryan, making it 4-0.
Winston County High School has free afternoon meals
Brooks Bonds, Kane Moon, Zachary Junior and Trey Williamson grab the free meal after three at Winston County High School.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - When extracurricular activities at school get in the way of food, some students will go hungry or eat non-nutritious food.