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Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023

Miguel Tsang, Co-Editor In Chief
September 26, 2023

This week is Homecoming week, meaning Wolverines will show tropical spirit leading up to the dance this Saturday. On top of that, there will be Hoco-themed events going on after school every day of the...

Image Credit: ESPN

Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener

Jaylan Post, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2023

West Po Seniors are buzzing with excitement as Seniors get ready to watch the Washington Capitals take on the Buffalo Sabres at the Capital One Arena on Sunday, September 24. This event looks to be an...

A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.

On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy

Phoebe Schultz, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2023

This school year, West Po Athletics has cracked down on attendance policies, enforcing strict consequences for student-athletes who obtain many class cuts and/or unexcused tardies. In order to participate...

Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community
Credit: Miguel Tsang

Feinstein’s Farewell

As the 2023 school year comes to a close, history teacher Mr. Jeffrey Feinstein has unfinished business outside of the teaching world. Feinstein has been known to be one of the most influential history...

“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.

Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus

Peter Rainey
June 1, 2023

525. In 2021, it was only a classroom number, but over the last two years, that number has become a movement. West Potomac’s Music & Computer Technology academy class, led by teacher Mr. Luke Alexander...

Allison Balladares, senior, poses with her mother following West Potomac’s “Next Level” Signing Ceremony. Photography by Peter Rainey.

Class of 2023’s College Committed Athletes—The Follow Up

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
June 1, 2023

If you pay close attention to this newspaper, you may remember an article last November highlighting college-bound student-athletes in West Potomac’s class of 2023. Since then, that list has tripled....

Students Search for Jobs at School

Alumoah Boadi, Writer
May 8, 2023

The College and Career Center sponsored the 2nd annual jobs fair on Thursday, March 30 in the cafeteria after school. This event was open to students who are, or will be, 16 or older. Students were...

At door 16 students often let each other into the building. This photo was taken at Door 15 during 5th period on April 12.

Students Work Around Under One Roof

Brian Cordova Centeno, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023

For the first time in West Po history, students have not been allowed to go outside between classes when the Under One Roof Policy went into effect just before winter break this school year. The connector...

One of West Potomacs favorite people, Felicia Solomon is leaving after decades of service. Photo courtesy of West Potomac journalist Catherine Dabbieri.

Students Say Goodbye To A West Potomac Legend

Since 1985, Felicia Solomon has been dedicated to helping the West Po community. This April, Felicia has decided to say goodbye to the Wolverines. Ever since her first day, she's been inspired by the amount...

Students Share Insights at PTSA Open Forum

Benjamin Price, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023

The recent April PTSA meeting drew crowds of Wolverines and was largely driven by students who were given an open forum to talk with Dr. Millard about issues occurring all around school. Dr. Millard made...

Photo taken by Phoebe Schultz of Emmie Butler

Admin Cracks Down on Door Opening

Jaylan Post and Miguel Tsang
April 20, 2023

This morning, April 19, Dr. Millard came onto the loudspeaker to discuss today’s lockdown drill, and the current situation of safety at West Po. In her announcement, she also introduced stricter penalties...

Entrance to the prayer room, located in the library, with the times that it is open to students-11:10 - 1:15 daily.

Universal Prayer Room Open for Ramadan

Phoebe Schultz and Annie Ghaffari
March 26, 2023

West Po has opened its new prayer room in time for the start of Ramadan, which began on Thursday, March 23. This room is open to students and staff for religious, spiritual, and mental health purposes....

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