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Winter Horoscopes

Winter Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon, Guest Writer
February 7, 2023

Happy February, Wolverines! This month continues Aquarius season through February 18, when the sun will enter Pisces, the final sign on the astrological calendar. There will be a full moon in Leo on February...

Wellness Day schedule (Credit: Janelle Kwatia)

Why Wellness Day is Important

Janelle Kwatia and Gracie Bobotek
January 23, 2023

 Last week, Dr. Millard announced that West Po would be hosting its very first Wellness Day on the 25th, the last day of the quarter. Students would be able to go to activities they chose throughout the...

Wellness Day Flyer

Wellness Day Planned to De-Stress Students

Alumoah Boadi, Writer
January 19, 2023

Next week is the last week of the quarter, and West Po will be stressing Wellness. We have two days of school–Monday and Tuesday–then Wednesday will be a half day and the very first West Potomac Wellness...

January 2023 Horoscope

January 2023 Horoscope

Alexis Haymon, Writer
January 6, 2023

Happy new year to all! The first month of 2023 has a lot in store astrologically. Though a Mars and Mercury retrograde occupy the beginning days of the year, they soon transition to direct and any concerns...

A Tres Reyes decoration in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico;
Photo: Miguel Tsang

The Unseen Importance of El Día de los Tres Reyes

Miguel Tsang, Public Affairs and School Issues Editor
January 5, 2023

When someone brings up the day of  “January 6th,” chances are some very specific images come to mind. You probably remember where you were or what you were doing when you tuned in to the footage of...

Left Image: parking ticket
Top Right Image: what a staff parking pass looks like (orange)
Bottom Right Image: what a student parking pass looks like (blue)

Students Risk Being Fined For Parking Without A Pass

Phoebe Schultz, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022

Students risk parking tickets if they park in any of the parking lots without a parking pass, including the junior and senior lot, as well as the new lot located behind the Academy and science buildings--...

West Pos Performing Arts Department Returns for Holiday Concert

West Po’s Performing Arts Department Returns for Holiday Concert

Miguel Tsang, Public Affairs and School Issues Editor
December 14, 2022

Send off 2022 festively by seeing the entire West Po Performing Arts Department during their Winter Concert this week. This concert has 3 different showtimes, the first of which is on Thursday 12/15 at...

Astrological zodiac signs inside of horoscope circle on universe background - astrology and horoscopes concept

December Wolverine Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon, Guest Writing
December 12, 2022

Happy December, Wolverines! This month is filled with astrological events and impactful transits, so be sure to keep up with the celestial calendar. On December 3rd Neptune left the six-month retrograde...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Merino

Teacher Feature: Ms. Merino

Brian Cordova Centeno
December 6, 2022

Ms. Brittany Merino, or Señora Merino to her Spanish students, is in her twelfth year of teaching with all of them being at West Po. She teaches Spanish I, II, and III. Ever since she was in elementary...

Fentanyl and Our Community: An On-Going Issue

Fentanyl and Our Community: An On-Going Issue

Haskew Pearson and Benjamin Price
December 5, 2022

At a recent PTSA meeting, the West Potomac community gathered to examine the Fentanyl Crisis that is gripping our community. A board of experts convened to provide insight into the situation, consisting...

Photo Credit: Alice Bronstein, TMS Center

How Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts Students

Gracie Bobotek, Writer
December 3, 2022

There are many things that come with the changing of seasons: different foods, clothes, holidays…and new mental health challenges.  Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a mood disorder caused...

Images from fcps.edu: West Potomac High Capital Project, showing interior and exterior of the new addition.

Construction Completion puts West Po “Under One Roof”

Phoebe Schultz, Benjamin Price, and Miguel Tsang
November 23, 2022

On Monday, Principal Millard invited all West Potomac advisory classes to join a Zoom meeting regarding the completion of the on-going construction. According to Millard, as of Nov. 28, West Potomac will...

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