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Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Spirit & Style
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
Katie Olson and Sadie Regardie June 4, 2024

In the heart of communities across the U.S, a sport with quiet beginnings is making a big debut, not only on the courts but in the world of fashion...

Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
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Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Ireland Mcgee, Reporter • June 4, 2024

When leaving Ms. Kelly Lutzker’s class it's not unusual to walk out with a couple of bucks. She hands out Lutzker bucks which are fake money...

Mr. Riley poses outside of his classroom.
Features
Teacher Feature: Mr. Riley
Jackson Baker, Sports Editor • June 4, 2024

Mr. Daniel Riley is in his third year teaching at West Potomac, all through the Career and Technical Education department.  During his last...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) follows through on a shot during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Washington, in this Sunday, May 23, 2021, file photo. Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on the eve of free agency, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, inking a four-year deal worth $40 million.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Sports
Chasing The Great One: Can Ovechkin Do It?
Thomas Argroves June 4, 2024

The New York Rangers swept the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs on April 29th which ended the storybook year for the...

After 3 years of high school journalism, Tsang will expand his knowledge and experience in college. Photo: Family Tsang
Editorial
The Last Dance
Miguel Tsang, Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2024

I had no idea we had a school newspaper until I got an urgent text from my friend Hana begging everyone in the group chat to check out her feature...

Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Features
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Thomas Argroves May 31, 2024

Originally from Egypt, Dr. Hany Eldeib is starting his first year as a math teacher at West Po.. He came to America for the first time in...

A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Features
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
Nora Fitzpatrick and Lila Wells May 31, 2024

If you've passed through Gunston recently you've probably noticed the renovated pond in the Gunston Zen Hallway. This project was proposed in...

Elementary students from all schools in the pyramid are invited to compete in the track meet.
Sports
Track Meet for Kids
Adler Howell, Sports Editor • May 31, 2024

West Potomac High School hosted their annual Running is Elementary Track Meet on May 6th and 13th for the local elementary schools in the West...

A county construction worker completing the building envelope. Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
Local
Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
Miguel Tsang, Editor-in-Chief • May 31, 2024

If you’ve recently passed by the intersection of Fort Hunt and Belle View, the main thing that sticks out is the great progress that’s being...

Novak Djokovic, Sophia Smith, Lebron James, Noah Lyles, and Aryana Sabalenka are some of the Olympians competing in Paris this summer.
News
Local Olympic Stars to Shine in the City of Lights this Summer
Emma Fetterolf, Reporter • May 31, 2024

It’s one of the most watched sporting events in the world, where the best of the best compete against each other. Rivals turned teammates try...

Ms. Vasques holding her wolverine stuffed animal
Features
Teacher Feature: Ms. Vasques
Delaney Dean, Sport's Editor • May 30, 2024

From a Division I soccer player to one of the best physical health & education teachers at West Po, Tracey Vasques has had quite a career. She...

Spring Playoffs In Full Swing
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Spring Playoffs In Full Swing
Jackson Baker, Sports Editor • May 24, 2024

Spring playoffs are in full effect as district and regional tournaments begin. Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, and Softball have all been very successful...

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