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Jimmy Carter, 39th US President, died yesterday at age 100, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and humanitarianism.
In Memory of Jimmy Carter
The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election
CFP Bracket. Photo Credit: CBS Sports.
College Football Playoff Preview
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Photos of various women and related music nominated for Grammy awards
The Year of the Women; Preview of the 2025 Grammys
Updated. Curriculum Night will now take place on January 14th
UPDATED Snow Days Delay Major School Events
The newly renovated stadium field will host many West Po sports.
New Stadium Field; Pain or Gain?
One of West Po's high academic students, Samuel Glassman, has qualified for the National Merit Scholarship
West Po’s Samuel Glassman Named National Merit Semifinalist
Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
Piper Qutub, Class of 2023, shows off her absentee ballot before she drops it in the mail at VCU. There is a student holiday in FCPS on election day: November 5.
Enthusiastic Students Plan to Vote
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.
Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs
Mr Minh standing in his math class with markers in hand.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Minh
The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Mr Driscoll, an Economics and Personal Finance teacher who studied at Virginia Tech.
Teacher Feature: Mr Driscoll
West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
Mr Landis, a world history/geography teacher who grew up in Pennsylvania.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Landis
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
One vote, One chance
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
The new building features tons of windows that provide natural light and open to an outdoor classroom space.
What’s in a Name? History? Family? Fun?
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
One vote, One chance
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
30 Students Surveyed, Each Color Represents a Different Answer: Light Blue: Keep the Baby; Dark Blue: Give up for Adoption; Red and pink: try to harm self to induce miscarriage; Orange: kill themselves
Women Remain Strong Even When Stripped of Rights
Photo Credit: Miguel Tsang
A Place to Study, Print and Relax
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
A Wicked West Po Review
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
End of an Era
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
A Wicked West Po Review
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.
Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
The Commanders celebrated with kicker Zane Gonzalez after he doinked the football off the upright and into the goal for the Commanders first playoff win in two decades.
A Doink to the Divisional Round, Commanders Win Their First Playoff Game Since 2006
CFP Bracket. Photo Credit: CBS Sports.
College Football Playoff Preview
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders
New Kid on the Block
Siblings Jack and Olivia Hatcher are one of the most impressive sibling duos at West Po
Bonding Over Volleyball: Olivia and Jack Hatcher’s Experience
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
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Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1

Youngkin’s executive order 33 will ban cell phones across all Virginia schools. There are no exceptions...

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Updated. Curriculum Night will now take place on January 14th
UPDATED Snow Days Delay Major School Events

This week, West Potomac students, rising and current, are set to view materials reviewing Academic Advising...

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The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election

Bluesky, a social media platform that has gained millions of users in the past few months, has emerged...

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New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers down on the field in week 1 right after he tore his Achilles.
The “Curse” of Injuries in the 2023-2024 NFL Season

Looking back, the 2023-2024 NFL has been one of the worst years for injuries in the league to date. Many...

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A county construction worker completing the "building envelope." Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center

If you’ve recently passed by the intersection of Fort Hunt and Belle View, the main thing that sticks...

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Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Academics
Updated. Curriculum Night will now take place on January 14th
The newly renovated stadium field will host many West Po sports.
One of West Po's high academic students, Samuel Glassman, has qualified for the National Merit Scholarship
Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
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Mr Minh standing in his math class with markers in hand.
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Teacher Feature: Mr. Minh
Jackie Henwood, Reporter • January 15, 2025

Mr. Minh Huynh is one of the many adored teachers here at West Potomac High School. Mr. Minh has worked at West Potomac for 11 years as a math...

The Commanders celebrated with kicker Zane Gonzalez after he doinked the football off the upright and into the goal for the Commanders first playoff win in two decades.
Sports
A Doink to the Divisional Round, Commanders Win Their First Playoff Game Since 2006
Thomas Argroves, Finn Johnson • January 13, 2025

  On January 12th, 2025, The Washington Commanders won their first playoff game since 2006, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20. The...

Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
Arts & Entertainment
A Wicked West Po Review
Frazier O'Leary and Belen Estrada • January 13, 2025

After one short weekend in the movie theaters box office, Wicked Part. 1 earned 164 million dollars making it wildly…popular. The multi-Tony...

Updated. Curriculum Night will now take place on January 14th
Academics
UPDATED Snow Days Delay Major School Events
Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2025

This week, West Potomac students, rising and current, are set to view materials reviewing Academic Advising and have the chance to attend various...

Jimmy Carter, 39th US President, died yesterday at age 100, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and humanitarianism.
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In Memory of Jimmy Carter
Clark Brown, Reporter • December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, (100) Passed away yesterday December 29, 2024 due to natural causes, at his home in Plains, Georgia. A former president and Nobel...

The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
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Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election
Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor • December 18, 2024

Bluesky, a social media platform that has gained millions of users in the past few months, has emerged as an alternative to Elon Musk’s “X”...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Arts & Entertainment
End of an Era
Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor • December 17, 2024

Over 500 hours performed, 91 stops, 152 dates, and almost 2 billion dollars in sales, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has become one of the most successful...

CFP Bracket. Photo Credit: CBS Sports.
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College Football Playoff Preview
Thomas Argroves • December 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 College Football Playoff will look very different than it has in previous years, ushering in a new era of the CFP. In 2014, College...

A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
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Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Addison Decker, Reporter • December 16, 2024

Kong Dog is an exciting new addition to Beacon Center, offering Korean-style corn dogs that have caught the attention of West Po locals. The...

Mr Driscoll, an Economics and Personal Finance teacher who studied at Virginia Tech.
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Teacher Feature: Mr Driscoll
Thomas Argroves, Sports Editor • December 10, 2024

Mr Driscoll is a Career and Technical Education teacher, who teaches Economics and Personal Finance, Accounting, and Digital Applications.  He...

Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Arts & Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Andrew Rapchak, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 8, 2024

Back in March of 2024, Kendrick Lamar’s name was all over the news, claiming the #1 rap song of 2024 with his single “Not Like Us,” teasing...

West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
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Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
Addison Hood and Leila Freimanis • December 6, 2024

  Starting on December 5th, at our very own West Potomac auditorium, the Alexandria Community’s Nutcracker begins. This holiday tradition...

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