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HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night
A Q&A with Mr. McMahon
The rock in the afternoon of the 8th Credit: Miguel Tsang
Rock Defaced Amid Graduation Festivities
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
Spanish Students celebrating diversity and art through activities Credit: Sara Lainez-Ramires.
Celebrando Cultural Hispana
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
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
During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.
Wellness Day Part II
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson
Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community Credit: Miguel Tsang
Feinstein’s Farewell
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night
A Q&A with Mr. McMahon
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
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students college plans.
Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Seniors Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp will compete in the Tounament of Champions later this month. They are the first debate team from West Po to be invited to the event. Photo Credit: Sean Da Ros
The Great Debate: West Po Against the World
Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
Mrs.Livelli in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a close friend. This picture shows them smiling in the bright, snowy cold!
Teacher Feature: Mrs.Livelli
West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
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
Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community Credit: Miguel Tsang
Feinstein’s Farewell
Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk: Photo Published in USA Today.
Famous Ukrainians Return to Fight, Inspire Local Students with Their Courage
News seen after school on CNN of inside the Capitol building. Photo credit to Ruth Dean
Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Students and Teachers Recount the Day
Wheres My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
Sara Salama, senior student lead of SEC, wins 2023 Student Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives 2023 Student Peace Award
Four-year journalism student, Annie Ghafarri will be attending American University in the fall.
Annie Ghaffari: Senior Sign-Off
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Freshman Lily Rasser and Maria Taha unleash their creativity during the diamond painting session Photo: Janelle Kwiatia
Wellness Day Eases End-of-Semester Stress
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Shutterstock Image
Fall Festivities in the DMV Area
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
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
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
Educate to Stop the Hate
Educate to Stop the Hate
The Modern Classroom Trial
West Po Grub Misses the Sweet Spot
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
September 2023 Horoscopes
September 2023 Horoscopes
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
Graphic created by Peter Rainey, emphasizing the production put on by West Po theatre this spring.
Lifting the Curtain of West Po’s Legally Blonde
Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No
March Horoscopes
March Horoscopes
Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No
The Wires Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief, chats with director Rian Johnson
For A Laugh: Knives Out 2
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief and movie aficionado, has high praise for Avatar 2. Photo by: Miguel Tsang
A $2 Billion Triumph: Avatar 2
Image Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
Abbott Elementary: A Beyond Promising New Comedy
Students having a blast at prom.
Prom Recap
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
WPDT outside of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena after competing their Pom dance
West Potomac Dance Team Hits the National Stage
Spirit Week Flyer
A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week
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Father’s Day Gifts
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
Some Inter fans are furious with the triumph of City, but a lot of City fans think that they deserved to have their first UCL.
Manchester City Complete Treble After 1-0 Win Over Inter Milan
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
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player RaSheika Gregory (center) scores at a home game against Centreville.
Wolverine Warrior: Ra’Sheika Gregory
Freshman Guard Shows Promise for the Present and Future
Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
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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

Women's history month has just begun, which gives us women the opportunity to make our voices heard especially loud. Because this...

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Meritfinalist Saira Nagda: Photo courtesy of Co-Editor In Chief Benjamin Price
West Potomac Semifinalists Advance to the NMSC Finals

Seniors Fionn French and Saira Nagda, who qualified as Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in Fall...

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March Horoscopes
March Horoscopes

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4.0 Grading Scale Changes Again
4.0 Grading Scale Changes Again

At the beginning of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools and West Po introduced a new 4.0 grading scale. The 4.0 scale...

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Graphic design by Peter Rainey with photography from Aldo Razo, Shariez Salman, and Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Looks to Repeat as District Tournament Champions

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Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Benjamin Price, Assistant Editor in Chief • June 2, 2023
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
"Never Again," Again
May 26, 2023
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
May 8, 2023
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
May 2, 2023
News
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sara Lainez and Miguel Tsang • September 29, 2023
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
September 26, 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
September 11, 2023
Academics
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
Spanish Students celebrating diversity and art through activities Credit: Sara Lainez-Ramires.
Celebrando Cultural Hispana
June 2, 2023
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
June 2, 2023
Sports
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
Some Inter fans are furious with the triumph of City, but a lot of City fans think that they deserved to have their first UCL.
Manchester City Complete Treble After 1-0 Win Over Inter Milan
June 15, 2023
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
June 1, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
September 2023 Horoscopes
September 2023 Horoscopes
Alexis Haymon, Contributor • September 13, 2023
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
June 1, 2023
Graphic created by Peter Rainey, emphasizing the production put on by West Po theatre this spring.
Lifting the Curtain of West Po's Legally Blonde
May 8, 2023
Humans of West Potomac
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
June 2, 2023
Sara Salama, senior student lead of SEC, wins 2023 Student Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives 2023 Student Peace Award
June 2, 2023
Four-year journalism student, Annie Ghafarri will be attending American University in the fall.
Annie Ghaffari: Senior Sign-Off
June 2, 2023
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