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Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.
Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed
Covid Demographics from the Virginia Department of Health
West Po Experiences a Surge in COVID Cases
West Pos principal, Dr. Millard
Principal Millard Earns Her Doctorate
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.
Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed
Students and Teachers Reflect on a Year of the 4.0 Scale
Testing Methods to Take Out Stress
Testing Methods to Take Out Stress
Image Credit: WJLA
FCPS Makes Controversial Pick For Next Superintendent
Testing Schedule Begins Tomorrow
Testing Schedule Begins Tomorrow
1.) On the bottom is an example of a mako shark tooth. In the middle is a snaggletooth shark tooth. On the top right is a dusky shark tooth and on the top left is a stingray tooth. 2.) This is a picture of a Slender Yellow Wood Sorrel, notice how its leaf looks like a clovers leaf.
Nature Blooms Around Us
Image Credit: WJLA
FCPS Makes Controversial Pick For Next Superintendent
Gaming Site Raises Funds by Bundle
Gaming Site Raises Funds by Bundle
The set mid-construction
Be More Chill
New Lunch Trays Enter West Po Cafeteria
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students college plans.
Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
Covid Demographics from the Virginia Department of Health
West Po Experiences a Surge in COVID Cases
Sophomore, Phoebe Schultz, holding the spring edition of The Wire.
Sophomore Schultz Creates Masthead
Junior, Loza Markos, at Peace Awards Ceremony
West Po Student Wins the Peace Award
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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
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students college plans.
Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
Covid Demographics from the Virginia Department of Health
West Po Experiences a Surge in COVID Cases
Junior, Loza Markos, at Peace Awards Ceremony
West Po Student Wins the Peace Award
Shut Down DC organized the first demonstration on Justice Alito’s street whih was attended by some West Po students. Photo Credit: Hayden Stengler
Students Join Protest of Leaked Draft Supreme Court Document Overturning Roe v. Wade
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
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Students prepare snacks and coffee for customers. Photo Credit: Ms. Byun
New Ideas Brewing in the Pulley Center
The set mid-construction
Be More Chill
Photo: Miguel Tsang
Local Monuments Show Ukrainian Flag Colors
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
The Modern Classroom Trial
A Farewell From an Editor
A Farewell From an Editor
The Modern Classroom Trial
West Po Grub Misses the Sweet Spot
In Support of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
The Limits of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
Selfish Selflessness
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
A Farewell From an Editor
A Farewell From an Editor
Photo Credit: Katie Shiflett
Goodbye and Thank You
Thoughts on School Shootings
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Photo Credit: Disney
Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter.
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
Barry (And Why You Should Be Watching It)
Barry (And Why You Should Be Watching It)
Image Credit: Sony Pictures
Uncharted: A National Treasure
Photo Credit: Disney
Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter.
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
Image Credit: Sony Pictures
Uncharted: A National Treasure
Morbius Broke Me?
Morbius Broke Me?
Spirit Week Flyer
A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week
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Father’s Day Gifts
Mr. Rice directing musicians during a rehearsal.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Pit Orchestra Perspective
The mariachi band performing at Around the World in One Night.
Around the World in One Night: Behind the Scenes
Gillian Sickler
Homecoming Hype Reaches Students
Image credit: Sean Daros https://archive.seandaros.net/
West Potomac Track Is Running Into Regionals
West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs
West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs
Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs
Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs
Photo: Screenshot from the official Rocket League website
Esports Takes Shape at West Po
Senior Ashley Firesheets
Student Athletes Playing at the Next Level
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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4.0 Grading Scale Changes Again
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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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Teacher Feature: Mrs. Smith

Mrs. Lindsey Smith, formerly Ms. Reinheimmer, is in her 7th year of teaching Math at West Po. This year, she is teaching Algebra...

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Opinion: The Dangers of Online Alt-Right Politics

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Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade

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Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Peter Rainey, Writer • July 1, 2022

“Women deserve the right to make decisions about their own bodies.” West Potomac Class of 2023 Vice President Saira Nagda firmly stands on her pro-choice abortion views....

Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
June 6, 2022
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.
Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed
June 2, 2022
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Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Peter Rainey, Writer • July 1, 2022

“Women deserve the right to make decisions about their own bodies.” West Potomac Class of 2023 Vice President Saira Nagda firmly stands on her pro-choice abortion views....

Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
June 6, 2022
1.) On the bottom is an example of a mako shark tooth. In the middle is a snaggletooth shark tooth. On the top right is a dusky shark tooth and on the top left is a stingray tooth. 2.) This is a picture of a Slender Yellow Wood Sorrel, notice how its leaf looks like a clovers leaf.
Nature Blooms Around Us
June 2, 2022
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.
Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed
June 2, 2022
Academics
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.
Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed
Finn McCool, Writer • June 2, 2022

Governor Youngkin recently issued an executive order calling for parent notification of education involving sexual conduct in Virginia schools. This decision has been made...

Students and Teachers Reflect on a Year of the 4.0 Scale
June 2, 2022
Testing Methods to Take Out Stress
Testing Methods to Take Out Stress
May 13, 2022
Image Credit: WJLA
FCPS Makes Controversial Pick For Next Superintendent
May 9, 2022
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Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness
Miguel Tsang, Writer • May 27, 2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness takes place shortly after Spider-Man: No Way Home, and our main character, Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) has basically settled...

Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
May 27, 2022
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter.
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
May 19, 2022
Barry (And Why You Should Be Watching It)
Barry (And Why You Should Be Watching It)
May 9, 2022
Opinion
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Jack Siegfried, Guest Contributor • June 6, 2022

An armed gunman murdered nineteen students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022. Robb Elementary School’s last day before summer...

The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
May 27, 2022
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
May 27, 2022
The Modern Classroom Trial
May 27, 2022
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West Potomac Track Is Running Into Regionals
Nick Castrilli, Writer • May 25, 2022

The West Potomac track team is entering regionals starting Thursday and Saturday at West Springfield High School. The team has multiple athletes qualified to run: -George...

West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs
West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs
May 11, 2022
Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs
Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs
May 5, 2022
Photo: Screenshot from the official Rocket League website
Esports Takes Shape at West Po
April 13, 2022
Features
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Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Mercedes Henwood, Writer • June 2, 2022

To celebrate the future of West Po seniors, Ali Pritsios, Emily Fricka, and Eleanor Pennington, took charge of running the 2022 West Potomac Senior Instagram page (@wpseniors22)....

Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
June 2, 2022
Covid Demographics from the Virginia Department of Health
West Po Experiences a Surge in COVID Cases
June 2, 2022
Sophomore, Phoebe Schultz, holding the spring edition of The Wire.
Sophomore Schultz Creates Masthead
June 2, 2022

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