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West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
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Amid Variants 16-17 Year Olds are Able to Get Booster
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Graph shows student case rates at each of the 25 public high schools in Fairfax County.
Data Reveals West Po Among Top 10 FCPS High Schools with Lowest COVID-19 Student Case Rates
West Po Football Team after their upset 36-21 victory over South County on October 22nd, 2021. Photo Credit: West Potomac High School Twitter.
West Po Bests Lake Braddock, Will Face South County in Regional Championship
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
CAT B Makes History Concrete
CAT B Makes History Concrete
Womens History Returns to West Po, Seeks to Widen History Curriculum
Women’s History Returns to West Po, Seeks to Widen History Curriculum
An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall
An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall
Students Prepare for SATs
Students Prepare for SATs
Graph shows student case rates at each of the 25 public high schools in Fairfax County.
Data Reveals West Po Among Top 10 FCPS High Schools with Lowest COVID-19 Student Case Rates
West Po Seniors Gear Up To Vote
West Po Seniors Gear Up To Vote
The West Po Community Comes Together to Remember One of Our Own
The West Po Community Comes Together to Remember One of Our Own
Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout
Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout
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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Graphic by Peter Rainey
Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
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
Mrs.Kim after winning Masters Nationals 2017 in Rowing.
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Kim
Bowman Shaughnessy (right) and Aminata Johnson (left) smiling big after Cross Country Regionals. Picture taken by Ellie Messina.
Student Athletes: Running into the New Season
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
Teacher Feature: Ms. Gore
Teacher Feature: Ms. Gore
Photo Credit: Amy Stoll
Teacher Feature: Ms. Stoll
Photo Credit: DC Bar Association
Teacher Feature: Mr. Feinstein
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year
West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year
Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos
Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos
Here Comes Homecoming
Here Comes Homecoming
West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.
Friday Night Lights Return to West Po–On Thursday
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
Snow, School, Students: A Struggle
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters
Collin Sproule, a Brew-Tea-Ful Coffee Shop employee, makes coffee for students during 7th period.
A “Latte” Love for the New Coffee Shop
Pictured is the Cherry blossoms last year in full bloom along the basin.
Cherry Blossom Festival takes the spotlight in D.C.
Graphic by Peter Rainey
Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate
Pictured is Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Ruth Dean.
Commencement Letter from the Editor
Image by Finn McCool
Opinion: The Dangers of Online Alt-Right Politics
After the Dark Years of the Trump Administration, Biden Raises Hopes for the Future
After the Dark Years of the Trump Administration, Biden Raises Hopes for the Future
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Editorial: How My Favorite Color is Being Ruined
In Support of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
The Limits of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
Selfish Selflessness
Hold On to History
The Propaganda Problem
Pictured is Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Ruth Dean.
Commencement Letter from the Editor
From 270towin.com
Editorial: How My Favorite Color is Being Ruined
RBG Fought For Equality. Now Its Our Turn.
RBG Fought For Equality. Now It’s Our Turn.
Thoughts from the Editor
Students Voices Need to be Heard
Students Voices Need to be Heard
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Photo Credits: United Artists Releasing, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios
Winter Movies Coming Out That Aren’t Spider-Man
Poster: Disney
Eternals: A Surprising Marvel Spectacle
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
Poster: Disney
Shang-Chi: Predictable, but Pleasant
Poster: Disney
Eternals: A Surprising Marvel Spectacle
The New Craze on Social Media: Soap Cutting
The New Craze on Social Media: Soap Cutting
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Mothers Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The Top 10 Trending Shows on Netflix Right Now
The Top 10 Trending Shows on Netflix Right Now
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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
Sofia Campos, winner of the senatorial election
Student Senate: Showcasing Student Voice
West Po Football Team after their upset 36-21 victory over South County on October 22nd, 2021. Photo Credit: West Potomac High School Twitter.
West Po Bests Lake Braddock, Will Face South County in Regional Championship
Countys New Vaccine Mandate In Play
County’s New Vaccine Mandate In Play
Photo Credit: Peter Rainey
West Po Looks to Keep Their Luck Rolling Against Lake Braddock.
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.
Friday Night Lights Return to West Po–On Thursday
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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*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Miguel Tsang, Writer • December 15, 2021

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their...

Photo Credit: Reuters
Amid Variants 16-17 Year Olds are Able to Get Booster
December 15, 2021
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
December 9, 2021
Recent Stories
Teacher Feature - Mr. Ross
January 18, 2022

When asked why he chose the job he did at West Potomac, Jeremiah Ross replied with “Being an athlete all my life, I enjoyed how the body works and I enjoyed lifting.”...

Ms. Yeboah
Teacher Feature: Ms. Yeboah
January 11, 2022
Teacher Feature - Ms. Waltner
Teacher Feature - Ms. Waltner
January 4, 2022
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
December 15, 2021
Academics
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Katie Shiflett, Writer • December 9, 2021

This school year, teachers have introduced a new method of grading in some subjects at West Po, Standard or Skilled Based Grading. This new system operates within the 4.0...

CAT B Makes History Concrete
CAT B Makes History Concrete
June 10, 2021
Womens History Returns to West Po, Seeks to Widen History Curriculum
Women's History Returns to West Po, Seeks to Widen History Curriculum
June 8, 2021
An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall
An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall
April 15, 2021
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*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Miguel Tsang, Writer • December 15, 2021

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their...

Photo Credits: United Artists Releasing, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios
Winter Movies Coming Out That Aren't Spider-Man
December 15, 2021
Poster: Disney
Eternals: A Surprising Marvel Spectacle
December 9, 2021
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
November 29, 2021
Opinion
Graphic by Peter Rainey
Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate
Jaylan Post, Writer • December 15, 2021

African American culture is generally celebrated during February, considering it's been deemed  “Black History Month,” but black culture could, and should be celebrated...

Pictured is Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Ruth Dean.
Commencement Letter from the Editor
May 25, 2021
Image by Finn McCool
Opinion: The Dangers of Online Alt-Right Politics
March 9, 2021
After the Dark Years of the Trump Administration, Biden Raises Hopes for the Future
After the Dark Years of the Trump Administration, Biden Raises Hopes for the Future
January 20, 2021
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Sports
West Po Football Team after their upset 36-21 victory over South County on October 22nd, 2021. Photo Credit: West Potomac High School Twitter.
West Po Bests Lake Braddock, Will Face South County in Regional Championship
Jordin Thomas, Writer • November 23, 2021

The West Potomac Wolverines are taking on the South County Stallions this Saturday, November 27th, at 1:00 at South County. This is the regional finals for the VHSL Class...

Countys New Vaccine Mandate In Play
County's New Vaccine Mandate In Play
November 22, 2021
Photo Credit: Peter Rainey
West Po Looks to Keep Their Luck Rolling Against Lake Braddock.
November 19, 2021
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
November 10, 2021
Features
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Miguel Tsang, Writer • December 15, 2021

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their...

Graphic by Peter Rainey
Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate
December 15, 2021
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
December 7, 2021
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
November 29, 2021

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