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    Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on 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
    Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders
    New Kid on the Block
    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
    Trump and Harris are making their final pitches to voters ahead of the election.
    Election 2024: An Overview of Party Policies and Platforms
    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
    The logo for Veterans of Foreign Wars, a nonprofit that offers a variety of aid programs to veterans and military service members.
    VFW Offering $35,000 Scholarship
    Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on 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
    Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
    DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
    Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
    Mrs Herman, a teacher who studied at the University of Virginia standing outside her math class.
    Teacher Feature: Mrs. Herman
    Mr. Pierce, a music technology teacher who went to a performing arts school.
    Teacher Feature: Mr. Pierce
    Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
    Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
    Mr Johnson, a TV Media Production teacher who went to college at four different schools.
    Teacher Feature: Mr. Johnson
    This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for student's 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
    Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
    Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
    A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.
    The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country
    Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.
    Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    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
    Where's My Love?
    Where’s My Love?
    13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
    13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
    Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
    Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
    Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
    Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
    Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
    West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
    Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
    Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
    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?
    Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
    Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
    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
    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
    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
    Educate to Stop the Hate
    Educate to Stop the Hate
    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
    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
    Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
    Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
    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
    What's Up at the Movies?
    What’s Up at the Movies?
    "Chromakopia" final album cover.
    Chromakopia: Tyler, The Creator’s Introspective Masterpiece
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
    Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.
    Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer
    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”
    Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
    Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
    Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
    Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
    Palworld- Game Review
    Palworld- Game Review
    Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
    Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
    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
    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
    Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
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    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
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    Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
    DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
    The four American Semi Finalists competing in the 2024 US Open.
    All or Love? Americans Face Off in US Open
    Mary Prater in Action
    Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
    Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika 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
    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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        Claire Callahan, Drew Taylor, Bella DeMaso, and Armaghan Faisal|October 31, 2016

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        I joined journalism my junior year because I loved writing and wanted to learn its other forms. This year, I'm the co-Editor-in-Chief, and I'm excited...

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        Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on 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
        Photos of various women and related music nominated for Grammy awards
        The Year of the Women; Preview of the 2025 Grammys
        Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders
        New Kid on the Block
        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

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        Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
        A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.
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        Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.
        Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For
        Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
        Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
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