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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
    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
    Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders
    New Kid on the Block
    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
    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
    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
    Ms. Symone Jenkins is an English teacher for 9th and 10th grade at West Po. Her love for teaching English roots from being able to see each student's progress in writing overtime and seeing how far her students come from the beginning to the end of the school year.
    Teacher Feature: Ms. Jenkins
    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
    The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
    Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election
    West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
    Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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”
    Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
    Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
    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
    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
    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
    Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
    DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
    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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        Humans of West Potomac, Volume 11

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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
        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
        Ms. Symone Jenkins is an English teacher for 9th and 10th grade at West Po. Her love for teaching English roots from being able to see each student's progress in writing overtime and seeing how far her students come from the beginning to the end of the school year.
        Teacher Feature: Ms. Jenkins

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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
        West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
        Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
        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

        Eighteen years, two hundred and sixteen months, six thousand and five hundred and seventy-four days; give or take. That's how long American citize...

        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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