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May PTSA Meeting

May PTSA Meeting

Jonathan Milam, Reporter
May 9, 2016

The May PTSA meeting recapped April, which was “Safety and Security Month”. The month entailed 3 back to back assaults as well as a hall sweep which picked up approximately 290 students. Principal...

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FCPS School Board Writes Letter to VHSL Following Debate Team Boycott

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
May 9, 2016

On April 28, all nine members of the Fairfax County School Board, representing all districts along with the chair and vice chair, wrote a letter to the executive committee of the Virginia High School League...

Teacher Appreciation Week: Mr. Cadorette

Teacher Appreciation Week: Mr. Cadorette

Huda Khan, Reporter
May 9, 2016

Teacher appreciation week kicked off in full swing these past few days, and many teachers were recognized for their achievements. However, there are some teachers who, despite not being as well known amongst...

AP U.S. History Field Trip Leaves Deep Impression on Students and Teachers Alike

AP U.S. History Field Trip Leaves Deep Impression on Students and Teachers Alike

Daniel Rayder, Reporter
May 9, 2016

On Friday, April 22, a small group of dedicated history students gathered around the rock at 6:30 am, ready to board a bus. They were on a field trip planned by AP U.S. History teachers Jeffrey Feinstein...

Game Review: Dark Souls III

Game Review: Dark Souls III

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter
May 9, 2016

Dark Souls 3, the third and final entrance to the Dark Souls series, continues on the tradition of extreme challenge in Dark Souls games, but adds further mechanics, such as weapon arts and the creation...

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tightening their grips on the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations.

Clinton, Trump Win Big in April 26th Primaries

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor
April 27, 2016

The primaries of April 26th––Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island––saw both parties’ front runners broaden their leads. Donald Trump won a clean sweep, earning nearly...

Rollout of New SAT Marks New Era of Standardized Testing

Rollout of New SAT Marks New Era of Standardized Testing

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter
March 15, 2016

On Saturday, March 5th, students funneled into the main gym of West Potomac, ready to face the first of the new version of the SAT being offered by College Board. The new SAT planned to provide a standardized...

Administration Talks Digital Citizenship at PTSA Meeting

Administration Talks Digital Citizenship at PTSA Meeting

Jonathan Milam, Reporter
November 24, 2015

On Monday Nov. 9, Principal Alexander Case brought the topic of Digital Citizenship to the November PTSA meeting. He emphasized how important it is to not only instruct students on the responsibilities...

Melee Club Brings Competitive Gaming to West Potomac

Melee Club Brings Competitive Gaming to West Potomac

Cooper Rosenberg and Daniel Rayder
November 20, 2015

It is a Monday afternoon, and a dozen high school students are gathered in a circle around an old television. Sitting in two chairs in the center of the ring, two players concentrate on the screen, their...

West Potomac JROTC Battalion To March in Americas Parade

West Potomac JROTC Battalion To March in America’s Parade

Matavin Williams, Reporter
November 10, 2015

On November 11th, cadets of West Potomac High School’s JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) will travel to New York City to march in the America’s parade, which is one of the largest Veteran’s...

Two Juniors observe a traditional WPHS Homecoming proposal

Public Homecoming Proposals Become the Standard at West Potomac

Jenny Sutton
October 27, 2015

In the weeks leading up to Homecoming weekend, students at West Potomac High School propose to each other to be dates for the Homecoming dance. In recent years, the standards marking a good “Hoco Propo”...

Juniors Upset Seniors in Annual Powderpuff Game, 8-0

Juniors Upset Seniors in Annual Powderpuff Game, 8-0

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter
October 23, 2015

After practicing hard for this moment, Team Mario (seniors) and Team Luigi (juniors) were ready to rumble. Both teams showed up ready to struggle for the victory. With the pressure building up, both teams...

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