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Thoughts on School Shootings

Katie Shiflett, School and Student Issues Co-Editor
February 14, 2022

February 14th is normally a day for cheesy cards, candy, and flowers. On February 14th, 2018, all of that changed. 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz pulled the fire alarm at his old high school and as students...

Photo Credit: Getty Images. Created by Anna Kosheleva.

Punxsutawney Phil Strikes Again

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
February 2, 2022

     Groundhog day is a fun, slightly silly, holiday that takes place every year in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2nd. The date was picked because it is the middle of the winter season, and...

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 every month.  Dr. Maulana...

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 grading, though both the science...

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 C 6th Region. West Po is coming...

Photo Credit: Peter Rainey

West Po Looks to Keep Their Luck Rolling Against Lake Braddock.

Katie Shiflett, Writer
November 19, 2021

Tonight, the West Po Football team will attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive against Lake Braddock. Kick-off will be at around 7:00 p.m. at Lake Braddock. This game seems to be another possible David...

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

Jordin Thomas, Reporter
November 10, 2021

West Potomac Varsity Football is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They will be facing the Fairfax Lions Friday Nov 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfax High School. It will be a blue out, according...

Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos

Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos

Emma Bayliss, Hannah Mei Steury, and Sophia West
September 28, 2021

Recently, students at West Potomac have stolen soap dispensers as a part of a viral Tik Tok trend that has swept across the county. The new challenge, dubbed “The Devious Lick Challenge,” encourages...

West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.

Friday Night Lights Return to West Po–On Thursday

Katie Shiflett, Writer
September 1, 2021

The West Po football team will have its home opener this Thursday, September 2nd, against Wakefield High School at 7:30.  “Currently there are no social distance guidelines that we have to enforce,”...

Construction Causes Summer Shutdown at West Po

Construction Causes Summer Shutdown at West Po

Katie Shiflett, Writer
June 2, 2021

Construction is ramping up at West Po over the summer. The construction crew will be working on the extension, rerouting the circle around the rock, and putting in the new connector between the Quander...

Students React to Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Students React to Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Katie Shiflett
April 27, 2021

After a long wait, all Fairfax County residents 16 and older are able to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine rollout started in late 2020 with front-line workers and seniors before moving to younger...

Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Katie Shiflett, Writer
April 15, 2021

Beginning Sunday, April 18, people in the Fairfax County Health District ages 16 and older will be able to get the Covid-19 Vaccine as Fairfax County moves into Phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out. However,...

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