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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The Modern Classroom Trial

Haskew Pearson, Guest Contributor
May 27, 2022

A couple of years ago, an innovative West Potomac High School teacher felt as if he was not connecting with his students so he decided to try a new approach to instruction known as Modern Classroom. Essentially,...

Shut Down DC organized the first demonstration on Justice Alito’s street whih was attended by some West Po students. Photo Credit: Hayden Stengler

Students Join Protest of Leaked Draft Supreme Court Document Overturning Roe v. Wade

Miguel Tsang and Benjamin Price
May 27, 2022

Local resident Supreme Court Justice Alito’s house has become the sight of spirited demonstrations in the wake of his leaked court opinion that would overturn Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court case which...

Photo Credit: Katie Shiflett

Goodbye and Thank You

Katie Shiflett, School and Student Issues Editor
May 26, 2022

Goodbyes are never easy, I know…stating the obvious. I only wrote for The Wire for 2 years, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Nevertheless, they’re necessary, so I’m going to give this my best...

Burnout Strikes Juniors and Seniors

Annie Ghaffari, Writer
May 23, 2022

The fourth quarter is coming closer and closer to an end. Seniors are getting ready to head off to college and start their adult lives. Juniors are getting prepped to consider colleges and figure out what...

Testing Methods to Take Out Stress

Testing Methods to Take Out Stress

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
May 13, 2022

The end of the year is on its way, and with it comes the flurry of final exams, AP testing, graduation, prom, summer plans, and quite frankly, it’s incredibly stressful. It seems like there's not enough...

Source: FCPS School Safety Report Card Data
*Numbers in 2019-20 and 2020-21 lower due to COVID Pandemic--less in school data available.

Needed Mental Health Care Scarce as Behavior Issues Concern Staff, Students

Mollie Shiflett, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2022

After a year-and-a-half of virtual learning and various levels of isolation due to Covid 19 restrictions, most students, teachers, staff, and parents are happy—or at least relieved—to have returned...

Some activists are writing to the Florida governor to protest the bill critics have dubbed, “Don’t Say Gay.” Photo: Screen shot of Capital City Pride’s Facebook Page

Some States Take Aim at LGBTQ Rights

Finn McCool, Social Issues Editor
April 13, 2022

A new wave of K-12 related anti-LGBTQ laws are being put in motion across the country. Of these is the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill...

Seniors, in their last few months of school, relax and play Uno during a recent advisory. Photo by: Katie Shiflett

Seniors Sprint to the Finish

Katie Shiflett, Student Issues Editor
April 13, 2022

The 4th quarter is here. As students edge closer to AP testing and summer vacation an astounding realization is coming to the minds of seniors throughout the school: it’s their (our) last quarter of...

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

Ethan Brodie, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2022

Senior debaters Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp made West Po history by becoming the first ever debate team from the school to qualify for the prestigious Tournament of Champions. The tournament, hosted...

Students prepare snacks and coffee for customers.

Photo Credit: Ms. Byun

New Ideas Brewing in the Pulley Center

Phoebe Schultz, Social Media Co-Editor
April 13, 2022

Brew-Tea-ful, West Potomac’s one and only coffee shop is open every day from 9-10 AM in the Pulley Center for those in need of a midday pick-me-up or a sweet treat. Started in 2019 by Mr. Winterstein,...

Local Home supports Ukraine by flying the flag.
Photo Credit: Carlie Erlandson

What You Need-to-Know About Russia and Ukraine

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
April 13, 2022

On February 22nd, 2022, Russia bombed the city of Donbas in what was supposed to be a lighting strike attack, and since then, Russia has been bombarding and creating destruction within the country of Ukraine....

West Po Reads: Book Reviews

West Po Reads: Book Reviews

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Author: Chris Colfer Pages: 438 The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell tells the story of two siblings, Alex and Connor, as they go on a fairytale adventure....

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