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Photo taken at 9:00 AM showing classes filing into the field and bleachers.
Timeline of the Evacuation
The Rematch of the Decade: Jumping Into Another Close Election
The Rematch of the Decade: Jumping Into Another Close Election
Students gather on the bleachers as their bags get inspected by police dogs
Bomb Threat Temporarily Shuts Down School
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
Image Credit- SUNY Broome The Buzz
Eid al-Fitr Marks a Day Off this Wednesday
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
Graphic created with Canva
New English Electives Struggling to Get Off the Ground
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
Neither the Young Democrats or the Young Republicans have clubs at West Potomac. Photo Credit: UIC Today
The Disappearance of Young Republicans and Young Democrats Clubs
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
The Heritage of Lent
The Heritage of Lent
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session
Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Mr. Robbett at a baseball game.
Teacher Feature Mr.Robbett
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
How to join Girl Up
Club Hub-Bub: Girl Up
Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center
The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub
Mary Vandever, Attendance Administrative Assistant, and Karina Morales, Attendance Office Assistant stay busy monitoring attendance.
Administration Cracks Down on Attendance
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students 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
Mr. Robbett at a baseball game.
Teacher Feature Mr.Robbett
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
How to join Girl Up
Club Hub-Bub: Girl Up
Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center
The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub
Mary Vandever, Attendance Administrative Assistant, and Karina Morales, Attendance Office Assistant stay busy monitoring attendance.
Administration Cracks Down on Attendance
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
Wheres My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
Sara Salama, senior student lead of SEC, wins 2023 Student Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives 2023 Student Peace Award
Four-year journalism student, Annie Ghafarri will be attending American University in the fall.
Annie Ghaffari: Senior Sign-Off
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
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
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
Created using Canva
Winter Music Department Concerts in School and Evening Thursday
The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Dungeons and Dragons is a game combining story-telling and mechanics. Several official rule books have been published by the company Wizards of the Coasts that now owns the franchise.
D&D is More Than a Game, it’s an Adventure
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
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
The Modern Classroom Trial
West Po Grub Misses the Sweet Spot
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Photo of Kinky Boots poster
Kinky Boots Comes to West Po
OJ Simpson: A look back after his death
April Horoscope
April Horoscopes
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel Studios
Echo: A Solid New Chapter In the MCU
The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Poster
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review
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
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Father’s Day Gifts
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Po faces off against Fairfax in the March 21 home match.
Tennis Season in Full Swing
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
The West Potomac Stadium Field
Wolverine’s 7-on-7 Rushes Football to Spring
Norma Martinez and Alisson Mazariegos are co-captains of their girls La Liga team.
Advisory Students Score with La Liga
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player RaSheika 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
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West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award

West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award

Nathan Assefa, Writer
May 8, 2019

West Potomac Senior Diana Argueta was selected to receive the 2019 Student Peace Award presented by Fairfax County. This is the 16th annual presentation of the award originally founded by Margaret Fisher...

New Coffee Shop Brewing in West Po

New Coffee Shop Brewing in West Po

February 21, 2019

The new “Brew-Tea-ful”  Cafe is in a soft opening at the moment at the Pulley Center, located in Gunston near the greenhouse. It’s available to students and staff, ready for the grand opening sometime...

Pictured is sophomore Kylie Rapp (right) laying the stones for the new walkway on the side of Quander building.

Veteran’s Day at West Po

Nathan Assefa, Writer
January 18, 2019

On Monday November 12th, West Potomac High School held its 3rd annual Veteran’s Day Project. West Po partnered with the Travis Manion Foundation three years ago, and has held this event every year since....

Yellow Cards: Everything You Need To Know

Yellow Cards: Everything You Need To Know

Nathan Assefa, Writer
October 25, 2018

As the fall season comes closer to an end, the winter and spring seasons are right around the corner. This means that preseason preparation for many sports are coming up, but there is multiple things any...

Profile: Carter Ver Hage

Carter Ver Hage, Writer
October 23, 2018

Carter Ver Hage is a sophomore at West Potomac High School and in his first year of Journalism. He joined Journalism because he enjoys writing articles and he would like to have a voice in the school. Carter's...

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