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Liz in front of the Folger Shakespeare Library in D.C.

Junior Liz Brodie’s Love for Shakespeare Leads to Folger Library Fellowship

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
December 17, 2015

A typical Monday afternoon for Junior Liz Brodie between September and December started with her signing out of school at 2:20pm.  From school, her mother drove her to Huntington Metro Station, where...

(From Left to Right) John Collins, Camille Roberts, Nicki Dolce and Fabiola Castro, Grade 10

Wolverines Get Spirited in Plaid for Flannel Day

Wingel Caburian, Reporter
December 15, 2015

Before winter break starts, SGA decided to host a pre-winter break spirit week before the year ends. Today was flannel day, and students all over West Potomac arrived at school in their best plaid button...

(Left) Julia George, Grade 11,  (Middle) Lindsay Freewalt, Grade 11, (Right) Allie Puskar, Grade 11

SGA Holiday Spirit Week Kicks Off With Comfy and Cozy Day

Shahtaj Ali, Reporter
December 14, 2015

West Potomac High School kicked off its pre-winter break spirit week with Comfy Cozy Day. It encouraged students to come in their comfiest clothes to showcase their school spirit. A wide range of students,...

Students Tear Down Wall of Tolerance in Support of International Day of Tolerance

Students Tear Down “Wall of Tolerance” in Support of International Day of Tolerance

Huda Khan, Reporter
December 1, 2015

On Nov. 17, West Potomac's Combating Intolerance class hosted a large-scale event to celebrate International Day of Tolerance during all lunches. This tribute included a range of activities that were planned...

First Annual West Potomac Ghost Tours Tell Students of Spooky Past

First Annual West Potomac Ghost Tours Tell Students of ‘Spooky’ Past

Shahtaj Ali, Reporter
November 25, 2015

West Potomac High School’s students recently had the pleasure of being regaled with spooky stories about their school on Nov. 4 and 5, during Wolverine Time. Teachers Kelsey McGlynn, Mary Mathewson,...

Some West Potomac counselors at Commencement 2015.

New Policies Affect Counselors’ Availability During the School Day

Wingel Caburian, Reporter
November 24, 2015

Imagine it’s been a few days since school has started and you want to switch out of your AP or honors class because it’s more difficult than you thought it would be. You head to your counselor's office...

Tips and Tricks for Black Friday Shopping!

Tips and Tricks for Black Friday Shopping!

Jenni Wheaton and Bela Starinchak
November 20, 2015

After the day of giving thanks and spending time with families, millions set up their tents to camp out in front of stores and malls, anxiously waiting for the deals and savings to start. With these tips...

Don’t Wanna Be an American Idiot

“Don’t Wanna Be an American Idiot”

Brian Cash, Reporter
November 20, 2015

Beyond the Page Theatre Company’s rendition of rock musical “American Idiot” was a very well done performance that captured many elements right to fit the bill of the punk genre. It portrayed the...

What You Need to Know About West Potomacs Newest Club, Modern Moderates

What You Need to Know About West Potomac’s Newest Club, Modern Moderates

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
November 20, 2015

West Potomac’s newest club, Modern Moderates, held its first meeting on Monday, Nov. 16. Senior Jenny Sutton started the club as a way to provide a safe space for the student body to discuss current...

The turnout for hypesquad was better than the ice hockey team could have ever hoped.

West Potomac Ice Hockey Scores First Victory of the Season Against Woodson 7-4

Mia Slone, Business Manager
November 14, 2015

Coming off their CSHL (Capital Scholastic Hockey League) Championship win last February, West Potomac's ice hockey team were looking to keep their winning streak alive for their first game of the season...

Exploring the Idea of an Open Campus for Lunch

Exploring the Idea of an Open Campus for Lunch

Grant Benick, Reporter
October 15, 2015

Leaving campus for lunch break has long been popular among upperclassmen, however, it has always been against school rules. The school administration has been taking steps to stop students from doing leaving...

Backup quarterback Tanner Jones steps in.

Wolverines Lose Against West Springfield After Rain Delay, 28-9

Daniel Rayder, Reporter
October 15, 2015

Last Friday, as dark storm clouds gathered above the field, the West Potomac varsity football team prepared to square off against the formidable West Springfield Spartans. However, before their warm-ups...

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