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*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Photo Credit: Reuters
Amid Variants 16-17 Year Olds are Able to Get Booster
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Graph shows student case rates at each of the 25 public high schools in Fairfax County.
Data Reveals West Po Among Top 10 FCPS High Schools with Lowest COVID-19 Student Case Rates
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
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
Standards-Based Grading Aims to Make the Standard
CAT B Makes History Concrete
CAT B Makes History Concrete
Womens History Returns to West Po, Seeks to Widen History Curriculum
Women’s History Returns to West Po, Seeks to Widen History Curriculum
An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall
An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall
Students Prepare for SATs
Students Prepare for SATs
Graph shows student case rates at each of the 25 public high schools in Fairfax County.
Data Reveals West Po Among Top 10 FCPS High Schools with Lowest COVID-19 Student Case Rates
West Po Seniors Gear Up To Vote
West Po Seniors Gear Up To Vote
The West Po Community Comes Together to Remember One of Our Own
The West Po Community Comes Together to Remember One of Our Own
Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout
Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout
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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Graphic by Peter Rainey
Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
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
Mrs.Kim after winning Masters Nationals 2017 in Rowing.
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Kim
Bowman Shaughnessy (right) and Aminata Johnson (left) smiling big after Cross Country Regionals. Picture taken by Ellie Messina.
Student Athletes: Running into the New Season
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan
Teacher Feature: Ms. Gore
Teacher Feature: Ms. Gore
Photo Credit: Amy Stoll
Teacher Feature: Ms. Stoll
Photo Credit: DC Bar Association
Teacher Feature: Mr. Feinstein
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year
West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year
Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos
Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos
Here Comes Homecoming
Here Comes Homecoming
West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.
Friday Night Lights Return to West Po–On Thursday
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
Snow, School, Students: A Struggle
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters
Collin Sproule, a Brew-Tea-Ful Coffee Shop employee, makes coffee for students during 7th period.
A “Latte” Love for the New Coffee Shop
Pictured is the Cherry blossoms last year in full bloom along the basin.
Cherry Blossom Festival takes the spotlight in D.C.
Graphic by Peter Rainey
Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate
Pictured is Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Ruth Dean.
Commencement Letter from the Editor
Image by Finn McCool
Opinion: The Dangers of Online Alt-Right Politics
After the Dark Years of the Trump Administration, Biden Raises Hopes for the Future
After the Dark Years of the Trump Administration, Biden Raises Hopes for the Future
From 270towin.com
Editorial: How My Favorite Color is Being Ruined
In Support of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
The Limits of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
Selfish Selflessness
Hold On to History
The Propaganda Problem
Pictured is Senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Ruth Dean.
Commencement Letter from the Editor
From 270towin.com
Editorial: How My Favorite Color is Being Ruined
RBG Fought For Equality. Now Its Our Turn.
RBG Fought For Equality. Now It’s Our Turn.
Thoughts from the Editor
Students Voices Need to be Heard
Students Voices Need to be Heard
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021
West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer
Photo Credits: United Artists Releasing, Searchlight Pictures, 20th Century Studios
Winter Movies Coming Out That Aren’t Spider-Man
Poster: Disney
Eternals: A Surprising Marvel Spectacle
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker
Poster: Disney
Shang-Chi: Predictable, but Pleasant
Poster: Disney
Eternals: A Surprising Marvel Spectacle
The New Craze on Social Media: Soap Cutting
The New Craze on Social Media: Soap Cutting
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Mothers Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The Top 10 Trending Shows on Netflix Right Now
The Top 10 Trending Shows on Netflix Right Now
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Father’s Day Gifts
Mr. Rice directing musicians during a rehearsal.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Pit Orchestra Perspective
The mariachi band performing at Around the World in One Night.
Around the World in One Night: Behind the Scenes
Gillian Sickler
Homecoming Hype Reaches Students
Sofia Campos, winner of the senatorial election
Student Senate: Showcasing Student Voice
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
Countys New Vaccine Mandate In Play
County’s New Vaccine Mandate In Play
Photo Credit: Peter Rainey
West Po Looks to Keep Their Luck Rolling Against Lake Braddock.
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!
West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.
Friday Night Lights Return to West Po–On Thursday
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
The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
Mr. Dobson retires after 20 years of teaching.

Bill Dobson Retires after Two Decades of Teaching

Haleigh Hopper, Reporter
March 3, 2015

The Wire, Jan/Feb 2015 Issue: An Editorial Response

Editorial Staff
February 24, 2015
Taking Higher Risks for the Next High

Taking Higher Risks for the Next High

Taylor Haas, Reporter
February 13, 2015
The cast of 8

Plaintiffs from the Proposition 8 case attend West Potomac High School’s Production of “8”

Noah Mutterperl, Guest Writer from Hayfield High School
February 5, 2015
Eight-year-old Christina Boils, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Oglala, South Dakota.

Mouse in the Soup: Life on the “Rez”

Chantel Nestell, Reporter
December 8, 2014
FCPS

FCPS School Board Approves Later High School Start Times

Haleigh Hopper & Mia Slone, Reporters
November 13, 2014
Anita Sarkeesian, prominent critic of sexism in video games

Despite Increase of Women Gamers, Misogyny Still Reigns

Jensen Wainwright, News Editor
October 8, 2014
Principal Case talks with The Wire staff about the upcoming year.

Principal Case: “West Potomac Is the World’s Greatest High School!”

Margaret O'Meara, Managing Editor
September 30, 2014
GroupLove & Portugal. The Man

GroupLove & Portugal. The Man

Gabriel Perkins, Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2014
Lifes Not Fair, But School Should Be

Life’s Not Fair, But School Should Be

Fiona Penn, Focus Editor
September 14, 2014
Book Review: John Greens The Fault In Our Stars

Book Review: John Green’s “The Fault In Our Stars”

Claudia Santa Anna, Reporter
February 17, 2014
Sochi Winter Olympics: Team USA Favorites

Sochi Winter Olympics: Team USA Favorites

Jensen Wainwright, Focus Editor
February 7, 2014
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