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How Teachers are Dealing with New Scheduling and Absences

How Teachers are Dealing with New Scheduling and Absences

Sophie Anderson
May 12, 2017

May and June are two of the most academically demanding months of the year for students with AP exams, SOLs, final exams, and the wrapping up of 9 months of learning. Although, this time of the year isn’t...

Getting Ready for the AP Exams

Getting Ready for the AP Exams

Sophie Anderson
May 3, 2017

Starting Monday at 8:10am, West Potomac HS began AP Exam testing, which will stretch a continuous three weeks through May. Along with Advancement Placement courses came a heavy workload for students across...

A Trip to Iceland

A Trip to Iceland

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson
April 5, 2017

With Spring Break just around the corner, students of West Potomac are excited for the week to end. They’ve been wanting a break from school but at the same time, dreading the end of the third quarter....

St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrating the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrating the Irish

Saint Patrick’s day may seem like a day of just wearing green, but among West Potomac are many students and teachers who celebrate their Irish culture. On March 17, Irish descendants around the globe...

The Microwave Situation

The Microwave Situation

Wingel Caburian, Chase Hanson, and
March 5, 2017

Lunch time at West Potomac is always busy, and students purchase cafeteria food or bring their own packed lunch. For those who bring their own food, some opt to heat up their lunch, and make their way...

Television Review: Sense8

Television Review: Sense8

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson
February 6, 2017

On June 5 2015, Netflix released an original series called “Sense8” which centers around eight people from eight different countries who are linked mentally and emotionally.   In the first...

Winter Track and Field Districts

Winter Track and Field Districts

Natalie Terwilliger and Sophie Anderson
February 4, 2017

As the winter sports season closes, winter track begins the most competitive aspect of the season: district competitions. Runners race in a variety of events, some of which include 100 meter dash, 4x200...

West Potomac Girls Basketball Youth Night

West Potomac Girls Basketball Youth Night

Natalie Terwilliger and Sophie Anderson
January 24, 2017

Save the date, because this Friday is the West Potomac girls basketball youth night. The Freshman, Junior varsity, and Varsity teams will be playing the competitive W.T. Woodson High School. Festivities...

Television Review: The OA

Television Review: The OA

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson
January 22, 2017

It’s no surprise that Netflix original series are becoming increasingly popular. From hit series like “Orange is the New Black” and “Narcos,” another hit show is bound to happen. Before the end...

Fast Pass IDs- What Are They?

“Fast Pass” ID’s- What Are They?

The administration is unveiling a new concept to honor high-achieving students. It will allow all A or A/B Honor Roll and students with perfect attendance to receive a small sticker that will be placed...

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