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Fairfax Education Unions (FEU) workers campaign for collective bargaining.
FCPS Employees Vote on Collective Bargaining
Rick Genuario, past president of the Athletic Boosters, Principal Jessica Stats, Mark Anderson (behind the principal) who donated $5,000, Michelle Mitchell, local activist Sue Bernstein, Jim O’Farrell who donated $10,000, and builder Steve Larsen who designed the Wolverine Green will bring light to the space this June.
Local Philanthropists Illuminate Wolverine Green
This is an image of a rash from measles. Measles is on of the world’s most contagious diseases. The incidents of measles are up across the country, with zero diagnoses at West Po this year. We have seen other traditionally vaccine preventable diseases here this year: Whooping Cough and Chickenpox. PHOTO: Cleveland Clinic
Whooping Cough and Chickenpox Have Arrived At West Po
A county construction worker completing the building envelope. Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
Novak Djokovic, Sophia Smith, Lebron James, Noah Lyles, and Aryana Sabalenka are some of the Olympians competing in Paris this summer.
Local Olympic Stars to Shine in the City of Lights this Summer
Fairfax Education Unions (FEU) workers campaign for collective bargaining.
FCPS Employees Vote on Collective Bargaining
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Eli Kopp, founder of West Pos Jewish American Club, has won this years Peace Award.
Kopp Wins Peace Award
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
A county construction worker completing the building envelope. Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
West Potomacs Running is Elementary track meet will take place on May 6th and May 9th
West Potomac High School’s Running is Elementary Track Meet Preview
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
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Mr. Riley poses outside of his classroom.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Riley
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
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
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
How to Save Files From Your Google Drive (for Seniors)
How to Save Files From Your Google Drive (for Seniors)
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
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
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
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
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
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. Hes off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
Mr. Ed Chapman retired from West Po after 15 years of teaching biology.
A Retirement Request: Vote
After 3 years of high school journalism, Tsang will expand his knowledge and experience in college. Photo: Family Tsang
The Last Dance
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. Hes off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
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
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. Hes off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
After 3 years of high school journalism, Tsang will expand his knowledge and experience in college. Photo: Family Tsang
The Last Dance
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?
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.
Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Senior Jaylan Post channels the Kenergy at the fashion show.
West Po Struts Their Fashionable Stuff
Image Credit: @westpo_chorus
Choir Puts on Their Spring Show Tonight
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
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
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
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
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) follows through on a shot during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Washington, in this Sunday, May 23, 2021, file photo. Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on the eve of free agency, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, inking a four-year deal worth $40 million.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chasing The Great One: Can Ovechkin Do It?
Elementary students from all schools in the pyramid are invited to compete in the track meet.
Track Meet for Kids
Spring Playoffs In Full Swing
Spring Playoffs In Full Swing
Boys & Girls Lacrosse teams after the game
Boys and Girls Lacrosse Show Support for One Love
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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The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair

The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair

Katie Olson and Kira Canizalez
June 4, 2024

The end of the school year for all freshmen in honors biology clashed like cymbals at the freshman science fair. It’s orchestrated by Mrs. Eisenman and the Biology teachers have been in preparation throughout...

Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.

Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer

Delaney Dean, Sports Editor
June 4, 2024

For thousands of fans in Northern Virginia called Parrotheads, summer’s biggest party has been the annual Jimmy Buffett concert at Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavilion). His shows encouraged fans...

Image Credit: pgLang

Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”

Andrew Rapchak, Jaylan Post, and Abdulahi Somane
May 31, 2024

Two heavy hitters in hip hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have seemingly had an underlying and bubbling beef since 2013, a year marked by Kendrick's bold artistry being shown with his feature in Big Sean’s...

Senior Jaylan Post channels the Kenergy at the fashion show.

West Po Struts Their Fashionable Stuff

Rhett Butler and Sebastian Zornes
May 31, 2024

More than 40 students including models, make-up and stage crew,  brought the elegance to the West Potomac Fashion Show in May with clothes including many themes: Barbie, Denim, 1980s Prom, Western Renaissance,...

Image Credit: @westpo_chorus

Choir Puts on Their Spring Show Tonight

Miguel Tsang, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2024

Stop by the Springbank Auditorium tonight at 7 for the West Po choir’s Spring Show! The thing that sets the Spring Show apart from any other concert is that each choir number will feature an attached...

Image created by Leila Freimanis

2024 Met Gala

Leila Freimanis, Jacqueline Henwood, and Ajamii Dhaba
May 14, 2024

Fashion's grandest and monumental night of the year always falls on the first Monday of May, hosted at Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institution. Celebrities and designers join the red carpet together...

Student listening to Tortured Poets Department

The Tortured Poets Department: Forces Fans to Speculate

Leila Freimanis, Ajamii Dhaba, and Jacqueline Henwood
April 29, 2024

Midnight on April 19, 2024. Screams from fans around the world as they start playing “The Tortured Poets Department,” a piece of work Taylor Swift has been working on for 2 years, her 11th studio album.    The...

Promotional poster for Kinky Boots

Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots

Josephine Keller, Associate Editor
April 27, 2024

Kinky Boots came to the West Potomac Auditorium on April 26th, 2024. In doing so, it has gifted the community with a flamboyant presentation of expression, pride, and acceptance.  Kinky Boots is a...

Photo of Kinky Boots poster

Kinky Boots Comes to West Po

Josephine Keller, Associate Editor
April 24, 2024

Kinky Boots the Musical is coming to the Auditorium starting this Friday, April 26th. There will be a total of 8 performances, including 2 matinees. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time here. The original...

OJ Simpson: A look back after his death

Katie Olson, Sadie Regardie, and Kira Canizalez
April 23, 2024

O.J Simpson was one the best football players in history and even won the Heisman trophy in his years of college ball. However, he also made a name for himself for a high profile chase scene in his white...

April Horoscope

April Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon
April 5, 2024

Welcome to April, Wolverines! We have a plethora of exciting things happening among the stars this month. I hope you’re enjoying the astrological new year, which began March 19th - also the first...

Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment

Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph

Andrew Rapchak and Jaylan Post
March 19, 2024

ScHoolboy Q’s history in the music industry has been a clear example of growth, with him evolving his capabilities with his music every album. This was shown clearly with his new album “Blue Lips”....

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