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The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Emily Butler, Social Media Editor Nov 29, 2023

‘Tis the season of the Alexandria Community Nutcracker! This year, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary. With a performance featuring over 200 community members and many West Po students, the Nutcracker is a great way to support our community over...

Larger Than Life - Album Review

Larger Than Life – Album Review

Andrew Rapchak, Writer Nov 21, 2023

Brent Faiyaz, a hit Maryland R&B artist released his album on October 27, titled “Larger than Life” to critical acclaim. This follows Brent's last album, “WASTELAND”. Brent is a critically acclaimed R&B Artist who rose to prominence following...

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A Haunting In Venice: Hauntingly Good

Kira Canizalez and Katie Olson Nov 8, 2023

This spooky season, a new murder mystery movie has hit theaters. Based on the 1969 novel, “Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie, it is especially thrilling and If you're looking for suspense and a nail-biting movie, “A Haunting in Venice” is just...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Solares

Teacher Feature: Ms. Solares

Josephine Keller, Writer Oct 31, 2023

Ms. Nelly Solares is the West Po choir’s new director, having replaced the previous director, Mrs. Campbell.  Ms. Solares worked with middle schoolers in Liberty Middle School, but is now teaching high schoolers for the first time. She studied music...

What You Need to Know About Carrie the Musical

What You Need to Know About Carrie the Musical

Ali Ahmed ’26 Oct 18, 2023

West Po Wolverines: Carrie the Musical is a new show developed by the West Po theater department “Beyond the Page”, which will be shown from October 26th to November 4th. It is a theater adaptation of the 1974 Stephen King horror novel, Carrie, about...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Antonucci

Teacher Feature: Mr. Antonucci

Owen McLenithan, Writer Oct 16, 2023

Sounds of brass, woodwinds and percussion resonated throughout the massive auditorium. Mr. Joseph Antonucci — or Mr. A —  was directing the rehearsal for the last concert at Langley High School, Va., but little did he know, some of his students...

September 2023 Horoscopes

September 2023 Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon, Contributor Sep 13, 2023

Happy September, Wolverines! We hope you enjoyed summer break, but the school year has officially started up again. Have no fear—the stars are in your favor to have a great new school year. Mercury is currently in retrograde, but all will be back to...

“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.

Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus

Peter Rainey Jun 1, 2023

525. In 2021, it was only a classroom number, but over the last two years, that number has become a movement. West Potomac’s Music & Computer Technology academy class, led by teacher Mr. Luke Alexander Pierce (Mr. P) and carrying the stage name...

Graphic created by Peter Rainey, emphasizing the production put on by West Po theatre this spring.

Lifting the Curtain of West Po’s Legally Blonde

Gracie Bobotek and Janelle Kwatia May 8, 2023

While many students have seen West Po’s theater productions, only a few actually know the process, hard work, and creativity it takes to put on a show. Legally Blonde opens April 27, and we’re here to lift the curtain and show you what it takes to...

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Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No

Benjamin Price and Miguel Tsang May 2, 2023

After all these years, our chubby Italian boy finally made it to the big screen. The Super Mario Bros. Movie takes the world of the iconic turtle-stomping plumber and mixes it with a (Super) star studded cast. The result is 90 minutes that feel more like...

March Horoscopes

March Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon, Guest Writer Mar 8, 2023

Happy March, Wolverines! As winter comes to a close, so does Pisces season. The sun will enter Aries and the spring equinox will occur both on March 20, bringing new beginnings both astrologically and in nature. Some major transits coming up include a...

Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present "Bus Nut"
Photo: Ben Price

Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po

Miguel Tsang and Benjamin Price Mar 2, 2023

 Akosua Adoma Owusu, a movie director from right here in Alexandria, dropped by West Po during yesterday’s advisory to do a Q&A about her short films. Owusu, who is a 1st-generation Ghanian-American, is known for incorporating themes of culture...