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Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker

Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker

Ireland Mcgee, Reporter
June 4, 2024

When leaving Ms. Kelly Lutzker’s class it's not unusual to walk out with a couple of bucks. She hands out Lutzker bucks which are fake money that students earn at the end of the week for completing...

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...

Mr. Riley poses outside of his classroom.

Teacher Feature: Mr. Riley

Jackson Baker, Sports Editor
June 4, 2024

Mr. Daniel Riley is in his third year teaching at West Potomac, all through the Career and Technical Education department.  During his last three years at West Po, he has taught sports marketing, sports...

Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany

Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany

Thomas Argroves
May 31, 2024

Originally from Egypt, Dr. Hany Eldeib is starting his first year as a math teacher at West Po.. He came to America for the first time in 1978 for a summer internship, and ended up coming back and staying...

A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.

Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston

Nora Fitzpatrick and Lila Wells
May 31, 2024

If you've passed through Gunston recently you've probably noticed the renovated pond in the Gunston Zen Hallway. This project was proposed in the fall of 2023 by Mr. Cooper who is one of the special education...

Ms. Vasques holding her wolverine stuffed animal

Teacher Feature: Ms. Vasques

Delaney Dean, Sport's Editor
May 30, 2024

From a Division I soccer player to one of the best physical health & education teachers at West Po, Tracey Vasques has had quite a career. She wanted to become a teacher because when she was in...

Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University

Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University

Ali Ahmed, Visual Editor
May 30, 2024

Graduation this year for West Potomac class of 2024 will be held at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena on June 11th starting at 2PM, instead of at West Potomac. This year is the first time West...

Mr. Fitzgerald poses outside of one of his many French 2 classes.

Teacher Feature: Mr. Fitzgerald

Nora Fitzpatrick
May 22, 2024

Mr. Dan Fitzgerald has taught here for 23 years as a French teacher. He had an extensive college education where he went to Franklin College in Indiana. He started his college career as a double major...

Ms. Greer after an interesting day teaching students.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Greer

Finn Johnson
May 22, 2024

Ms. Megan Greer is a math teacher that started teaching three years ago, and all three of those years have been at West Po. She loves teaching because she wants to be able to make kids enjoy math and help...

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West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party

Jaylan Post
May 17, 2024

Head over to the Kogelman Theater on May 17th at 6:30, where West Potomac High School’s fivetwofive. are hosting their 2024 album release listening party for their new album, Growing Pains. fivetwofive....

How to Save Files From Your Google Drive (for Seniors)

How to Save Files From Your Google Drive (for Seniors)

Miguel Tsang
May 14, 2024

If you’re on track to graduate or leave FCPS, that means your school Google account will be deleted after your enrollment is up. Whatever the reason for saving your stuff may be, there’s a couple ways...

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The Complete Guide to Motivation Throughout The School Year

Addison Hood and Ireland Mcgee
May 7, 2024

Exhausted. Spent. Knackered. No matter what anyone calls it, as the end of the year approaches, some students' motivation is at an all-time low. Unfortunately, we’re smack dab in the middle of spring...

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