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*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021

West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer

Miguel Tsang, Writer
December 15, 2021

Join the West Potomac music department in welcoming the holiday season this Friday, December 17.  While sign-ups are full, your advisory class may be invited to see their performance during 3rd period...

West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker

West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker

Nick Castrilli, Writer
November 29, 2021

West Potomac students spread the holiday spirit by dancing in the Alexandria Community Nutcracker at Mount Vernon High School, December 2nd-4th. This event is presented by ArtSpireVa. With a very diverse...

Copyright to AMC Theaters logo.

The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters

Ruth Dean, Writer
December 17, 2020

Some local movie theaters have recently opened back up with new expectations for the experience that has been long awaited. The AMC Clean & Safe Initiative has created social distance guidelines to...

Collin Sproule, a Brew-Tea-Ful Coffee Shop employee, makes coffee for students during 7th period.

A “Latte” Love for the New Coffee Shop

Vivian Baxter, Writer
May 8, 2019

At West Potomac High School, a new coffee shop opened January 31st, and students who know about it are lining up. The shop is a school run business, the coffee made is in view, and even teachers are making...

Pictured is the Cherry blossoms last year in full bloom along the basin.

Cherry Blossom Festival takes the spotlight in D.C.

Ruth Dean, Writer
March 25, 2019

The 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off its celebration in Washington D.C. on March 20th and extends through April 13, which is the period which the Cherry Blossoms are predicted to bloom within....

The cast of Heathers, posing for their promotions of the show, which you can find on Instagram.
Kendall Grady, Abigail Aziz, Christine O’Hara. (Left to Right)

Heathers: The Cult Classic Strutting to West Potomac

Vivian Baxter, Writer
January 31, 2019

Heathers is a Broadway production inspired by the original film placed in the 80’s, and is now being brought to West Potomac High School this week by our school’s theater department. The...

New Congress To Be Seated In January, A Stones Throw From West Po

New Congress To Be Seated In January, A Stone’s Throw From West Po

Robert Stewart
December 21, 2018

On January 3rd, 2019, members and members-elect of Congress alike will be sworn into their offices on Capitol Hill, officially commencing the 116th United States Congress. This past November, voters turned...

Science Alert!

Vivian Baxter, Writer
December 13, 2018

NASA has reported that tonight the space rock 3200 Phaethon is causing a meteor shower at around 9 PM to 7 AM. Slooh Observatory will be recording a stream of the shower at 6 PM as well if you are...

Dress Rehearsal day in the main auditorium. Pictured are (bottom left to right) Rylie Heiser, Anna Penkiunas, Paige Schoeffel. (Standing left to right) Halley Roy, Grace Bauman, Eva Hunter, Fiona Walsh. Photo credit to Charlotte Krell.

Nutcracker Leaps Its Way Into The Spotlight

Ruth Dean, Writer
November 28, 2018

West Potomac will host the 10th annual Alexandria Community Nutcracker starting November 28th and ends December 1st. Vigorous practices for five months have led up to this weekend of five shows. The Nutcracker...

Photo of the crowd taken by H. Drembus

Gun Resolution Passed at FCPS School Board Meeting

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2018

In response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting on February 14, FCPS discussed gun violence at the school board meeting on February 22. The superintendent and school board members discussed the issue...

The mariachi band performing at Around the World in One Night.

Around the World in One Night: Behind the Scenes

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2018

Every year, Around the World in One Night is a multicultural, international event held in West Potomac’s cafeteria intended to celebrate the student body’s diversity and learn about other cultures....

Photo of the Supreme Court building taken by Julia Cunningham

Students Witness History: Masterpiece Cakeshop V. Colorado Civil Rights Commission

January 9, 2018

For most students, Supreme Court rulings only happen in textbooks; however, for West Potomac seniors Julia and Katherine Cunningham, the highest court in the land was just in reach. The sisters witnessed...

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