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Students prepare snacks and coffee for customers.

Photo Credit: Ms. Byun

New Ideas Brewing in the Pulley Center

Phoebe Schultz, Social Media Co-Editor Apr 13, 2022

Brew-Tea-ful, West Potomac’s one and only coffee shop is open every day from 9-10 AM in the Pulley Center for those in need of a midday pick-me-up or a sweet treat. Started in 2019 by Mr. Winterstein,...

A car drives off campus for lunch.
Photo Credit: TaMon Hendricks

Doordash Dreams Dashed

TaMon Hendricks and Benjamin Price Apr 13, 2022

Until recently, even though it wasn’t explicitly authorized, West Po students had the luxury of calling delivery services for off-campus lunch choices from Chipotle to Chick Fil-A and everything in between. The...

The set mid-construction

Be More Chill

Michael Weinraub, Writer Apr 11, 2022

The spring show for the West Potomac Theatre Department is the musical, Be More Chill, which starts April 20th with tickets on sale now at the West Potomac Theatre website. Jeremy Heere (played by Phillip...

The Ethics Bowl semi-finalists with their coach. Photo Credit: Michael Carlson

Ethics Bowl Team Makes Regional Semifinals

Mercedes Henwood, Writer Apr 11, 2022

The Ethics Bowl team includes Braden Boling, Michael Carlson, Benjamin Price, Makin Eitel, and Connor Bruce and reached the semifinals at the regionals, which was held virtually this on February 5th, 2022,...

Senior Ashley Firesheets

Student Athletes Playing at the Next Level

Nick Castrilli, Writer Apr 11, 2022

Sending student-athletes to play their sport in college is something West Potomac does annually. Two athletes that have had their hard work recognized and are wanted at the next level are featured in this...

Youngkin Introduces New Education Policies

Youngkin Introduces New Education Policies

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Mar 14, 2022

Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as the first Republican governor in the Commonwealth since 2009 just after noon on January 15th, 2022. He then signed 11 executive orders, including two about a central point...

As They Come to The Halfway Mark, Seniors Move Towards The Next Step

As They Come to The Halfway Mark, Seniors Move Towards The Next Step

Adeline Sauer, Writer Mar 14, 2022

A main part of being a senior in high school is the college application process. The process is different for everyone, with students being at different stages. At this time in January, seniors involved...

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Finn McCool, Writer Mar 14, 2022

A fad has been sweeping the school, in the form of anonymous Instagram accounts. These accounts are usually based around a theme, where pictures of students are submitted by typically anonymous photographers...

Photo: Miguel Tsang

Local Monuments Show Ukrainian Flag Colors

Miguel Tsang, Writer Mar 14, 2022

Various local sites have been lighting up to show support for Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. For instance, the George Washington Masonic Memorial now glows yellow and blue at night, and the Anthem...

Image from Quanders United Inc. website

The History of “Quander”

Miguel Tsang, Writer Mar 14, 2022

It’s impossible to go to West Po without recognizing the name Quander. Quander road, the Quander building, and the Quander Road school which is just down the street. Where does this word actually come...

Photo: Annalise Grindstaff

Student-Run Arts Website “The West Po Studio” Launches

Hana Keenan, Writer Mar 14, 2022

Back from virtual school, many students have been inspired to create their own clubs. In particular, Kaitlin Cascio and Annalise Grindstaff, two sophomores, have paired up to create “The West Po Studio.”...

Fairfax County Public Schools Ends Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

Fairfax County Public Schools Ends Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

Ethan Brodie, Writer Mar 1, 2022

Fairfax County Public Schools announced it will no longer require students, staff, and visitors to wear masks beginning March 1st. The change allows FCPS to comply with a new state law signed by Virginia...

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