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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Features

Teacher Feature: Ms. Gervacio

Kaila Izquierdo-Oliva Feb 16, 2022

Aimee Gervacio, known as Ms. G. to lots of students, is a cross-stitching master who teaches English at West Po. She teaches both honors and on level English 12, along with English 9.    Ms....

Student Movement in Advisory Starts Today

Student Movement in Advisory Starts Today

Jan 27, 2022

Starting Jan. 27, students will no longer travel to S periods during their advisory block. The first part of the block will be advisory as usual, however, what was previously S rotation time has been repurposed....

Teacher Feature: Mr. Howe

Teacher Feature: Mr. Howe

Maxim Chintalov, Writer Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Howe, currently in his ninth year of teaching at West Potomac High School and 16th year overall, teaches English at West Potomac High School — more specifically, both English 10 and English 11 classes,...

Teacher Feature – Mr. Ross

Jan 18, 2022

When asked why he chose the job he did at West Potomac, Jeremiah Ross replied with “Being an athlete all my life, I enjoyed how the body works and I enjoyed lifting.” He works at West Potomac because...

Ms. Yeboah

Teacher Feature: Ms. Yeboah

Jaylan Post Jan 11, 2022

The future is shaped by the younger generation, and the younger generation is shaped by their teachers. That teacher, whether it’s a man or woman, related to you or not, shapes you for the rest of your...

Teacher Feature - Ms. Waltner

Teacher Feature – Ms. Waltner

Alisa Foster, Writer Jan 4, 2022

  Ms. Keri Waltner, West Potomac’s sole German teacher, is passing on her German experiences through her teaching. After an inspiring trip to Germany, Ms. Waltner found her passion. Her first...

*Image taken from an orchestra concert from May 2021

West Po Music Department Brings Holiday Cheer

Miguel Tsang, Writer Dec 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...

Graphic by Peter Rainey

Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate

Jaylan Post, Writer Dec 15, 2021

African American culture is generally celebrated during February, considering it's been deemed  “Black History Month,” but black culture could, and should be celebrated every month.  Dr. Maulana...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand

Teacher Feature: Ms. Waigand

Hannah Mei Steury, Writer Dec 7, 2021

In her first year teaching at West Po, but 15th year teaching math to students, Ms. Waigand teaches Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 honors.  Ms. Waigand said she “always knew she wanted to be a teacher”...

West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker

West Potomac Students Dance In The Nutcracker

Nick Castrilli, Writer Nov 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...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Waltner

Alisa Foster Nov 23, 2021

Ms. Keri Waltner, West Potomac’s sole German teacher, is passing on her German experiences thro ugh her teaching. After an inspiring trip to Germany, Ms. Waltner found her passion. Her first trip...

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Day-Javkhlan

Miguel Tsang, Writer Nov 16, 2021

Long time Fairfax County resident and West Po graduate, orchestra teacher Mrs. Alicia Day-Javkhlan definitely knows a thing or two about this school. Called Ms. DJ by her students, she teaches here in...

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