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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Teacher Feature – Mr. Ross

January 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
January 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
January 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
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...

Graphic by Peter Rainey

Kwanzaa: The History and Choice to Celebrate

Jaylan Post, Writer
December 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
December 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
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...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Waltner

Alisa Foster
November 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
November 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...

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

Jordin Thomas, Reporter
November 10, 2021

West Potomac Varsity Football is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They will be facing the Fairfax Lions Friday Nov 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfax High School. It will be a blue out, according...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Gore

Teacher Feature: Ms. Gore

Michael Weinraub
November 9, 2021

Ms. Shannon Gore is a science teacher at West Potomac. She teaches Geosystems and Environmental Science. She taught five years of middle school, but it’s her first year here at West Po. She said,...

West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year

West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
October 27, 2021

The West Potomac theatre program has planned to showcase their fall show “Night of the Living Dead”. It is based on a George Romeo/John Russo film, adapted for stage by Lori Allen Ohm.  Previously...

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