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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

The Wire

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Police cars and ambulances gather outside the school.

West Po Remains in “Stay Put, Stay Tuned” After Stabbing

Claudia Bunea, Lucy Wilson, and Thomas Brown Apr 23, 2025

As West Po students passed from 2nd to 4th periods this morning, there was an altercation between three students in the Gunston hallway connector. This fight led to one student being stabbed with a...

Recent photo of Ryan James Wedding in public.

From Surfing Snow to Trafficking it

Raphael Lemorie, Reporter Apr 22, 2025

Ryan James Wedding, 43, is a retired Olympic snowboarder from Canada. Wedding was a talented individual who has traded the slopes for a photo on the the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted. Wedding is accused of...

The WP Wire’s horoscope writer, Alexis Haymon, senior, has been charting our course to the stars. She graduates this May.

Writer Gave Star Guidance for 2+ Years

Julia Mack Apr 11, 2025

Fascinated by the stars since the 1st grade, Alexis “Lexi” Haymon, senior, has been writing the horoscopes for The WP Wire since Nov. 7, 2022. The spring and summer editions will be her final Wolverine...

A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC

A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC

Julia Mack, Visual/Leisure Editor Apr 9, 2025

Camille Milks educating students on how to pre-register to vote.

Reflection on HSVR Drive

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor Apr 8, 2025

On March 25th and 26th, the League of Women voters registered and pre-registered West Po students to vote during government classes and lunches. Over 130 students registered to vote during those days,...

 The poster of the WP Wire Pi Day Contest, took place on March 14 and high 101-digit steak!

West Potomac Wire Pi Day Contest Wraps Up with Impressive 101-Digit Streak

Finn Johnson and Andrew Rapchak Apr 2, 2025

The West Potomac Wire held a Pi Day contest during C and D lunches on March 14, where students competed to recite the most digits of Pi they could from memory. Students who recited the highest amount of...

The League of Women Voters brings pre-registration to West Po students.

High School Voter Registration Drive Comes to West Po

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor Mar 24, 2025

This week on March 25th and 26th, the League of Women voters will be registering seniors to vote during their government classes. Students that are not in government classes, but still want the opportunity...

Students view the different stands International Night.

Cultural Acts Performed by Talented Students at International Night

Raphael Lemorie, Reporter Mar 20, 2025

International Night was held in the Spring Bank lobby and auditorium February 28. A total of 40 students performed with acts and 20 students had stands featuring their cultures. There were several students...

Finding the Pot of Gold this St Patrick's day

Finding the Pot of Gold this St Patrick’s day

Addison Hood and Leila Freimanis Mar 17, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17 and celebrates the death of Saint Patrick, who is the patron saint of ireland. He is said to have brought Christianity to Ireland, converting the Pagans to Christians...

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

Spring is Blooming in the DMV area

Ainsley Moran, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2025

What started as a gift of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has now become a huge celebration for people throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This year most ‘peak bloom’ predictions are...

Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.

The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor Mar 7, 2025

Next Friday, March 14th is Pi day. In the cafeteria during C and D lunches, the West Po Wire will be hosting a Pi day competition. Whoever can say the most digits of pi will win a prize.  The idea...

Mr Minh standing in his math class with markers in hand.

Teacher Feature: Mr. Minh

Jackie Henwood, Reporter Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Minh Huynh is one of the many adored teachers here at West Potomac High School. Mr. Minh has worked at West Potomac for 11 years as a math teacher, he has taught 9th grade pre algebra all the way up...

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