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Juniors Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp Take 12th Place in National Debate Tournament

Ethan Brodie, Writer
June 8, 2021

Over Memorial Day weekend, West Po juniors Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp placed 12th in the virtual NCFL Grand National Debate Tournament out of 257 teams.  The tournament, originally planned for...

Behind The Wheel Driving Courses Adjusting to Pandemic

Behind The Wheel Driving Courses Adjusting to Pandemic

Peter Rainey, Writer
May 18, 2021

Student drivers at West Potomac and throughout the state of Virginia are required to pass a guided drivers course known as ‘Behind The Wheel’ before receiving their license. As coronavirus clicked...

Varsity Girls Lacrosse post win 4/26. The field that Sherrer recalls having memories playing on and wanting to graduate on it.

In Person Graduation is Set for West Po This Year

Ruth Dean, Writer
April 27, 2021

This story has been updated due to significant changes over the past few weeks.  After months of discussion and confusion, senior graduation has finally been planned. On June 3rd, graduation will be...

An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall

An In Depth Look Into the FCPS Firewall

Adeline Sauer, Writer
April 15, 2021

The roles of different sources of media in our world today are extremely important. They shape our views on current events and inform us on what’s going on in the world. But, the dark side of the media,...

Sneak peak of the 2020-2021 school yearbook cover.

How The Changing School Year Affects The 2020-2021 Yearbook

Phoebe Schultz, Writer
March 16, 2021

The Yearbook is the publication of record for the school year. What will it look like in this most unusual year in The Time of Covid. Things are a lot different since the students have been doing much...

The Mayoral Race Taking Place in the Outlands: What You Need to Know

The Mayoral Race Taking Place in the Outlands: What You Need to Know

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
March 16, 2021

Much like the trailers themselves, a political competition has sprung up in the so-called “Outlands” otherwise known as the new trailers on the tennis court. The competition for the title of mayor...

Early Data Shows Negative Impact of Virtual Learning on Virginia Students

Early Data Shows Negative Impact of Virtual Learning on Virginia Students

Ethan Brodie, Writer
March 4, 2021

Early data from the Virginia Department of Education shows students are struggling academically as virtual learning continues across many of Virginia's school districts, including Fairfax County. Failing...

Students Prepare for SATs

Students Prepare for SATs

Katie Shiflett, Writer
March 2, 2021

In January of 2021, the College Board announced that it was dropping both the essay and subject-area exams from the SAT. Subject-area exams were exams regarding things like French. These changes were already...

Get Inspired by the New Guest Speaker Program

Get Inspired by the New Guest Speaker Program

Hana Keenan, Writer
February 27, 2021

Mr O’Farrell and Mr Carfang have been working to organize a series of guest speakers to inspire West Potomac students during this global pandemic. They have planned for speakers to talk every Monday...

Bell schedule beginning on Tuesday, February 16.

Times are Changing! – New Schedule Beginning on Tuesday, February 16th

Emily Butler, Writer
February 11, 2021

As West Po prepares for students and staff to return to the building, there is a bell schedule change starting next week to accommodate the changes to come. Most notably, school begins at 8:20 a.m. instead...

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Students Face Detriment to Their Mental Wellness as Virtual Learning Continues

Hana Keenan
February 5, 2021

  In the U.S., 45% of high-school age students feel stressed from school and due to the pandemic, this number increases. Virtual learning lacks social interaction and encourages screen fatigue,...

At The Halfway Point: A Look Back at a Semester of Virtual Learning

At The Halfway Point: A Look Back at a Semester of Virtual Learning

Adeline Sauer
January 29, 2021

As the school year hits the halfway point and students start preparing to go in person, a look back at the past few months is in order. This school year has been different for all of us and has forced...

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