Skip to Main Content
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Student Life

The famous rock in front of the school was painted for the graduation

Senior Drive-Thru Graduation was a success

Lila Reidy, Writer Jun 10, 2020

On June 4, 2020, the original date of their graduation ceremony, the senior class convened in the bus loop of West Po for a drive through graduation. The celebration went on from 9 am to 5 pm, and students came at specific times according to last names....

Teen Coffee Craze Risks Health Consequences

Teen Coffee Craze Risks Health Consequences

Annie Ghaffari May 28, 2020

If you’ve checked out TikTok this quarantine, you’ve seen a whipped coffee trend sping to life called Dalgona Coffee. The app features videos and consists of new trends each week. Users have been getting creative with it, and the ingredients for this...

The yellow portion of the image will be the new additions to the school.

Hammering Out a Deal: Construction Plans are Finalized

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Feb 19, 2020

West Po will be undergoing a $22 million dollar construction project to increase the capacity of the school by one third, from 2,331 students to 3,000. The construction will commence in December 2020, and it will last two years if it stays on its ambitious...

Juniors Jake Cooper and Sean Curtin in team huddle during game.

West Po Students Coach the Next Generation

Ruth Dean, Writer Feb 14, 2020

If you love the game, besides playing, sometimes giving back to others is the best part. While some students play for the West Po basketball teams, others play in the Fort Hunt recreational league in a not-as-serious-setting in leagues from 1st grade...

The yellow portion of the image will be the new additions to the school.

Hammering Out a Deal: Construction Plans are Finalized

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Feb 14, 2020

West Po will be undergoing a $22 million dollar construction project to increase the capacity of the school by one third, from 2,331 students to 3,000. The construction will commence in December 2020, and it will last two years if it stays on its ambitious...

Reviving Recycling Efforts at West Po

Reviving Recycling Efforts at West Po

Lila Reidy, Writer Feb 12, 2020

Recycling efforts at West Po have escalated since the new recycling program was launched last year. “The science is clear. The health and prosperity of humanity are directly tied to the state of our environment,” said Joyce Msuya, Acting Executive...

History students win the lottery for Hamilton

History students win the lottery for Hamilton

Lila Reidy and Peter Rainey Dec 11, 2019

One hundred twenty lucky 11th Grade West Po U.S. history students will be traveling to Norfolk, Virginia, to watch Hamilton live in action this December. This is a project that has been in the works for over three years which has finally come to fruition....

Picture was taken in 2017 at Zoo Lights. Photo credit to Ruth Dean.

Holiday Happenings in the Area

Ruth Dean, Writer Dec 3, 2019

The holidays are a time to venture out and see the beauty in the things around you that you don’t normally notice. As the holiday season rolls around, there is plenty to do and places to see. Here are a few ideas for adventures in the holiday break...

Adeline Sauer, sophomore, checks her phone before class begins.

Phone Ban Policy Boosting Engagement at West Po

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Nov 18, 2019

Starting this school year, West Po banned the use of cell phones, according to Tangy Millard, West Potomac’s principal. “Teachers began working on this policy over the summer once the school determined it would be going to one-to-one computers for...

Here is a poll taken of some of the Senior Government classes.

Voting for West Po

Madison Kellmel, Reporter Oct 31, 2019

Many seniors at West Potomac, those who turn 18 on or before November 5th, have a chance to vote in their first election. Voting this year is November 5th. The seniors of West Potomac will be voting on the Senate and House of Delegates. This year, the...

Spirit days pictured on the connector wall in Quander.

Show Your Spirit, Wolverines

Lila Reidy, Writer Oct 11, 2019

The SGA has decided to create a “Spirit Court” instead of the traditional Homecoming court from previous years, upon the county’s request. Students will be nominated by how spirited they are during spirit week, and according to leadership students...

Photo from Senior Nicole Booth. Junior girls before last year's powder puff.

Powder Puff is Kicked Out

Ruth Dean and Lila Reidy Oct 10, 2019

The Powder Puff football game has always been a part of spirit week at West Potomac, and within Fairfax County. It’s a game of Juniors vs. Seniors girls flag football where the boys are the coaches and cheerleaders. But this year, it is no longer an...