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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Student Life

The cast of Heathers, posing for their promotions of the show, which you can find on Instagram.
Kendall Grady, Abigail Aziz, Christine O’Hara. (Left to Right)

Heathers: The Cult Classic Strutting to West Potomac

Vivian Baxter, Writer Jan 31, 2019

Heathers is a Broadway production inspired by the original film placed in the 80’s, and is now being brought to West Potomac High School this week by our school’s theater department. The musical examines topics such as depression,...

Three seniors work on an assignment.

The Library: The Do’s and Don’ts

Carter Ver Hage, Writer Jan 23, 2019

With soaring ceilings and wide windows, the library holds everything a student could need. Need to get books, print papers, use the computers, have a work space, or just about anything for school? The problem with going to the library is figuring out...

Pictured is sophomore Kylie Rapp (right) laying the stones for the new walkway on the side of Quander building.

Veteran’s Day at West Po

Nathan Assefa, Writer Jan 18, 2019

On Monday November 12th, West Potomac High School held its 3rd annual Veteran’s Day Project. West Po partnered with the Travis Manion Foundation three years ago, and has held this event every year since. Teachers, parents, active military members, and...

Students Win Big at Poetry Contest

Students Win Big at Poetry Contest

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Dec 7, 2018

Last month, 3 students won cash prizes—$500 in all—for poems that they wrote for the Veterans Day celebrations at West Potomac High School. The contest was created by the Travis Manion Foundation, which is a national organization focused on uniting...

New Parking Code Curbs Cavalier Commute Concerns

New Parking Code Curbs Cavalier Commute Concerns

Jonas Munson, Writer Nov 29, 2018

First-time online parking pass sales, a growing student population, and a code change in the neighborhood around the school are some of the changes that occurred to the parking situation at West Potomac High School before the 2018-2019 school year. This...

Dress Rehearsal day in the main auditorium. Pictured are (bottom left to right) Rylie Heiser, Anna Penkiunas, Paige Schoeffel. (Standing left to right) Halley Roy, Grace Bauman, Eva Hunter, Fiona Walsh. Photo credit to Charlotte Krell.

Nutcracker Leaps Its Way Into The Spotlight

Ruth Dean, Writer Nov 28, 2018

West Potomac will host the 10th annual Alexandria Community Nutcracker starting November 28th and ends December 1st. Vigorous practices for five months have led up to this weekend of five shows. The Nutcracker is a play of a series of dances, telling...

Students Question New Homeroom Curriculum: What About Homework Time?

Students Question New Homeroom Curriculum: What About Homework Time?

This year, school administrators at West Potomac High School introduced an “Emotional Literacy Curriculum” to advisory. These lessons are intended to focus on “building relationships,” according to Mr. Kevin McMahon, director of student services....

Bowman Shaughnessy (right) and Aminata Johnson (left) smiling big after Cross Country Regionals. Picture taken by Ellie Messina.

Student Athletes: Running into the New Season

Vivian Baxter, Writer Nov 2, 2018

Student athletes are students participating in school sponsored sports, whether it’s the fall, winter, or spring. Sports beginning means something different for everyone, but for student athletes it’s when they see their friends, play a sport they...

Peace, Love, and Groove: Hippie Homecoming Coming Soon

Peace, Love, and Groove: Hippie Homecoming Coming Soon

Ruth Dean, Reporter Sep 20, 2018

It’s time for West Potomac Homecoming Spirit Week, Powder Puff football game, the Homecoming football game, Homecoming Court, and more all culminating with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 29th. Student Government Association (SGA), otherwise...

HoWP What are you doing this summer?

HoWP What are you doing this summer?

Jun 8, 2018

RYAN BOWERS, 9: “I'm doing a lot of tennis camps and maybe go to beach. I'm also taking summer class for personal finance and i'm gonna visit my cousins and some of my old friends.”               ANNABELLA...

What To Do When You're Bored In Class

What To Do When You’re Bored In Class

Jun 8, 2018

The school year is coming to an end and although there is still work to do and finals students can take a break during free classes. Unless you download your favorite show from Netflix there isn't really a way you can enjoy them since Netflix has been...

Jun 8, 2018

As students get ready for a cram-packed weekend of studying, finalizing projects, and revising their work, they can see the end in sight, even through the stress.  “Finals are very stressful because they are just as important as taking the SOL...