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Senior Information Roundup

Michael Weinraub, Writer
May 23, 2022

For seniors, this Friday the 27th is the last day of school before graduation, but there’s a lot that has to be done before putting on the cap and gown on June 3rd. This week, laptops have to be turned...

Burnout Strikes Juniors and Seniors

Annie Ghaffari, Writer
May 23, 2022

The fourth quarter is coming closer and closer to an end. Seniors are getting ready to head off to college and start their adult lives. Juniors are getting prepped to consider colleges and figure out what...

Testing Methods to Take Out Stress

Testing Methods to Take Out Stress

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
May 13, 2022

The end of the year is on its way, and with it comes the flurry of final exams, AP testing, graduation, prom, summer plans, and quite frankly, it’s incredibly stressful. It seems like there's not enough...

West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs

West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs

Nick Castrilli, Writer
May 11, 2022

West Potomac athletes across many sports are getting ready for playoff competition. All the teams benefit when classmates cheer them on. “The fans help us play better, they create an atmosphere that...

Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs

Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs

Nick Castrilli, Writer
May 5, 2022

The boys lacrosse team at West Potomac is going into the Patriot District Tournament hot. Coming to the end of the season, the boys have a record of 9 wins and 4 loses. After winning the district and making...

Testing Schedule Begins Tomorrow

Testing Schedule Begins Tomorrow

Michael Weinraub, Writer
May 3, 2022

The testing schedule for West Potomac starts tomorrow (5/4), lasting until next Thursday (5/13). The morning period starts at 8:20, leaving the 10 minutes prior for breakfast, but goes until 11:10, with...

Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library

Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library

Miguel Tsang
April 29, 2022

Running from April 21 to the 28th, there is a Senior Art Show taking place in the library. The art show showcases different works of visual art created by seniors right here at West Po. All the works of...

Photo: Screenshot from the official Rocket League website

Esports Takes Shape at West Po

Ethan Brodie, Writer
April 13, 2022

Tryouts for West Po’s first esports team in school history will begin next Monday, April 18th and continue on Wednesday, April 20th. The tryouts will fill a total of 12 spots for two teams, one varsity...

Seniors, in their last few months of school, relax and play Uno during a recent advisory. Photo by: Katie Shiflett

Seniors Sprint to the Finish

Katie Shiflett, Student Issues Editor
April 13, 2022

The 4th quarter is here. As students edge closer to AP testing and summer vacation an astounding realization is coming to the minds of seniors throughout the school: it’s their (our) last quarter of...

Students prepare snacks and coffee for customers.

Photo Credit: Ms. Byun

New Ideas Brewing in the Pulley Center

Phoebe Schultz, Social Media Co-Editor
April 13, 2022

Brew-Tea-ful, West Potomac’s one and only coffee shop is open every day from 9-10 AM in the Pulley Center for those in need of a midday pick-me-up or a sweet treat. Started in 2019 by Mr. Winterstein,...

A car drives off campus for lunch.
Photo Credit: TaMon Hendricks

Doordash Dreams Dashed

TaMon Hendricks and Benjamin Price
April 13, 2022

Until recently, even though it wasn’t explicitly authorized, West Po students had the luxury of calling delivery services for off-campus lunch choices from Chipotle to Chick Fil-A and everything in between. The...

Senior Ashley Firesheets

Student Athletes Playing at the Next Level

Nick Castrilli, Writer
April 11, 2022

Sending student-athletes to play their sport in college is something West Potomac does annually. Two athletes that have had their hard work recognized and are wanted at the next level are featured in this...

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