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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.

Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2024

On October 31st, Puffs came to the West Potomac. In doing so Puffs brings a hilarious story of unlikely heroes and community to West Po. Puffs follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their lives while...

Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area

DMV Athletes Take Home Gold

Emma Fetterolf, Assistant Editor
September 6, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics wrapped up August 11th and celebrations are still going strong. Team USA took home a total of 126 medals, the highest of all countries. The USA also tied for the most gold medals...

Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker

Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker

Ireland Mcgee, Reporter
June 4, 2024

When leaving Ms. Kelly Lutzker’s class it's not unusual to walk out with a couple of bucks. She hands out Lutzker bucks which are fake money that students earn at the end of the week for completing...

A county construction worker completing the "building envelope." Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.

Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center

Miguel Tsang, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2024

If you’ve recently passed by the intersection of Fort Hunt and Belle View, the main thing that sticks out is the great progress that’s being made on the Mount Vernon Rec Center. It’s been closed...

West Potomac's Running is Elementary track meet will take place on May 6th and May 9th

West Potomac High School’s Running is Elementary Track Meet Preview

Adler Howell, Sports Editor
May 6, 2024

West Potomac High School is hosting their annual Running is Elementary Track Meet this week. Every year the West Potomac Track & Field team hosts a track meet for the West Potomac pyramid of elementary...

The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.

Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)

Abdulahi Somane
April 6, 2024

Get ready with your eclipse glasses because earth will be experiencing a total eclipse on April 8. From anywhere between a few seconds or a few minutes, the moon will completely cover the sun, leaving...

The Heritage of Lent

The Heritage of Lent

Ireland Mcgee, Reporter
March 12, 2024

Lent is an ancient tradition that Christian’s follow every year. “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan,” according to the United...

Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors

Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students

Ali Ahmed, Visual Editor
February 21, 2024

For kids taking Spanish 3 either right now or in the near future they’re required to do a series of paintings for the class based on five famous Spanish Painters. These five famous painters are Grecco,...

Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session

Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session

Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor
February 16, 2024

The Virginia legislative session which began early last month is set to discuss many issues facing Northern Virginia from the new sports arena and entertainment district proposed at Potomac Yard, to new...

Freshman Swims at States This Weekend

Freshman Swims at States This Weekend

Addison Hood, Reporter
February 14, 2024

"They wouldn't even let me on the swim team because I needed help to swim one lap without basically drowning," Hadley Petronello, freshman, said. Much has changed since that 6-year-old summer season...

Jeffrey States and Eric Evans pose for a picture at the Travis Manion Veterans Day Ceremony.

WP Recognizes Veterans Day with Travis Manion Ceremony

Emma Fetterolf and Jacqueline Henwood
November 10, 2023

The WP Travis Manion Club celebrated Veterans Day with a guest speaker and firemen this morning. The event began with the raising of the flag, and the chorus sang the national anthem. Jim O’Farrel,...

Dunne Selected as Mount Vernon School Board Rep, Senate and House of Delegates Now Majority Democrat

Dunne Selected as Mount Vernon School Board Rep, Senate and House of Delegates Now Majority Democrat

Nora Fitzpatrick, Reporter
November 9, 2023

Local voters had the opportunity to weigh in on predominant issues in the community by voting for new Local Office, House of Delegate and Virginia Senate representatives Tuesday. Virginia Democrats won...

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