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Gaming Site Raises  Funds by Bundle

Gaming Site Raises Funds by Bundle

Michael Weinraub, Writer
April 13, 2022

Game distributing site itch.io raised more than six million dollars for Ukraine in March, split between the International Medical Corps and Voices of Children charities. Itch.io sold a bundle with 998...

The set mid-construction

Be More Chill

Michael Weinraub, Writer
April 11, 2022

The spring show for the West Potomac Theatre Department is the musical, Be More Chill, which starts April 20th with tickets on sale now at the West Potomac Theatre website. Jeremy Heere (played by Phillip...

New Lunch Trays Enter West Po Cafeteria

Javin Richards, Writer
March 14, 2022

New lunch trays resembling shoe boxes have replaced the traditional trays most students are accustomed to in the cafeteria. According to Ms. Elba Washington, West Po’s Food Services Kitchen Manager,...

Photo: Miguel Tsang

Local Monuments Show Ukrainian Flag Colors

Miguel Tsang, Writer
March 14, 2022

Various local sites have been lighting up to show support for Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. For instance, the George Washington Masonic Memorial now glows yellow and blue at night, and the Anthem...

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The History of “Quander”

Miguel Tsang, Writer
March 14, 2022

It’s impossible to go to West Po without recognizing the name Quander. Quander road, the Quander building, and the Quander Road school which is just down the street. Where does this word actually come...

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FCPS Announces the Launch of Their Historical Marker Project

Adeline Sauer, School and Student Issues Co-Editor
February 8, 2022

On February 1st, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announced the launch of their Historical Marker Project, a part of Fairfax County’s broader Black/African American...

Latin Students wearing masks in Mr. Gianelles class

Fairfax County Public Schools Files Lawsuit to Overturn Mask Mandate Ban

Miguel Tsang and Benjamin Price
January 31, 2022

Seven Virginia school districts, including Fairfax County Public Schools, have sued recently sworn-in Governor Glenn Youngkin to challenge his executive order banning mask mandates in schools. This order...

Graph shows student case rates at each of the 25 public high schools in Fairfax County.

Data Reveals West Po Among Top 10 FCPS High Schools with Lowest COVID-19 Student Case Rates

Ethan Brodie, Writer
December 9, 2021

COVID-19 data through December 6th shows West Po has a lower Covid case rate than about two-thirds of Fairfax County Public Schools high schools, according to FCPS’s Covid Dashboard data. West Po ranks...

West Po Seniors Gear Up To Vote

West Po Seniors Gear Up To Vote

Nick Castrilli, Writer
October 25, 2021

  Seniors at West Potomac are able to vote in the upcoming general election on November 2nd. Students are given the opportunity to register to vote in their government class. The students will...

The West Po Community Comes Together to Remember One of Our Own

The West Po Community Comes Together to Remember One of Our Own

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
October 19, 2021

On Wednesday, October 20th, the Hannah Graham Memorial Fund Exhibition Game will be held under the lights on the West Potomac High School softball field, and open to the community. The game will be preceded...

Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Fairfax County Begins Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout

Katie Shiflett, Writer
April 15, 2021

Beginning Sunday, April 18, people in the Fairfax County Health District ages 16 and older will be able to get the Covid-19 Vaccine as Fairfax County moves into Phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out. However,...

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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters

Ruth Dean, Writer
December 17, 2020

Some local movie theaters have recently opened back up with new expectations for the experience that has been long awaited. The AMC Clean & Safe Initiative has created social distance guidelines to...

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