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Pictured is the Cherry blossoms last year in full bloom along the basin.

Cherry Blossom Festival takes the spotlight in D.C.

Ruth Dean, Writer Mar 25, 2019

The 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off its celebration in Washington D.C. on March 20th and extends through April 13, which is the period which the Cherry Blossoms are predicted to bloom within. The festival commemorates when the mayor of...

The End Of An Era: Harper Bids Adieu To His “Second Home”

The End Of An Era: Harper Bids Adieu To His “Second Home”

Robert Stewart Feb 28, 2019

Heading into 2019, Bryce Harper and fellow superstar Manny Machado seemingly waited for the other to sign a lucrative contract. Nearly four months after the World Series, it was Machado who drew first blood. First reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the...

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,...

New Congress To Be Seated In January, A Stone's Throw From West Po

New Congress To Be Seated In January, A Stone’s Throw From West Po

Robert Stewart Dec 21, 2018

On January 3rd, 2019, members and members-elect of Congress alike will be sworn into their offices on Capitol Hill, officially commencing the 116th United States Congress. This past November, voters turned out in droves, motivated by their views on President...

Science Alert!

Vivian Baxter, Writer Dec 13, 2018

NASA has reported that tonight the space rock 3200 Phaethon is causing a meteor shower at around 9 PM to 7 AM. Slooh Observatory will be recording a stream of the shower at 6 PM as well if you are unable to watch it outdoors. This meteor shower...

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...

Photo via AP News

Chasing The Cup: Can The Caps Do It Again?

Robert Stewart, Reporter Oct 9, 2018

On June 7th, 2018, the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup for the first time in their 44-year franchise history. Their surreal victory changed the losing narrative around D.C. sports into one of hope and passion. As Washington had tacked an empty...

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...

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Father’s Day Gifts

Jun 8, 2018

12 Fantastic Father’s Day Gifts for Different Dads You can find all of these gifts on Amazon! Cheesy Dad Gifts/ For Funny Dads Funny Shirt- If you have a sibling, this is the gift for you. Your dad might even wear it. Dad Joke Book- This book...

Info Pocket: A Podcast for the People

Info Pocket: A Podcast for the People

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/infopocketpodcast/infopocket-episode-1 Juniors Austin Houck and Ian Allum have started their own podcast, Info Pocket, designed to be an unbiased news source that students can turn to for information. The podcast is in the process...