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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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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 Football Team after their upset 36-21 victory over South County on October 22nd, 2021. Photo Credit: West Potomac High School Twitter.

West Po Bests Lake Braddock, Will Face South County in Regional Championship

Jordin Thomas, Writer
November 23, 2021

The West Potomac Wolverines are taking on the South County Stallions this Saturday, November 27th, at 1:00 at South County. This is the regional finals for the VHSL Class C 6th Region. West Po is coming...

Countys New Vaccine Mandate In Play

County’s New Vaccine Mandate In Play

Katie Shiflett, Writer
November 22, 2021

Beginning November 8th, Fairfax County Public Schools will require student-athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Superintendent Brabrand has said in interviews that this is an effort to keep students...

Photo Credit: Peter Rainey

West Po Looks to Keep Their Luck Rolling Against Lake Braddock.

Katie Shiflett, Writer
November 19, 2021

Tonight, the West Po Football team will attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive against Lake Braddock. Kick-off will be at around 7:00 p.m. at Lake Braddock. This game seems to be another possible David...

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

West Po Getting Ready to Roll for Playoff Football; Catch a Ride!

Jordin Thomas, Reporter
November 10, 2021

West Potomac Varsity Football is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. They will be facing the Fairfax Lions Friday Nov 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfax High School. It will be a blue out, according...

Photo Credit: Hana Keenan

Teal Pumpkin Project Raising Food Allergy Awareness During Halloween

Hana Keenan
October 31, 2021

In 2015, FARE, a food allergy awareness group, was on a mission to make Halloween inclusive for those with common food allergens. Over the past 6 years, FARE has developed the Teal Pumpkin Project, an...

West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year

West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
October 27, 2021

The West Potomac theatre program has planned to showcase their fall show “Night of the Living Dead”. It is based on a George Romeo/John Russo film, adapted for stage by Lori Allen Ohm.  Previously...

Virginia to Hold Elections in First Taste of Midterms Under President Biden

Virginia to Hold Elections in First Taste of Midterms Under President Biden

Ethan Brodie, Writer
October 27, 2021

For the first time since the tumultuous 2020 race, Virginia voters will take to the polls for a general election on November 2 to elect leaders and representatives for a variety of state and local offices....

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...

Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos

Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos

Emma Bayliss, Hannah Mei Steury, and Sophia West
September 28, 2021

Recently, students at West Potomac have stolen soap dispensers as a part of a viral Tik Tok trend that has swept across the county. The new challenge, dubbed “The Devious Lick Challenge,” encourages...

Student Sends Email to Every West Po Student, Creating an Inbox Nightmare

Student Sends Email to Every West Po Student, Creating an Inbox Nightmare

Ethan Brodie, Writer
August 27, 2021

Chaos struck West Po students’ inboxes this past Thursday night as one West Po student sent an email about YouTube restrictions to the email address, [email protected], which delivered...

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