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Profile: Carter Ver Hage

Carter Ver Hage, Writer
October 23, 2018

Carter Ver Hage is a sophomore at West Potomac High School and in his first year of Journalism. He joined Journalism because he enjoys writing articles and he would like to have a voice in the school. Carter's...

Chasing The Cup: Can The Caps Do It Again?

Robert Stewart, Reporter
October 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...

What To Do When You’re Bored In Class

June 8, 2018

The school year is coming to an end and although there is still work to do and finals students can take a break during free classes. Unless you download your favorite show from Netflix there isn't really...

Father’s Day Gifts

June 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...

A Week of New Music: Singles

Cami Santa Anna, Senior Editor
April 16, 2018

Sunday: A Good Night Artist: John Legend, Featuring BloodPop Release Date: April 6 Sunday brings a chill, groovy tune with John Legend’s A Good Night. Memorable Lyrics:...

What Do Students Really Think About Gun Control?

Matthew Hanley, Journalist
April 13, 2018

With the recent string of mass shootings in high schools nationwide,including the seventeen lives lost in Parkland, Florida, gun control has become a hot topic around the United States. Although not...

Gun Resolution Passed at FCPS School Board Meeting

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2018

In response to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting on February 14, FCPS discussed gun violence at the school board meeting on February 22. The superintendent and school board members discussed the issue...

6-0 Is the Way to Go: Swim & Dive

Leigh Kovalsky, Reporter
January 29, 2018

With a 6-0 record, the West Potomac swim & dive team has owned the pool this season, despite the change of a new coach, Laurel Grezeler. Freshman swimmer Juliana Skopp-Cardillo enjoyed her first...

Strange Smell in Upstairs Quander

Matthew Hanley, Writer
January 18, 2018

Around 1:50 PM an unusual smell was noticed in the upstairs Quander building. The smell has been described as burning rubber or plastic and is being investigated by school officials.

Students Witness History: Masterpiece Cakeshop V. Colorado Civil Rights Commission

January 9, 2018

For most students, Supreme Court rulings only happen in textbooks; however, for West Potomac seniors Julia and Katherine Cunningham, the highest court in the land was just in reach. The sisters witnessed...

Gavin Grimm Visit: Student-Run Success

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017

The previous Gavin Grimm story on The Wire: https://thewpwire.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=4742&action=edit 19-year-old civil rights leader Gavin Grimm came to West Potomac on Friday, December...

Will Civil Rights Leader Gavin Grimm Be Allowed to Speak to West Potomac?

Claire Callahan, co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2017

https://twitter.com/WestPoCI West Potomac has the rare opportunity to invite a civil rights leader to campus, but the visit of 19-year-old transgender activist Gavin Grimm is proving to be more complicated...