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Lack of Organization For Rock Painting Causes Miscommunication

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
February 12, 2017

February is Black History Month, and the Black Student Union painted the rock in front of the school on January 31 as part of their celebration and demonstration of pride to the rest of the school. Members...

Winter Track and Field Districts

Natalie Terwilliger and Sophie Anderson
February 4, 2017

As the winter sports season closes, winter track begins the most competitive aspect of the season: district competitions. Runners race in a variety of events, some of which include 100 meter dash, 4x200...

Freshmen Science Fair Shows Students’ Creative Side

Jason La Kier and Joey Castrilli
February 2, 2017

The freshman science fair took place on January 23 in the cafeteria. The whole room was filled from wall to wall with students and their boards. Volunteer judges, who were mainly seniors and juniors, worked...

Women’s March Takes D.C.

The TypeRIGHTers
February 1, 2017

On January 21st, 2017, the movement known as the Women’s March took to the streets of Washington D.C. as well as cities around the world. The march was previously known as the Women’s March on Washington...

History of the American Inauguration

Matthew Hanley and Evellyn Dibell
January 26, 2017

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, an inauguration is “the beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period.” Every four years, our country holds an inauguration to mark the beginning...

West Potomac Boys Varsity Basketball Defeats West Springfield 63-46

Dixon Class
January 22, 2017

On Thursday, January 19th, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., the varsity basketball game between West Potomac(H) and West Springfield(A) began. West Potomac up to this point was 13-2, with their only two losses being...

A New Place for Relaxing: Library Receives New Furniture

Armaghan Faisal, Drew Taylor
January 19, 2017

The new year has brought some new changes to West Potomac, with the Wolverine Green being built in front of the school and the installation of security cameras in every corner. The school’s library also...

West Potomac Flips into a Bronze Medal at Local Gymnastics Competition

Jasmine McGee, Reporter
January 12, 2017

On Monday December 9 the West Potomac Gymnastics team faced four tough competitors: Edison, Thomas Jefferson, Yorktown, and McLean, in a tournament style event. Bella DeMaso, a freshman at West Potomac...

“Fast Pass” ID’s- What Are They?

Wingel Caburian, Chase Hanson, Sophie Anderson, and Natalie Terwilliger
January 10, 2017

The administration is unveiling a new concept to honor high-achieving students. It will allow all A or A/B Honor Roll and students with perfect attendance to receive a small sticker that will be placed...

Actress Carrie Fisher Dies at Age 60

Jimmy Figliola, Reporter
January 9, 2017

Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise passed away, December 27 2016 at the age of 60. Fisher suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles,...

New Year, New Me

Claire Callahan, Bella DeMaso, Drew Taylor, and Armaghan Faisal
January 8, 2017

The start of 2017 was no small event. This New Year’s Eve, West Potomac students participate in the holiday’s classic traditions. “I got a kiss on New Year’s Eve—my girlfriend and I have...

West Potomac Raises Awareness with Diversity Week

The TypeRIGHTers
December 12, 2016

Combatting intolerance, a class offered at West Potomac, promoted acceptance of diversity last week through different spirit days. Throughout the week students were encouraged to wear certain colors that...