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 with teachers to get to all the projects.   Harold...

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 until it branched out to multiple cities and...

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 of a new term. Our country has had an inauguration...

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 single-digit games. West Springfield on the other...

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 saw some changes last week with the placement...

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 on the gymnastics team who participated in the...

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 on the student IDs. These stickers have a significant...

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, she was rushed to the hospital on December...

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 done that twice now,” said senior Jonathan Rimmington. But...

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 support different social issues and minority groups....

West Potomac is holding their annual Christmas Tree and Wreath sale at Carl Sandburg Middle School, located near the softball field, from now until the trees are sold out! West Potomac athletes help at the stand by showing up for their shift and...

Homecoming Week is perhaps one of the most coveted weeks for high schools. A week full of spirit days, the pep rally, and school spirit ended with the announcement of Homecoming Court and football. On October 21, seniors Nasim Al-Saadawi and Raelyn Davis...