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National Honor Society Inducts New Members

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Duncan Hoag, Freelance Reporter Dec 17, 2013

On Dec. 16th, the National Honor Society at West Potomac held its new member induction ceremony for the 2013-14 academic year. The event began with a procession of the NHS inductees, which was acknowledged by the parents, administrators, and West Potomac’s...

Alex Case receives congratulations during announcement of his appointment

New Principal Selected for West Potomac

Staff Dec 11, 2013

The search for West Potomac High School's new principal concluded today with the announcement that Alexander Case, currently an assistant principal at WestPo, had been selected to take over the top position. Effective Dec. 16th, Case will assume all administrative...

WestPo Becoming A Can of Sardines?

WestPo Becoming A Can of Sardines?

Laraib Ilyas and Arnold Siaw-Sappore, Editor-in-Chief and Reporter Dec 6, 2013

Currently at 2,368 students for the 2013-14 academic year, West Potomac High School’s population has nearly reached an all-time high. The freshman class of 2017 came roaring into the halls of the school with nearly 700 students, the largest class thus...

Students and staff waiting in the gym until power resumes

Lights Out at West Potomac

Erin Conway, Staff Reporter Nov 1, 2013

On October 29th, despite the fact that West Potomac had lost power, students were still piling out of buses and cars at 7:00 a.m. to start the school day. “The school handled it as best they could,” commented senior Mary Stilwell, “but Fairfax County...

One of the new drink machines, stocked with diet sodas, flavored waters, and juices

Big Change for WestPo Soda Machines

Noor Javaid, Opinions Editor Oct 31, 2013

After a long walk or eating some chocolate in the hallways, one needs a beverage to quench their thirst. Usually a West Potomac student would go up to the nearest vending machine to find a fizzy drink or soda. But this year, however, the Fairfax County...