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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Source: FCPS School Safety Report Card Data
*Numbers in 2019-20 and 2020-21 lower due to COVID Pandemic--less in school data available.

Needed Mental Health Care Scarce as Behavior Issues Concern Staff, Students

Mollie Shiflett, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 13, 2022

After a year-and-a-half of virtual learning and various levels of isolation due to Covid 19 restrictions, most students, teachers, staff, and parents are happy—or at least relieved—to have returned...

Some activists are writing to the Florida governor to protest the bill critics have dubbed, “Don’t Say Gay.” Photo: Screen shot of Capital City Pride’s Facebook Page

Some States Take Aim at LGBTQ Rights

Finn McCool, Social Issues Editor
April 13, 2022

A new wave of K-12 related anti-LGBTQ laws are being put in motion across the country. Of these is the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill...

Local Home supports Ukraine by flying the flag.
Photo Credit: Carlie Erlandson

What You Need-to-Know About Russia and Ukraine

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
April 13, 2022

On February 22nd, 2022, Russia bombed the city of Donbas in what was supposed to be a lighting strike attack, and since then, Russia has been bombarding and creating destruction within the country of Ukraine....

Gaming Site Raises  Funds by Bundle

Gaming Site Raises Funds by Bundle

Michael Weinraub, Writer
April 13, 2022

Game distributing site itch.io raised more than six million dollars for Ukraine in March, split between the International Medical Corps and Voices of Children charities. Itch.io sold a bundle with 998...

The Ethics Bowl semi-finalists with their coach. Photo Credit: Michael Carlson

Ethics Bowl Team Makes Regional Semifinals

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
April 11, 2022

The Ethics Bowl team includes Braden Boling, Michael Carlson, Benjamin Price, Makin Eitel, and Connor Bruce and reached the semifinals at the regionals, which was held virtually this on February 5th, 2022,...

Source: CA Times

The Pursuit of Slappiness: Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock Live on Television

Miguel Tsang and Benjamin Price
March 30, 2022

Last night marked the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony, which was held in the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. While the event was branded as a celebration of film, the theme of the night being “Movie Lovers...

Spirit Week Flyer

A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week

Jordin Thomas, Writer
March 18, 2022

We are having a spirit week next week starting on March 21st through the 25th, that will be sponsored by Student Government. Monday, March 21st will be Movie Character Day, dress like your favorite movie...

Youngkin Introduces New Education Policies

Youngkin Introduces New Education Policies

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
March 14, 2022

Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as the first Republican governor in the Commonwealth since 2009 just after noon on January 15th, 2022. He then signed 11 executive orders, including two about a central point...

New Curriculum Policy Causes Drop In Female P-Fit Enrollment

New Curriculum Policy Causes Drop In Female P-Fit Enrollment

Carlie Erlandson, Writer
March 14, 2022

Over the course of two years, the girls of West Potomac have lost a safe space to exercise during school after an attempt at gender-inclusivity backfired. Alana Yoder, senior, who took the girls P-fit...

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Finn McCool, Writer
March 14, 2022

A fad has been sweeping the school, in the form of anonymous Instagram accounts. These accounts are usually based around a theme, where pictures of students are submitted by typically anonymous photographers...

Photo: Miguel Tsang

Local Monuments Show Ukrainian Flag Colors

Miguel Tsang, Writer
March 14, 2022

Various local sites have been lighting up to show support for Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. For instance, the George Washington Masonic Memorial now glows yellow and blue at night, and the Anthem...

Virginia Law Ending Public School Mask Mandates Takes Effect

Virginia Law Ending Public School Mask Mandates Takes Effect

Ethan Brodie, Writer
March 1, 2022

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law allowing parents to opt their children out of mask mandates in public schools. The legislation took effect March 1st. The law requires schools...

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