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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The League of Women Voters brings pre-registration to West Po students.

High School Voter Registration Drive Comes to West Po

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor
March 24, 2025

This week on March 25th and 26th, the League of Women voters will be registering seniors to vote during their government classes. Students that are not in government classes, but still want the opportunity...

JV Boys Soccer Team Looking Optimistic About 2025 Season

JV Boys Soccer Team Looking Optimistic About 2025 Season

Matias Caicedo
March 20, 2025

Junior Varsity forward Cameron Bellamy, sophomore, has been playing soccer all his life and hopes for a great season for West Po Soccer.  He plans a continuation of his efforts from last season and...

Credit: The Daily Press

2025 March Madness Preview

Thomas Argroves and Finn Johnson
March 20, 2025

On March 20th, 2025, the annual March Madness tournament begins. This year, there is unimaginable excitement around the tournament, with many exciting teams and players making the tournament this year....

Students view the different stands International Night.

Cultural Acts Performed by Talented Students at International Night

Raphael Lemorie, Reporter
March 20, 2025

International Night was held in the Spring Bank lobby and auditorium February 28. A total of 40 students performed with acts and 20 students had stands featuring their cultures. There were several students...

Finding the Pot of Gold this St Patrick's day

Finding the Pot of Gold this St Patrick’s day

Addison Hood and Leila Freimanis
March 17, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17 and celebrates the death of Saint Patrick, who is the patron saint of ireland. He is said to have brought Christianity to Ireland, converting the Pagans to Christians...

Pictured is the Cherry blossoms last year in full bloom along the basin.

Spring is Blooming in the DMV area

Ainsley Moran, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025

What started as a gift of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has now become a huge celebration for people throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This year most ‘peak bloom’ predictions are...

Trump argues with Zelensky in Oval Office meeting

Trump and Vance fight with Zelensky as US makes major Ukraine policy changes

Thomas Brown, Student Issues Editor
March 7, 2025

Tensions between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky boiled over last week during what could have been a cordial, diplomatic meeting. The discussion between the two leaders with U.S....

Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.

The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday

Lucy Wilson, Environmental Editor
March 7, 2025

Next Friday, March 14th is Pi day. In the cafeteria during C and D lunches, the West Po Wire will be hosting a Pi day competition. Whoever can say the most digits of pi will win a prize.  The idea...

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Girls Basketball Defeats Langley in the State Quarterfinals

Thomas Argroves
March 5, 2025

On March 4th, 2025, The West Potomac Girls Basketball team beat Langley High School 48-37 in the VHSL Quarterfinals. This was the first time that the Girls team has ever won a game in the state tournament....

Tonight Girls Baksteball faces off against Robinson in the last game of their pursuit of a Regional Championship tonight at Hayfield at 6:00 p.m.

Girls Basketball Faces Off Against Robinson in Regional Championship

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2025

Last night West Potomac Girls Basketball defeated South County 41-39 in the Regional semi-finals on a last second shot by junior, Abby Beddis, to advance to tonight's game against Robinson that will be...

Spring Sports Tryouts Start Monday, February 24th

Spring Sports Tryouts Start Monday, February 24th

Thomas Argroves and Finn Johnson
February 24, 2025

Spring Sports tryouts will get underway, starting on February 24th, and lasting until February 28th. Tryouts will take place for the following sports: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, and...

The cast of Twelfth Night the Musical bow after their opening night performance.

Review for Twelfth Night the Musical

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2025

Opening night for Beyond The Page Theatre Company’s production of Twelfth Night the Musical, an adaptation of Shakespeare by Shaina Taub, took place Feb. 15, 2025. For a show that only costs $10 for...

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