On April 6th, 2025, Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th goal, and broke the NHL’s all time goal record held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has been on the chase after Gretzky, since December 23rd 2022, when he passed Gordie Howe for second all time. Gretzky...

Wolverines! Can you believe how fast the fourth quarter is here? The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, and the school year is flying by. April starts off with Aries, the first sign in the zodiac. I hope you’ve had a great start to the astrological...

It’s that time of year! May 1st - May 10th, West Potomac’s theatre department ‘Beyond the Page’ is presenting Once on This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flahtery. Lynn Ahrens is an American writer and lyricist who has worked with Stephen Flahtery...

In recent weeks, I find myself angrily walking down the cracked asphalt of the Mount Vernon Trail, glaring at the trash crusted Potomac, and stewing in the persistent rhythm of music playing in my ears. Walks are meant to be relaxing, but for me walks...

For the second time in the history of the March Madness tournament, four one seeds will play in the final four. The only other time that this has happened was in the 2007-2008 season. The four teams lucky enough to make it this far are Auburn, Houston,...

Virginia is gearing up for several statewide and legislative races this November in what will be the first major election since 2024. Voters will head to the polls to select Virginia’s next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. They’ll...

The West Potomac Wire held a Pi Day contest during C and D lunches on March 14, where students competed to recite the most digits of Pi they could from memory. Students who recited the highest amount of digits of Pi were rewarded with apple pie, which...

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 to register will be able to during all lunches...

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 expects the team to find success, "I want to make...

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. The teams with the most hype are the one seeds for...

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 with amusing acts ranging from singing to dancing....

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 upon his arrival. St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain,...