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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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UVA has been under immense pressure to sign President Trump’s education compact.

University of Virginia Declines Trump’s Higher Education Compact: Other Schools Should Follow Suit

Claudia Bunea, Associate Editor Oct 28, 2025

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump sent nine universities, including University of Virginia (UVA), a Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. Under this agreement, universities would get preferential access to federal research funding;...

Hadestown, the Greek Mythology inspired musical debuts in the Springbank Auditorium Halloween weekend and will have show dates Nov. 8

Beyond the Page’s Hadestown: A Journey to Another World

Alli McElwain, Reporter Oct 28, 2025

Do you want to make your Halloween weekend even spookier? The Beyond the Page Theater Company’s “Hadestown” takes you through a stroll in the underworld right from your seat. Showing dates are from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays....

Mrs. Karen Young, College and Career Specialist, helps students with college and career preparations throughout the school year.

Application Fees Waived During Virginia College Application Week

Reagan Anderson, Reporter Oct 21, 2025

Seniors at West Po have the opportunity to apply to many Virginia colleges for free in what is known as Virginia College Application Week. This event runs from Tuesday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 24. Mrs. Karen Young, the College & Career Specialist,...

A student crocheting a green heart at Crochet Club.

West Po Adds a New Club Rotation into Advisory

Reagan Anderson, Reporter Oct 14, 2025

Advisory at West Po has looked different this year than it has previously. Notably, our school’s administration collectively decided upon adding clubs into advisory’s rotating schedule.  “I believe that was just the discussion between administrators...

Families Feel the Impact of Federal Government Shutdown

Families Feel the Impact of Federal Government Shutdown

Lucy Wilson, Associate Editor Oct 10, 2025

For the past week, Congress has failed to pass the appropriations bills needed to fund the federal government, causing a government shutdown as the new fiscal year began Oct.1. The shutdown this year is a result of disagreements between the Republicans...

West Potomac college visit board, updates made every week informing students of upcoming visits.

Various Colleges Visit West Po Until November 5

Finn Johnson Oct 7, 2025

Various colleges across the nation are visiting West Po until Wednesday November 5. Though all visits in the Springbank auditorium have passed, there are still many upcoming visits which are located in the career center. Registration for a visit must...

Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.

Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game

Jacques Poyac-Clarkin, Reporter Oct 3, 2025

The homecoming game against the Hayfield Hawks will be taking place this Friday at 7:30, sparking excitement through the hallways hoping for a win after a tough loss against Fairfax just last week.  The West Potomac football team hasn’t had the greatest...

Students, now unable to use phones elsewhere, sit together on their phones in the cafeteria.

Students Face Detention for Cellphone Use

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief Oct 1, 2025

Students, previously seen checking their phones during passing periods, now rarely use their phones in the sight line of teachers and staff. Instead, only the cafeteria is filled with students distracted by small screens. Implementation of the new...

Genovieve Riley dribbles towards the goal in a tough 0-2 loss against Annandale.

Late Nights, Early Mornings and Every practice In Between

Lulu Zawitoski, Reporter Sep 30, 2025

It is 7:45 in the morning and the hallways of West Potomac are already crowded. By the time the bell rings, some students have already been up for hours, whether that be for dance practice, cheer practice, or squeezing in some lifting before a full day...

Emerita Melissa Hortman (left), John Hoffman (middle), and Charlie Kirk (right).

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: The New Age of Political Violence

Claudia Bunea, Associate Editor Sep 30, 2025

Over the past few years, numerous figures in politics have been targeted by acts of violence. Among those victims was Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist, who was assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025 at Utah Valley University. In light of the passing...

Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.

FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program

Claudia Bunea, Associate Editor Sep 24, 2025

West Potomac Senior, Abigail Leach, was among the twenty interns participating in FCPS’s first successful Internship Program. This new six-week paid opportunity offered FCPS students and graduates the opportunity to intern at one of their ten departments.  During...

Eloise Andreozzi, the organizer of the walkout speaking on the importance of Gun reforms.

West Po Students Stand Up Against Gun Violence

Nora Fitzpatrick and Emma Fetterolf Sep 6, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, West Potomac students participated in a nationwide protest against gun violence in America. The protest involved students walking out of the building and to the football field during 5th period. This walkout was created by a...