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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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Teacher Feature: Mr. Coe

Ethan Brodie, Writer
January 19, 2021

Mr. George Coe teaches AP World History and freshman World History. He has previously taught a Current Events and World Religions class, but he is not teaching that this year. When asked about why he enjoys...

COVID Learning Environment Differs from Private to Public High Schools

COVID Learning Environment Differs from Private to Public High Schools

Phoebe Schultz, Writer
January 12, 2021

Virtual learning for West Po students and hybrid learning for other private schools around the area, has been a struggle to get accustomed to. Although the schools in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)...

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Teacher Feature: Mrs. Ball

Leilani Whitfield, Writer
January 12, 2021

Mrs. Morgan Ball was born in Leeds, England, and at age 2 her family moved from England to Centerville, Virginia. As a product of Fairfax County Public Schools, she graduated from Centreville High School.  Mrs....

News seen after school on CNN of inside the Capitol building. Photo credit to Ruth Dean

Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Students and Teachers Recount the Day

Ruth Dean, Writer
January 8, 2021

After the events of Wednesday’s insurrection by the attendees of the pro-Trump rally on the Capitol, students still remain shocked. At around 2:25 p.m., rioters broke their way into the Capitol building...

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Teacher Feature: Mr. Hill

George Poulson
January 5, 2021

Leonard J. Hill is a 10th grade teacher who teaches 2 English honor classes and 2 team-taught classes. Hill has been teaching for 20 years and 16 years at West Po. He was born in Rochester, New York and...

Virginia Becomes 3rd State to Ban No-Knock Warrants

Virginia Becomes 3rd State to Ban No-Knock Warrants

Ethan Brodie, Writer
December 19, 2020

With ever-growing calls for police reform across the United States, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill in fall banning no-knock search warrants in the state. The bill makes Virginia the...

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West Po, Fairfax County Plan Return Amid Pandemic

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
December 18, 2020

Following the Coronavirus Pandemic that shut schools down in Fairfax County in early March, schools are attempting to reopen once again, and have reopened for small numbers starting in the beginning of...

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The New “Normal” of Movie Theaters

Ruth Dean, Writer
December 17, 2020

Some local movie theaters have recently opened back up with new expectations for the experience that has been long awaited. The AMC Clean & Safe Initiative has created social distance guidelines to...

Library, I.T. Programs at West Potomac Still Going

Library, I.T. Programs at West Potomac Still Going

Katie Shiflett, Writer
December 17, 2020

Library, I.T. Programs at West Potomac Still Going    Despite the fact that Covid-19 has meant that most students are learning virtually, several school programs at West Potomac, like the West...

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Amy Coney Barrett Joins the Supreme Court, Brings Conservative Majority with Her

Finn McCool, Writer
December 17, 2020

The Senate confirmed President Trump’s 3rd Supreme Court appointment and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s replacement, Amy Coney Barrett. Justice Barrett was recently confirmed into the Supreme Court...

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Teacher Feature: Mr. Pabich

Phoebe Schultz, Writer
December 14, 2020

Mr. Pabich has not been at West Po for very long, but still manages to be a student favorite. He is currently teaching 12th grade Dual Enrollment, along with English 9 Honors. He has been teaching since...

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After Nearly Nine Months Without West Potomac Athletics, Winter Sports Tryouts Began This Week

Peter Rainey, Writer
December 10, 2020

After months of uncertainty and changing plans from the VHSL regarding return to play, high school athletics return this week with the start of winter tryouts for a variety of sports which include wrestling,...

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