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Mrs.Livelli in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a close friend. This picture shows them smiling in the bright, snowy cold!

Teacher Feature: Mrs.Livelli

Vivian Baxter, Writer
June 4, 2019

Mrs. Livelli is not a new teacher at West Potomac, but has continued to be a favorite among students even after a 6 month break from teaching. Last year she had left school before the second semester,...

Hopefully next years computers beat this years!

Laptops Coming to All West Po Students via FCPS 1-to-1 Initiative

Carter Ver Hage and Nathan Assefa
June 4, 2019

Every West Po student will be issued their own computer, a Dell X33CT with an Intel i3 core and 4GB, for school as a part of Fairfax County Public School’s (FCPS) 1-to-1 initiative to fulfill all student...

Christine OHara, West Po Senior, Wins Prestigious Journalism Award for Parkland Commentary

Christine O’Hara, West Po Senior, Wins Prestigious Journalism Award for Parkland Commentary

Ruth Dean, Reporter
May 24, 2019

West Potomac Senior, Christine O’Hara, brought home the Jacinta Marie Bunnell Journalism award for commentary for her perspective piece on gun violence, “We were fine-until the fire alarm went off.”...

Reviving Recycling at West Po

Reviving Recycling at West Po

Mollie Shiflett and Carter Ver Hage
May 14, 2019

The students in the Low Incidence Program at West Potomac, otherwise known as the Category B (Cat B) Program, have been collecting recycling from the classrooms around the school reviving a recycling program...

A statute of confederacy

A statute of confederacy

Jonas Munson, Reporter
May 10, 2019

In 1865, The Civil War ended and the United States was united again. While slavery has been long gone, its unsightly past manifests itself in Virginia. When a report by the Wall Street Journal showed an...

Collin Sproule, a Brew-Tea-Ful Coffee Shop employee, makes coffee for students during 7th period.

A “Latte” Love for the New Coffee Shop

Vivian Baxter, Writer
May 8, 2019

At West Potomac High School, a new coffee shop opened January 31st, and students who know about it are lining up. The shop is a school run business, the coffee made is in view, and even teachers are making...

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

Cherry Blossom Festival takes the spotlight in D.C.

Ruth Dean, Writer
March 25, 2019

The 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off its celebration in Washington D.C. on March 20th and extends through April 13, which is the period which the Cherry Blossoms are predicted to bloom within....

The Government Shutdown Reached West Po Familes

The Government Shutdown Reached West Po Familes

Ruth Dean, Writer
February 25, 2019

The record long 35 day partial government shutdown affected 800,000 federal government workers all over the country. Now, there have been many actions being taken to relieve the stress that the past partial...

New Coffee Shop Brewing in West Po

New Coffee Shop Brewing in West Po

February 21, 2019

The new “Brew-Tea-ful”  Cafe is in a soft opening at the moment at the Pulley Center, located in Gunston near the greenhouse. It’s available to students and staff, ready for the grand opening sometime...

Mr. Reves pictured next to some of his many movie posters around his classroom.

Teacher Feature: Mr. Reves

Ruth Dean, Writer
February 12, 2019

Zachary Reves is in his eighth year here at West Potomac, teaching 10th grade English and the elective film studies. He labels himself as an "Army brat" because his father was in the military, so he has...

The rock was painted to mark the beginning of Black History Month by BSU.

Black History Month Hits West Potomac

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
February 8, 2019

Black History Month. Black History Month is the annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and their role in American society. Black History Month has been celebrated in the month of February...

The cast of Heathers, posing for their promotions of the show, which you can find on Instagram.
Kendall Grady, Abigail Aziz, Christine O’Hara. (Left to Right)

Heathers: The Cult Classic Strutting to West Potomac

Vivian Baxter, Writer
January 31, 2019

Heathers is a Broadway production inspired by the original film placed in the 80’s, and is now being brought to West Potomac High School this week by our school’s theater department. The...

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