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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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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...

Three seniors work on an assignment.

The Library: The Do’s and Don’ts

Carter Ver Hage, Writer
January 23, 2019

With soaring ceilings and wide windows, the library holds everything a student could need. Need to get books, print papers, use the computers, have a work space, or just about anything for school? The...

Pictured is sophomore Kylie Rapp (right) laying the stones for the new walkway on the side of Quander building.

Veteran’s Day at West Po

Nathan Assefa, Writer
January 18, 2019

On Monday November 12th, West Potomac High School held its 3rd annual Veteran’s Day Project. West Po partnered with the Travis Manion Foundation three years ago, and has held this event every year since....

Mrs.Kim after winning Masters Nationals 2017 in Rowing.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Kim

Vivian Baxter, Writer
December 11, 2018

Mrs. Kelly Kim is a second year teacher here at West Potomac and has quickly become one of the favorites among students. Between befriending her students, having fun classes, and talking to anyone who...

Students Win Big at Poetry Contest

Students Win Big at Poetry Contest

Mollie Shiflett, Writer
December 7, 2018

Last month, 3 students won cash prizes—$500 in all—for poems that they wrote for the Veterans Day celebrations at West Potomac High School. The contest was created by the Travis Manion Foundation,...

New Parking Code Curbs Cavalier Commute Concerns

New Parking Code Curbs Cavalier Commute Concerns

Jonas Munson, Writer
November 29, 2018

First-time online parking pass sales, a growing student population, and a code change in the neighborhood around the school are some of the changes that occurred to the parking situation at West Potomac...

Dress Rehearsal day in the main auditorium. Pictured are (bottom left to right) Rylie Heiser, Anna Penkiunas, Paige Schoeffel. (Standing left to right) Halley Roy, Grace Bauman, Eva Hunter, Fiona Walsh. Photo credit to Charlotte Krell.

Nutcracker Leaps Its Way Into The Spotlight

Ruth Dean, Writer
November 28, 2018

West Potomac will host the 10th annual Alexandria Community Nutcracker starting November 28th and ends December 1st. Vigorous practices for five months have led up to this weekend of five shows. The Nutcracker...

Students Question New Homeroom Curriculum: What About Homework Time?

Students Question New Homeroom Curriculum: What About Homework Time?

This year, school administrators at West Potomac High School introduced an “Emotional Literacy Curriculum” to advisory. These lessons are intended to focus on “building relationships,” according...

Midterm Mania for Election Day

Midterm Mania for Election Day

Robert Stewart, Ruth Dean, and Vivian Baxter
November 6, 2018

Today, November 6, 2018, the American electorate will take to the polls and vote for who they want to represent them in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. For some West Potomac High...

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