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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Junior Eli Kopp aiming at a competition

Junior Eli Kopp Shoots His Shot

Miguel Tsang, Co Editor In-Chief
February 12, 2024

Having competed in rifle since his freshman year, varsity marksman Eli Kopp went head-to-head  in the USA Shooting Junior Olympics the weekend of January 13, placing 13th in the state.     “I...

Mrs. Janet Babic, pictured with her family, started the year off as the school based technology specialist, and has now become the Administrative Principal for English.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Babic

Emma Fetterolf, Writer
February 6, 2024

Janet Babic has been at West Potomac High School for six years; she came from Hayfield High School in 2018. At Hayfield Mrs. Babic taught all kinds of history from world history to US history. In addition...

The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2023

The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2023

Andrew Rapchak and Jaylan Post
January 22, 2024

With it's diverse and innovative music sphere, this year has been defined by a lot of unique and amazing albums. With new artists bursting onto the scene and older artists expanding their style, this year...

Nick Saban Retires After a 51-Year Coaching Career

Nick Saban Announces Retirement From Alabama Football

Adler Howell, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024

Nick Saban, arguably the greatest coach in college football history, announced he’ll be stepping down from Alabama football. The seven time national champion retired after 17 seasons coaching Alabama...

Michigan hoists their first national championship trophy in 30 years

Michigan Captures First National Title in 30 Years

Clark Brown, Reporter
January 11, 2024

After a long and hard season filled with controversy and suspensions, Michigan fans will be able to celebrate as they win their first national championship in almost 30 years.   “It felt really...

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College Football Playoff National Championship Preview

Clark Brown
January 3, 2024

After another exciting action packed year of college football two teams will play for the right to call themselves national champions tonight. These two teams, the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines,...

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West Potomac’s Winter Clothing Essentials

Lulu Zawitoski, Sadie Regardie, and Jessica Fultz
December 13, 2023

Brrr, thinking about West Potomac's icy winters gives us chills! What's that one clothing must-have you can't survive without? Let's dive into the must-have items that will help Wolverines stay cozy and...

The James Madison University (JMU) Dukes will play in their first bowl game this year. Image: jmusports.com

JMU Set To Make First Bowl Game Appearance In School History

Adler Howell, Sports Editor
December 13, 2023

James Madison University’s (JMU) football program has been on an upward trend since joining the Sunbelt Conference in 2022. The Dukes went 11-1 in the 2023 season and have gone a combined 19-4 since...

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Winter Music Department Concerts in School and Evening Thursday

Josephine Keller
December 12, 2023

This Thursday during homeroom, the West Potomac Music Department has arranged a performance consisting of 1st period band, the advanced chorus ensembles, guitar ensemble, and all of the orchestra. There...

Mrs. Blake sitting at her desk.

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Blake

Isabella Greene, Writer
December 12, 2023

 A geometry and calculus teacher, Mrs. Sariah Blake graduated from BYU with a degree in Math Education. This year is her first year being a full time teacher. She has always had a liking for math, and...

 Chris Morrison and Will Cahill, pictured here, are among the many Wolverine athletes who expect a great winter sports.

‘Tis the Wolverine Winter Sports Season

Sebastian Zornes, Writer
December 7, 2023

   Tis’ the season again, the time where you put your tree up, sit by a fire and watch christmas movies with the family. You know what that means, winter sports are beginning to start such as...

Fortnite OG Eliminated, New Maps Dropped in “Big Bang”

Thomas Greene
December 7, 2023

Fortnite players have spent the last month dropping in at some of the famed original locations such as Tilted Towers, Pleasant Park, and Salty Springs, all of which were brought back as a part of the...

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