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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...

The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Emily Butler, Social Media Editor
November 29, 2023

‘Tis the season of the Alexandria Community Nutcracker! This year, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary. With a performance featuring over 200 community members and many West Po students, the Nutcracker...


Jessica Statz, former Assistant Principal at Hayfield Secondary School, now to be Principal for West Potomac High School.

Jessica Statz Takes the Reigns as the New West Potomac Principal

Josephine Keller, Writer
November 28, 2023

Ms. Jessica Statz starts as the new principal for West Potomac High School on November 20. She is known to the community because of her history in West Potomac High School as an Assistant Principal and...

On Time or Off the Team: Update

On Time or Off the Team: Update

Phoebe Schultz, Emma Fetterolf, and Jessica Fultz
November 22, 2023

As of this school year, the West Potomac Athletics Department instated a new attendance policy for all student athletes regarding unexcused tardies and unverified absences. With the first quarter complete...

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