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Senior Student Guide 2018

Senior Student Guide 2018

Cami Santa Anna, Senior Editor Apr 24, 2018

There was a Senior Parent meeting On Thursday, April 18. Here’s all you need to know, as a senior student.        WEST POTOMAC WIRE'S SENIOR GUIDE 2018 SHOUT: When: Tuesday May 29th- Monday June 4th What: AT...

Mr. Rice directing musicians during a rehearsal.

Jesus Christ Superstar: Pit Orchestra Perspective

Claire Callahan, Editor-in-Chief Apr 21, 2018

West Potomac’s theatre company Beyond the Page performed its first show of Jesus Christ Superstar last night. The musical is almost entirely sung, so the pit orchestra plays a major role. Seniors Halen Anderson (trombone) and Eric Wiley (trumpet)...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Lauren Creighton

Teacher Feature: Ms. Lauren Creighton

Madeling Aguilar, Reporter Apr 18, 2018

Ms. Lauren Creighton is a first-year school counselor at West Potomac. Before starting at West Potomac in November, she was a long-term substitute school counselor at South County. Creighton chose to be a school counselor because she wanted students...

Freshman Victor Melendez working in Mr. Rogers' biology class.

Freshmen Prepare for Science Fair

Rimshaw Hassan, Reporter Apr 18, 2018

Freshmen are getting ready for the freshman science fair on June 6, a requirement for honors students. They have been working on the projects since February and planning since the beginning of this school year. Freshman Cambria Watwood investigated...

Why Did Past Seniors Lie?

Why Did Past Seniors Lie?

Amanda Ghiloni, Editor-in-Chief Apr 18, 2018

Last year, every senior I knew told me not to worry: once I hit second semester of senior year, everything was going to be fine. No worries, no stress, just fun. This was, quite possibly, the least correct statement I’ve ever been told. I haven’t...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Tyrone Strother

Teacher Feature: Mr. Tyrone Strother

Natalie Terwiliger, Reporter Apr 18, 2018

Mr. Tyrone Strother has been a physical education and health teacher at West Potomac for 16 years. He was an athlete throughout high school and college, which has pushed him towards his current career. His initial inspiration came from his high school...

Feature: Rock Climber Jacob Zippel

Feature: Rock Climber Jacob Zippel

Natalie Terwiliger, Reporter Apr 18, 2018

West Potomac senior Jacob Zippel is dedicated to rock climbing, a sport that requires physical and mental strength. “I climbed for the first time when I was really young, probably around eight at a birthday party,” he said. “A couple years later...

Movie Review: A Quiet Place and The Miracle Season

Movie Review: A Quiet Place and The Miracle Season

Addison Stengler, Reporter Apr 18, 2018

A Quiet Place This horror movie, directed by John Krasinski, is great for someone who loves to be shocked, but not scared. A Quiet Place evokes a strong feeling of suspense. It really showed what parents (Emily Blunt and John Krasinski) would do for...

5 Ways to Get a 5: AP Exam Review

5 Ways to Get a 5: AP Exam Review

Amanda Ghiloni, Editor-in-Chief Apr 16, 2018

Stressed about the upcoming AP (Advanced Placement) exams? Here are six different ways to review before May 7th. 1) Review Books Between Barron’s, Princeton Review, and 5 Steps to a 5, every AP exam is covered in these comprehensive review books....

Golden Hour

A Week of New Music

Cami Santa-Anna, Senior Editor Apr 16, 2018

Sunday: A Good Night Artist: John Legend Release Date: April 6 Sunday begs for a chill, groovy tune as you procrastinate and dread Monday. John Legend’s A Good Night is perfect for forgetting your problems and prolonging the peace of the...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Elizabeth Carter

Teacher Feature: Ms. Elizabeth Carter

Sofia Marcia, Reporter Apr 16, 2018

Ms. Elizabeth Carter, a college and career counselor at West Potomac, enjoys helping students find their passion. “I worked with students since I got out of college in 1982,” she said. “I’ve mostly worked with college students, but I just enjoyed...