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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night

A Q&A with Mr. McMahon

What was your previous title? My previous title was Director of Student Services. [And so] when they name our principal, that’ll be the position I go back to.    Could you remind us how...

The rock in the afternoon of the 8th
Credit: Miguel Tsang

Rock Defaced Amid Graduation Festivities

Miguel Tsang, Public Affairs and School Issues Editor
June 8, 2023

Just yesterday, Dr. Millard sent out an email detailing a recent vandalism of the Spirit Rock on the Wolverine Green, which was reportedly defaced with “antisemitic and homophobic language.” Coincidentally,...

An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson

An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson

After being with West Po for 17 years, Mrs. Mary Mathewson has decided to say goodbye. She's made such a positive change on students and faculty members throughout her years. However, now Mathewson is...

Summer Horoscopes

Summer Horoscopes

Alexis Haymon
June 8, 2023

Congratulations, Wolverines - we’ve made it to the final month of the school year! This June we will be observing several astrological transits. Pluto is in retrograde for the entire month, touching...

Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community
Credit: Miguel Tsang

Feinstein’s Farewell

As the 2023 school year comes to a close, history teacher Mr. Jeffrey Feinstein has unfinished business outside of the teaching world. Feinstein has been known to be one of the most influential history...

Students having a blast at prom.

Prom Recap

Emily Butler, Social Media Editor
June 2, 2023

Correction: This story has been updated to include all facts and persons involved in the planning process for this year's prom. West Potomac’s 2023 prom was on Saturday, May 6, taking place at the...

“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.

Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus

Peter Rainey
June 1, 2023

525. In 2021, it was only a classroom number, but over the last two years, that number has become a movement. West Potomac’s Music & Computer Technology academy class, led by teacher Mr. Luke Alexander...

Allison Balladares, senior, poses with her mother following West Potomac’s “Next Level” Signing Ceremony. Photography by Peter Rainey.

Class of 2023’s College Committed Athletes—The Follow Up

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
June 1, 2023

If you pay close attention to this newspaper, you may remember an article last November highlighting college-bound student-athletes in West Potomac’s class of 2023. Since then, that list has tripled....

Students Search for Jobs at School

Alumoah Boadi, Writer
May 8, 2023

The College and Career Center sponsored the 2nd annual jobs fair on Thursday, March 30 in the cafeteria after school. This event was open to students who are, or will be, 16 or older. Students were...

New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po

New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023

Matthew Macdonald was introduced to the role in a press release last month. For the first time in 17 years, West Potomac High School is welcoming a new Director of Student Activities.  Macdonald sequels...

Blossoming tree outside of the cafeteria by the junior lot

Construction Spruces Up the Parking Lot

Ali Ahmed, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023

After the new parking lot was built and finished in early September, Dustin, the construction company, planted 80 deciduous trees, 130 evergreen trees, and 681 shrubs throughout the campus which gives...

Graphic created by Peter Rainey, emphasizing the production put on by West Po theatre this spring.

Lifting the Curtain of West Po’s Legally Blonde

Gracie Bobotek and Janelle Kwatia
May 8, 2023

While many students have seen West Po’s theater productions, only a few actually know the process, hard work, and creativity it takes to put on a show. Legally Blonde opens April 27, and we’re here...

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