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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...

At door 16 students often let each other into the building. This photo was taken at Door 15 during 5th period on April 12.

Students Work Around Under One Roof

Brian Cordova Centeno, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023

For the first time in West Po history, students have not been allowed to go outside between classes when the Under One Roof Policy went into effect just before winter break this school year. The connector...

One of West Potomacs favorite people, Felicia Solomon is leaving after decades of service. Photo courtesy of West Potomac journalist Catherine Dabbieri.

Students Say Goodbye To A West Potomac Legend

Since 1985, Felicia Solomon has been dedicated to helping the West Po community. This April, Felicia has decided to say goodbye to the Wolverines. Ever since her first day, she's been inspired by the amount...

Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black

Jaylan Post, Writer
May 2, 2023

The LSU Women’s Basketball team won the 2023 NCAA National Championship game over Iowa, 102-85 on April 2nd, 2023, headlined by incredible performances by multiple players with the likes of Caitlin Clark,...

Students Share Insights at PTSA Open Forum

Benjamin Price, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023

The recent April PTSA meeting drew crowds of Wolverines and was largely driven by students who were given an open forum to talk with Dr. Millard about issues occurring all around school. Dr. Millard made...

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No

Benjamin Price and Miguel Tsang
May 2, 2023

After all these years, our chubby Italian boy finally made it to the big screen. The Super Mario Bros. Movie takes the world of the iconic turtle-stomping plumber and mixes it with a (Super) star studded...

Photo taken by Phoebe Schultz of Emmie Butler

Admin Cracks Down on Door Opening

Jaylan Post and Miguel Tsang
April 20, 2023

This morning, April 19, Dr. Millard came onto the loudspeaker to discuss today’s lockdown drill, and the current situation of safety at West Po. In her announcement, she also introduced stricter penalties...

During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.

Wellness Day Part II

Annie Ghaffari and Mercedes Henwood
March 17, 2023

Wellness Day Part II Sign-Ups Coming the Week of March 23 After the success of the first ever West Po Wellness Day at the end of the second quarter, organizers have planned a second Wellness Day,...

A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomacs lot, located behind the Gunston building.

New Parking Lot Causes Trouble For Staff

Benjamin Price, Ali Ahmed, and Miguel Tsang
March 17, 2023

During September 2022, the new parking lot behind the new building and Gunston was finally finished. This new parking lot was designed for staff and faculty to have more space for teachers to park. However,...

New tardy policy is hoping to keep halls clear.

New Tardy Policy Takes Effect

Alumoah Boadi and Sara Lainez
March 10, 2023

Dr. Millard informed students about a new policy regarding school attendance and tardies via email where she explained West Po’s significant increase in excused absences, and how our rates pre-pandemic...

30 Students Surveyed, Each Color Represents a Different Answer: Light Blue: Keep the Baby; Dark Blue: Give up for Adoption; Red and pink: try to harm self to induce miscarriage; Orange: kill themselves

Women Remain Strong Even When Stripped of Rights

Reese Haggerty, Contributor
March 7, 2023

Women's history month has just begun, which gives us women the opportunity to make our voices heard especially loud. Because this month is about celebrating women throughout history and all of the struggles...

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