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Therapy Dogs Doing Wonders

Therapy Dogs Doing Wonders

Evelyn Dibell Jun 12, 2017

Are you obsessed with anything to do with dogs? Or just desperate for a stress-reliever during finals? During lunches, you can go down to the College Career Center and sit down with a fluffy friend. These therapy dogs are from Therapy Dogs International...

World Beats: Spirit Week 2017

World Beats: Spirit Week 2017

Evelyn Dibell and Matthew Hanley Mar 21, 2017

This week may have come up short in length but definitely not in spirit! The students of West Potomac showed up to school this week participating in a multicultural fest that allowed them the chance to express their pride for their country and learn about...

Holiday Spirit Week Kicks Off Winter Break

Holiday Spirit Week Kicks Off Winter Break

Kristina Gulczewski, Reporter Jan 3, 2017

As the first day of the school’s winter break spirit week, Monday saw double. The hallways were dotted with those who participated in Twin Day - pairs of friends sporting matching outfits and hairstyles made others look twice. Snow Day took place...

(Staff Picture) Senior Sam Jansen with his work.

Reception Celebrates Senior Artists’ Work

Brian Cash, Reporter May 3, 2016

Seniors in the West Potomac art program were celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2016. A wide variety of art from different seniors was shown off in the library from 7 to 9 p.m. with the artists present who included Rowen Berman, Kylie Bostick, Courtney...

Senior Darrel Mensah received his crown, sash and a check for $100 as 2016's Mr. West Potomac.

Senior Darrel Mensah Crowned 2016 Mr. West Potomac

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief Apr 10, 2016

After a night filled with plenty of laughs, original talent and good-natured fun, senior Darrel Mensah received the coveted ‘Mr. West Potomac’ title and a check for $100 on Friday in this year’s annual competition. The Mr. West Potomac competition...

HLC performance at the World Beats Dance.

World Beats Dance Spirit Week Comes to a Close

Andrea Lugo, Reporter Mar 17, 2016

World Beats Dance Spirit Week came to a close last Friday with West Potomac’s first ever World Languages Dance. Unlike Homecoming or Prom, the music primarily played was in Spanish, as well as French and Hindi. “We were nervous that not too...