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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Reviving Recycling Efforts at West Po

Reviving Recycling Efforts at West Po

Lila Reidy, Writer Feb 12, 2020

Recycling efforts at West Po have escalated since the new recycling program was launched last year. “The science is clear. The health and prosperity of humanity are directly tied to the state of our environment,” said Joyce Msuya, Acting Executive...

From the Field to the Front Office

From the Field to the Front Office

Louis Poulson, Writer Nov 18, 2019

  For many students, it is hard to see how school connects to the real world. Not upstairs in Gunston 214 for Sports and Entertainment Marketing, where West Po students, many of who are also athletes, are guided by Mr. Michael Carfang (Coach Carfang)...

Adeline Sauer, sophomore, checks her phone before class begins.

Phone Ban Policy Boosting Engagement at West Po

Mollie Shiflett, Writer Nov 18, 2019

Starting this school year, West Po banned the use of cell phones, according to Tangy Millard, West Potomac’s principal. “Teachers began working on this policy over the summer once the school determined it would be going to one-to-one computers for...

Football Game 10/11 Announcement

Ruth Dean, Reporter Oct 11, 2019

Just a reminder that the Marching Band will perform at 6:30 instead of halftime, and during halftime there will be inductions to the sports Hall of Fame. So arrive early to see the Wolverine Marching band!

Art by Marasia Coates

Register to Vote at West Potomac Monday

Santiago Lugo, Reporter Oct 4, 2019

West Po will hold a voter registration Monday, October 7, from 11:25 to 1:20 in the College & Career Center, according to Mr. Daniel Baldwin, West Po history teacher. It is open to all eligible students turning 18 on or before November 5, 2019, but...

West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.

Wolverine Football Looks To Sweep Lee In Springfield

Peter Rainey, Reporter Oct 4, 2019

West Potomac Varsity Football takes on Robert E. Lee High School tonight on the road, looking to sweep the Lancers following last night’s JV and Freshman crushing wins over Lee, Freshman winning 52-14, and JV 64-0. “The future looks good, young...

Why Not Work?

Kwabena McGaney, Reporter Jun 6, 2019

“If you want it, you can buy it with your own money,” said many moms and dads to their kids over the years. And for many students, summer is the perfect time to land first jobs. But in recent years, youth employment has been on the decline. During...