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HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night
A Q&A with Mr. McMahon
The rock in the afternoon of the 8th Credit: Miguel Tsang
Rock Defaced Amid Graduation Festivities
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
Spanish Students celebrating diversity and art through activities Credit: Sara Lainez-Ramires.
Celebrando Cultural Hispana
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
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
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
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson
Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community Credit: Miguel Tsang
Feinstein’s Farewell
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night
A Q&A with Mr. McMahon
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students college plans.
Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Seniors Elizabeth Hardin and Aaron Kopp will compete in the Tounament of Champions later this month. They are the first debate team from West Po to be invited to the event. Photo Credit: Sean Da Ros
The Great Debate: West Po Against the World
Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
Portrait of a Wolverine: Annie Terwilliger
Mrs.Livelli in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with a close friend. This picture shows them smiling in the bright, snowy cold!
Teacher Feature: Mrs.Livelli
West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives Peace Award
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community Credit: Miguel Tsang
Feinstein’s Farewell
Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk: Photo Published in USA Today.
Famous Ukrainians Return to Fight, Inspire Local Students with Their Courage
News seen after school on CNN of inside the Capitol building. Photo credit to Ruth Dean
Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Students and Teachers Recount the Day
Wheres My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
Sara Salama, senior student lead of SEC, wins 2023 Student Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives 2023 Student Peace Award
Four-year journalism student, Annie Ghafarri will be attending American University in the fall.
Annie Ghaffari: Senior Sign-Off
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Freshman Lily Rasser and Maria Taha unleash their creativity during the diamond painting session Photo: Janelle Kwiatia
Wellness Day Eases End-of-Semester Stress
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Shutterstock Image
Fall Festivities in the DMV Area
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
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
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
Photo Credit: Miguel Tsang
A Place to Study, Print and Relax
Educate to Stop the Hate
Educate to Stop the Hate
The Modern Classroom Trial
West Po Grub Misses the Sweet Spot
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
September 2023 Horoscopes
September 2023 Horoscopes
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No
March Horoscopes
March Horoscopes
Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No
The Wires Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief, chats with director Rian Johnson
For A Laugh: Knives Out 2
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief and movie aficionado, has high praise for Avatar 2. Photo by: Miguel Tsang
A $2 Billion Triumph: Avatar 2
Image Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
Abbott Elementary: A Beyond Promising New Comedy
Students having a blast at prom.
Prom Recap
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
WPDT outside of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena after competing their Pom dance
West Potomac Dance Team Hits the National Stage
Spirit Week Flyer
A Look Into Glow Dance and Spirit Week
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Father’s Day Gifts
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
Some Inter fans are furious with the triumph of City, but a lot of City fans think that they deserved to have their first UCL.
Manchester City Complete Treble After 1-0 Win Over Inter Milan
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
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player RaSheika Gregory (center) scores at a home game against Centreville.
Wolverine Warrior: Ra’Sheika Gregory
Freshman Guard Shows Promise for the Present and Future
Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
Wolverine Warrior: Jordan Alexander
Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
Wolverine Warrior: Eve Hauptle
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Letters were sent to voice concerns on the ruling.

Northern Virginia Jehovah’s Witnesses React to Russian Supreme Court Ruling

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
May 18, 2017
Mothers Day is May 14. Celebrate with the Strings Mothers Day tips!

How to REALLY Make Your Mom’s Mother’s Day the Best Ever

Andrea Lugo, Editor
May 12, 2017

TV Production Teacher Nancy Mantelli Returns to Classroom After Six Month Absence

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
April 24, 2017
(Courtesy @WestPoCI via Twitter) The 2016-2017 Combating Intolerance Class.

Combating Intolerance Students Honored with FCPS Student Peace Award

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
March 31, 2017
Skinner-Richardson with her four siblings.

21st Century Reunion: Senior Amber Skinner-Richardson Reconnects With Biological Father She Never Met Via Facebook

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
February 27, 2017
(Courtesy BSU and Varsity Girls Basketball) Left: The Black Student Union with their Black History Month rock. Right: The Varsity Basketball Senior girls with their commemorative rock.

Lack of Organization For Rock Painting Causes Miscommunication

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
February 12, 2017
Aleixo and her family (Courtesy Margarita Aleixo)

Senior Margarita Aleixo Learns of Her True Background

Andrea Lugo and Cami Santa Anna
January 29, 2017
Humans of West Potomac, Volume 10

Humans of West Potomac, Volume 10

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
January 15, 2017
Tis the Season, But Not for Everyone

‘Tis the Season, But Not for Everyone

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
December 18, 2016
A Look Into the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Haitian Earthquake Survivor Sebastien Jeanton

A Look Into the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: Haitian Earthquake Survivor Sebastien Jeanton

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
November 22, 2016
(Courtesy Micha Streuli) Streuli visiting Gettysburg.

Q&A with Swiss Exchange Student Micha Streuli

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
November 9, 2016
Muslim Students Fast for Ramadan Holy Month

Muslim Students Fast for Ramadan Holy Month

Andrea Lugo and Wingel Caburian
June 6, 2016
Junior Lyrica MacDonald Uses Social Media to Support Fellow Students

Junior Lyrica MacDonald Uses Social Media to Support Fellow Students

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
May 29, 2016
Rose has volunteered for the hospital for half of her high school career.

Senior Rose Guglielmo Expresses Passion of Healthcare Through Volunteer Work

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
May 22, 2016
Teacher Feature -- Becky Chill

Teacher Feature — Becky Chill

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
May 15, 2016
Junior Doug Miller Reaches Important Milestone in Boy Scout Career

Junior Doug Miller Reaches Important Milestone in Boy Scout Career

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
May 8, 2016
Kosmacki in his element while shooting some footage.

Senior Jackson Kosmacki Takes Love for Films One Step Further

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
May 1, 2016
HLC performance at the World Beats Dance.

World Beats Dance Spirit Week Comes to a Close

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
March 17, 2016

World Beats Dance Spirit Week- Latin America Thursday

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
March 10, 2016

World Beats Dance Spirit Week-Europe Wednesday

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
March 9, 2016

World Beats Dance Spirit Week- Asia Tuesday

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
March 8, 2016

World Beats Dance Spirit Week Kicks Off With Africa Theme

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
March 7, 2016
February is Black History Month.

Black Student Union Activities for Black History Month

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
February 11, 2016
English teacher Rachel Kaplan assists junior and AP Lang student Madeline Day.

Teacher Feature – Rachel Kaplan

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
February 8, 2016
Its the Second Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It’s the Second Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
January 7, 2016
Ms. Borghards leadership class celebrating the last school day and spirit day of 2015.

West Potomac Concludes 2015 with New Year’s Spirit Day

Jonathan Milam and Andrea Lugo
December 18, 2015
Liz in front of the Folger Shakespeare Library in D.C.

Junior Liz Brodie’s Love for Shakespeare Leads to Folger Library Fellowship

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
December 17, 2015
What You Need to Know About West Potomacs Newest Club, Modern Moderates

What You Need to Know About West Potomac’s Newest Club, Modern Moderates

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
November 20, 2015
Mr. Case gets ready to cut the ribbon on the Clifford S. Hardison Governors Health Sciences Academy

Homecoming Week’s Dedication to Former Principal Clifford Hardison

Claudia Santa Anna, Bela Starinchak, and Andrea Lugo
October 25, 2015
SIS: What You Need to Know About the New Grade System

SIS: What You Need to Know About the New Grade System

Andrea Lugo, Reporter
September 23, 2015
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