All content by Bella DeMaso
A trip to Los Angeles usually includes beaches and celebrities, but junior Will Makinen’s experience was full of scientists and robots. After earning Grand Prize at the school and national science fair, Makinen attended the international competition...
Most seniors just decided on what college they’ll attend next year, but Junior Cassidy Bayer is ahead of the game--she just committed to University of California, Berkeley for swimming.
“I really liked the San Francisco area and the team...
In a school of 2,500 people, student voices can be drowned out. West Potomac Junior Calla Totaro hopes to change that.
“I am running for class representative--that’s basically the voice of the students,” Totaro said. “If anyone has...
Surrounded by a committee of 10 adults, junior Sonya Richard helped with the selection process to hire a new West Potomac principal.
“It was really exciting because I’m the only student representative,” Richard said. “It’s kind...
Stephen Rezendes, a long-time physics teacher at West Potomac, is retiring this year. He’s enjoyed his teaching career — largely due to his students.
“I like 11th graders,” Rezendes said. “They’re my favorite age to teach. They’re almost...
You might go home after school, fix yourself a big snack, and think nothing of it -- but a lot of West Potomac students don’t have this luxury. Nearly 40 percent of West Potomac students qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch, meals paid...
The spring sports season always accompanies the end of the school year, but for this year’s graduating class, it marks the end of their high school career too. For some, participation in student athletics has significantly shaped their four years at...
Last weekend was a busy one for the West Potomac jazz band. In addition to their annual Valentine’s Dance, the band had the unique opportunity to perform for the National Education Association (NEA) at the newest Smithsonian, the National Museum of...
The West Potomac gymnastics team competed at Lake Braddock on Wednesday in front of dozens of fans — a relatively new experience for freshmen with the team for their first season.
“Gymnastics has helped with my first year of high school because...
The start of 2017 was no small event. This New Year’s Eve, West Potomac students participate in the holiday’s classic traditions.
“I got a kiss on New Year’s Eve—my girlfriend and I have done that twice now,” said senior Jonathan Rimmington.
But...
On December 8, the West Potomac Band performed their annual winter concert. Many of the musical selections were holiday-themed, from classic pieces such as selections from the “Nutcracker” to modern holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride.”
“It’s...
The 2016 football season came to an end this past Friday at James Madison High School in a 21-14 defeat. WPHS and Madison were neck and neck throughout the playoff game before Madison pulled ahead and finished with three unanswered touchdowns...
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