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Emerita Melissa Hortman (left), John Hoffman (middle), and Charlie Kirk (right).
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: The New Age of Political Violence
Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.
FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program
Fairfax County Closes Schools for Sept. 9. Special Election
Fairfax County Closes Schools for Sept. 9. Special Election
Eloise Andreozzi, the organizer of the walkout speaking on the importance of Gun reforms.
West Po Students Stand Up Against Gun Violence
The Commanders set to return to Washington DC.
Commanders Return to DC
Students, now unable to use phones elsewhere, sit together on their phones in the cafeteria.
Students Face Detention for Cellphone Use
L. to R. Junior Madison Seyfert, sophomore Nora Fitzpatrick and junior Annalise Richardson teamed up to win “Best School” at the Lightridge Model UN Conference: a small but mighty team. Photo:
West Po Model UN Receives “Best Delegation” Award
An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.
More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”
Screenshot of video footage of May 8 school board meeting by Fairfax County Public Schools
School Board Finally Approves Cellphone Policy
Up until this year, some of the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning (SOL) tests were required for students to pass to graduate high school, but the SOL scores didn’t directly affect students’ grades. The above chart shows the recent aggregate reading scores for West Po.
Virginia SOLs to Count as 10-Percent of Grade Next School Year
Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.
Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game
West Po student buys Homecoming ticket.
Have a Blast at Homecoming This Saturday
Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.
FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program
Fairfax County Closes Schools for Sept. 9. Special Election
Fairfax County Closes Schools for Sept. 9. Special Election
Eloise Andreozzi, the organizer of the walkout speaking on the importance of Gun reforms.
West Po Students Stand Up Against Gun Violence
West Po student buys Homecoming ticket.
Have a Blast at Homecoming This Saturday
Abby Leach and other interns with the packaged snacks they made for Title 1 schools.
FCPS Successfully Completes First Year of Summer Internship Program
An $1,800 grant from “Educate Fairfax” allowed students from the Pulley Center to help build new tables for the courtyard.
More Students Learn Outdoors Thanks to “Educate Fairfax”
Lydia Grace, junior, plays the guitar at this year’s Waynewoodstock, which also served as a post-storm distraction.
2nd Waynewoodstock Featured Local Musicians
"Better Days" album cover
Better Days
The poster of the WP Wire Pi Day Contest, took place on March 14 and high 101-digit steak!
West Potomac Wire Pi Day Contest Wraps Up with Impressive 101-Digit Streak
Mr Landis, a world history/geography teacher who grew up in Pennsylvania.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Landis
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
One vote, One chance
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Lydia Grace, junior, plays the guitar at this year’s Waynewoodstock, which also served as a post-storm distraction.
2nd Waynewoodstock Featured Local Musicians
A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
A Tour Through the Lesser Known Museums of DC
Brief information on The Wire's Pi Day competition.
The Wire to Host Pi Day Competition Next Friday
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.
Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
After the Taliban reestablished power in Afghanistan, women and girls lost the right to an education. Photo: Britannica
All Girls Deserve an Education
A Report on Education, From an Inside Man
Don't Tune Out
Don’t Tune Out
Belen Estrada joined the staff of The WP Wire her senior year. She urges other seniors to dream, but not forget to live in the present.
Don’t Write Off Senior Year: Enjoy the Present
The ERA is an amendment calling for the equality of sex in the U.S. Constitution, graphic created using Canva.
Why We Need the Equal Rights Amendment
Alessandro Della Bella / ETH Zurich
Engineering an Equitable Feature
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
School publications across Northern Virginia are at risk to be censored by their school districts.
Censorship Threatens Papers Throughout ACPS and FCPS
Don't Tune Out
Don’t Tune Out
Teens start and end the day with a mindless scroll.
Social Media: Blessing or Burden?
Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
Lack of Funding Impacts Some West Po Sports
Student leaves early from school out of side door, one of many who may be taking a mental health break from school.
Second Quarter Slump
Cartoons of 2024-2025
Cartoons of 2024-2025
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Is Trisha Paytas's Baby The Next Pope?
Is Trisha Paytas’s Baby The Next Pope?
Summer In Media
Summer In Media
"Better Days" album cover
Better Days
The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.
Once on This Island Review
Spring Wolverine Horoscopes
Spring Wolverine Horoscopes
The Beyond the Page Theater Company just finished their spring musical.
Once on This Island Review
The cast of Twelfth Night the Musical bow after their opening night performance.
Review for Twelfth Night the Musical
Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
A Wicked West Po Review
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Kendrick Lamar: gnx Album Review
Dire Wolves have been revived from their previous extinction.
Return of Dire Wolves
Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
Tonight West Po faces off against the Hayfield Hawks in a highly anticipated match up.
Wolverines Face Off Against Hawks in Highly Anticipated Game
Genovieve Riley dribbles towards the goal in a tough 0-2 loss against Annandale.
Late Nights, Early Mornings and Every practice In Between
Genevieve Cummings Leaps to New Start
Genevieve Cummings Leaps to New Start
Ten Wolverine Grads to Play College Sports
Ten Wolverine Grads to Play College Sports
The Commanders set to return to Washington DC.
Commanders Return to DC
Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Introducing… Pope Leo XIV
Kendrick Lamar, during his performance after the song "HUMBLE."
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Recap
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Catherine Dabbieri, Writer

Catherine Dabbieri, a freshman, hopes to get more involved with the school through journalism, while learning new ways to make her writing better. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, and currently dances with the Washington School of Ballet. She also loves traveling to new places with her family. Her favorite subject is English, as she loves to read and write.

All content by Catherine Dabbieri
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson

An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson

Claudia Bunea and Catherine Dabbieri — Jun 8, 2023

After being with West Po for 17 years, Mrs. Mary Mathewson has decided to say goodbye. She's made such a positive change on students and faculty members throughout her years. However, now Mathewson is looking for a relaxing change to her lifestyle in...

One of West Potomac's 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

Catherine Dabbieri and Claudia Bunea — May 4, 2023

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 of hardworking students with diverse cultures...

State Quarterfinal Flier Design by Peter Rainey with photography from Marcus Relacion.

West Potomac Girls Basketball Sees Season Close in State Quarterfinals

Catherine Dabbieri, Claudia Bunea, and Peter Rainey — Mar 6, 2023

The West Potomac Girls Basketball season drew to a close last weekend as the Wolverines fell 34-42 to the Northern Regional Champion James Madison Warhawks in the Virginia State Quarterfinal round. Ending at a 19-10 mark on the season, the Wolverines...

Inflation and this year's Black Friday

Inflation and this year’s Black Friday

Claudia Bunea and Catherine Dabbieri — Nov 23, 2022

Black Friday is an exciting time for most families. This coming Friday, November 25, many people are scrambling to buy their holiday gifts for lower prices. Black Friday has been a tradition since the 1950’s, but during Covid-19, Black Friday sales...

This Week! Peter and the Star Catcher!

This Week! Peter and the Star Catcher!

Claudia Bunea and Catherine Dabbieri — Nov 4, 2022

West Potomac Wolverines! The West Potomac High School fall show, Peter and The Star Catcher is playing from November 3rd to November 12th at the Kogelman Theater. Although the show is ensemble-based, the leads of the show are Sunny Call (Peter Pan), Ema...

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Rinehart

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Rinehart

Catherine Dabbieri — Oct 18, 2022

  Teaching is much more than standing in front of a classroom for Ms. Kailey Rinehart. She has been teaching for nine years, eight of which have been at West Po. She received her undergraduate degree in integrated math at Kent State University,...