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West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
Image Credit- SUNY Broome The Buzz
Eid al-Fitr Marks a Day Off this Wednesday
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Photo- Shawn Thew (Reuters)
Stakes Are High For Biden’s Third State of the Union Address
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
Graphic created with Canva
New English Electives Struggling to Get Off the Ground
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
Neither the Young Democrats or the Young Republicans have clubs at West Potomac. Photo Credit: UIC Today
The Disappearance of Young Republicans and Young Democrats Clubs
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
The Heritage of Lent
The Heritage of Lent
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session
Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Mr. Robbett at a baseball game.
Teacher Feature Mr.Robbett
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
How to join Girl Up
Club Hub-Bub: Girl Up
Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center
The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub
Mary Vandever, Attendance Administrative Assistant, and Karina Morales, Attendance Office Assistant stay busy monitoring attendance.
Administration Cracks Down on Attendance
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
Mr. Robbett at a baseball game.
Teacher Feature Mr.Robbett
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
How to join Girl Up
Club Hub-Bub: Girl Up
Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center
The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub
Mary Vandever, Attendance Administrative Assistant, and Karina Morales, Attendance Office Assistant stay busy monitoring attendance.
Administration Cracks Down on Attendance
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
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
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
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
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Winter Music Department Concerts in School and Evening Thursday
The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Freshman Lily Rasser and Maria Taha unleash their creativity during the diamond painting session Photo: Janelle Kwiatia
Wellness Day Eases End-of-Semester Stress
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Dungeons and Dragons is a game combining story-telling and mechanics. Several official rule books have been published by the company Wizards of the Coasts that now owns the franchise.
D&D is More Than a Game, it’s an Adventure
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
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
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
April Horoscope
April Horoscopes
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Image Credit: Kanye West
Vultures Volume 1 and Ye’s Controversial Legacy
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel Studios
Echo: A Solid New Chapter In the MCU
The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Poster
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review
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
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Po faces off against Fairfax in the March 21 home match.
Tennis Season in Full Swing
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
The West Potomac Stadium Field
Wolverine’s 7-on-7 Rushes Football to Spring
Norma Martinez and Alisson Mazariegos are co-captains of their girls La Liga team.
Advisory Students Score with La Liga
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
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Claudia Bunea, Writer

Navigating her way through her first year at West Po, Claudia Bunea is eager to see what her freshman year brings. She currently spends most of her time playing for West Po volleyball , but enjoys writing short stories when she can. She believes  journalism will be a fun outlet to express her voice and learn new things. Claudia travels every other summer overseas to visit her family in Romania, and hopes to visit more often.

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An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson

An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson

Claudia Bunea and Catherine Dabbieri
June 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...

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

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...

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
March 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...

Inflation and this years Black Friday

Inflation and this year’s Black Friday

Claudia Bunea and Catherine Dabbieri
November 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...

This Week! Peter and the Star Catcher!

This Week! Peter and the Star Catcher!

Claudia Bunea and Catherine Dabbieri
November 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...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Carlock

Teacher Feature: Mr. Carlock

Claudia Bunea
October 4, 2022

With a love for history, Matthew Carlock has been in the education system since 2010 and is currently entering his ninth year in a classroom. Originally teaching US History 1 in small town Corpus Christi,...

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