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Koreans protest declaration of martial law
Martial Law Declaration Throws South Korea Into Crisis
Jimmy Carter, 39th US President, died yesterday at age 100, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and humanitarianism.
In Memory of Jimmy Carter
The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election
CFP Bracket. Photo Credit: CBS Sports.
College Football Playoff Preview
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Updated. Curriculum Night will now take place on January 14th
UPDATED Snow Days Delay Major School Events
The newly renovated stadium field will host many West Po sports.
New Stadium Field; Pain or Gain?
One of West Po's high academic students, Samuel Glassman, has qualified for the National Merit Scholarship
West Po’s Samuel Glassman Named National Merit Semifinalist
Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
Piper Qutub, Class of 2023, shows off her absentee ballot before she drops it in the mail at VCU. There is a student holiday in FCPS on election day: November 5.
Enthusiastic Students Plan to Vote
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.
Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs
Mr Minh standing in his math class with markers in hand.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Minh
The West Potomac Wire has opened a Bluesky account, following the major increase of users.
Social Media Platform Bluesky Gains Traction After the Election
A picture of some of the menu items at Kong Dog.
Kong Dog A New K’runchy Staple
Mr Driscoll, an Economics and Personal Finance teacher who studied at Virginia Tech.
Teacher Feature: Mr Driscoll
West Potomac's students filling the cast list of this years nutcracker
Dancing into December, the Nutcracker Begins
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
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
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
Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
The new building features tons of windows that provide natural light and open to an outdoor classroom space.
What’s in a Name? History? Family? Fun?
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
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.
Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
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
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
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
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
Photo Illustration: Nora Fitzpatrick
The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
February Love Poems
February Love Poems
Graphic created using Canva with Wicked logo from Public Domain by Universal Pictures
A Wicked West Po Review
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
End of an Era
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
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
West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.
Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
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
Some of the top candidates for various NFL Honors Awards
NFL Awards to be Presented Tonight At the NFL Honors
Senior Olivia Jones takes on Stone Bridge defender on the way to the net
West Potomac Girls Basketball off to a Hot Start
The Commanders celebrated with kicker Zane Gonzalez after he doinked the football off the upright and into the goal for the Commanders first playoff win in two decades.
A Doink to the Divisional Round, Commanders Win Their First Playoff Game Since 2006
CFP Bracket. Photo Credit: CBS Sports.
College Football Playoff Preview
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
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)
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Emma Bayliss, Writer

Emma Bayliss is a freshman at West Potomac. Her dislike for avocados and mustard fuels her picky eating habits, and she often finds herself drinking coffee in place of proper food. Emma, also an equestrian of ten years, spends her free time to visit her horse, and advocate for animal rights. Her future plans include starting a coffee company, moving to Europe, and studying equine sciences.

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Covid Demographics from the Virginia Department of Health

West Po Experiences a Surge in COVID Cases

Emma Bayliss, Writer
June 2, 2022

Recently, West Potomac has faced an abundance of new COVID cases. On May twentieth thirteen cases were reported through the schools daily covid notifications where parents can track outbreaks. The school's...

West Po's principal, Dr. Millard

Principal Millard Earns Her Doctorate

Sophia Crews West and Emma Bayliss
May 27, 2022

After having to push the program back for several months because of the pandemic, Dr. Millard received her Ed. D. earlier this year from George Washington University. An Ed. D. is a doctoral degree...

West Po Reads: Book Reviews

West Po Reads: Book Reviews

Hannah Mei Steury, Sophia West, and Emma Bayliss
April 13, 2022

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Author: Chris Colfer Pages: 438 The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell tells the story of two siblings, Alex and Connor, as they go on a fairytale adventure....

Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos

Devious Lick Challenge Causing Chaos

Emma Bayliss, Hannah Mei Steury, and Sophia West
September 28, 2021

Recently, students at West Potomac have stolen soap dispensers as a part of a viral Tik Tok trend that has swept across the county. The new challenge, dubbed “The Devious Lick Challenge,” encourages...

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