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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Finn Johnson

Finn Johnson, Student Issues & Academics Editor

Finn Johnson is a sophomore at West Potomac High School, who is a student issue and academics editor. He loves watching the NFL and MLB, playing video games and reading. He joined journalism because he wants to pursue it as a career and he wants to improve his skills in the profession. As a hobby, he loves rock climbing in his free time.

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Ms. Symone Jenkins is an English teacher for 9th and 10th grade at West Po. Her love for teaching English roots from being able to see each student's progress in writing overtime and seeing how far her students come from the beginning to the end of the school year.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Jenkins

Finn Johnson
December 3, 2024

Ms. Symone Jenkins, English teacher for 9th and 10th grade at West Po, loves teaching English because of being able to see each student's progress in writing overtime and seeing how far her students come...

Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.

Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation

Finn Johnson and Thomas Argroves
November 20, 2024

Instead of being stuck with 1,000 Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and enough pizza for a playoff crowd, West Po’s home playoff football game on November 15th was suddenly canceled due to Hayfield being allowed...

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

Youngkin’s executive order 33 will ban cell phones across all Virginia schools. There are no exceptions including lunch or passing periods. Students may use their phones before the first bell rings,...

A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.

The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country

Finn Johnson, Thomas Argroves, and Andrew Rapchak
September 17, 2024

On September 4th 2024, Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia received a phone call from the mother of a student at the school. The mother warned that there was an “extreme emergency” and asked for...

The schedule for future return periods.

The Return of Return Period

Thomas Argroves, Andrew Rapchak, and Finn Johnson
September 17, 2024

With a new school year, many new changes have arrived. One of the most important changes that principal Statz has introduced is the altercations to advisory. Last year, everyone remained in their advisory...

Ms. Greer after an interesting day teaching students.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Greer

Finn Johnson
May 22, 2024

Ms. Megan Greer is a math teacher that started teaching three years ago, and all three of those years have been at West Po. She loves teaching because she wants to be able to make kids enjoy math and help...

These are the photos of the first three players taken overall holding up their new jerseys and ready for the future. All three of the first picks were quarterbacks being Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye. The three photos came from Hogs Haven, CBC, and WMUR.

The 2024 NFL Draft: Surprising Picks, Trades, and Passages for the Future

Finn Johnson and Thomas Argroves
May 6, 2024

The 2024 NFL Draft was one of the most anticipated drafts of all time, and it didn’t disappoint. With huge offensive line, wide receiver, and quarterback prospects, it is no surprise that this was the...

The Rematch of the Decade: Jumping Into Another Close Election

The Rematch of the Decade: Jumping Into Another Close Election

Next fall, on November 5, Americans will be faced with a choice of who they want as the next president. The choices will be between the Democratic incumbent president Joe Biden, and the Republican presidential...

New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers down on the field in week 1 right after he tore his Achilles.

The “Curse” of Injuries in the 2023-2024 NFL Season

Thomas Argroves and Finn Johnson
February 27, 2024

Looking back, the 2023-2024 NFL has been one of the worst years for injuries in the league to date. Many players have had injuries that have ended their seasons and lots more that have kept them out for...

The logo for Super Bowl 58 which ended up being the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs

2023-2024 NFL Playoff Recap

Thomas Argroves, Finn Johnson, and Andrew Rapchak
February 16, 2024

On February 11th 2024,  Super Bowl 58, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off from Las Vegas Nevada in Allegiant Stadium.  This matchup was a rematch of the 2020 superbowl,...

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

As of 2020, the Young Democrats and Young Republicans clubs disappeared from the West Po clubs roster after running from 2001-2020. There was also a Democratic Socialist club for a short time, but it’s...

Period 1 Championship Basketball Game

Freshman Basketball Unit

Delaney Dean, Thomas Argroves, and Finn Johnson
January 18, 2024

The freshmen class have been participating in a basketball unit in the gym for the past month. The teams were split into groups of 5-7 in each class. Each team had a coach/captain, assistant coach, equipment...

In 2017 Mexico found two presumed alien bodies that were recently found to be fakes and made out of a combination of animal and human bones

The Many Theories on Aliens

During the summer of 2023, three former military officials informed congress that the government is hiding things about UFOs that they haven’t told the public. There have been many recent reports about...

Caution is definitely encouraged when choosing which bathroom to use. Students should consider both location and timing when skipping to the loo.

The Ultimate Bathroom Survivial Guide

Thomas Argroves, Finn Johnson, and Owen McLenithan
December 15, 2023

The Ultimate Bathroom Survival Guide Despite an outstanding custodial staff who works to keep things sparkling, bathrooms at  West Po are still notorious for being dirty, broken or even dangerous.  Even...

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