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During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.
Wellness Day Part II
New tardy policy is hoping to keep halls clear.
New Tardy Policy Takes Effect
State Quarterfinal Flier Design by Peter Rainey with photography from Marcus Relacion.
West Potomac Girls Basketball Sees Season Close in State Quarterfinals
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
Boys Bathrooms in New Building Close Again
Boys’ Bathrooms in New Building Close Again
During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.
Wellness Day Part II
Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature
West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year
Regionals-bound students posing with their winning projects Photo: Ms. Scheel
Students Soar in Science Fair
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
PSAT/NMSQT symbol from the college board website. Below the story name West Potomacs 11 Commended Students.
National Merit Commended Scholar Process Scrutinized Across Northern VA
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Po Boys Basketball Lies a Win Away From States
Graphic design by Peter Rainey with photography from Aldo Razo, Shariez Salman, and Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Looks to Repeat as District Tournament Champions
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Prepares to Open Postseason Play
During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.
Wellness Day Part II
A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomacs lot, located behind the Gunston building.
New Parking Lot Causes Trouble For Staff
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature
West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year
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
During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.
Wellness Day Part II
A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomacs lot, located behind the Gunston building.
New Parking Lot Causes Trouble For Staff
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature
West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year
Regionals-bound students posing with their winning projects Photo: Ms. Scheel
Students Soar in Science Fair
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
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Meritfinalist Saira Nagda: Photo courtesy of Co-Editor In Chief Benjamin Price
West Potomac Semifinalists Advance to the NMSC Finals
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Ms. Terry pictured with Dr. Millard
Shari Terry Crowned West Po’s Teacher of the Year
Wellness Day schedule (Credit: Janelle Kwatia)
Why Wellness Day is Important
Freshman Lily Rasser and Maria Taha unleash their creativity during the diamond painting session Photo: Janelle Kwiatia
Wellness Day Eases End-of-Semester Stress
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Shutterstock Image
Fall Festivities in the DMV Area
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
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
Serving Up Volleyball for All
Serving Up Volleyball for All
Save Us Now: Regulate Guns
A Tres Reyes decoration in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico; Photo: Miguel Tsang
The Unseen Importance of El Día de los Tres Reyes
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
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
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
A Tres Reyes decoration in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico; Photo: Miguel Tsang
The Unseen Importance of El Día de los Tres Reyes
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
Educate to Stop the Hate
Educate to Stop the Hate
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
March Horoscopes
March Horoscopes
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
The Wires Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief, chats with director Rian Johnson
For A Laugh: Knives Out 2
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief and movie aficionado, has high praise for Avatar 2. Photo by: Miguel Tsang
A $2 Billion Triumph: Avatar 2
The Wires Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief, chats with director Rian Johnson
For A Laugh: Knives Out 2
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief and movie aficionado, has high praise for Avatar 2. Photo by: Miguel Tsang
A $2 Billion Triumph: Avatar 2
Image Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
Abbott Elementary: A Beyond Promising New Comedy
Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review-More of a Tribute Than a Continuation
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
Mr. Rice directing musicians during a rehearsal.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Pit Orchestra Perspective
The mariachi band performing at Around the World in One Night.
Around the World in One Night: Behind the Scenes
State Quarterfinal Flier Design by Peter Rainey with photography from Marcus Relacion.
West Potomac Girls Basketball Sees Season Close in State Quarterfinals
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Po Boys Basketball Lies a Win Away From States
Graphic design by Peter Rainey with photography from Aldo Razo, Shariez Salman, and Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Looks to Repeat as District Tournament Champions
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Prepares to Open Postseason Play
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

Finn McCool, Social Issues Editor

Finn McCool is a junior at West Po. She has always had a passion for writing and reporting, and how the way news is reported can affect how people take in new information. She is passionate about politics, language, and schooling curriculums and work in education.

All content by Finn McCool
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.

Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed

Finn McCool, Writer
June 2, 2022
Some activists are writing to the Florida governor to protest the bill critics have dubbed, “Don’t Say Gay.” Photo: Screen shot of Capital City Pride’s Facebook Page

Some States Take Aim at LGBTQ Rights

Finn McCool, Social Issues Editor
April 13, 2022
Instagram Accounts At West Po

Instagram Accounts At West Po

Finn McCool, Writer
March 14, 2022
The Boston Globe

Joe Rogan’s Misinformation Dilemma

Finn McCool, Social Issues Editor
February 23, 2022
Image by Finn McCool

Opinion: The Dangers of Online Alt-Right Politics

Finn McCool, Writer
March 9, 2021
Photo credit to Ms. Smith.

Teacher Feature: Ms. Smith

Finn McCool, Writer
March 9, 2021
From Notre Dame Law School Directory

Amy Coney Barrett Joins the Supreme Court, Brings Conservative Majority with Her

Finn McCool, Writer
December 17, 2020

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November 5, 2020
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