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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Bubble Run

Summer Fun Runs

Grace Zdebski Jun 7, 2017

Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were actually fun? This might be possible with the plethora of “fun runs” happening around Virginia this summer. These runs are made unique with glowsticks, color, mud, and more special characteristics--so get a...

A Look at Best Buddies Prom

A Look at Best Buddies Prom

Grace Zdebski, Reporter May 15, 2017

Every year the Best Buddies program hosts a prom that brings together different schools around the Northern Virginia area. The goals of this event is to help raise money for the the Best Buddies program and to allow the buddies and their peer buddies...

Trend: Fidget Spinners

Grace Zdebski May 15, 2017

A new trend at West Potomac has been implemented and is becoming big. Recently students have taken a liking to a new toy known as a fidget spinner. A fidget spinner is a handheld toy that spins under your command. (Pictured right) Fidget spinners...

Local Spring Break Attractions

Local Spring Break Attractions

Ava Arthur and Grace Zdebski Apr 5, 2017

If you're looking for some local attractions to visit during Spring Break, here are some ideas for you.   Kings Dominion- Kings Dominion is an amusement park near Richmond, VA. This popular amusement park is a great place for thrill seekers...

World Languages Department Sponsors World Beats Spirit Week

World Languages Department Sponsors World Beats Spirit Week

Jonathan Milam, Ava Arthur, and Grace Zdebski Mar 20, 2017

March 13 marked the beginning of the World Beats Spirit Week sponsored by the World Languages Department. The Spirit Week included dress-up days to represent Africa, Asia, Europe, the Ancient Worlds, and the Americas. During the Spirit Week, the Spanish...

An artistic display in Anthropologie

Shopping Guide: Old Town Edition

Grace Zdebski and Ava Arthur Mar 5, 2017

If you’re looking for a pair of distressed jeans, a trendy dress, or just a fun day of shopping, Old Town is the place for you. Old Town houses a menagerie of adorable boutiques and stylish stores.. Whatever you are looking to buy can be found in one...