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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Gracie Bobotek, Writer

Gracie Bobotek, a freshman, loves crocheting while watching television, walking with her dogs, Dexter and Ziggy, and learning about botany. She hates beeping noises and when people call her by her first name. If you can’t find her, she’s probably just in the library. She’s excited to be starting out in a new district with a clean slate.

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Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters

“Never Again,” Again

Gracie Bobotek and Janelle Kwatia
May 26, 2023

Two weeks ago, there was a shooting at the McDonald’s on Richmond Highway–right here, where we live–where some kids nearby West Po heard the shots. That was after a few weeks where it seemed there...

Graphic created by Peter Rainey, emphasizing the production put on by West Po theatre this spring.

Lifting the Curtain of West Po’s Legally Blonde

Gracie Bobotek and Janelle Kwatia
May 8, 2023

While many students have seen West Po’s theater productions, only a few actually know the process, hard work, and creativity it takes to put on a show. Legally Blonde opens April 27, and we’re here...

Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature

West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year

Janelle Kwatia and Gracie Bobotek
March 1, 2023

As you may or may not know, West Po is offering a new English elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives into Literature. The elective is being taught by Ms.Gervacio and Ms. Wheeler who are both English teachers...

Wellness Day schedule (Credit: Janelle Kwatia)

Why Wellness Day is Important

Janelle Kwatia and Gracie Bobotek
January 23, 2023

 Last week, Dr. Millard announced that West Po would be hosting its very first Wellness Day on the 25th, the last day of the quarter. Students would be able to go to activities they chose throughout the...

Photo Credit: Alice Bronstein, TMS Center

How Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts Students

Gracie Bobotek, Writer
December 3, 2022

There are many things that come with the changing of seasons: different foods, clothes, holidays…and new mental health challenges.  Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a mood disorder caused...

Twitter Users Worried by Musks Changes

Twitter Users Worried by Musk’s Changes

Gracie Bobotek
November 9, 2022

On October 28, Elon Musk bought Twitter for 44 billion dollars. It took him 7 months to make the deal, with him trying to back out multiple times, only buying it after Twitter’s lawsuit forced him to...

Teacher Feature: Dr. Weech

Teacher Feature: Dr. Weech

Gracie Bobotek
October 25, 2022

Dr. Weech is a biology teacher who began her interest in teaching in college. She originally started tutoring foster kids for money. It was rewarding for her when she “saw the lightbulb go off in their...

Excerpt from the VA DOE Model Policy 2022

Youngkin’s Draft Model Education Policy Produces Pushback

Mercedes Henwood and Gracie Bobotek
September 25, 2022

Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, proposed a new policy for Virginia public schools that includes suggestions about the involvement of parents in schools in general and including transgender rights...

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