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West Potomac Varsity Baseball Defeats T.C. Williams, 4-1

Grant Benick
April 24, 2017

Coming off of a strong win against West Springfield on Tuesday, the West Potomac Varsity team defeated T.C. Williams 4-1 on Friday, April 21st. The Wolverines took the lead for good with two runs in the...

Movie Review: Rings

Movie Review: Rings

Saira Rodriquez and Grant Benick
February 21, 2017

On February 3 the horror movie Rings was released. The movie is an updated version of The Ring which was released in 2002. Rings is about Julia and Holt, a couple that fell apart as Holt went off to college...

What Are West Potomac's Favorite Apps?

What Are West Potomac’s Favorite Apps?

\When you see kids walking down the halls with their phones in their hands, have you ever wondered what they’re doing or what game they’re playing?  “My favorite app would probably be Snapchat...

Wolverine Athletic Booster Club Fundraises with Christmas Trees

West Potomac is holding their annual Christmas Tree and Wreath sale at Carl Sandburg Middle School, located near the softball field, from now until the trees are sold out! West Potomac athletes help...

Wolverine Green Update

If you’ve seen orange tape and trees being excavated, it’s because of Wolverine Green.  Wolverine Green has been in discussion around West Potomac for the last ten years. According to the Wolverine...

All About Best Buddies

All About Best Buddies

The Best Buddies is a nationwide program that is dedicated to helping students within the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community. Their mission is to establish a global volunteer movement...

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Fairfax County Public Schools To Start Before Labor Day in 2017-18 School Year

Grant Benick, Reporter
May 3, 2016

The 2017-2018 school year may be changing drastically for the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. With an average of eight and a half days missed due to snow over the past five years have added...

West Potomac students welcome military kids with Student 2 Student club.

West Potomac’s Camouflaged Community

Grant Benick, Reporter
March 14, 2016

The areas around Alexandria and throughout Fairfax County have seen an increase in military presence in recent years. With more families moving to the area, local schools have seen a surplus of students...

Don't know what games to play over break? Want to try some new games out?  This article is for you!

Newly Released Winter Video Game Reviews

Grant Benick, Reporter
December 18, 2015

Don't worry, we've got you covered for your winter break video game sprees. Whether your are playing on Xbox, Wii, or simply just your mobile phone, you have to be sure to try these exciting games! Star...

Exploring the Idea of an Open Campus for Lunch

Exploring the Idea of an Open Campus for Lunch

Grant Benick, Reporter
October 15, 2015

Leaving campus for lunch break has long been popular among upperclassmen, however, it has always been against school rules. The school administration has been taking steps to stop students from doing leaving...

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