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Summer Bucket List 2016

Summer Bucket List 2016

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
June 5, 2016

Summer is approaching fast with only two and a half weeks left of school, and instead of turning towards the computer or TV, head outside for adventures and colorful memories. Here is a 2016 Summer Bucket...

Seven Hidden Wonders of DC

Seven Hidden Wonders of DC

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
May 30, 2016

With summer, and DC, right around the corner, there are hundreds of museums and landmarks to visit. In addition to these, there are many unknown, amazing places to go to in our area. From restaurants to...

Beyond the Page Theatre Company Earns Nine Cappie Nominations for Starlight Express

Beyond the Page Theatre Company Earns Nine Cappie Nominations for Starlight Express

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
May 22, 2016

Last week, Beyond the Page Theatre Company won nine Cappie nominations for their spring musical, Starlight Express. The Cappies is a “critics and awards program” for high school theater departments,...

Courtesy of CureFest DC

Student Highlight: Hannah Nobles

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
May 15, 2016

This spring, junior Hannah Nobles had the opportunity to work with Artspire VA, a nonprofit organization created by Gennifer Difilippo to inspire the community through the arts, to choreograph her own...

Courtesy of The National Society of Arts and Letters

Frankie Mananzan and Ella Moore Honored by the NSAL

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
May 8, 2016

Last week, two very talented juniors from West Potomac received recognition from The National Society of Arts and Letters, an awards program that recognizes the most promising junior-level talent from...

The Opening Weekend of Starlight Express Hits Off as a Success

The Opening Weekend of Starlight Express Hits Off as a Success

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
May 1, 2016

This past weekend Beyond The Page Theater Company has once again amazed the community with the premier of their spring musical, Starlight Express. With the entire show on rollerskates, the fast-paced dance...

West Potomac Boys Soccer wins vs. West Springfield, 3-2

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
April 4, 2016

West Potomac’s boys varsity soccer team took on West Springfield with the girl’s team away and boys home on Thursday, Mar. 31. Coming back from a loss at Lee HS, the boys team came to win at their...

Students grades 9-11 are getting ready to chose their electives for next year.

What Elective Should I Take?

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor
January 13, 2016

As the academic advising season begins, the electives fair is a way to help students figure out which electives to take along with their core classes. With so many classes being offered, it is sometimes...

Collingwood Light Show: A Community Tradition

Collingwood Light Show: A Community Tradition

Jenni Wheaton and Bela Starinchak
December 18, 2015

Of the many holiday traditions in Alexandria, Va., one of the most memorable is the Collingwood Light Show on Collingwood Road, organized by Aldersgate Church.  Almost every year since 1994, Bill Vaughan...

Tips and Tricks for Black Friday Shopping!

Tips and Tricks for Black Friday Shopping!

Jenni Wheaton and Bela Starinchak
November 20, 2015

After the day of giving thanks and spending time with families, millions set up their tents to camp out in front of stores and malls, anxiously waiting for the deals and savings to start. With these tips...

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