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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
The location of the Twin Towers as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Lasting Effects of 9/11 on America
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are participating in a vital debate September 10th.
A Look into the First Presidential Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Fairfax Education Unions (FEU) workers campaign for collective bargaining.
FCPS Employees Vote on Collective Bargaining
Rick Genuario, past president of the Athletic Boosters, Principal Jessica Stats, Mark Anderson (behind the principal) who donated $5,000, Michelle Mitchell, local activist Sue Bernstein, Jim O’Farrell who donated $10,000, and builder Steve Larsen who designed the Wolverine Green will bring light to the space this June.
Local Philanthropists Illuminate Wolverine Green
Photo of the layout of the 2023-2024 West Potomac Yearbook
Picture Day is on Its Way
Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
Fairfax Education Unions (FEU) workers campaign for collective bargaining.
FCPS Employees Vote on Collective Bargaining
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Eli Kopp, founder of West Po's Jewish American Club, has won this year's Peace Award.
Kopp Wins Peace Award
Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
A county construction worker completing the "building envelope." Once the outside is complete, the focus shifts indoors.
Behind the Scenes of the Mount Vernon Rec Center
West Potomac's Running is Elementary track meet will take place on May 6th and May 9th
West Potomac High School’s Running is Elementary Track Meet Preview
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
Madame Anderson showing off her French themed classroom.
Teacher Feature: Madame Anderson
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Mr. Riley poses outside of his classroom.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Riley
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for student's 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
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Class of 2024 Graduation Held at George Mason University
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
How to Save Files From Your Google Drive (for Seniors)
How to Save Files From Your Google Drive (for Seniors)
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
Where's My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
The new building features tons of windows that provide natural light and open to an outdoor classroom space.
What’s in a Name? History? Family? Fun?
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
Created using Canva
Winter Music Department Concerts in School and Evening Thursday
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
Mr. Ed Chapman retired from West Po after 15 years of teaching biology.
A Retirement Request: Vote
After 3 years of high school journalism, Tsang will expand his knowledge and experience in college. Photo: Family Tsang
The Last Dance
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
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
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
After 3 years of high school journalism, Tsang will expand his knowledge and experience in college. Photo: Family Tsang
The Last Dance
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.
Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Senior Jaylan Post channels the Kenergy at the fashion show.
West Po Struts Their Fashionable Stuff
Image Credit: @westpo_chorus
Choir Puts on Their Spring Show Tonight
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
Students having a blast at prom.
Prom Recap
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
The four American Semi Finalists competing in the 2024 US Open.
All or Love? Americans Face Off in US Open
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) follows through on a shot during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Washington, in this Sunday, May 23, 2021, file photo. Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on the eve of free agency, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, inking a four-year deal worth $40 million.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chasing The Great One: Can Ovechkin Do It?
Elementary students from all schools in the pyramid are invited to compete in the track meet.
Track Meet for Kids
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika 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

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Lucy Wilson

Lucy Wilson, Environmental and Climate Editor

Lucy Wilson is a junior at West Potomac and in her first year of journalism, as the Environment/Climate Editor of the West Potomac Wire. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and sewing clothes for herself and her friends. She is excited to be editor because she cares a lot about the environment. She and Claudia Bunea are the founders and presidents of the Geography club and members of the Debate Team.

All content by Lucy Wilson
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?

Lucy Wilson and Claudia Bunea
September 13, 2024

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

The location of the Twin Towers as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Lasting Effects of 9/11 on America

Nora Fitzpatrick, Lucy Wilson, and Claudia Bunea
September 11, 2024

Few events in American history have had the same devastating effects as 9/11. On September 11th, 2001 it only took two hours for the lives of millions of Americans to change. At 8:46 ET the North Tower...

Madame Anderson showing off her French themed classroom.

Teacher Feature: Madame Anderson

Lucy Wilson
September 9, 2024

Rebecca Anderson is a French teacher here at West Potomac, however she is known to her students as just Madame. She teaches both French 1 and 3 classes. She was inspired to pursue teaching because of her...

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies

Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson
September 6, 2024

For many, back-to-school shopping is one of the most exciting times of the year. However, in a frenzy of buying clothing and school supplies, most students forget that their overconsumption comes at the...

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