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HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night
A Q&A with Mr. McMahon
The rock in the afternoon of the 8th Credit: Miguel Tsang
Rock Defaced Amid Graduation Festivities
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
Spanish Students celebrating diversity and art through activities Credit: Sara Lainez-Ramires.
Celebrando Cultural Hispana
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
DE vs. AP: Which Class Should You Take?
One of West Potomacs favorite people, Felicia Solomon is leaving after decades of service. Photo courtesy of West Potomac journalist Catherine Dabbieri.
Students Say Goodbye To A West Potomac Legend
During the last Wellness Day, students had a myriad of choices from painting rocks to listening to Tom Petty to sushi making.
Wellness Day Part II
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson
An Inspirational Career: Ms. Matthewson
Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community Credit: Miguel Tsang
Feinstein’s Farewell
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night
A Q&A with Mr. McMahon
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students 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
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Check this out to see the spirit days for this week!
Make a Splash at Homecoming 2023
Image Credit: ESPN
Seniors Look Forward to Capitals Off-Season Opener
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
Mr. Feinstein will continue to have a lasting impact on the West Po community Credit: Miguel Tsang
Feinstein’s Farewell
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
Wheres My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Antonio “Tony” Amaral, who played Professor Callahan in this spring’s West Po Theatre production of Legally Blonde
Senior Theatre Student Nominated for Award
Sara Salama, senior student lead of SEC, wins 2023 Student Peace Award
West Potomac Senior Receives 2023 Student Peace Award
Four-year journalism student, Annie Ghafarri will be attending American University in the fall.
Annie Ghaffari: Senior Sign-Off
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Freshman Lily Rasser and Maria Taha unleash their creativity during the diamond painting session Photo: Janelle Kwiatia
Wellness Day Eases End-of-Semester Stress
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Nutcracker Returns to West Po for First Time in Years
Shutterstock Image
Fall Festivities in the DMV Area
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
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
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
The Modern Classroom Trial
West Po Grub Misses the Sweet Spot
Senior, Ben Price, will be heading to Chapman University this fall.
Benjamin Price: Senior Sign-Off
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Image taken from @westpohs on April 11
Courtyard Conundrum
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
September 2023 Horoscopes
September 2023 Horoscopes
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No
March Horoscopes
March Horoscopes
Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
Super Mario Bros Movie: Let’s-A-No
The Wires Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
The Wire’s Top 10 Album Picks for 2022
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief, chats with director Rian Johnson
For A Laugh: Knives Out 2
Ben Price, assistant editor-in-chief and movie aficionado, has high praise for Avatar 2. Photo by: Miguel Tsang
A $2 Billion Triumph: Avatar 2
Image Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
Abbott Elementary: A Beyond Promising New Comedy
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
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Father’s Day Gifts
A tardy sweep table located in the hallway of the down stairs New Building.
On Time Or Off The Team: West Po Athletics Adopts A New Attendance Policy
Some Inter fans are furious with the triumph of City, but a lot of City fans think that they deserved to have their first UCL.
Manchester City Complete Treble After 1-0 Win Over Inter Milan
Allison Balladares, senior, poses with her mother following West Potomac’s “Next Level” Signing Ceremony. Photography by Peter Rainey.
Class of 2023’s College Committed Athletes—The Follow Up
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po
Angel Reese: Unapologetically Black
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player RaSheika 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
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Interim Principal Dale Rumberger talking to students. (Courtesy West Potomac High School Website)

Getting to Know Your Interim Principal, Dale Rumberger

Nina Raneses, Editor in Chief
March 21, 2017
Photos taken by Lifetouch.

Principal Alexander Case and Assistant Principal Michelle Lyttle on Leave

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
February 14, 2017
(Courtesy TotallyHistory) Freedom of Want by Norman Rockwell

An Angsty Teen’s Guide to Thanksgiving

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
November 21, 2016
(Staff photo) Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Spanish teachers Yamalie Colon and Sonia Castano.

Hispanic Leadership Club Celebrates Heritage Month with School-Wide Parade

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
October 3, 2016
Courtesy of the West Potomac Board twitter

Start on Time Initiative Brings Changes to 2016-17 School Year

Shahtaj Ali and Nina Raneses
September 12, 2016
(Courtesy ifreespirit51 via flickr) The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Class of 2016

Finding My Free Spirit

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
July 16, 2016
(Courtesy Emma Bass and Liz Brodie) House Democrats at the steps.

West Potomac Students Support House Democrats’ Sit-In on Capitol Hill

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
June 28, 2016
(Photos Courtesy Micah Moore, Jane Sullivan and Gabby Hopper) This years champions, the Blue Eagles, pose with their trophies.

World Languages Department Holds Fifth Annual Co-Ed Soccer Tournament

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
June 10, 2016
(Courtesy West Potomac Crew) The womens JV4+ and 1V4+ boats along with other West Potomac rowers. The mens JV4+ competed as well, but did not make it to the finals.

West Potomac Crew Women’s JV4+ and 1V4+ Place 6th, 9th at SRAA Nationals

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
May 30, 2016
(Courtesy Jonathan Middleton) West Potomac Crews mens JV4 boat. From left to right: Kyle White, Logan Lynch, Jonathan Middleton and Reece Hagler.

West Potomac Crew’s Men’s JV4 Boat Qualifies for Nationals

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
May 16, 2016
(Courtesy Alina Selnick) Womens JV4+ boat. From left to right: Rachael Brautigam, Juliette Burcham, Liz Brodie, Natalie Lorca and Rachel Hardison.

West Potomac Crew’s Women’s 1V4+ and JV4+ Boats Qualify for Nationals

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
May 15, 2016
(Courtesy cnn.com) Jerry Falwell Jr. speaking at convocation at Liberty University.

FCPS School Board Writes Letter to VHSL Following Debate Team Boycott

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
May 9, 2016
West Potomac seniors have been accepted everywhere from James Madison University to Haverford College.

Seniors Celebrate College Commitment for National Decision Day

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
May 1, 2016
30 Years of History: The Creation of West Potomac High School

30 Years of History: The Creation of West Potomac High School

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
April 30, 2016
The Mount Vernon Surveyor 2015-16 Staff, Courtesy Mount Vernon Surveyor

Complete Coverage : Mount Vernon Surveyor Editor Defends Yearbook Spreads

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
April 30, 2016
Senior Darrel Mensah received his crown, sash and a check for $100 as 2016s Mr. West Potomac.

Senior Darrel Mensah Crowned 2016 Mr. West Potomac

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
April 10, 2016
West Potomac students and staff on Super Tuesday.

West Potomac First Time Voters Participate in Super Tuesday

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
March 8, 2016

Superintendent Garza Proposes Higher Salaries, No Cuts in FY 2017

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January 8, 2016
Model UN Sees Biggest Attendance to Date at WESTPOMUNC III

Model UN Sees Biggest Attendance to Date at WESTPOMUNC III

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2015
The 2014-2015 blackout game, where a major incident caused SGA to change their minds about the popular term.

SGA Blacking Out on “Black-Out”

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2015
Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT

Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2015
West Potomac Students Get Ready for School at Wolverine Welcome

West Potomac Students Get Ready for School at Wolverine Welcome

Nina Raneses, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 3, 2015
Courtesy of itooamharvard.tumblr.com

#itooamwestpotomac: The Microaggression Theory

Nina Raneses, Reporter
June 18, 2015
Three Teens Arrested on School Grounds for Possession of BB Gun

Three Teens Arrested on School Grounds for Possession of BB Gun

Nina Raneses, Reporter
May 1, 2015
FROOT is no doubt Diamandis greatest endeavor in her professional music career.

Album Review: Marina & The Diamonds – ‘FROOT’

Nina Raneses, Reporter
March 24, 2015
OGrady and Alex Trebek

Colin O’Grady Represents WestPo in Jeopardy! Teachers’ Tournament

Nina Raneses, Reporter
February 25, 2015

“Student 2 Student”: A New Perspective of the Military Population at West Potomac

Nina Raneses, Reporter
November 19, 2014
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