Breaking News
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
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
New tardy policy is hoping to keep halls clear.
New Tardy Policy Takes Effect
State Quarterfinal Flier Design by Peter Rainey with photography from Marcus Relacion.
West Potomac Girls Basketball Sees Season Close in State Quarterfinals
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
Boys Bathrooms in New Building Close Again
Boys’ Bathrooms in New Building Close Again
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
Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature
West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year
Regionals-bound students posing with their winning projects Photo: Ms. Scheel
Students Soar in Science Fair
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
PSAT/NMSQT symbol from the college board website. Below the story name West Potomacs 11 Commended Students.
National Merit Commended Scholar Process Scrutinized Across Northern VA
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Po Boys Basketball Lies a Win Away From States
Graphic design by Peter Rainey with photography from Aldo Razo, Shariez Salman, and Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Looks to Repeat as District Tournament Champions
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Prepares to Open Postseason Play
Entrance to the prayer room, located in the library, with the times that it is open to students-11:10 - 1:15 daily.
Universal Prayer Room Open for Ramadan
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
A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomacs lot, located behind the Gunston building.
New Parking Lot Causes Trouble For Staff
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
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
Entrance to the prayer room, located in the library, with the times that it is open to students-11:10 - 1:15 daily.
Universal Prayer Room Open for Ramadan
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
A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomacs lot, located behind the Gunston building.
New Parking Lot Causes Trouble For Staff
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature
West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year
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
Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wires socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition
Pi for Pie Day
Meritfinalist Saira Nagda: Photo courtesy of Co-Editor In Chief Benjamin Price
West Potomac Semifinalists Advance to the NMSC Finals
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Ms. Terry pictured with Dr. Millard
Shari Terry Crowned West Po’s Teacher of the Year
Wellness Day schedule (Credit: Janelle Kwatia)
Why Wellness Day is Important
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
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
Serving Up Volleyball for All
Serving Up Volleyball for All
Save Us Now: Regulate Guns
A Tres Reyes decoration in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico; Photo: Miguel Tsang
The Unseen Importance of El Día de los Tres Reyes
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
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
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
A Tres Reyes decoration in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico; Photo: Miguel Tsang
The Unseen Importance of El Día de los Tres Reyes
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
Alum Reports from 1st Semester at College
Educate to Stop the Hate
Educate to Stop the Hate
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
March Horoscopes
March Horoscopes
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
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
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
Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review-More of a Tribute Than a Continuation
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
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Dad-Ever-Fathers-Charcoal/dp/B007RGCYSQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1527791863&sr=1-5&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=dad+shirt
Father’s Day Gifts
Mr. Rice directing musicians during a rehearsal.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Pit Orchestra Perspective
The mariachi band performing at Around the World in One Night.
Around the World in One Night: Behind the Scenes
State Quarterfinal Flier Design by Peter Rainey with photography from Marcus Relacion.
West Potomac Girls Basketball Sees Season Close in State Quarterfinals
Picture, courtesy of West Po Journalist Roger Velasquez
Spring Sports Try-Outs Ongoing
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Po Boys Basketball Lies a Win Away From States
Graphic design by Peter Rainey with photography from Aldo Razo, Shariez Salman, and Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Looks to Repeat as District Tournament Champions
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros
West Potomac Boys Basketball Prepares to Open Postseason Play
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
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
All content by Nina Raneses
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

Nina Raneses and
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
Load More Stories

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School
© 2023 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Menu
Activate Search
Home
Nina Raneses