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The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Nora Fitzpatrick

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-chief

Nora Fitzpatrick, a sophomore, enjoys listening to music. Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and Chappell Roan are some of her favorite artists. She loves playing and watching sports and she is an avid watcher of the WNBA and NCAA Women’s Basketball. If she’s not playing sports she’s usually at home hanging out with her family and her dog, Cruz. She hopes to continue promoting journalism at West Potomac and growing The Wire for the second year in a row this time as Editor-In-Chief.

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The Importance of Local Journalism in the Fight Against Disinformation

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2024

Local journalism is a dying profession. Since the start of the 2000s over one-third of the country's newspapers and two-thirds of its journalists have been lost according to a study from Northwestern University’s...

West Po's newest production follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their stories throughout their seven years at Hogwarts.

Review: The Whimsical Joy of Puffs

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2024

On October 31st, Puffs came to the West Potomac. In doing so Puffs brings a hilarious story of unlikely heroes and community to West Po. Puffs follows the story of three Hufflepuff's and their lives while...

Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.

Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2024

Wolverines, mark your calendars for September 28th to enjoy a night under the stars at West Potomac Homecoming. With homecoming week not far away, West Po students have many ways to display their school...

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...

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

Nora Fitzpatrick, Editor-In-Chief
September 9, 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are participating in a vital debate September 10th.

Photo of the layout of the 2023-2024 West Potomac Yearbook

[Photo] Picture Day is on Its Way

Josephine Keller, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2024

Photo of the layout of the 2023-2024 West Potomac Yearbook

A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.

Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston

Nora Fitzpatrick and Lila Wells
May 31, 2024

If you've passed through Gunston recently you've probably noticed the renovated pond in the Gunston Zen Hallway. This project was proposed in the fall of 2023 by Mr. Cooper who is one of the special education...

Mr. Fitzgerald poses outside of one of his many French 2 classes.

Teacher Feature: Mr. Fitzgerald

Nora Fitzpatrick
May 22, 2024

Mr. Dan Fitzgerald has taught here for 23 years as a French teacher. He had an extensive college education where he went to Franklin College in Indiana. He started his college career as a double major...

Screenshot of message sent to parents at 9:15 AM.

[Photo] Timeline of the Evacuation

Josephine Keller, Associate Editor
April 25, 2024

Screenshot of message sent to parents at 9:15 AM.

Norma Martinez and Alisson Mazariegos are co-captains of their girls La Liga team.

Advisory Students Score with La Liga

Nora Fitzpatrick
April 4, 2024

There’s a new reason to come to class for a whole lot of Wolverines. La Liga, a new intramural soccer league will be played during the 2nd half of advisory. La Liga will include eight separate teams...

Caitlin Clark is now the NCAA All-Time leading scorer
(Image Credit: Britannica)

Caitlin Clark Passes Pete Maravich For All Time Scoring Record

Nora Fitzpatrick, Reporter
March 7, 2024

Last Thursday, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark went on social media to announce that she will not return to Iowa for her fifth year and instead declared for the 2024 WNBA draft.  Three...

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Mean Girls: What’s Old? What’s New?

Leila Freimanis and Nora Fitzpatrick
February 14, 2024

The Mean Girls Musical adaptation was released in theaters on January 12th. The original movie became one of the most iconic movies of the 2000s, but will the adaptation live up to the same expectations? Freshman...

Will the Gun Violence Ever End?

Will the Gun Violence Ever End?

Nora Fitzpatrick, Assistant Editor
February 2, 2024

A cross country coach, a future Navy Seal, and a swimmer with dreams of the Olympics were among the 17 students and staff killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 5 years ago on February 14, 2018....

Dunne Selected as Mount Vernon School Board Rep, Senate and House of Delegates Now Majority Democrat

Dunne Selected as Mount Vernon School Board Rep, Senate and House of Delegates Now Majority Democrat

Nora Fitzpatrick, Reporter
November 9, 2023

Local voters had the opportunity to weigh in on predominant issues in the community by voting for new Local Office, House of Delegate and Virginia Senate representatives Tuesday. Virginia Democrats won...

The election action moves to the normal voting locations after early voting was held at the Government Center. There are many signs to encourage voters.

Dunne Vies For Mount Vernon District School Board Seat

Nora Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023

It's finally Election Day in Virginia, though the sheer amount of political promotional signs on Government Center property have been announcing election day for weeks. All the State Delegate and State...

West Po Volleyball heads to the Region Quarterfinals tonight. The Senior Class and their families are pictured here.

Volleyball team plays in Regional Quarterfinals

Nora Fitzpatrick and Jacqueline Henwood
November 2, 2023

Last night West Potomac Varsity Girls Volleyball defeated Lewis in three straight sets to advance to tonight’s Region quarter-final at Thomas Jefferson High School at 6:30 p.m. Recently, the team...

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