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A Powerful Symbol for a Beautiful Day
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters
“Never Again,” Again
Students Search for Jobs at School
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
Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature
West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
Students Search for Jobs at School
At door 16 students often let each other into the building. This photo was taken at Door 15 during 5th period on April 12.
Students Work Around Under One Roof
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
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
“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.
Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus
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
Students Search for Jobs at School
At door 16 students often let each other into the building. This photo was taken at Door 15 during 5th period on April 12.
Students Work Around Under One Roof
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
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
“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
Akosua Adoma Owusu gets ready to present Bus Nut Photo: Ben Price
Celebrated Alexandria Filmmaker Visits West Po
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
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
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
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

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Peter Rainey

Peter Rainey is a senior student in his third year of West Potomac Journalism. Along with writing, his other passions include hiking and graphic design. Rainey heads creative direction for West Potomac athletics and head-designed the official Class of 2023 logo last summer. Rainey looks forward to attending VCU Arts next  school year, minoring in Journalism.

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“Chromantic” official cover art: Graphic design by Alyssa Hurley.

Student Produced Album “Chromantic” Makes Waves Around Campus

Peter Rainey
June 1, 2023
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

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
June 1, 2023
New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po

New Athletic Director Takes Reins at West Po

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
State Quarterfinal Flier Design by Peter Rainey with photography from Marcus Relacion.

West Potomac Girls Basketball Sees Season Close in State Quarterfinals

Catherine Dabbieri, Claudia Bunea, and Peter Rainey
March 6, 2023
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[Photo] March Horoscopes

March 8, 2023
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros

West Po Boys Basketball Lies a Win Away From States

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
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

Peter Rainey and Aaron Moore
February 17, 2023
Graphic design from Peter Rainey with photography from Sean Daros

West Potomac Boys Basketball Prepares to Open Postseason Play

Peter Rainey and Aaron Moore
February 14, 2023
Mary Prater in Action

Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points

Phoebe Schultz and Peter Rainey
February 8, 2023
Ms. Terry pictured with Dr. Millard

Shari Terry Crowned West Po’s Teacher of the Year

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Lorelei Dean, a senior captain, strikes down an airborn frisbee. Photo: Kevin LeClaire

Girls Excelling in West Po’s Co-ed Sports

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Girls basketball team celebrates with coach Colligan Photo: Team Parent

Girls Basketball Head Coach Brian Colligan Tallies 100th Career Win

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Captain Hook (Antonio Amaral) threatens a lost boy. Photo from Beyond The Page theatre company.

West Potomac Theatre Wraps “Peter & The Starcatcher”

Peter Rainey, Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Wolverines Commit to Play at the Next Level

Wolverines Commit to Play at the Next Level

Peter Rainey and Annie Ghaffari
November 7, 2022
Graphic by Peter Rainey with photos from Shariez Salman.

Tackling Senior Night

Annie Ghaffari and Peter Rainey
November 4, 2022
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade

Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade

Peter Rainey, Writer
July 1, 2022
Senior Events Schedule

Senior Events Schedule

Peter Rainey, Writer
May 31, 2021
Behind The Wheel Driving Courses Adjusting to Pandemic

Behind The Wheel Driving Courses Adjusting to Pandemic

Peter Rainey, Writer
May 18, 2021
Teacher Feature - Mr. Johnson

Teacher Feature – Mr. Johnson

Peter Rainey, Writer
April 13, 2021
Top image is of the mens weight room, bottom image is of the womens weight room, via. ESPN

Weight Room Differences Between The Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournament Facilities Further Exposes Gender Inequity Within Sports

Peter Rainey, Writer
March 19, 2021
WP Wire to Host School-Wide NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge

WP Wire to Host School-Wide NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge

Peter Rainey and George Poulson
March 11, 2021
Team photo post regional championship win.

WP Girls Basketball Wins Regionals, Draws Madison for State Semifinals

Peter Rainey, Writer
February 16, 2021
Photo Credit to Covering the Corridor

West Potomac Varsity Girls Basketball Off to an Impressive 7-1 Start

Peter Rainey, Writer
January 21, 2021
This is the view spectators will have while watching games through livestream.

After Nearly Nine Months Without West Potomac Athletics, Winter Sports Tryouts Began This Week

Peter Rainey, Writer
December 10, 2020

Peter Rainey

Peter Rainey, Writer
November 5, 2020
Photo from a girls Varsity game taken by Madison Kellmel.

Women’s Basketball Enters Final Stretch of Regular Season at 14-6

Peter Rainey, Reporter
February 4, 2020
History students win the lottery for Hamilton

History students win the lottery for Hamilton

Lila Reidy and Peter Rainey
December 11, 2019
West Potomac Boys Basketball Opens Season With Scrimmage at Stonewall Jackson

West Potomac Boys Basketball Opens Season With Scrimmage at Stonewall Jackson

Peter Rainey, Reporter
November 22, 2019
Last years Field Hockey team, which won districts, will the girls go back to back? (Photo Credit: Annabella Mason)

Wolverine Field Hockey Looks To Make Second Straight District Finals Appearance

Peter Rainey, Reporter
October 22, 2019
West Po Varsity before taking on Marshall at home. They take on Lee tonight.

Wolverine Football Looks To Sweep Lee In Springfield

Peter Rainey, Reporter
October 4, 2019
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