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Poster made by a student at the walkout.
West Potomac Students Participate in State-Wide Walkout
Excerpt from the VA DOE Model Policy 2022
Youngkin’s Draft Model Education Policy Produces Pushback
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
West Potomac Parking Spots In Flux
West Potomac Parking Spots In Flux
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade
Books that have been banned by Governor Youngkin.
Youngkin’s Executive Order Addressed
Students and Teachers Reflect on a Year of the 4.0 Scale
Testing Methods to Take Out Stress
Testing Methods to Take Out Stress
Image Credit: WJLA
FCPS Makes Controversial Pick For Next Superintendent
Testing Schedule Begins Tomorrow
Testing Schedule Begins Tomorrow
Poster made by a student at the walkout.
West Potomac Students Participate in State-Wide Walkout
Excerpt from the VA DOE Model Policy 2022
Youngkin’s Draft Model Education Policy Produces Pushback
Image Credit to vipnation.com
Upcoming Concerts in the Area (Sept. 2022)
West Potomac Parking Spots In Flux
West Potomac Parking Spots In Flux
1.) On the bottom is an example of a mako shark tooth. In the middle is a snaggletooth shark tooth. On the top right is a dusky shark tooth and on the top left is a stingray tooth. 2.) This is a picture of a Slender Yellow Wood Sorrel, notice how its leaf looks like a clovers leaf.
Nature Blooms Around Us
Mrs. Campbell hanging out at the beach with her two daughters
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Campbell
Excerpt from the VA DOE Model Policy 2022
Youngkin’s Draft Model Education Policy Produces Pushback
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Yellow highlighted portion of the Student and Staff lot is where students are permitted to park this week.
Parking Back in Session for Upperclassmen
Review: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!
Review: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!
Mrs. Campbell hanging out at the beach with her two daughters
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Campbell
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
Excerpt from the VA DOE Model Policy 2022
Youngkin’s Draft Model Education Policy Produces Pushback
Yellow highlighted portion of the Student and Staff lot is where students are permitted to park this week.
Parking Back in Session for Upperclassmen
West Potomac Parking Spots In Flux
West Potomac Parking Spots In Flux
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for students college plans.
Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
Caffeine Culture Buzzes at West Po
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
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Senior Art Show Taking Place in the Library
Students prepare snacks and coffee for customers. Photo Credit: Ms. Byun
New Ideas Brewing in the Pulley Center
The set mid-construction
Be More Chill
Photo: Miguel Tsang
Local Monuments Show Ukrainian Flag Colors
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
Op-Ed: We’ve Been Here Before, Haven’t We?
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
The Modern Classroom Trial
A Farewell From an Editor
A Farewell From an Editor
The Modern Classroom Trial
West Po Grub Misses the Sweet Spot
In Support of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
The Limits of the Cumulative Quarterly Test
Selfish Selflessness
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
From SLES to the Graduation Stage
A Farewell From an Editor
A Farewell From an Editor
Photo Credit: Katie Shiflett
Goodbye and Thank You
Thoughts on School Shootings
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Image Credit to vipnation.com
Upcoming Concerts in the Area (Sept. 2022)
Review: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!
Review: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!
Photo Credit: Disney
Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter.
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
Barry (And Why You Should Be Watching It)
Barry (And Why You Should Be Watching It)
Review: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!
Review: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!
Photo Credit: Disney
Doctor Strange: The Multiverse of Madness
Cover art by Tom Parkinson Morgan from Massif Presss Twitter.
Lancer Builds Mechs Beautifully
Image Credit: Sony Pictures
Uncharted: A National Treasure
Morbius Broke Me?
Morbius Broke Me?
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
Gillian Sickler
Homecoming Hype Reaches Students
Battle of the Highway
Battle of the Highway
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
Image credit: Sean Daros https://archive.seandaros.net/
West Potomac Track Is Running Into Regionals
West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs
West Potomac Spring Sports Enter The Playoffs
Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs
Boys Lacrosse Team Is Hot Entering The Playoffs
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

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 designed the Class of 2023 logo this summer and is also the head designer for West Potomac sports. Rainey looks forward to writing about a wide range of topics this school year, from West Potomac sports to important political and world events.

All content by Peter Rainey
Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade

Student Leaders Weigh in on Roe v. Wade

July 1, 2022
Senior Events Schedule

Senior Events Schedule

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

Behind The Wheel Driving Courses Adjusting to Pandemic

May 18, 2021
Teacher Feature - Mr. Johnson

Teacher Feature – Mr. Johnson

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

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

WP Wire to Host School-Wide NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge

March 11, 2021
Team photo post regional championship win.

WP Girls Basketball Wins Regionals, Draws Madison for State Semifinals

February 16, 2021
Photo Credit to Covering the Corridor

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

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

December 10, 2020

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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

February 4, 2020
History students win the lottery for Hamilton

History students win the lottery for Hamilton

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

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

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

October 4, 2019
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