Most West Potomac seniors are looking forward to graduation, but their hopes might be dashed by unpaid obligations. Over 700 letters were mailed home this year informing students of obligations they have left unpaid. Financial assistant, Mrs. Katie Savage...

May and June are two of the most academically demanding months of the year for students with AP exams, SOLs, final exams, and the wrapping up of 9 months of learning. Although, this time of the year isn’t easy for the teachers either. Planning around...

Starting Monday at 8:10am, West Potomac HS began AP Exam testing, which will stretch a continuous three weeks through May. Along with Advancement Placement courses came a heavy workload for students across the board, and the exams will be just another...

Saint Patrick’s day may seem like a day of just wearing green, but among West Potomac are many students and teachers who celebrate their Irish culture. On March 17, Irish descendants around the globe come together to celebrate the feast of Saint...

As the winter sports season closes, winter track begins the most competitive aspect of the season: district competitions. Runners race in a variety of events, some of which include 100 meter dash, 4x200 meter relay, 500 meter dash, 3200 meter, and many...

Save the date, because this Friday is the West Potomac girls basketball youth night. The Freshman, Junior varsity, and Varsity teams will be playing the competitive W.T. Woodson High School. Festivities will kick off at 5:45pm for the start of the Junior...

The administration is unveiling a new concept to honor high-achieving students. It will allow all A or A/B Honor Roll and students with perfect attendance to receive a small sticker that will be placed on the student IDs. These stickers have a significant...

On the fourth thursday of every November, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a holiday to commemorate giving thanks for the blessings we have in our lives. Although this holiday is primarily focused on giving thanks, it is also known for families...

Stranger Things, a Netflix original series released early July 2016, has become a staple binge item for adults and teenagers alike all over the United States. With over 8 million viewers just 16 days after the release date, Stranger Things has captivated...

Democrat: Itiola Akingbola Growing up in a very liberal household, Senior Itiola Akingbola had to adapt to her family’s beliefs. Although that’s how she was raised, Akingbola identifies herself as something else. “I’m a little bit more...

Homecoming King: Nasim al-Saadawi Homecoming Queen: Raelyn Davis Did you expect to win? And, if so, do you feel you deserved it? Nasim: “I think I was going to win. I can honestly say I had my doubts about winning. It feels good that I won...

How do you like West Potomac so far? “I like it, it’s much bigger from the school I came from. The three different buildings were really overwhelming at first but I [found] that I [didn't] really venture out at first,” said Wilkins, "I also like...