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West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
Image Credit- SUNY Broome The Buzz
Eid al-Fitr Marks a Day Off this Wednesday
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Photo- Shawn Thew (Reuters)
Stakes Are High For Biden’s Third State of the Union Address
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
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New English Electives Struggling to Get Off the Ground
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
Neither the Young Democrats or the Young Republicans have clubs at West Potomac. Photo Credit: UIC Today
The Disappearance of Young Republicans and Young Democrats Clubs
The lunar eclipse, and Ms. Terry’s birthday, will occur on April 8.
Solar Eclipse Coming to America (and Alexandria)
The Heritage of Lent
The Heritage of Lent
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session
Virginia Legislature Debates Important Issues In 2024 Session
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Mr. Robbett at a baseball game.
Teacher Feature Mr.Robbett
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
How to join Girl Up
Club Hub-Bub: Girl Up
Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center
The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub
Mary Vandever, Attendance Administrative Assistant, and Karina Morales, Attendance Office Assistant stay busy monitoring attendance.
Administration Cracks Down on Attendance
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
Mr. Robbett at a baseball game.
Teacher Feature Mr.Robbett
Ms. Wheeler is a beloved English teacher
Teacher Feature: Ms. Wheeler
How to join Girl Up
Club Hub-Bub: Girl Up
Restaurants at the Belle View Shopping Center
The After-School Snack Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Post-School Grub
Mary Vandever, Attendance Administrative Assistant, and Karina Morales, Attendance Office Assistant stay busy monitoring attendance.
Administration Cracks Down on Attendance
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
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
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
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Temporary graphic until the event
District Choir Comes to West Potomac
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Winter Music Department Concerts in School and Evening Thursday
The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Nutcracker Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Freshman Lily Rasser and Maria Taha unleash their creativity during the diamond painting session Photo: Janelle Kwiatia
Wellness Day Eases End-of-Semester Stress
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Are Embryos Children? Alabama’s Supreme Court Says They Are
Dungeons and Dragons is a game combining story-telling and mechanics. Several official rule books have been published by the company Wizards of the Coasts that now owns the franchise.
D&D is More Than a Game, it’s an Adventure
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
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
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Disinformation Continues to Fuel Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
Will the Gun Violence Ever End?
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
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
April Horoscope
April Horoscopes
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Image Credit: Kanye West
Vultures Volume 1 and Ye’s Controversial Legacy
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Photo Credit: Beyond the Page Theater Department
Not Everyone Digs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel Studios
Echo: A Solid New Chapter In the MCU
The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Poster
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review
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
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Potomac Wire Bracket Challenge Update
West Po faces off against Fairfax in the March 21 home match.
Tennis Season in Full Swing
West Potomac playing Robinson
Will the Explosion in the Popularity of Women’s Sports Spread to the Stands?
The West Potomac Stadium Field
Wolverine’s 7-on-7 Rushes Football to Spring
Norma Martinez and Alisson Mazariegos are co-captains of their girls La Liga team.
Advisory Students Score with La Liga
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

Janelle Kwatia, Writer

Janelle Kwatia, a freshman, likes to hang out with friends and cook in her free time. She also enjoys listening to music and reading. She is trying out journalism class for the first time to see if it's something she would like to do in the future. She hopes to make new friends in journalism while also improving her writing skills.

All content by Janelle Kwatia
Officers stand outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Credit: Nuri Vallbona/Reuters

“Never Again,” Again

Gracie Bobotek and Janelle Kwatia
May 26, 2023

Two weeks ago, there was a shooting at the McDonald’s on Richmond Highway–right here, where we live–where some kids nearby West Po heard the shots. That was after a few weeks where it seemed there...

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

Gracie Bobotek and Janelle Kwatia
May 8, 2023

While many students have seen West Po’s theater productions, only a few actually know the process, hard work, and creativity it takes to put on a show. Legally Blonde opens April 27, and we’re here...

Flyer promoting the New English Elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Literature

West Po adds a New Queer Elective for the Coming School Year

Janelle Kwatia and Gracie Bobotek
March 1, 2023

As you may or may not know, West Po is offering a new English elective: LGBTQIA+ Perspectives into Literature. The elective is being taught by Ms.Gervacio and Ms. Wheeler who are both English teachers...

Wellness Day schedule (Credit: Janelle Kwatia)

Why Wellness Day is Important

Janelle Kwatia and Gracie Bobotek
January 23, 2023

 Last week, Dr. Millard announced that West Po would be hosting its very first Wellness Day on the 25th, the last day of the quarter. Students would be able to go to activities they chose throughout the...

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Neer

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Neer

Janelle Kwatia and Kniyannah Farmer
November 1, 2022

A Biology teacher at West Potomac, Mrs. Mackenzie Neer is in her first year of teaching but has been a substitute teacher in San Diego for four years. She earned her Masters of Education from Mercyhurst...

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