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Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Photos of various women and related music nominated for Grammy awards
The Year of the Women; Preview of the 2025 Grammys
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders
New Kid on the Block
Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
Trump and Harris are making their final pitches to voters ahead of the election.
Election 2024: An Overview of Party Policies and Platforms
The newly renovated stadium field will host many West Po sports.
New Stadium Field; Pain or Gain?
One of West Po's high academic students, Samuel Glassman, has qualified for the National Merit Scholarship
West Po’s Samuel Glassman Named National Merit Semifinalist
Glenn Youngkin's 33rd executive order will require schools to implement policies restricting student use of cellphones throughout the school day.
Governor’s Order Banning Cell Phones Takes Effect Jan. 1
Piper Qutub, Class of 2023, shows off her absentee ballot before she drops it in the mail at VCU. There is a student holiday in FCPS on election day: November 5.
Enthusiastic Students Plan to Vote
The logo for Veterans of Foreign Wars, a nonprofit that offers a variety of aid programs to veterans and military service members.
VFW Offering $35,000 Scholarship
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
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
Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
Mrs Herman, a teacher who studied at the University of Virginia standing outside her math class.
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Herman
Mr. Pierce, a music technology teacher who went to a performing arts school.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Pierce
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
Mr Johnson, a TV Media Production teacher who went to college at four different schools.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Johnson
This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for student's 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
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
A photo of the police response to the Apalachee High School shooting. Two students and two teachers were fatally shot by 14 year old Colt Gray.
The Recent Concerns of Student Safety Ripple Across the Country
Wolverines be prepared! Above is the schedule for next weeks Homecoming themed events.
Homecoming Week Events to Look Out For
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
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
Where's My Love?
Where’s My Love?
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
13 Reasons Why: The New Introduction
Parent volunteers operate a concessions booth during most West Po Athletics home games.
Band Concessions Sell Out Quickly after Sudden Home Game Cancellation
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Ms Lutzker
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Teacher Feature: Dr. Hany
Image Credit: @officialfivetwofive
West Potomac Class Hosts 3rd Annual Album Release Party
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Freshman Swims at States This Weekend
Promotional graphic from the West Po Marketplace organizers
Craft Fair in the Wolverdome This Saturday
Flier for the Trunk or Treat event organized by West Potomac Choir
Trunk or Treat @ West Po This Saturday
A student enjoys a peaceful moment by the pond.
Nature and Beauty Added to Gunston
The new building features tons of windows that provide natural light and open to an outdoor classroom space.
What’s in a Name? History? Family? Fun?
Student Marie Wheeler painting with water colors
Wonderful paintings made by the Spanish 3 students
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
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
Not Down with the New S-Block
Not Down with the New S-Block
Voting outcomes depend on turn-out. Which groups will show up to the polls in large numbers this presidential election?
One Vote, One Chance
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Phoebe Shultz, a staple of West Po journalism for 4 years, is headed to Clemson University in the fall.
Keep it Newsworthy, West Po
Our Arts & Entertainment editor tried his hand at modeling this year. He's off to Arizona State in the fall.
Journalism Kids are a Different Breed, Man
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
Student Cartoons of the Week: 5/29-6/4
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
What's Up at the Movies?
What’s Up at the Movies?
"Chromakopia" final album cover.
Chromakopia: Tyler, The Creator’s Introspective Masterpiece
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
The Biology Behind the Freshman Science Fair
Is that the last mango in Paris? Summer will always have the music that Jimmy Buffet left the world. Image created in Canva.
Changes in Latitude and Attitudes Without Jimmy Buffett this Summer
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
Image Credit: pgLang
Kendrick v Drake and the Global Reach of “Not Like Us”
Promotional poster for Kinky Boots
Review: The Flamboyance of Kinky Boots
Image Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
Blue Lips: ScHoolboy Q’s Triumph
Palworld- Game Review
Palworld- Game Review
Juliet Laisch, freshman, shows off her Pickleball style and her Dunkin love.
Pickleball: More Fun with Fashion
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
The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.
Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.
Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?
Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies
Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment
Junior Center Kevin Dumitrescu ready to snap the ball against Woodson HS on in a 44-0 rout on November 2. Photo Credit: Rhys Hancock, Sophomore
Hayfield’s Last Minute Court Injunction Throws Playoffs into Chaos
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders
New Kid on the Block
Siblings Jack and Olivia Hatcher are one of the most impressive sibling duos at West Po
Bonding Over Volleyball: Olivia and Jack Hatcher’s Experience
Graphic by Addison Decker showcasing Olympic athletes from the nearby area
DMV Athletes Take Home Gold
The four American Semi Finalists competing in the 2024 US Open.
All or Love? Americans Face Off in US Open
Mary Prater in Action
Senior Guard Mary Prater Surpasses 1,000 Career Points
Varsity basketball player Ra'Sheika 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
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Poetry from Pakistan: Reflections on Tulu-e-Islam
Los jugadores firmaron con La Liga para jugar durante determinados periodos S.
La Liga Regresa a West Potomac (English & Español)
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire
The student voice of West Potomac High School

The Wire

Mercedes Henwood, Social Issues Co-Editor

Starting her junior year at West Po, Mercedes Henwood likes journaling her daily life and hanging out with friends. This is her second year being a part of The Wire, and she’s more than excited. Planning to get involved at school through more clubs and activities, she also enjoys baking and spending free time with her dogs. She has not thought about future career options/majors yet, but is hoping to broaden her horizons this year.

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Rick Genuario, past president of the Athletic Boosters, Principal Jessica Stats, Mark Anderson (behind the principal) who donated $5,000, Michelle Mitchell, local activist Sue Bernstein, Jim O’Farrell who donated $10,000, and builder Steve Larsen who designed the Wolverine Green will bring light to the space this June.

Local Philanthropists Illuminate Wolverine Green

Mercedes Henwood
June 4, 2024

Ever thought about how long Wolverine Green has been at West Ppo for? In 2016 a group of individuals from the school and community decided to raise money for the West Ppo community, which resulted in the...

Common App Dashboard

Season Of College Admissions

Mercedes Henwood, Social Media Editor
December 10, 2023

Tis’ the season of college applications! Class of 2024 seniors are nearing the application deadlines for rolling and regular admission, and some students who applied early are starting to receive their...

Mr. McMahon posing with the Wolverine at Back to School Night

A Q&A with Mr. McMahon

Miguel Tsang, Jaylan Post, Phoebe Schultz, Sara Lainez, Ali Ahmed, Emily Butler, and Mercedes Henwood
September 7, 2023

What was your previous title? My previous title was Director of Student Services. [And so] when they name our principal, that’ll be the position I go back to.    Could you remind us how...

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

Annie Ghaffari and Mercedes Henwood
March 17, 2023

Wellness Day Part II Sign-Ups Coming the Week of March 23 After the success of the first ever West Po Wellness Day at the end of the second quarter, organizers have planned a second Wellness Day,...

A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomac's lot, located behind the Gunston building.

[Photo] New Parking Lot Causes Trouble For Staff

Benjamin Price, Ali Ahmed, and Miguel Tsang
March 17, 2023

A sign discouraging students against parking lot misdeeds in West Potomac's lot, located behind the Gunston building.

WPDT outside of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena after competing their Pom dance

West Potomac Dance Team Hits the National Stage

Mercedes Henwood, Social Issues editor
February 8, 2023

This past weekend, our very own West Potomac Dance Team attended the UDA Nationals competition in Orlando, Florida. This year the team had 20 girls and they competed in the Large Varsity category for pom...

Excerpt from the VA DOE Model Policy 2022

Youngkin’s Draft Model Education Policy Produces Pushback

Mercedes Henwood and Gracie Bobotek
September 25, 2022

Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, proposed a new policy for Virginia public schools that includes suggestions about the involvement of parents in schools in general and including transgender rights...

This is the instagram profile photo for @wpseniors22. Visit the page to look for student's college plans.

Senior Graduation Celebrated on Instagram

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
June 2, 2022

To celebrate the future of West Po seniors, Ali Pritsios, Emily Fricka, and Eleanor Pennington, took charge of running the 2022 West Potomac Senior Instagram page (@wpseniors22). It’s a student-run page,...

The Ethics Bowl semi-finalists with their coach. Photo Credit: Michael Carlson

Ethics Bowl Team Makes Regional Semifinals

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
April 11, 2022

The Ethics Bowl team includes Braden Boling, Michael Carlson, Benjamin Price, Makin Eitel, and Connor Bruce and reached the semifinals at the regionals, which was held virtually this on February 5th, 2022,...

Photo Credit: Tina Leung

2022 Rings in The Year of The Tiger

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
March 14, 2022

February 1st marked the beginning of a 15-day celebration for Chinese New Year. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. People in China, Vietnam, and other countries with Chinese heritage, celebrate these days...

West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year

West Po Theatre Opens First Show of the Year

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
October 27, 2021

The West Potomac theatre program has planned to showcase their fall show “Night of the Living Dead”. It is based on a George Romeo/John Russo film, adapted for stage by Lori Allen Ohm.  Previously...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Aepelbacher

Teacher Feature: Ms. Aepelbacher

Mercedes Henwood, Writer
October 5, 2021

Other than teaching kids math, Ms. Lou Ann Aepelbacher plays the French horn and the piano. Originally from outside Buffalo, New York, Aepelbacher has taught at West Po since 2009 and has taught in Arlington...

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