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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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The student voice of West Potomac High School

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Annie Ghaffari

Annie Ghaffari, Social Issues Co-editor/ Sports Co-editor/ Website Designer

Aspiring psychiatrist, Anmool “Annie” Ghaffari,  finds journaling fun.  She is currently in her senior year, and has taken journalism every year since her freshman year, and she might continue to learn more about it in the future. She’s been a vegetarian for four years, and has one cat she loves very much, named luna. Annie enjoys going out alone, on late night drives and blasting music. She is getting ready to go off to college, and she is trying to be involved in school events and activities before graduating.

All content by Annie Ghaffari
Four-year journalism student, Annie Ghafarri will be attending American University in the fall.

Annie Ghaffari: Senior Sign-Off

Annie Ghaffari Jun 2, 2023

I started taking journalism my freshman year of high school, unaware of the positive impact it would have on me down the line. It’s been a class I have consistently enjoyed throughout each year, even under times of pressure. I had the opportunity to...

Entrance to the prayer room, located in the library, with the times that it is open to students-11:10 - 1:15 daily.

Universal Prayer Room Open for Ramadan

Phoebe Schultz and Annie Ghaffari Mar 26, 2023

West Po has opened its new prayer room in time for the start of Ramadan, which began on Thursday, March 23. This room is open to students and staff for religious, spiritual, and mental health purposes. The prayer room is located in the library and is...

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 Mar 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, again on the last ½ day of the quarter, on April...

Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wire's socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition

[Photo] Pi for Pie Day

Phoebe Schultz, Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2023

Pi for Pie Day poster spread on The Wire's socials (@thewpwire) encourages West Po students to compete in the competition

Wolverine Wrestlers Advance Into Finals

Annie Ghaffari Feb 17, 2023

The wrestling team “pinned down” the competition this season, after gaining victory at regionals this past weekend. Four of the Wolverine Wrestlers will get to advance into finals, where they will sanguinely continue to  “takedown” opposing teams....

Wolverines Commit to Play at the Next Level

Wolverines Commit to Play at the Next Level

Peter Rainey and Annie Ghaffari Nov 7, 2022

West Potomac’s Class of 2023 comes into its senior year with no shortage of high level athletes, with already north of half a dozen committed to play collegiate sports at the time of this article’s writing. Three female athletes: Addison Clift (Denison...

Photo Credit: Benjamin Price

Broken Bathrooms Add Travel Time for Boys

Annie Ghaffari, Social Issues Co-Editor Nov 7, 2022

Update: As of today, the previously closed bathrooms have since re-opened. At the time of this story's writing, they had not. If students in the new wing have to visit the restroom, they have a different experience depending on whether they need to...

Graphic by Peter Rainey with photos from Shariez Salman.

Tackling Senior Night

Annie Ghaffari and Peter Rainey Nov 4, 2022

West Potomac meets the 8-1 Robinson Rams tonight in a Senior Night matchup under the lights. Emotions will be high, but the stakes will be higher: with a win tonight, the Wolverines will clinch their second consecutive state tournament berth–with a...

Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

Annie Ghaffari, Writer Sep 21, 2022

The den got defeated this past football game. We spoke to the varsity players about their feelings regarding the rest of the season. The boys felt confident and ready to tackle the remainder of the season. “We may have some work to do, because you can...

Burnout Strikes Juniors and Seniors

Annie Ghaffari, Writer May 23, 2022

The fourth quarter is coming closer and closer to an end. Seniors are getting ready to head off to college and start their adult lives. Juniors are getting prepped to consider colleges and figure out what they really want to do with their lives. Burnout...

Teen Coffee Craze Risks Health Consequences

Teen Coffee Craze Risks Health Consequences

Annie Ghaffari May 28, 2020

If you’ve checked out TikTok this quarantine, you’ve seen a whipped coffee trend sping to life called Dalgona Coffee. The app features videos and consists of new trends each week. Users have been getting creative with it, and the ingredients for this...