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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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"Better Days" album cover

Better Days

Raphael Lemorie and Frazier O May 22, 2025

At West Potomac, tucked away in a corner of springbank, a classroom brimming with creativity releases their 4th album in just as many years. Mr.Luke Pierce and his students have made the promise to go above and beyond the standard set by their previous...

The cast of Heathers, posing for their promotions of the show, which you can find on Instagram.
Kendall Grady, Abigail Aziz, Christine O’Hara. (Left to Right)

Heathers: The Cult Classic Strutting to West Potomac

Vivian Baxter, Writer Jan 31, 2019

Heathers is a Broadway production inspired by the original film placed in the 80’s, and is now being brought to West Potomac High School this week by our school’s theater department. The musical examines topics such as depression,...

Singer songwriter Solange Knowles’s third studio album was released in late September.

Music Review: Solange Knowles’ “A Seat at the Table”

Cami Santa Anna, Reporter Jan 18, 2017

Singer songwriter Solange Knowles’s third studio album placed number one on Billboard top 200 in October, upon it’s late September 2016 release.  A Seat at the Table,  released by her own record label, Saint Records, is critically acclaimed and...

From left to right: junior Charley Costantino, junior Anna Bozard, sophomore Geoffrey Gallante, and senior Eric Costantino

Students Host Charity Concert for Alice’s Kids

Claudia Santa Anna, Editor May 8, 2016

It’s the Saturday before AP exam week, but for junior Charley Costantino, today is not for studying. Instead, she has a different type of test to complete. Today, she will be performing in a charity concert for local charity Alice’s Kids, a concert...

Staying in "Formation" Really Pays Off

Staying in “Formation” Really Pays Off

Matavin Williams, Reporter May 3, 2016

Beyoncé has done it again and dropped another stellar album. Her sixth album named “Lemonade” is riddled with emotion and a brand new set of sounds that her fan base as well as others were not prepared for. With her new songs she leaves an odd sensation...

Don't know what to listen to and read over Winter Break? Look no further.

Winter Break Reviews

Claudia Santa Anna, Copy Editor Apr 30, 2016

Adele's 25 Haven’t jumped on the Adele bandwagon yet? Don’t fear; Adele’s new album is here. 25 delivers a refreshing and captivating music experience, starting with it’s first track, Hello (the album's debut single, which debuted at #1 on...

Spotlight shines on sophomore Adrianna DeLorenzo, an aspiring singer.

A Spotlight on Adrianna DeLorenzo

Jonathan Milam, Reporter Feb 9, 2016

Sophomore Adrianna DeLorenzo is a prominent member of West Potomac’s artistic community. She has a history of performing at several different venues ranging from the West Potomac Auditorium, to Grounded Coffee shop, and even Carnegie Hall.      Adrianna...

The Fall of Ziggy Stardust

The Fall of Ziggy Stardust

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter Jan 24, 2016

vFans around the world are grieving the death of rock and roll legend David Bowie. He died Jan. 10, 2016, in Manhattan, surrounded by his family after battling cancer for 18 months. He died just two days after his 69th birthday, on which he dropped his...

The Kin perform one of their famous musical robberies.

The Kin: “A Rags-to-Riches” Story for One New York Band

Lilly Lane and Taylor Haas, Reporters Mar 14, 2014

There are many tried and true ways through which up-and-coming bands seek to promote themselves. They record an album, play small local gigs, create a web presence through social media, and hand out CDs like crazy hoping to catch peoples’ attention....

Review: Bastille's "Bad Blood"

Review: Bastille’s “Bad Blood”

Natali Gonzalez, Staff Reporter Nov 27, 2013

Bastille is an upcoming pop rock band from the United Kingdom, composed of lead singer Dan Smith, bassist Will Farquarson, keyboard player Kyle Simmons, and drummer Chris “Woody” Wood. The band’s debut album Bad Blood includes popular chart toppers...

Music Rewind: What's Old Is New Again

Music Rewind: What’s Old Is New Again

Margaret O’Meara, News & Style Editor Oct 31, 2013

Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Daft Punk and several other pop music artists are bringing back the retro disco music vibe to the industry. This new music trend is not disrupting these musical artists careers. For Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars, their...