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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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(Staff Picture) Senior Sam Jansen with his work.

Reception Celebrates Senior Artists’ Work

Brian Cash, Reporter May 3, 2016

Seniors in the West Potomac art program were celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2016. A wide variety of art from different seniors was shown off in the library from 7 to 9 p.m. with the artists present who included Rowen Berman, Kylie Bostick, Courtney...

(From Left to Right) John Collins, Camille Roberts, Nicki Dolce and Fabiola Castro, Grade 10

Wolverines Get Spirited in Plaid for Flannel Day

Wingel Caburian, Reporter Dec 15, 2015

Before winter break starts, SGA decided to host a pre-winter break spirit week before the year ends. Today was flannel day, and students all over West Potomac arrived at school in their best plaid button downs to show off their school spirit. “I...

(Left) Julia George, Grade 11,  (Middle) Lindsay Freewalt, Grade 11, (Right) Allie Puskar, Grade 11

SGA Holiday Spirit Week Kicks Off With Comfy and Cozy Day

Shahtaj Ali, Reporter Dec 14, 2015

West Potomac High School kicked off its pre-winter break spirit week with Comfy Cozy Day. It encouraged students to come in their comfiest clothes to showcase their school spirit. A wide range of students, spanning all classes, came in their most comfortable...

Two Juniors observe a traditional WPHS Homecoming proposal

Public Homecoming Proposals Become the Standard at West Potomac

Jenny Sutton Oct 27, 2015

In the weeks leading up to Homecoming weekend, students at West Potomac High School propose to each other to be dates for the Homecoming dance. In recent years, the standards marking a good “Hoco Propo” have raised, forcing students to think creatively...

Peter Skudlarek shows off his unique style

Unique Style: Peter Skudlarek

Mat Williams, Reporter Dec 10, 2013

Freshman Peter Skudlarek has a unique style all his own. When I asked him about how he’d describe his sense of fashion, his reply was simple and direct: “I just show my emotions through the way I dress.” He does a great job of it too! From modifying...