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The class of 2025’s Instagram account announces the highly-anticipated prom theme for this semester. Photo provided by @woodgrove_2025 Instagram page.

Prom 2024 is Right Around the Corner!

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

  Prom season is right around the corner and juniors and seniors throughout the county are coordinating groups, making reservations, picking outfits, and discussing ideas for the highly anticipated...

Students pile their “hours of endless scrolling devices” on a desk for the day. Photo provided by Mya Haines.

Attack of the “Screen-agers”

Written by Mya Haines and Jillian Lewis March 21, 2024

Teenagers are spending an increased amount of time on electronic devices being entertained through social media, giving them the infamous title, “Screen-agers.” Phone usage for teenage students has...

Senior Emily Tran competing in a track meet. Photo provided by Emily Tran.

Freshman Asked, Seniors Answers: Athlete Edition

Written by Augusta Beekman, Social Media Manager March 21, 2024

With the second semester underway, senior year is almost over. Senior student athletes look back at the time they have had with their teams at Woodgrove. These students have to learn how to balance their...

Students resting in class. Photo provided by Sophie Mason.

Working ‘Round the Clock

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Something high schoolers hear all too often is to go to bed earlier, wake up earlier, or to “stop being lazy.” This is easier said than done. Do teenagers even have control over when they feel tired?...

This infographic details how to save money on your Spotify account. Infographic provided by Andrew Towe.

Scholarly Savings

Written by Andrew Towe, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

Dual enrollment or “DE” courses are classes in which students participate in a college level curriculum and receive community college credits. These classes are backed almost entirely by different...

Wordle results for January 23, 2024. Photo provided by Jennie-Kate Hannis.

Do You Even Wordle? A Look At Woodgrove’s Word Game Habits

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

The New York Times word games, a pastime once beloved distinctly by grandparents, has effectively made its way into the hearts of American teenagers. Wordle, Connections, and the Crossword have now infiltrated...

Seniors throw their caps in the air at their high school graduation ceremony. Picture provided by Creative Commons.

The Senior Experience

Written by Evan Kaiser, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

As the second semester kicks off and senioritis sets in throughout the school, Woodgrove’s seniors can expect to see many changes to their schedule soon. In addition to outdoor lunch and a daily early...

Ornaments on a Christmas tree. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

What Woodgrove Celebrated Over Break

Written by Sam Douglas, Online Editor February 14, 2024

Winter break is a time for relaxation and fun as students take a much needed respite from school. However, winter break also coincides with many major holidays, which gives Wolverines an opportunity to...

Fireworks going off on New Years Eve. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

New Year’s Resolutions: A Major Flop at Woodgrove High School

Written by Morgan Carreiro, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

As 2024 has come to an end, a yearly tradition has reemerged.  New year’s resolutions are a very common start to a new year, in which people create goals that will improve yourself and your quality...

Students display their Stanley Tumblers at a club meeting. Photo provided by Ava Welsh.

A Look Back at 2023 Trends

Written by Augusta Beekman, Social Media Manager February 5, 2024

A new year means new trends, but which trends from 2023 will continue to thrive in 2024? Whether you participated in tying bows on everything or trying out "clean girl makeup," 2023 saw a plethora of fashion...

Photo of students notebooks and folders. Provided by Jillian Lewis.

Seasonal Study Slump

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

December and January are exciting months full of different holiday celebrations and traditions. Along with the busyness of the holiday season comes the mid-year school slump. Students are fighting to stay...

Woodgrove’s Acapella choir, the Woodgrove Singers, at the 2023 Purcellville Christmas tree lighting. Brubaker, Kimbrough, Murray, and Ubial are present. Photo provided by Elizabeth Brubaker.

Beyond the Choir Classroom

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

Throughout Loudoun County and much of Virginia, Woodgrove is well known for its outstanding choral program. Even outside of class, these star singers are invested performers and lovers of music.  Senior...

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