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New Diverse Classroom Libararies Spark Controversy
December 19, 2019
Written by Benjamin Alter, Maryam Khan, and Ashleigh Moffett
This past summer, Loudoun County Public Schools carried out an initiative to better represent students of a variety of social and ethnic backgrounds by...
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Transgender Student Pushes for Equality Despite Pushback
December 19, 2019
Written by Annie Gilbert, David Hamady, and Carissa Vegeres
When transgender student Hannah Hurt spoke to the Loudoun County School Board urging protection against the discrimination of the LGBTQ community, she...
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Construction on Route 9 Poses Inconvenience for Students and Staff
December 19, 2019
Written by Mia Cammarota, Ainsleigh Shipp, Robbie Showers, and Emma Tetreault
Route 9, a road that allows over 17,000 vehicles to commute daily, is going to be shut down for reconstruction that could take at least 12 months. This...
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Marching Band’s Dedication Pays Off with Win
November 13, 2019
Written by Ashleigh Moffett, Logan Johnson, and Ryan Wright
From dark, foggy mornings to late scorching summer evenings, marching band knows all too well of what hard work and persistence means. Band camp, in late...
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Meet Woodgrove’s New Theater Teacher, Ms. Addie Schafer
November 13, 2019
Written by Logan Johnson, Ashleigh Moffet, and Ryan Wright
With the school year successfully in motion, the Woodgrove Fine Arts Department has welcomed a new addition to the theater sector. Woodgrove’s new theater...
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Former WHS Athletes ‘Lace up’ Beyond High School

Written by Anna Lockhart, Ashleigh Moffett, Kayla Norsworthy, and Logan Johnson

Being a high school athlete has its challenges, but becoming a collegiate athlete takes a whole different level of dedication and drive. Known for its sports, Woodgrove has had many athletes play at the collegiate level and even a few at the pro level. Some of these athletic stand outs share their experiences. Brittany Basinger: Class of 2013 When...

Editorial: Opinions on the Construction of Route 9

Written by Maryam Khan and Jordan Fiala

Running through the historic town of Hillsboro, Virginia, Route 9 is a major road used by thousands for regional commuting. Over the past two decades,...

Lovettsville Falls Silent After a Shooting at the Lovettsville Post Office

Written by Meghan Dunster, Aidan Leahy, and Megan Murphy

A gunshot was heard in the quiet town of Lovettsville on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at approximately 9 a.m. when an undercover police officer fired at...

Holiday Recipes for Everyone to Enjoy

Written by Kaitlyn Brooks, Aidan Leahy, and Megan Murphy

All over the world, the holidays are celebrated with cheerful music, family gatherings, and scrumptious food. After interviewing numerous Woodgrove High...

New Years Traditions Celebrated Around the World

Written by Meghan Dunster, Lainey Lynch, and Ryan Wright

Whether it’s watching the ball drop in Times Square or eating twelve grapes in Spain, each culture celebrates New Year’s Day as a time to start fresh with a clean slate. Around the world, New Year’s Day is enriched in different cultural activities with unique food, festivities, and traditions. Although America is a relatively new country, it...

‘Safe2Talk’ App is Introduced to Help LCPS Students

Written by David Hamady

To promote school-related safety, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and LCPS have joined forces, creating the “Safe2Talk” app. This app...

Photo Gallery

Stephens smiling at her NC State soccer team photoshoot. Photo provided by Dakota Stephens.
Basinger attacks the ball in one of her Penn State soccer games. Photo provided by Brittany Basinger.
Lockhart poses with teamates at Pet Co park in San Diegeo, California. Lockhart is to the far right. Photo provided by Nick Lockhart.
A photo showing Route 9, located near the Hillsboro Cemtary.
A close-up of Lovettsville Post Office