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The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

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Woodgrove Homecoming 2024 Fashion Highlights & Lookbook

Written by Augusta Beekman and Ava Welsh November 21, 2024

Haunted Homecoming 2024 was filled with zombies, ghosts, witches, and vampires, but the fashion was far from scary. From glittery heels to colorful ties, Woodgrove students dressed their best to participate...

Warriors and loved ones of warriors beginning the walk. Photo provided by Vivien Wohlfeil.

Walking For Breast Cancer

Written by Vivien Wohlfeil, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Three years after she was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, Nicole Clark overheard a radio talk about the Avon 39 Washington DC Walk as she was driving to work. A total of 39.3 miles, the walk took...

Hannah Rayburn studies at Doppio Bunny. Picture provided by Ashley Rayburn.

A+ Students Hop to Doppio Bunny

Written by Ashley Rayburn, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

It is five o’clock; the whir of the espresso machine and milk steamer fuses with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as students all over the county flood their local coffee shops each day after school....

German Academy students participate in an outdoor activity. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Governor’s School: Great Opportunities Awaiting

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Late summer and early fall can be a stressful time for seniors who plan on going to college. However, this time can be important for sophomores and juniors as well. October 11, 2024 marks the day that...

The exterior of City Girl Floral shop, located in Purcellville. Photo provided by Noelle Roy.

Welcoming New Businesses to Our Community

Written by Noelle Roy, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

The Towns of Purcellville and Round Hill have evolved over the years and continue to grow together forming one big community. New small businesses have been welcomed into the towns recently. Flower, antique,...

CAST students working at Leesburg Senior Centers cafe. Photo provided by Elizabeth Smith.

Clocking in with CAST

Written by Sophie Mason and Honor Watson November 13, 2024

Many students consider school to be their version of a job. For the Community and Schools Together (CAST) program, it truly is. The students in the program have varying disabilities, but they have the...

The Daydreaming Wall of Fame in Mr. Welsh’s classroom. Photo provided by Jennie-Kate Hannis.

Snap Back to Reality With Welsh’s Daydream Board

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis and Thomas Lyons November 13, 2024

Deep into the L400 hallway, in the corner of an unassuming classroom, stands a pink sheet of paper filled with a history that spans over 20 years. The classroom belongs to math teacher Mr. Sean Welsh,...

A young Ms. Sim in her early 20s in Korea.
Photo provided by Ms. Sim.

Before the Classroom: Ms. Sim

Written by Ryker Cawthorne and William Den Herder November 13, 2024

   Ms. In Sim, her literature, and her legendary tea parties are a cornerstone of the Woodgrove High School experience. And while most know her as the inhabitant of classroom 409, many do not know the...

Coach Gargan in a team huddle with the football team after the Mountain View game on September 6. Photo provided by Sam Mesecar of Studio 1725 Photography.

Football Coaches Before the Bell

Written by Mackenzie Sonak and Hudsyn Davies November 13, 2024

Before coming to the field at 4:18, Woodgrove football coaches Dr. Brett Siegel, Mr. Jerry Dabkowski and Mr. Zach Gargan have different jobs around the community. When they are not leading the team to...

Mr. Scott teaches his 1st block English 10 Honors class. Photo provided by Thomas Scott.

A Day in the Life of Mr. Scott

Written by Iza Piatkowski and Lilian Dougherty November 13, 2024

When you walk past Mr. Thomas Scott’s classroom in the mornings, you will often find the door closed and the lights off. Listen carefully, though, and you might hear the strumming of his banjo or the...

The representatives for Loudoun County at the FACS Forum. From left to
right: Brooks Frandsen, Dr. Spence, DJ Bundick, and Ms. Amber Bartling.
Photo provided by Amber Bartling.

Woodgrove Seniors Represent Loudoun in Climate Crisis Talks

Written by John Hays and Iza Piatkowski November 13, 2024

Woodgrove is making waves in the world of environmental science. Just months after the school was named a Virginia Naturally School for the 2024-25 school year, seniors DJ Bundick and Brooks Frandsen were...

Banner for The Confident Diamond YouTube Channel. Photo provided by Ayden Lienau.

The Confident Diamond: The World of a Woodgrove Gamer

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor November 13, 2024

In 2013, when senior Ayden Lienau was only six years old, he uploaded a Minecraft video to his YouTube channel now known as “The Confident Diamond.” He had his dad help with the set up and relied solely...

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