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The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

Woodgrove High School newspaper student Sarah Putorti planning her next print story. Photo provided by Noelle Roy.

How a Newspaper Article Is Written

Written by Noelle Roy, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Behind a newspaper article lies a complex and tedious process that is often unseen by the reader. From the initial spark of an idea to the final polished piece, writing an article is truly a never-ending...

Photo of Isabella's drawing. Photo provided by Isabella Roma.

No Technology, Only Hobbies

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Instead of “doom-scrolling” and obsessive social media use, students are turning to non-tech related activities. Learning or growing in hobbies provides students with a consistent opportunity to...

Woodgrove student volunteer Ellie Handschuh on the dance floor with the guests. Photo provided by Jonah Welsh.

Singing and Sleigh Bells: Still Waters Ministry Annual Christmas Dance Returns

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Full of festive and enthusiastic participants, the Still Waters Ministry Annual Christmas Dance was a major success yet again in 2024. The Still Waters Ministry describes in their mission statement...

The exterior of Sweet Rose Bakery, which used to be a seed mill. Photo provided by Delila Norris.

Breathing New Life Into Historic Architecture

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

The deep history of Loudoun County is rooted in its historic architecture. In the heart of the northern part of the county, Purcellville preserves the old and generates new experiences within its most...

Gaylord National Ice show. Photo provided by Xander Bush.

It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at the Gaylord National

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

At the Gaylord National Hotel, Charlie Brown and his friends have carved their way into ice to create an interactive experience for all ages. Slides, tubes, and photo opportunities are just a few of...

Replica of the Weasley family’s flying Ford Anglia featured in the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" section of the trail. Photo provided by Honor Watson.

Bringing Magic to Muggles: The Harry Potter Experience

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Deep in the forbidden forest stand dozens of magical creatures that you have the chance to see. Featuring state of the art props that are nearly identical to the movies, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest...

A figure drawing of a live model created with charcoal by Madeline Rogers. Photo provided by Madeline Rogers.

Woodgrove Artists: Madeline Rogers and Her Passion for Paint

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief December 19, 2024

Madeline Rogers coats her paintbrush with a mixture of yellow acrylic paint and water and brushes it across a stark white canvas. She builds up a layer of diluted yellow to create a wash, a semi-transparent...

It’s a Wonderful Life cast practices delivering lines into a microphone. Photos provided by Beverly Pruzina.

Timeless Classic Comes to Black Box

Written by William Den Herder and Lucca Marraccini December 19, 2024

For the first time in school history, Beverly Pruzina and her Theater Arts I and Film students produced a radio play, specifically, the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A radio play depends...

Jadyn Thomas on the uneven bars. Photo provided by Plaid Sheep Creative.

The Dangerous Feat of Competitive Gymnastics

Written by Charlotte Roth and Ava Welsh December 19, 2024

Opinions raged forward like water exploding out of a dam the moment the world-renowned professional gymnast Simone Biles announced her decision to leave the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Expectantly, fans and...

Rho Kappa student placing a wreath on a headstone. Photo provided by WHS Rho Kappa.

Wreaths Across America: Honoring the Fallen During the Holiday Season

Written by Augusta Beekman and Delila Norris December 19, 2024

Remember. Honor. Teach. These three words embody what it means to respect our fallen soldiers. Started in 2007, the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America strives to fulfill those words. Morrill...

Transition student working on different crafts to sell at the Holiday Market. Photo provided by Kelsey Seymour.

Holiday Cheer Meets Life Skills: Transition Students Gain Vital Job Experience at Holiday Market

Written by Xander Bush, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

The winter season is viewed by most as a time to spend with family and spread holiday cheer. An amazing way to do this is to visit the Holiday Market. Hosted every year, the Holiday Market is run by...

Students interact at a French Club meeting. Photo Provided by Anjy Ary.

Language Clubs Create Community and Comprehension

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor December 19, 2024

The Virginia Department of Education requires that all students seeking an advanced diploma must take at least two years of a world language, whether that be French, Spanish, Latin, German, or American...

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