Despite Non-Traditional End to Year, the Class of 2020 Perseveres
Written by Meghan Dunster, Jordan Fiala, Charley Piercy, and Carissa Vergeres
June 8, 2020
The class of 2020 is leaving the Wolverine den as the Coronavirus brings the seniors' high school careers to a sudden end. Senior year memories such as prom, the last day of school, the senior prank, and a traditional graduation ceremony have all been stripped from the Class of 2020. Despite the...
Senior Staff Send Off
Written by Riley Castellano, Jordan Fiala, Anna Lockhart, and Kennedy Vacca
June 4, 2020
Despite having their senior year come to a halt and many milestones missed, the Woodgrove Outlander senior staff members deserve a proper farewell. Below is a look back on this resilient group’s baby photos, higher education plans, and their contribution to The Woodgrove Outlander. Jordan Fiala Print...
Holiday Recipes for Everyone to Enjoy
Written by Kaitlyn Brooks, Aidan Leahy, and Megan Murphy
December 20, 2019
All over the world, the holidays are celebrated with cheerful music, family gatherings, and scrumptious food. After interviewing numerous Woodgrove High School students from a variety of cultures, the perfect recipes to satisfy your holiday cravings are right around the corner. Radiant Ratatouille The...
New Years Traditions Celebrated Around the World
Written by Meghan Dunster, Lainey Lynch, and Ryan Wright
December 20, 2019
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...
‘Safe2Talk’ App is Introduced to Help LCPS Students
Written by David Hamady
December 6, 2019
To promote school-related safety, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and LCPS have joined forces, creating the “Safe2Talk” app. This app allows students to anonymously report issues that could endanger the school environment. Safe2Talk is available for free download through the App Store...
SCA Stays Busy Planning School Events
Written by Mia Cammarota, Carissa Vergeres, Kildea McMahon, and Charley Piercy
November 13, 2019
Every year big events are put together on behalf of the school, but what people may not know are the students behind it all. Homecoming, Woodgrove Idol, and pep rallies are all part of the Woodgrove High School experience. The Student Council Association (SCA) members spend countless hours planni...
Making the Decision Between AP and DE: What Choice is Best For You?
Written by Annie Gilbert, Emma Tetreault, and Ainsleigh Shipp
November 7, 2019
As Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes are becoming more popular, making the decision between the two can be very stressful for high school students, especially with the multitude of benefits for each class. The opportunity to receive college credit in high school can give students a huge...
Unsung Heroes of Woodgrove: Holland Accounts for Every Penny
Written by David Hamady
June 7, 2019
The Woodgrove Outlander Sits Down With Woodgrove's Bookkeeper Teresa Holland Although her office is tucked away and concealed from students, WHS Bookkeeper Teresa Holland handles well over a million dollars every school year. As the school’s bookkeeper, Holland must account for every bit of money...
Woodgrove High School Heads into Year Ten: Revisiting the History
Written by Logan Johnson
June 6, 2019
It is the year of 1999-2000 school year. Students at Loudoun Valley High School shuffle through their one-way hallway trying desperately to make it to class on the other side of the building without running into someone. With the student population practically doubling since 1995, the plans for a new...
Undercover Heroes: Jackson and Wilt Work Work Tirelessly Behind the Scenes
Written by Rachel Schneeberg
June 6, 2019
Running Woodgrove requires more than teachers. It takes hundreds of staff members working behind the scenes; some cleaning the school, others solving mechanical issues and still others maintaining the fields surrounding the school. These people arrive long before students wake up and are there after...
In the Past Year CBD has Become a Popular form of Natural Medicine
Written by Annie Gilbert
June 6, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD oil) is a legal, non-intoxicating extract sourced from marijuana plants that can come in many different forms such as gummies or a lotion. Since its legalization in all 50 states in 2018, CBD oil has become a major craze, with some critics raving over it and others questioning its eff...
A Student Guide to Choosing AP or DE Classes
Written by Ainsleigh Shipp
June 4, 2019
Taking classes and getting college credit for them seems like something that’s only reserved for college students, but that isn’t true. With Dual Enrollment classes becoming more popular in the county, it plagues students with the question of which is better, Dual Enrollment or Advanced Placement,...
Jordan Fiala, University of Alabama and Morgan Judd, University of Alabama
Jordan Fiala, University of Alabama and Morgan Judd, University of Alabama
Erika Mathov, Virginia Tech and Courtney Frye, University of Virginia
Dawne Virts, Christopher Newport
Dawne Virts, Christopher Newport and Cari Smith, Virginia Wesleyan
Kyle Caylor: University of Virginia
Graphic by Carissa Vergeres Statistics are from a poll conducted by Woodgrove’s counselors to the members of the class of 2020.
Woodgrove Junior Anna Lippert finishes 1,000 piece puzzle while in quarantine. Photo by Anna Lippert.
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