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Grant Smith (right) stands with his dad, Justin Smith, after a review at Joe's Cafe in Leesburg VA. Photo provided by Grant Smith.

Born for Breakfast: Loudoun Sandwich

Written by Patrick Lyons, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

A simple question, a creative idea, and an ingenious plan: The Breakfast Sandwich Guys, a popular father-son food review page, has taken Western Loudoun County by storm over the past year. The Breakfast...

Junior Lexie Terell poses in her best fall outfit. Photo provided by Lexie Terell.

A Peek Into Fall 2024 Trends

Written by Ashley Rayburn, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

When it comes to pumpkin spice, hot apple cider, crunchy leaves, and sweet-scented candles, some fall-time classics will never change. However, like any other year, autumn 2024 brings new trends in fashion,...

Mrs. Pruzina’s composite card, used as marketing for acting jobs. Photo provided by Beverly Pruzina.

Before the Classroom: Beverly Pruzina

Written by Sophie Mason, Online Editor May 28, 2024

Ms. Beverly Pruzina has been Woodgrove High School’s theater director for several years. She brings a high level of professionalism to both her classroom and the stage. Despite being a theater director...

Les Thompson at the Country Music Hall of Fame standing next to a mural of himself and other Nitty Gritty Dirt Band members. Photo provided by Les Thompson.

Singles, Scripts, and Silver: The Many Lives of Les Thompson

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis and Iza Piatkowski May 28, 2024

Take a visit to Franklin Park Arts Center, and you might meet Les Thompson, the technical director, working in the soundbooth or setting up the stage. Ask him to tell you a story about his past, and you...

Woodgrove students working on “Grease” signs from left to right: Colin McIntyre, Nathan Nocon, Sean Harris, and Dani Vitello. Photo provided by Woodgrove Theater.

Grease: Behind the Stage

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis and Shae Wheeler May 28, 2024

The incredible beauty of a musical or play while the actors and actresses are on the stage is a sight to see. However, there is a lack of curiosity surrounding the background aspects of these productions....

Ele Winner speaks to the audience at the 2024 Woodgrove Idol competition. Photo provided by Woodgrove Journalism.

From Page to Playlist

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief May 28, 2024

Woodgrove junior Ele Winner is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is just beginning to make her mark on the music industry. In February of 2024, she performed her rendition of junior Lillian...

Eli Lev playing his guitar. Photo provided by Eli Lev.

Eli Lev Is On the Road Again

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief May 21, 2024

Eli Lev is an award-winning singer-songwriter currently making his way across North America on a journey to build community through music. With his fans, known as the “Levitators,” keeping him going...

Woodgrove theater students character posing for “Alice by Heart'' in the mirror of the blackbox theater on January 8th, 2024. Photo taken by Abby Stanton.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Written by Abby Stanton May 15, 2024

It has been 14 years since Woodgrove high school opened its doors and in those 14 years the theater department has expanded greatly. Woodgrove’s theater department headed by Ms. Beverly Pruzina is a...

Grace Harvey works on a colored pencil piece based on a picture of her friends. Photo provided by Iza Piatkowski.

(Van) Gogh Take AP Art

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief April 1, 2024

When you walk into room 806 during blocks two and five, there are artists at work everywhere. In one corner, students carefully clamp a wooden frame around a brilliantly painted canvas. Three stand in...

Orchestra students perform during a concert. Photo provided by LifeTouch.

The Rhythm of Superior Ratings

Written by Mya Haines March 21, 2024

As the new year settles in, February arises with frantic teachers and stressed musicians; afterall, it is assessment season. Annually, this time of year tends to bring hard rehearsals, extra practicing,...

The Snow Like Ashes series resting in front of a warm fireplace. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Winter’s Wonderful Words

Written by Jillian Lewis March 18, 2024

During the winter months it can be hard to find a good book to read as the winter blues set in. The cold weather makes the air frigid to the bone, but the best cure is curling up around the fireplace with...

Woodgrove actors working hard on choreography and blocking for the song “Summer Nights.” Photo provided by Zoe Carter.

You’re the One that The Grove Theater Wants: Come Watch “Grease” The Musical!

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

The Grove Theater is back again for their third spring musical under the direction of Woodgrove High School’s most recent director and theater instructor, Mrs. Beverly Pruzina. Popular Musical Comedy...

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