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Picture from workplace allyship panel during the conference. Pictured; Miriam Noble, Tim Finley, Lori Gerber, Jafar Shameem. Photo provided by Tim Finley.

Women’s Leadership

Written by Lilly Soska May 30, 2024

With the passing of International Women’s Month, conscientiousness towards the female experience begins to shift to the back burner for some. Yet for half the human population living the other eleven...

Corrado meeting Rosie Mae Krier in-person in Washington D.C. for the Congressional Medal of Honor event on April 10. Photo provided by Kate Corrado.

Rosie the Riveter Monument Initiative

Written by William Den Herder, Editor In Chief May 30, 2024

Washington D.C. is home to hundreds of monuments and memorials, but you can count the number of them dedicated to women on one hand. Even though women make up half of history, there are only two sub-monuments...

Abbey Lane delivering a pitch during a home game earlier this year. Photo provided by Viva Loudoun.

Dominance in the Dugout

Written by Claire Hudak, Online Editor May 30, 2024

Throughout Woodgroves school history, the Softball team has been the team to beat. Their stored history is filled with triumphs, championships, and a reputation for being one of the most successful teams...

Women in S.T.E.M. presenting to 8th graders about their club at the 8th Grade Expo Day. Photo provided by Augusta Beekman.

Women in S.T.E.M.

Written by Augusta Beekman, Social Media Manager May 30, 2024

Women in S.T.E.M is a female led club at Woodgrove that brings high school students together over their shared interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Senior Charlotte Hannis and sponsor...

A “We’re All Human” mural capstone in the main hallway. Photo provided by Sam Douglas.

The Craze Over Capstones

Written by Sam Douglas, Online Editor May 30, 2024

Capstones have become a staple around Woodgrove. They adorn the hallway walls and are present throughout the campus. Every year, the majority of the senior class says goodbye to their tenure at Woodgrove...

“Tent City” located behind the homeless shelter.  Photo provided by Loudoun County Homeless Shelter.

Poverty in the “Richest County”

Written by Noah Brown, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

Loudoun County, a bustling suburb of Washington, DC, is one of America’s wealthiest counties. Loudoun, which is home to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing data center hubs, generates a...

Ms. Gina Bingaman sitting at her desk in her classroom L604.  Photo provided by Mrs. Chelsea Dyke.

Day in the Life of Ms. Bingaman

Written by Morgan Carreiro and Sam Douglas May 30, 2024

Some would say Ms. Gina Bingaman has done it all. She is in her 23rd year of teaching, and is a Woodgrove original, teaching at the school since its opening in 2010. Bingaman started her career in the...

A graphic depicting student employment at Woodgrove. Photo provided by Shaelyn Wheeler.

Unemployment Within Woodgrove

Written by John Hays and Shae Wheeler May 30, 2024

Recently, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent, which is the longest stretch it has been below four percent in over 50 years. The labor market has been booming so far in 2024, which is helping...

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, Staff Writer 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...

The courtyard at Boulder Crest Bluemont features varying botanicals, a gazebo, and headstones honoring each branch of the military. Photo provided by Evan Kaiser.

Combatting Veteran PTSD Locally

Written by Evan Kaiser, Staff Writer May 28, 2024

Impacting hundreds of thousands of people today, and attributing to countless suicides every year, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has proven to be a large concern in the United States. Though anyone...

A white-tailed deer. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Beautiful Community, Beautiful World

Written by Jillian Lewis, Online Editor May 28, 2024

Every year on April 22nd, people around the world celebrate Earth Day and what it means to live on and take care of the planet. Earth Day started in 1970 and has grown to now include more than one billion...

Mikey Brinton at bat for the Cannons. Photo provided by Faith Solano.

Firing Off Baseball

Written by Ethan Tehan, Staff Writer May 28, 2024

Every summer, there is a baseball team that comes into the town of Purcellville to play in front of the people of the town. The team that fires into town every summer is the Purcellville Cannons. The Cannons...

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