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The Woodgrove Outlander

Luke Haraszkiewicz poses with a trophy after his team won the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League (CBHL) championship against a team ranked number seventh in the nation. Photo provided by Luke Haraszkiewicz.

The Reality of High-Stakes Hockey: Luke Haraszkiewicz Battles On the Ice

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Woodgrove Senior Luke Haraszkiewicz has spent most of his life playing hockey. Since he was four years old, he has spent his afternoons on the ice and weekend after weekend traveling around the country...

A basketball falls through the net at the 2024 March Madness Tournament. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

March Madness Review

Written by Sam Douglas, Online Editor April 24, 2024

The annual March Madness tournament concluded on April 8, 2024 when the UConn Huskies beat the Purdue Boilermakers to finish out the men’s bracket. The previous day, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes...

Photo of Alex Bennett in firefighter gear. Photo provided by Alex Bennett.

Hobbies and Helping Out

Written by Andrew Towe, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Sometimes Woodgrove can seem like another dimension. The bell rings and you leave to go on with life. However the Woodgrove community is real and its teachers and staff are thoughtful and supportive people...

Photo of Woodgrove High School students in the hallway during class change. Photo taken by Addison Clarke.

Slow Walkers Creating Chaos

Written by Addison Clarke April 24, 2024

Many would rather be caught up in Route 7 traffic than the congestion that occurs in the halls of Woodgrove. Slow walkers have become the dreaded traffic the high school students face. It is a common frustration...

The front porch of Nostalgia, presenting coats to the cars that pass by. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Nostalgia: Bringing Vintage Fashion to Purcellville

Written by Jillian Lewis, Online Editor April 23, 2024

Along the sidewalk of East Main Street in Purcellville, there is a building that presents a wide arrangement of vintage dresses across the front porch. These dresses belong to Nostalgia, Purcellville’s...

The class of 2025’s Instagram account announces the highly-anticipated prom theme for this semester. Photo provided by @woodgrove_2025 Instagram page.

Prom 2024 is Right Around the Corner!

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

  Prom season is right around the corner and juniors and seniors throughout the county are coordinating groups, making reservations, picking outfits, and discussing ideas for the highly anticipated...

Water conservation sign to update everyone in the town of Round Hill on the water conservation efforts on December 11th, 2023. Photo taken by Hudsyn Davies.

Water Wells Critically Low

Written by Hudsyn Davies April 16, 2024

If you have been in Round Hill or Purcellville recently, you might have noticed signs asking people to conserve water or use less water. This is because both towns in Virginia have been experiencing a...

A street in Ireland flooded with people celebrating Saint Patricks day. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Origins of Saint Patrick’s Day

Written by Noah Brown and Evan Kaiser April 8, 2024

Millions of people worldwide prepare their green outfits in anticipation of, arguably, the most-celebrated holiday in March. Saint Patrick’s Day brings parades, festivals, and good luck every year, as...

The back of two girl scout vests. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Girl Scouts: More Than Just Cookies

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

With the beginning of a new year comes the resurgence of Girl Scouts and their cookies. According to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, there are about 3.2 million Girl Scout members...

Ms. Sim’s seventh block class at their tea party. Photo provided by Ms. In Sim.

To Tea or Not to Tea

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

The 400 hall is a lively place to be during the second semester. You may hear a string duet or wedding vows in passing. If you step inside Ms. In Sim's classroom, you’ll see students dressed in medieval...

The Woodgrove Wrestling team at the Jefferson Duals after winning the 2024 championship. Photo provided by Zac Hartley.

Weight Loss and Injuries Occurring in Woodgrove Wrestling

Written by Thomas Lyons April 2, 2024

Wrestling is one sport that requires an individual to sacrifice for the greater good of winning. Individual success and winning spawns drive for Zac Hartley, a freshman wrestler.  Hartley stated, “Losing...

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, Staff Writer 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...

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