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The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander
The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

John Hays, Editor In Chief

Grade: Junior

Staff Position: Editor In Chief

Committee: Technical

Favorite Topic to Write About: National, local, and breaking news

Fun Fact(s) About You: I play baseball and attend the Academies of Loudoun!

Why Did You Choose Newspaper: To improve my writing and hopefully help others with theirs.

Favorite Part About Newspaper: Interviewing different teachers for my articles.

All content by John Hays
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
Morgan Musselman and other women wrestlers standing on the podium after a wrestling meet. Photo provided by Morgan Musselman.

The Quality of Equality

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
May 28, 2024
A table showing the different weights for class levels in LCPS. Weighted and unweighted GPAs can be found in StudentVue or by talking to your school counselor. Graphic provided by John Hays.

A Systemic Issue: Grade Point Averages

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
March 21, 2024
The exterior of Woodgrove's clinic. Photo provided by William Den Herder.

Balancing Sickness and School

Written by Sam Douglas and John Hays
March 18, 2024
Woodgrove’s newest assistant principal, Mr. Matthew Swartz. Photo provided by the official WHS website.

Welcome to Woodgrove Mr. Swartz

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
March 14, 2024
Desks set up in preparation for final exams and midterms. Photo provided by John Hays.

Midterms and Finals: Should They Return?

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
February 5, 2024

The Athletic Equation – Ep. 1: Energy Systems & Muscle Performance

Written by John Hays and Prescott Noll
January 26, 2024
Different types of mental health depicted on name tags. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Mental Health Should be Addressed, Not Forgotten

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
January 3, 2024
Picture of the new rock barriers and road improvements. Photo provided by West Virginia Department of Transportation.

Route 340 Reopens and the Community Rejoices

Written by John Hays and Nathaniel Leitch
December 20, 2023
Students protested for a change in the policy, while other students and parents protested in support of the policy. Photos provided by Kellen Burns.

Policy 8040 Under Scrutiny

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
December 14, 2023
A current map of Israel depicting major cities and the division between Israel and Palestine. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Israel-Palestine: A Historical Conflict

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
November 28, 2023
Woodgrove football before their game against Briar Woods on October 20, 2023. Photo provided by Sam Mesecar.

Football has Ended, but Basketball is Beginning

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
November 21, 2023
Graphic showing new policy that can be seen around Woodgrove’s halls, website, school TVs, and on morning announcements. Photo provided by Mr. Jeff Schutte.

Test Scores Fell, Now No Cell

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
November 8, 2023
Woodgrove’s School Security Officer, Mr. Ward Sigler, standing out front of the building greeting students.

Rise of School Violence

Written by Gianna Costanzo, Andrew Towe, and John Hays
March 24, 2023

National Merit: A Scandal

Written by Sarah Burns, Sam Douglas, and John Hays
March 23, 2023
Woodgrove’s testing set up in the auxiliary gym.

AP Test Prep

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
March 10, 2023

The Line

Written by Andrew Towe and John Hays
February 15, 2023
A photo of crime scene tape.

Hatchet Homicide in Hamilton

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
January 20, 2023

Woodgrove Keeps Undefeated Record Alive Against Loudoun Valley for Twelfth Consecutive Year

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
November 10, 2022
Varsity team beating reigning State Champs.

A New Era of Wolverine Volleyball

Written by John Hays, Editor In Chief
November 7, 2022

End of Debt, Start of Controversy

Written by James Dougherty, John Hays, and Andrew Towe
October 19, 2022

Meet Woodgrove’s Class of 2026

Written by William Den Herder, John Hays, and Andrew Towe
October 19, 2022
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