WCHS seniors register to vote in the 2020 presidential election
By Ava Freeman, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2020
Voting for the first time is an exciting milestone in any 18-years-old’s life. It is an opportunity to voice one's opinion in politics and be a part of a decision that will affect the future of the U. S. With this year's election in full swing, some students in the class of 2021 are of age to vote, but...
Guru Gobind Singh Foundation donates food to community members
By Quinn Cook, News Editor
October 14, 2020
Outside of a Sikh temple located on Travilah Road in northern Potomac, the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (or GGSF) has distributed thousands of pounds of food and meals to those in need. Montgomery County, like many places, has been economically rocked by the Covid-19 pandemic, and one of the largest problems...
WCHS students find creative ways to spend their free time
By Justin Greenzaid, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
From wanting to go to your favorite sports games to being optimistic about finding a store that has Lysol in stock, Covid-19 has made life significantly more challenging. There are many pressing matters in the world right now, like politics and climate change, but one thing teenagers around the coun...
WCHS students participate in politics
By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
In today’s political climate, it is imperative that teens, the next generation of voters, get educated and involved in politics. WCHS students are doing all they can to create a better tomorrow, and this starts with knowledge on who is running their government. With the Democratic Primary elections and de...
Basketball team toasts teachers with an a.m. caffeine fix
By Kiran Krishnan, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Teacher appreciation week is not until the first week of May, but some students are already showing their gratitude. On Feb. seventh, the varsity basketball teams honored their teachers by hosting a staff coffee in the media center. Staff members arrived in the morning and were greeted by members...
Academic dishonesty takes root at WCHS
By Ella Kaminsky, Features Editor
January 31, 2020
WCHS is known to be a high pressure, high achieving school. Being highly ranked comes with high test scores and other academic achievements that have set the bar high. “There are families that move specifically into the WCHS community because of the reputation that we have.” WCHS Principal Br...
Unique gifts boosts teachers’ spirits
By Cherri Tung, Arts Editor
January 5, 2020
Each year students struggle with finding the ideal gift for others. They browse the web and wander into stores at the mall in hopes of finding the perfect present whether it be for a friend or a teacher. They cannot be cliche or boring, but what about crazy? Often times teachers receive the craziest...
Student-run website sheds light on many important issues
By Emily Zhang, News Editor
January 3, 2020
From the captivating design of the website to the inspiring articles on humanitarian crises, a student run website named 2 am post, strives to bring global awareness to today’s most pressing issues. Initially, 2 am post was started by WCHS junior Ellen Zhang and her brother Justin Zhang, afte...
Trendsetters: teens taking after celebrities
By Ohio Meshanko and Victoria Park
December 3, 2019
One of the most important aspects of teen lives is the clothing they wear. Brand names, color, price, design, celebrity endorsements and many other factors all influence the clothes they buy. Fashion-forward teens follow the changing trends of every season and also change the way they shop to develop th...
Pink-out unites WCHS community together
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
November 20, 2019
Royal blue. Kelly green. WCHS students proudly rock our colors—and it turns out that we can definitely rock pink, too. WCHS’s school-wide Pink-Out Day was last Friday, Oct. 25. The amount of support for breast cancer awareness and school spirit displayed among students was apparent. Special pink-o...
Tech updates needed within this technological age
By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager
November 6, 2019
In recent years, many MCPS classrooms have been completely overhauled to accommodate a modern learning and teaching experience. The widespread adoption of Promethean boards and chromebooks, specifically, have allowed for lessons to be planned and organized faster and cleaner than with markers or ch...
Delays in college applications add to the pressure
By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager
June 6, 2019
The college application process is long, complex, and often frustrating for many rising WCHS seniors. It includes asking teachers for recommendations, writing long, personal essays, and taking several state and national tests many times in order to maximize scores. Senior year, much like any other schoo...