By Maximus Wang, Editor-in-Chief
• February 8, 2026
Before the initial release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022, educators and policymakers had expressed discontent for several technologies, from the calculator to the Chromebook, that were thought to...
By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-chief
• December 4, 2025
43 days. The longest federal government shutdown in United States history recently came to an end. The shutdown began on Oct. 1, when Congress failed to pass appropriations bills that determine funding...
By Lily Chadwick, Editor-in-chief
• November 7, 2025
From cheering students decked out in themed clothing every Friday night, to passionate voices filling SGA meetings, to increased participation in spirit days, it is clear that a new wave of school pride...
This summer, while WCHS students and staff went on break, the MCPS Board of Education (BOE) unveiled a plan that could change how students pick high schools. Regional theme programs, which would assign...
Easy A? Not anymore. When students walked into school on Aug. 26, they were greeted with a slew of changes, including an updated grade calculation system, stricter late work policies and newly implemented...
On Oct. 7, 2024, five WCHS seniors were caught sharing racist and antisemitic content on a school document, containing numerous references to the “N-Word,” “K-Slur” and Nazi symbolism. The response:...
If you’ve taken a higher level of Spanish, you may be familiar with a woman full of stories and advice. At WCHS, students can always hear the harsh truth about life and funny jokes from Spanish teacher...
By Lily Chadwick, As. Sports Editor & Photo Manager
• May 30, 2024
“What do I need to get on my next test to keep an A?” This is a question that WCHS students are heard saying daily. Although other programs had served a similar purpose, Tinu Vanapamula’s "Grade...
After a WCHS student sits through four periods, they finally hear the sound of the bell signaling that it is time for a break from studying, note-taking and working. It is time for lunch. Most students...
$8,000,000: the Montgomery County Council’s special appropriations for expanding High School Wellness Centers (HSWCs) into every MCPS high school. Although Montgomery County has attempted a wide variety...
Even though it is nearing the dead of winter—with excitement in the air over snow flurries and holiday break—WCHS junior Ana Grazziani finds the heat unbearable.
On the flip side, WCHS history...
School should be a safe and inclusive place for everyone. From learning in class to eating lunch with friends, students spend most of their time at school. However, when instances of hate bias occur—harmful...
