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The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

Seniors fill new parking lot, which contains 59 spaces.
WAHS Builds New Senior Parking Lot to Address Growing Classes
Ika Gottlieb, News Editor • October 9, 2024

After years of upperclassmen vying over coveted spaces, Western’s new parking...

Harris and Trump tackled issues ranging from the economy to the border crisis during the debate.
Candidates Face Off for First 2024 Presidential Debate
Sam Rosenbaum, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024

  Tuesday, September 10, 2024 saw the first official debate between...

Left to Right: William Mogen, Walker Richmond, Judge Barbara Keenan, Judge Michael Urbanski, and Molly Miracle. Not pictured: Chris Kavanaugh.
Seniors Hear From Courtroom Experts at Guest Speaker Event
Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2024

Western government teachers hosted two federal judges and one district attorney at Western to speak with students taking U.S. Government/Politics....

Lee became a substitute in 2022 and has since been working to become a full time teacher.
The Man, the Myth, the LEEgend
Jack Steenburgh, Editor-in-Chief • May 10, 2024

As a substitute teacher, it’s often hard to connect with students in one fleeting...

WAHS Welcomes New Teachers for 2024-25
Staff Reports October 14, 2024

Moak will attend the College of William and Mary following her year in Kyrgyzstan.
Future Polyglot to Travel to Kyrgyzstan for Russian Language Study
Annabelle Mackey, News Editor • May 29, 2024

Many WAHS students pursue their unique talents and passions in various forms. For senior Helen Moak, she has pursued language study in many forms. Whether it be pursuing Spanish...

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Ellison’s final posthumous collection is a masterful testament to the author’s life and work.

Credit: Union Square & Co.
Straczynski Polishes a Brilliant Legacy With Harlan Ellison's "Greatest Hits"
Gray Tracey, Editor-In-Chief • October 3, 2024

The late Harlan Ellison was inarguably a giant of the sci-fi and fantasy worlds. And while his works tended to skew towards the fantastic, he was also simply an incredibly talented...

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Debate: Easter Prom Dresses vs. “Traditional Prom Dresses”
Millie Wiegard, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

There is a recurring popular question this spring, debating none other than...

Riders test out the WAHS mountain bike course the night before the big event.
WAHS Hosts Mountain Bike Event
Cooper Shelton, Staff Writer • June 3, 2024

Heilman at 2023 VHSL State Championship
Thomas Heilman: Olympic Watch Party
Audrey Miracle and Sophie Mathew July 30, 2024

As America watches its athletes perform on the world’s highest stage, Crozet...

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