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The Western Hemisphere

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

WAHS Implements New ALICE Training
Ika Gottlieb, News Editor • October 30, 2024

Early this school year, WAHS administration sent out a video to students and...

There are only three races on the ballot this year, but they will determine who controls Congress and the White House.
Students Decide Who Sits in Office: Voter Guide 2024
Olivia Moore, Student Life Editor • October 11, 2024

Voting is one of the most crucial actions a person can take to secure their...

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...

Golf Spotlight: Addi Ritter and Joe Morinelli
Bo O'Connor, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Addi Ritter and Joe Morinelli were both in the top six on the golf team this past year. Both were huge contributions to Western Albemarle’s success this year.  Ritter...

Unsung Heroes of Western: Claudia Bendick
Isabella Stewart, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

In a distracting world of buzzing pockets and mindless scrolling, one former WAHS English teacher captivates students and teachers alike. According to senior Reagan Weathers, Claudia...

Green Crozet has partnered with eight local businesses to promote environmentally friendly practices.
Green Crozet’s Ava Jackson
Jasper Barry, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
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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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While the counseling office attempted to accommodate late transfers, the sudden removal of the limit still stuck many students with unfavorable schedules.
The AP Limit: Gone, But Not Forgotten, or Even Really Gone
Gray Tracey, Editor-In-Chief • November 1, 2024

In the spring of 2023, WAHS and other Albemarle County high schools adopted...

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

Western is now able to host track events for the first time in years.
Renovated Track Brings Fresh Opportunities to Western Athletics
Reid Keller, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Western’s track and field team’s successes are well known throughout the...

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