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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

This sample ballot shows voters what to expect. Note that White Hall residents will not have the final two options.
What to Know for November 4
Olivia Moore, School Life Editor • October 6, 2025

State governors hold one third of the power vested in the state government. Their selection is distinct and important--and...

These cards, describing the constitutional rights of immigrants, are available to immigrants and non-immigrants at school.
Know Your Rights: Immigrants
Olivia Moore, Student Life Editor • September 17, 2025

Starting only days after he was sworn into office, President Trump began reenacting and reinforcing old immigration laws,...

All students are required to pass through the screening system when they arrive at Western.
Weapons Screening System Debuts at WAHS
Ava Stubbs, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025

Metal detector screenings are now required for all WAHS staff, students, and visitors. New security policies implemented...

Cassidy Girvin taught English at WAHS for many years and decided to make the switch to photography after studying the subject on his own.
Teachers Who Went to WAHS: Cassidy Girvin
Maddie Burnette, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

They say that no one loves a school more than its alumni, and that is especially true at Western Albemarle. In fact, some...

Burnette has been teaching at WAHS since 1990, but students may not realize she's been a writer and poet for even longer.
Exceptional Educators: Kelly Burnette
Maddox Viele, Assistant Editor • October 6, 2025

Kelly Burnette, a longtime teacher at WAHS, has always been a writer. Upon hearing her speak about different authors and their works within her creative writing class, it’s clear...

Science teacher Jordan Moore is one of the new leadership teachers tasked with managing events such as Spirit Week.
Meet the New Faces of WAHS Leadership
Nora Rosenbaum, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025
 Coggeshall reported pride in the team’s work rebuilding after losing key players in last year’s graduation.
Q&A with Reese Coggeshall
Millie Wiegard, Sports Editor • June 5, 2025
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Left to right: stars Gavin Caselengo (Jeremiah), Lola Tung (Belly), and Christopher Briney (Conrad) pose by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, where the show ends.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Finale: Did Belly Choose the Right Brother?
Millie Wiegard, Editor-In-Chief • October 7, 2025

“The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Five words, infinite connections. What at first seemed like a simple show about a young...

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MacCleery was just named District Player of the Year after WAHS Golf secured the both District and Regional 
championships.
Kennedy MacCleery: A True Student Athlete
Jasper Barry, Assistant Editor • October 7, 2025

Kennedy MacCleery first got introduced to golf by her older sister Elsie. When they were younger, they used to do golf camps...

The future of trust in media institutions is ominous.
Doomed Forever? AI and Social Media Eat Away at Authentic Journalism
Annabelle Mackey, Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2025

Back in January, when news feeds were filled with coverage of the LA wildfires, an image of the Hollywood sign up in flames...

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