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

The Western Hemisphere
News
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...

News-in-Brief
This years' WAHS Art Show poster can be found on display at the Crozet Library.
Crozet Library Hosts Annual WAHS Art Show
Ike Noth, A&E Editor • November 15, 2024

The Crozet Library hosted the WAHS art show displaying Western students' art pieces. The 2024 show is taking place from November 4th to December...

Features
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...

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Student Life
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...

Kristen David about to enter her office, a space open to all students looking for support.
Region Ten’s Kristen Davis Offers Support to WAHS
Ike Noth, A&E Editor • November 1, 2024
With a view of the Seine, Bette Garbett (aka Mrs. G) shows her support for Team USA swimmer and WAHS student Thomas Heilman.
Mrs. G in Paris!
Sophie Mathew, Editor-In-Chief • October 30, 2024
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A&E
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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Opinion
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...

Photo of the Day
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

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Sports
Skyler Powell works her magic.
Stick It To ‘Em!
Nora Rosenbaum and Gigi Lane • November 18, 2024

This year's girls varsity field hockey team has had an extremely successful...

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