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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...

Coaches (left to right) Dan Diamond, Cooper Shelton, and Kyler Snow prep the senior team during halftime.
Powderpuff Photo Gallery
Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief • October 16, 2024

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

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Zendaya stars in a tennis throuple alongside Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor.
Challengers Serves Up An Enticing Cinematic Experience
Sophie Mathew, Assistant Editor • May 29, 2024

I just wanna see some good tennis,” Zendaya’s character, Tashi Duncan, remarks, superbly encapsulating the plot of Challengers in one sentence. It effectively makes tennis...

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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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