Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Preview
December 29, 2018
The Western basketball team competes in last year's state final.
Evelyn Garey awarded for acting and activism
Abigail Connelly, Copy Editor
December 18, 2018
Evelyn Garey (third from left) played Cherry in the one act play “Tuna Fish Eulogy” alongside 16 cast members.
Photo By: Chanti Anderson
School celebrates No-shave November
Sidney Jackson, Managing Editor
December 18, 2018
(From left) Mr. Schaffer, Mr. Gahring, Mr. Kompelien, Mr. Posovsky, Mr. Ball, Mr. Walsh, and Mr. Denny
Photo By: Sidney Jackson
Winter Break: The Great Netflix Binge
Harry Cowen, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Netflix's hit show "Narcos: Mexico" is a continuation of the original show, which was set in Colombia.
Abigail Connelly, Copy Editor
December 18, 2018
Senior Evelyn Garey’s theatrical performance earned her the Best Actor award for the VHSL performance of “Tuna Fish Eulogy”. She performed with the Western Drama group at Monticello High School in...
School celebrates No-shave November
December 18, 2018
No-shave November, sometimes known as 'Movember', is a month-long event in which men surrender their...
“The Hate U Give” Forum Sparks Discussion
December 6, 2018
"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas has sparked discussions and forums centered around the topic of racial...
November 1, 2018
The federal government began investigations into the use of electronic cigarettes and vapes last year....
Sophie Creager-Roberts, A&E Editor
October 25, 2018
Former Western student and a crowd favorite at any and all WAHS events, Sarah Lopez, released her first EP on the 21st of September. Her interest in performing music began...
Thomas Jackson’s “Growth” Hits Shelves
October 25, 2018
Fresh Faces All Around: Assistant Principal Teresa Tyler Joins WAHS Community
October 25, 2018
December 29, 2018
The boys basketball team’s season is just underway, but they have already established one of their main goals for the season: win the Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Classic. The Holiday Hoops Classic is...
Cross Country Enjoys Early Success
October 12, 2018
The Western Albemarle cross country program is having a great season from both the boys and girls teams....
Austin Shifflett Runs for 4 Touchdowns in Big Win Over Charlottesville
October 2, 2018
The Western Albemarle football team took early precautions due to Hurricane Florence prior to their big...
Scholastic Bowl Preps for New Season
October 2, 2018
With a second place finish at States last year still fresh on their mind, the Scholastic bowl team sets...
Grace Berigan, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2018
Do They Know It’s Christmas? - 1984 Version by Band Aid Big Bag by Tyler, The Creator O Tannenbaum by Vince Guaraldi Trio Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano ...
Winter Break: The Great Netflix Binge
December 18, 2018
Winter break is always a perfect time for binging Netflix and trying to forget about midterms, so here...
Rap’s Most Recent Beef: Machine Gun Kelly Challenges Eminem
November 20, 2018
On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a surprise album titled “Kamikaze.” The album was designed to...
Review: Hozier’s New EP “Nina Cried Power”
October 25, 2018
Nina Cried Power was released on September 6th and was eagerly received by multitudes of fans both new...
Will Jackson, Staff Writer
December 23, 2018
The phrase “Hallmark holiday”, named for the Hallmark greeting card corporation, refers to certain celebrations (e.g. Secretary’s Day, Boss’ Day, etc.) that claim to celebrate certain groups in America but are mostly an excuse for companies to sell greeting cards and gifts. Christmas would...
Kavanaugh: I’m Disappointed, But Not Surprised
November 1, 2018
After a few infuriating weeks, Brett Kavanaugh, an accused sexual abuser, has been appointed to one of the most important positions in the country: The...
November 1, 2018
Parking this year has been extremely frustrating -- for me, and for the rest of the school. This year’s school changes, such as getting rid of part of...
Freedom of Speech: On and Off the Field
October 9, 2018
The release of Nike’s ad featuring Colin Kaepernick has caused a variety of different reactions. Some people have highly criticized Nike for producing...
Sidney Jackson, Managing Editor
December 18, 2018
No-shave November, sometimes known as 'Movember', is a month-long event in which men surrender their razors and let their hair flow freely. Though many guys see this event...
October 25, 2018
Well here we are, two years later. Everyone’s favorite mammal-appreciation series returns for its third...
Mammal of the Month: Porcupine
November 3, 2017
Welcome to the running series known as Mammal of the Month, returning for a second of many years to the...
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