Wigs For Warriors Hits Its 4th Year
Madeleine Andrews, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2018
With scissors in hands and ponytails tied tight, volunteers from every grade stepped up to participate in the fourth annual Wigs for Warriors event. A record number of 43 people donated at least eight inches of their hair to Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths, helping provide free wigs for those who are battling...
Western to Create New Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Brookelyn Shantler, Student Life Editor
March 30, 2018
Over the the summer of 2018, Western will be adding a Fine Arts Hall of Fame outside of the auditorium to honor past students and teachers who have made contributions to the arts. It is a way of recognizing the history of Western and people that have done great things in the arts who are a part of o...
Sophomores Reflect on the College Search
Rosie Dougherty-Herrmann, Interactives Editor
March 30, 2018
Filed under News
Having escaped the stresses of starting a new school but having not quite reached the stress of looking seriously at colleges, sophomores are in a fairly neutral position. However, with Junior year quickly approaching and teachers encouraging students to go above and beyond, pressure builds up easily. Afte...
Students Discuss School Safety Procedures
Jessica Klees, News Editor
March 28, 2018
There has been a strong response in our community to the events of February 14, in which a gunman killed seventeen people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Students, as well as members of the administration, have been sharing ways to improve safety at at our school. Ju...
Wellness Ambassadors Encourage Change
Jessica Klees, News Editor
March 16, 2018
There is a club at WAHS that has recently been making some huge changes surrounding student well-being, specifically involving drugs and alcohol this year. Wellness Club’s mission is to bring representation to these problems and overall achieve a happier and stronger community. It was originally st...
Students Participate in National Walkout
Sidney Jackson and Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
Filed under News
Hundreds of Western students walked out of their classrooms onto the football field for 17 minutes to honor the students whose lives were taken during the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The walkout was put in place to raise awareness for the gun control issue facing ou...
Seniors Debate Gun Control, Preschool, and More at MoCo 2018
Abigail Coon and Staff Writers
March 13, 2018
Filed under Model Congress, News, Showcase
At Model Congress 2018, President Bickers signed six bills into law, as follows: SB 002, increasing federal preschool access; HR 612, allowing the families of deceased soldiers to receive compensation during government shutdowns; HR 506, implementing air pollution regulations; HR 555, reclassifying marijuana...
Train Carrying Lawmakers Hits Truck in Crozet
Caroline Lund, Mia Jevack, and Olivia Gallmeyer
January 31, 2018
An Amtrak train carrying several Republican lawmakers collided into a garbage truck at Marymart Farm Road at approximately 11:17, killing one person and injuring several. Around 200 Republican senators and representatives were heading to the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia when the t...
Plans for New WAHS Science Labs Emerge
August Lamb, Photo Editor
January 29, 2018
New science labs are coming to WAHS. Students may have already heard of the renovations happening next year, but recently, the Science Department and the Albemarle County School Board adopted some major design changes to the $35 million project. We interviewed Science Department chair and Western ch...
Winter Club Updates
January 19, 2018
Filed under News
Even in the dead of winter, Western's clubs have remained hot with action and activity. Take a look at what some of these student-led organizations have been working on.
“Aesthetic Warriors” Strike Again
Olivia Gallmeyer, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2018
Filed under News
This guerrilla art group has been responsible for new art adorning the hallways
Glee Club Lifts Up New Voices
Rosie Dougherty-Herrmann, Interactives Editor
January 19, 2018
Filed under News
This new student vocal group brings fun to the forefront
Wigs For Warriors Hits Its 4th Year
May 16, 2018
Western to Create New Fine Arts Hall of Fame
March 30, 2018
Sophomores Reflect on the College Search
March 30, 2018
Freshmen Take Gold at Stotesbury
May 26, 2018
Gallery: WAHS Basketball State Championship
March 12, 2018