Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Preview
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 a high school basketball tournament happening over winter break, (December 27-29) that includes high schoo...
Evelyn Garey awarded for acting and activism
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 late October, later putting on a public performance at Western on November 9th. Garey is fami...
School celebrates No-shave November
Sidney Jackson, Managing Editor
December 18, 2018
Filed under Latitudes, News, Showcase
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 as a friendly competition with buddies to see who can grow the longest or bushiest beards, the real reason behind No-shave N...
Winter Break: The Great Netflix Binge
Harry Cowen, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Winter break is always a perfect time for binging Netflix and trying to forget about midterms, so here are some of my new favorite shows to binge: “Narcos: Mexico” is the newest spinoff of the successful “Narcos” series, following the creation of the modern day Sinaloa Cartel. Similar to th...
“The Hate U Give” Forum Sparks Discussion
Rachel Schweitzer, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas has sparked discussions and forums centered around the topic of racial discrimination in America. Students at Western planned to meet in the library to further build on this subject, run by faculty members Ms. Laux and Ms. Archey, as well as Mr. Hughes’ Big Idea Club....
Evolution Of The Juul
Frances Noll and Jack Reichert
November 1, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
The nicotine craze isn’t new to the world of high school, but what is different now is the small rectangular “Juul.” The Juul has started a giant, unstoppable trend across high schools and universities in America. Vapes became relevant in our community around 2 or 3 years ago. Before then, none...
New Tri-Lab Stirs Discussion
Eva Massarelli, Feature Editor
November 1, 2018
The modern tri-lab was built over the summer to offer a collaborative lab experience to students at Western Albemarle High School. The purpose of the lab is to get a variety of classes to work together outside the confinements of a traditional class setting. The open space allows for guest speakers and...
Kavanaugh: I’m Disappointed, But Not Surprised
Grace Berigan, A&E Editor
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 Supreme Court. This is yet another example of how the current administration does not respect women. The United States is undergoing tremendous social...
Parking? I’ll pass…
Jessica Klees, Editor-in-Chief
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 the staff parking lot and population growth, have made parking very difficult. As a senior, I need to arrive at WAHS at least 30 minutes early to...
WAHS Alum Sarah Lopez Releases EP
Sophie Creager-Roberts, A&E Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
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 in third grade after participating in the elementary school talent show alongside her friend whom she loved to jam out to Taylor...
Thomas Jackson’s “Growth” Hits Shelves
Sidney Jackson, Managing Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Senior Thomas Jackson’s debut poetry collection, “Growth” was released on September 27th. It had been a long nine months in the making, but the time has finally come. It is now available in several countries on Amazon. You can access it here. The book explores subjects of mental health, especially that of high school students. It is a very personal a...
Cross Country Enjoys Early Success
Walker Martin, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
The Western Albemarle cross country program is having a great season from both the boys and girls teams. The boys’ team is led by juniors, Joe Hawkes and Jack Elliason, who are currently ranked first and second in the 5000 meter race in Virginia. The boys team was ranked second in Milestat’s, ...
Evelyn Garey awarded for acting and activism
December 18, 2018
School celebrates No-shave November
December 18, 2018
“The Hate U Give” Forum Sparks Discussion
December 6, 2018
Daily Progress Holiday Hoops Preview
December 29, 2018
Cross Country Enjoys Early Success
October 12, 2018
