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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

Super Seminars

Matt Mandel and Mark Ferguson April 29, 2016

There is no better feeling than sitting in class and hearing the intercom come on releasing all students to go to a school-wide assembly. Even if it is on something that doesn’t quite captivate you,...

Congressman Jake Paulson discusses a bill with his committee.

WAHS MoCo: Photo Highlights

August Lamb, Staff Photographer March 10, 2016
Check out The Western Hemisphere's photos from the first half of WAHS Model Congress. #wahsmoco16
The MoCo Social Media Battle

The MoCo Social Media Battle

Olivia Gallmeyer March 10, 2016
The debate of Model Congress doesn't end when the floor sessions stop- Western Hemisphere showcases Twitter's finest of #wahsmoco16
Senators cast their votes

House of WAHS

Tim DeSimone, and staff reports March 10, 2016

It’s that time of year again. Model Congress is an annual event at Western when seniors throw on ties or a dress and emulate their elected officials in Washington. The event is always fun to watch and...

WAHS Mormon Community Shares their Story

WAHS Mormon Community Shares their Story

Lauren Kearns March 2, 2016

“We do get asked a lot of strange questions,” said junior Grace Rainey. “Like ‘Do you worship seagulls? Do you worship Joseph Smith? Do you worship water? How many moms do you have?’” She laughed...

WAHS grad Linda Hexter on her bike

WAHS Alumna Bikes the Road to Success

August Lamb, Staff Writer February 28, 2016

Could you imagine biking close to 4,000 miles across the United States, and building houses for those in need along the way? 20 year old Linda Hexter, a WAHS graduate of 2013, is planning such a journey...

Under Official Review: The Ads of Super Bowl 50

Under Official Review: The Ads of Super Bowl 50

August Lamb and Talley Johnston February 17, 2016

It’s that time of year again: A whole Sunday devoted to football, and America couldn't be more excited! While the game is the main focus for most people -- ourselves included -- there is one component...

What If You Spoke at TEDx? Maddie Waters Talks About Her Experience

“What If” You Spoke at TEDx? Maddie Waters Talks About Her Experience

Jessica Klees, Staff Writer January 20, 2016

As covered in The Western Hemisphere’s October issue, freshman Maddie Waters was selected from the TEDx Charlottesville Open-Mic night to speak at the official TEDx program. Waters explains what it was...

The illuminated tree of books in the library spreads cheer to hardworking students.

Have Yourself A Merry Little “Winter Break”

Lauren Kearns, Co Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2016

For many, the day after Thanksgiving is the official beginning of the holiday season. Local radio stations begin their continuous carols, Barrack’s Road puts up its decorations, and the smells of baking...

Model UN club leaders pose with poster, awaiting arrival of interested students

Club Fair Sparks Interests Among Students

Abby Lohr September 27, 2015

The club fair is always a huge event at WAHS, full of good food, bumping music, and enthusiastic students sharing their clubs with one another. Lines of people waiting to sign up for their favorite clubs...

Librarian Melissa Techman poses with new library Twitter page

Library Seeks Visual Appeal with Help of Crews

Abby Lohr September 11, 2015

In the midst of the construction in the media center, librarian Melissa Techman has created two crews to help with the appeal of the library to make it more inviting to students. The social media crew...

New Library Checks In

New Library Checks In

Madeleine Andrews September 11, 2015

Just by walking past the library you can see the raised ceiling and new tiling, and even more noticeably, the absence of the towering bookshelves. The newest change to our building, designed to improve...

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