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

The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

Performing Arts Students Adapt to COVID-19 Precautions and Hybrid Learning

Performing Arts Students Adapt to COVID-19 Precautions and Hybrid Learning

Tatiana Bird, Staff Writer April 1, 2021

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has greatly afflicted all aspects of student life and extracurriculars. One facet that has been drastically altered is the performing arts. Students participating in performing...

Enjoy the delicious house-made granola on top of the smoothie bowls at the Juice Laundry!

Food in Review: Juice Places

Darrah Sheehan and Kimball Sheehan March 30, 2021

The Corner Juice: The Corner Juice is exactly where you would expect it to be: on the Corner (but they also have a location on the downtown mall). This European-inspired cafe was founded by University...

Administration is still working on the best way to notify students and families about Covid exposures.

Admin Responds to Criticism over Covid Notification System

Brian O'Dea, Managing Editor March 24, 2021

On Monday afternoon, the Western administration sent out multiple emails to certain groups of people to inform them about positive Covid tests in the school community.  However, some families who received...

Students sit in Ms. Akers class as the hybrid learning schedule comes into effect.

Freshmen Opt for Hybrid Learning After 7 Months of Virtual School

Jack Steenburgh, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

About a year after the initial COVID-related shut down, Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS), began offering a hybrid in-person learning option for students. For many WAHS students, this was their first...

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) classified this species as critically endangered in 2015, and this classification remains today.

Extraordinary Endangered Animals: Pied Tamarin

Marja-Helena Barrett, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

The pied tamarin, also known as the Brazilian bare-faced tamarin, is endemic to the lowland tropical forests of Brazil. It has a small hairless face, large ears that resemble something of an elf, and it...

College and COVID-19

College and COVID-19

Harrison Miracle, News Editor March 17, 2021

At the forefront of all COVID-related school issues is the confusion surrounding the college process this year, giving seniors yet another problem to deal with. In light of the difficulty students already...

The gym lobby is set up to exercise protocols before athletes can enter to practice.

WAHS Athletes Reflect on How COVID-19 Affected Their Athletic Seasons

Alex Noth and Tatiana Bird March 4, 2021

With sports looking different this winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several protocols have been instituted in all WAHS athletic activities to allow athletes to play their sports.  Before even entering...

Anthony Garono is one of the talented underclassmen who helped the Boys win states.

Boys Swim and Dive take fourth States in a row, Girls finish fourth

Brian O'Dea, Managing Editor March 1, 2021

For the last three years, the Western boys swim and dive team has dominated the Class 4 state championship meet, and this year with all its different formats, challenges, and changes it’s good to see...

Mr. Grimes history classroom, ready for hybrid instruction.

Teachers Adapt to New Circumstances Due to COVID-19

Lee Marcel, Staff Writer February 28, 2021

The closing of schools and the rapid change to virtual learning has resulted in teachers having to quickly reevaluate their courses and adjust their teaching methods, in order to better sustain a functional...

Western opens up the season tonight at home.

Football opens up their Season

Brian O'Dea, Managing Editor February 22, 2021

Coach Redmond and the football team open up their 2021 season against district rival Monticello at home tonight. It will be a tough test for the Warrior defense as they try to stop Malachi Fields, who...

Clubs and Honor Societies have had to adapt due to all virtual meetings.

How To Virtual Clubs and Honor Societies

Kimball Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2021

In the world of virtual classes and extracurriculars, WAHS students are finding ways to stay connected and develop their passions through various clubs and honor societies. Student-run clubs and honor...

Students learn to navigate a new bell schedule during virtual school.

New Year, New School

Maeve Ridings and Walker Martin February 19, 2021

After the decision made over the summer to maintain virtual learning and move to a 4x4 schedule instead of the block schedule, students and teachers were left to navigate a new type of learning. The 4x4...

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