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

The change in the structure and schedule of school allows students to work on asynchronous Fridays.

WAHS Students Working Year-Round at Local Restaurants

Darrah Sheehan, Student Life Editor February 19, 2021

With the pandemic resulting in canceled extracurricular plans and the change of the structure of school, many upperclassmen have decided to spend their free time working at local restaurants. Online school...

Senior Aiden Halloran prepares to hit during golf practice on February 17.

Fall Sports Spring into Action

Brian O'Dea, Walker Martin, and Grace Shook February 19, 2021

The crisp breeze, the choked leaves falling to the ground, the time change. These are just some of the few things I love about Fall. These lucky few teams get to use this beautiful time to compete in their...

A few of Jacks 15 cows cool off in a creek.  These may or may not include his cows named Edie Windsor, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Joe Biden.

While the World Stops, the Animals Keep on Moving

Jack Tueting, Staff Writer May 29, 2020

While the coronavirus-induced quarantine has closed schools across the country, including our very own Western Albemarle, students have been attempting to balance the freedom and restrictions of staying...

Local Health Department Addresses COVID-19

Local Health Department Addresses COVID-19

Rosie Dougherty-Herrmann, A&E Editor May 21, 2020

Since COVID-19 reached Charlottesville, the Thomas Jefferson Health District of the Virginia Department of Health has been following procedure and tracking cases in the area. The Thomas Jefferson Health...

Megan Futty’s food blog lists her healthy recipes with more detail. Her first blog post is a recipe for chocolate chip banana bread. Here is the link to her blog page: https://meganfutty.wixsite.com/foodiefutty.

Food for Thought: Student Blogs Promote Healthier Eating During the Quarantine

Kimball Sheehan, Assistant Editor May 18, 2020

Worried about developing unhealthy eating habits during the quarantine?  Here are two food accounts to keep you healthy and fit, created by WAHS students Megan Futty and Katie Carter. Their recipes are...

Reading may be your last resort, but it is a great way to pass time!

Top 5 Engaging Books To Read During Social-Distancing

Darrah Sheehan, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

Where the Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens This mystery novel follows Kya, an outcast in her society, as she grows up. This shocking coming of age novel is intertwined with a murder mystery that keeps...

Photo courtesy of Jason Lee.

Jason Lee Appointed as Principal of WAHS

Abigail Connelly, News Editor May 7, 2020

Jason Lee will begin his appointment as the new principal of Western Albemarle High School starting  July 1. Lee began his career as a special education teacher and girls basketball coach at Cumberland...

Colby Wren (l) and Sam Vigilante (r) in a game against CHS in May, 2019.

How Will Covid-19 Affect Student Athletes Next Fall?

Evan Hajek, Sports Editor May 7, 2020

The sports world has been drastically affected by the COVID-19 virus. The 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed, sport leagues, such as the NBA, have had to postpone games, including playoff matchups, and...

How to Stay Productive With Online Schoolwork

How to Stay Productive With Online Schoolwork

Jordan Stone, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

It might seem that we are alone during quarantine, and while we are physically, we are all going through similar problems with online learning. When students are in an in-person learning environment, they...

During quarantine, Beth Bryerton has made four crochet tops.

What Students Are Doing During Quarantine

Eva Massarelli, Editor-In-Chief April 29, 2020

Western is filled with creative thinkers and doers, but just taking one small friend group, it is easy to see their imaginations at work. From building a garden to learning how to crochet, students are...

Essential employees of all kinds are risking their safety everyday at work.

UVA Hospital Prepares for Coronavirus Spread

Darrah Sheehan, Staff Writer April 25, 2020

As numbers of coronavirus cases have grown across the nation, hospitals have taken different measures to accommodate for use of supplies and space, as well as the safety of patients and employees.  Although...

Corona Virus Forces Schools to Close

Corona Virus Forces Schools to Close

William Peritz and Staff Reports March 13, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam has ordered all public schools in Virginia to be closed for a minimum of two weeks in response to the recent and rapidly developing spread of COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus....

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