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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

Unintended Consequences performing at last months Why I Run event

Unintended Consequences Hits The Crozet Music Scene

Sidney Jackson, Assistant News Editor December 15, 2017

A new up-and-coming band has emerged at Western by the name of Unintended Consequences. They made their debut during this year’s Kinda Karaoke during spirit week, and left the crowd with gaping mouths....

An I Into Alternative Learning at WAHS

An “I” Into Alternative Learning at WAHS

Brookelyn Shantler, Student Life Editor December 15, 2017

Independent Study is an offered course at Western for students who wish to explore interests and develop independence throughout their learning. The mission is to design a course of study suited to the...

County Approves WAHS Cell Tower

County Approves WAHS Cell Tower

Julianne Kirby, Assistant News Editor November 3, 2017

It is generally understood that cellular service at Western is horrible. Most students know a few spots in the building where they can catch a bar or two, but communicating with anyone outside of the school...

Too Juul for School?

Too Juul for School?

Caroline Lund, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

Just so everyone knows, juuling in the bathroom is not at all discrete. Three people in one stall is a dead giveaway that something’s up, and no one thinks you’re in there sharing secrets. I know...

Savannah Wilson hands Mr. Mullins an informational flyer on candidate John Adams.

Ralph Northam Wins Mock Election

From Staff Reports November 2, 2017

In the second day of the 2017 WAHS mock election, all three Democratic candidates prevailed.   12th grade government students worked hard to put together their own version of the election for...

Thomas Jackson, in his Spirit Week garb, shows off artwork done for a Woman of the Week activity

Women’s Studies Offers Students a New Perspective

Jessica Klees, News Editor October 30, 2017

A new addition to the multitude of courses offered at WAHS is a class that some students might question, but others feel is very necessary: Women’s Studies. Taught by English teacher Monica Laux,...

Mountain Biking Team Travels Old Trails

Mountain Biking Team Travels Old Trails

Caroline Lund, Staff Writer October 25, 2017

This year, the overgrown cross-country trail behind Western has taken on a new identity. Footprints have disappeared and tire marks now cover the surface of the path. The new mountain biking team has finally...

WAHS Varsity Football @ Charlottesville: The Photos

WAHS Varsity Football @ Charlottesville: The Photos

August Lamb, Photo Editor October 23, 2017
The photos from Western's away football game at Charlottesville High School
Deija Brooks and Kira Repich coloring the senior mural.

Spirit Week Kicks Off

Brookelyn Shantler, Student Life Editor October 6, 2017

During lunch bundles of students dressed in various class colors filled the cafeteria with laughter, song, and spirit. Students of all grades huddled in their class's respective corners frantically coloring...

The Warriors played Collegiate School of Richmond on September 15th

Slideshow: Collegiate @ WAHS Varsity Football

August Lamb, Photo Editor September 20, 2017
The Warriors faced Collegiate School of Richmond on Sept. 15th. See the whole game in photos...
Witt and Whitten Retire after Combined Seventy-One Years

Witt and Whitten Retire after Combined Seventy-One Years

Madeleine Andrews and Talley Johnston June 1, 2017

Chuck Witt After 33 years of teaching at the high school that he attended, math teacher and track coach Chuck Witt has decided to retire. He is known for his jokes and sarcastic humor that are heard throughout...

Cool Girl of the Month: Maygan Reynolds

Cool Girl of the Month: Maygan Reynolds

Olivia Gallmeyer, Managing News Editor May 11, 2017

In this interview series, the Western Hemisphere is taking a look at some of the talented and driven women of WAHS. This time, we talked to junior Maygan Reynolds, alumni of the Governor’s School for...

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